Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina San Diego, San Diego ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States of America, 92106-3105

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is a resort-style three-star hotel situated on Shelter Island, providing waterfront accommodations and tropical landscaping. Amenities include private tennis courts, two tropical pools, and complimentary WiFi.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina feature a range of options, including spacious guest rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites with private patios or balconies. Each unit is equipped with modern décor, a full kitchen, and includes amenities such as a refrigerator and microwave.

Dining Options

Dining is available at the on-site Blue Wave Bar & Grill, which serves California coastal cuisine both indoors and on an outdoor patio overlooking the marina. Nearby dining options include Fathom Bistro Bait and Tackle and Humphreys Restaurant, both within a 0.5 miles radius.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure facilities include two outdoor tropical pools, private outdoor heated pools, and tennis courts. The area is ideal for biking enthusiasts, with bayside paths accessible from the hotel, and features team-building activities along the marina.

Business & Location

The hotel features a flexible meeting space of over 6,500 square feet, accommodating more than 200 guests, making it suitable for business events. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is located near landmarks such as the USS Midway Museum, just 3 miles away, and enjoys proximity to San Diego International Airport.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Suite

Max:

4 persons

56 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Air conditioning

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Queen Suite

Max:

4 persons

56 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

San Diego 4.1 mi

Airports

San Diego International (SAN) 3.5 mi

El Cajon (CJN) 21.1 mi

Train

Coaster Old Town Station 3.3 mi

San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 3.3 mi

Bus

Bus stop2700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Relaxing Pool Area

“The pool and hot tub were impeccably maintained, providing a perfect spot for relaxation and enjoyment during our stay.” view full review

Easy Parking Access

“Having parking right next to our room made for a seamless check-in and easy access to our vehicle throughout our visit.” view full review

Stunning Marina View

“Our room offered a amazing view of the marina, making our mornings truly special as we enjoyed our coffee with that scenery.” view full review

Thoughtful Amenities

“The new adirondack chairs on the grass were a good addition, enhancing our outdoor experience and offering comfort.” view full review

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 center
Tennis court
Fishing

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
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

2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States of America, 92106-3105

Map view

2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States of America, 92106-3105

City landmarks

1401 Shelter Island Dr Shelter Island

Japanese Friendship Bell

2800 ft

Church

Saint Agnes Catholic Church

4100 ft

Museums

USS Midway Museum

3.0 mi

North Harbor Island Drive

Spanish Landing Park

1.6 mi

2200 Shelter Island Dr

Shoreline Park

2200 ft

1500 Shelter Island Dr

Friendship Bell

2900 ft

Laurel Street

Sefton Plaza

4100 ft

Parks

Harbor Island Park

1.4 mi

2558 1/3 Laning Rd N Harbor Dr

USS Recruit

1.2 mi

University

Point Loma Nazarene College

1.4 mi

Amusement Park

SeaWorld San Diego

3.5 mi

Museums

Women's Museum of California

1.9 mi

Gallery

Visions Art Museum

1.9 mi

Monuments and Landmarks

Cabrillo National Monument

2.8 mi

Gallery

San Diego Comic Art Gallery

2.0 mi

Parks

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

2.2 mi

Parks

Ingram Plaza

1.8 mi

Market

Liberty Public Market

2.0 mi

Cushing Road at Roosevelt

52 Boats Memorial

1.8 mi

Museums

New Americans Museum

1.9 mi

Sunset Cliffs

2.1 mi

3600 N Harbor Dr

Cancer Survivors Park

1.9 mi

North Island

2.0 mi

Beach

Smuggler's Cove

2.0 mi

Mall

Seaport Village

3.3 mi

Parks

Cleator Community Park

2.3 mi

Zuniga Point

2.1 mi

Nearby

Island

Shelter Island

100 ft

Parks

Shelter Island Park Shoreline

500 ft

1718 Shelter Island Dr

Tunaman's Memorial

1600 ft

Restaurants

Pearson Deli

3200 ft

2435 Shelter Island Dr

Point Break Cafe

4300 ft

2743 Shelter Island Dr

Marvelous Muffins

5000 ft

2907 Shelter Island Dr Ste 101

Pacific Coast Chinese Food

5000 ft

2907 Shelter Island Dr

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

charming rooms

fantastic location

small rooms

damaged furniture

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.7

Location

8.3

Service

8.5

Dining

7.3

John

United States of America, February 2024

8.0/10

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.

Rooms

7.0

The room was comfortable with a beautiful marina view, but the noisy window air conditioning was a downside.

Service

9.0

The staff at the hotel were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. They made our experience enjoyable from start to finish.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, allowing us to easily walk and enjoy the sites around the marina. The water views all around were breathtaking, making it a great and convenient spot to stay.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered very good food, although the service for a late lunch was inadequate. Breakfast was up to standard but a bit slow and cursory.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were sufficient for our needs. We appreciated having room service, dry cleaning, pet amenities, and tour assistance available.

Peter

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.8/10

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.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable and have a lovely patio opening to a quiet walkway.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff ensuring a wonderful stay.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location by the marina offers a nice view of the Harbor from some rooms, although not centrally located.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were good, with large portions available.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Antony

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.6/10

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.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are lovely but could use some updating and were a bit far from the reception desk.

Service

8.0

The service was courteous and very professional, but the bar/restaurant area could improve.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, offering a tropical, peaceful feeling along the waterfront with beautiful views of San Diego.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had some tasty options but was a bit pricy, especially the weekend buffet.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were decent overall.

Clyde

United States of America, August 2023

9.2/10

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.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, well-appointed, and properly equipped, with a large bathroom and a nice view.

Service

10.0

The staff couldn't have been more helpful and were super nice and welcoming.

Location

9.0

The location was beautiful, with a great view of the yacht harbor and hills, convenient between La Jolla and downtown San Diego.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was exceptional, with large portions and a great breakfast.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch and added to the overall enjoyment of my stay.

Jeremy

United States of America, May 2023

7.8/10

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.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, though charming and well-appointed, are too small for four adults and have damaged furniture and worn-out hallways.

Service

8.0

The service was amazing with very friendly staff, although some noise from adjacent rooms was present early in the morning.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic with stunning ocean views, great for outdoor activities, but it made it hard to get ready in a group.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were up to standard, but the dinner menu was disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were decent, offering convenience and value for money.

charming rooms

small rooms

John

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.0/10

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.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice and faced the area where delivery trucks and garbage trucks came, leading to some noise disturbance. The beds were very comfortable, though the room size was on the smaller side.

Service

7.0

The staff was pleasant and welcoming. They were helpful in resolving issues, but there were some strict policies in place regarding checkout timing.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient between La Jolla and downtown San Diego, making it a suitable hub for tourist activities. However, it was a bit far from the main attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was mixed.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, with room service, dry cleaning, and pet amenities available. Tours and ticket assistance added to the convenience.