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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs

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Reception
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Marina View (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Rainfall showerhead
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator) | View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Marina View (Refrigerator)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Bathtub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Diego Yacht Club - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 9 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bali Hai Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Hotel near Shelter Island
You can look forward to a marina, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Californian cuisine restaurant, Blue Wave Bar & Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business center and 2 hot tubs.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 227 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 34 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Wave Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 6,500 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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

Best Western Island
Best Western Island Hotel
Best Western Island Palms
Best Western Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel San Diego
Best Western Plus Palms
Island Palms
Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel And Marina
Best Western San Diego
Best Western Plus Island Palms San Diego
San Diego Best Western
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel Marina

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina located?

Located in Point Loma, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Shelter Island and Naval Base Coronado. Marine Corps Recruit Depot is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 954 out of 1535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1535 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location that is close to all of San Diego’s attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location and rooms were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Amenities
Great location on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's location and excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location, excellent views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, great time, great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of San Diego bay
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge room with a great shower! We loved sitting on the balcony and looking out over the marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff very attentive. Needs a bit of updating but we had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great staff was courteous and helpful. We loved the area room overlooked the marina, which was absolutely beautiful, especially at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atabak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Front desk was very helpful. On-site restaurant was really good with great wait staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay would recommend to anyone and will defiantly be first choice again for our next visit to San Diego
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property in excellent location (on Shelter Island). Bar & grill on property has excellent food and beautiful views. Try the breakfast burrito or açaí bowl for breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very well mannered.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Like the patio area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! It was a lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and very nice hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food and service at the hotel was outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free pickle ball and bicycles to borrow, beautiful waterfront views from the room and for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Amenities
Very quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My family loved this property and enjoyed their stay. The room was clean and staff was friendly and prompt. It's an older property and needs a bit of TLC, but good overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025