Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Shelter Island's waterfront retreat offers marina access, two refreshing pools, and California cuisine served both indoors and al fresco
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina on Shelter Island features a full-service marina, two outdoor pools with sun loungers, spa tubs, and Californian cuisine at Blue Wave Bar & Grill. Multilingual staff serve cooked-to-order breakfast.
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
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About the neighborhood

2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106
What's nearby
Shelter Island1 min walk - 0.0 miles
San Diego Bay1 min walk - 0.0 miles
San Diego Yacht Club12 min walk - 0.7 miles- Humphreys Concerts by the Bay7 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Spanish Landing Park5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Getting around
- County Center - Little Italy Station9 min drive
- Old Town Transit Center16 min drive
- San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)15 min drive
Restaurants
- Starbucks5 min drive
- Bali Hai Restaurant11 min walk
- McDonald's4 min drive
- Ralph's Fuel Center4 min drive
- Better Buzz Coffee4 min drive
About this property
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
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- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 14 to 34 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
- Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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