Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina, San Diego
About the Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is located on Shelter Island, known as San Diego's Hawaiian isle. The hotel offers waterfront accommodations surrounded by tropical landscaping and direct views of San Diego's Big Bay. Guests can enjoy a blend of resort-style relaxation and proximity to the city's attractions. Its unique setting makes it a desirable destination for leisure and events.
Location
Situated in Point Loma, the hotel is nearby many local attractions such as Cabrillo National Monument and the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Guests can explore various seafood eateries offering views of the harbor within a laid-back atmosphere. Proximity to major routes makes it easy for travelers to navigate to popular destinations, ensuring a blend of relaxation and urban exploration.
Rooms
The hotel's guest rooms include Casa Marina King Mobility Accessible Water View Guest Rooms featuring a private patio and an oversized bathroom. Guests can choose between options such as one king bed with a queen sofa sleeper or two queen beds, complete with a refrigerator and a wet bar. Each room is designed with modern décor and imported furnishings for comfort. Spacious suites often come with private balconies, living areas, and full kitchens.
Eat & Drink
Best Western Plus Island Palms hosts the Blue Wave Bar & Grill, a waterfront restaurant offering California coastal cuisine. Guests can dine indoors or on an al fresco patio overlooking the marina for a picturesque experience. The menu features a variety of tropically inspired dishes crafted by Executive Chef Andrew Mroz. The restaurant also serves as a social hub, ideal for relaxation and gatherings.
Leisure & Business
This hotel boasts resort-like amenities including two tropical pools, private tennis courts, and easy access to biking paths along the bayside. Business travelers will appreciate over 6,500 square feet of flexible meeting space suitable for events of more than 200 guests. The outdoor space, featuring marina-view courtyards and gardens, is perfect for team-building activities.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- ATM/Cash machine
- Fireplace
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel room I stayed in was comfortable and offered a beautiful view of the marina. While the room was cozy with a wonderfully soft bed and plenty of pillows, it wasn't ready until half an hour after check-in time, and the noisy window air conditioning unit was a bit disruptive. The outdoor views were surprisingly nice, not your typical hotel window view.
The hotel is situated in a beautiful location by the marina, offering a nice view of the Harbor from some rooms. The rooms are comfortable and have a lovely patio opening to a quiet walkway, although not suitable for elderly individuals like my 90-year-old parents. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff ensuring a wonderful stay. The dining options were good, with large portions available. The location is convenient, although not in the central area of San Diego. Overall, a pleasant stay with some minor drawbacks for older guests.
The hotel offers lovely rooms that may need a revamp soon, with a bit of a walk from the reception desk. The service was impressive and professional, though dining options were mixed. The location provides a peaceful, waterfront setting with beautiful views. The facilities are good overall.
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, with spacious and well-appointed rooms. The cleaning lady, Cecelia, was very thorough in making sure everything was clean. The service was exceptional, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The location was great, offering a beautiful view of the yacht harbor and hills. The dining experience was exceptional with large portions and a great breakfast.
Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms are charming and well-appointed, but they are quite small for four adults and had a lot of damaged furniture. The service was amazing with friendly staff and convenient amenities, although there was noise from adjacent rooms early in the morning. The location offers fantastic views by the ocean and is great for outdoor activities, yet it made it challenging to get ready in a suite. The dining options were up to standard, but the dinner menu was disappointing. Overall, the hotel offers a unique charm with some drawbacks in room size and condition.
I had a comfortable stay at the hotel. The rooms were nice and cozy but were a bit noisy due to outside activities. The service was helpful, but there were some rigid policies. The location was convenient with easy access to attractions. The dining options were a bit limited. Overall, a decent hotel with some room for improvement.
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