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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina – San Diego, CA
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina – San Diego, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Set on Shelter Island along San Diego Bay, this hotel offers a private marina, stunning views of the bay and an on-site restaurant. San Diego International Airport is a 13 minute drive away from the property. Rooms at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina include a refrigerator, a coffee machine and ironing facilities. The Blue Wave Bar & Grill serves fresh seafood, delicious steaks and more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Blue Wave boasts outdoor dining as well as stunning views of the San Diego Bay and the hotel's marina. Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina features 2 bay-side pools as well as a fitness centre. After a day exploring scenic Shelter Island, guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub or beside the outdoor fireplace. San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is 5 miles away from this hotel. Ocean Beach is a 15 minute drive away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 2187 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    My wife and I’ve stayed at this properties several times. It is a class act… Hands-down. I say this because I want them to do better as a business, but I say Italian cheek because I don’t want anybody else to find out about it. That’s how good it is.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was clean, plenty of towels, had to request a new blow dryer and a coffee maker

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Only negative was the 5% unauthorized charge when we ate.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    On the positive side: Great location and views if you are on the harbor side. We got a room right on the loading driveway and the room was terrible. They should rent those rooms with a large discount and tell customers why the big discount. We requested and got an upgrade to a newer building, second floor. My brother's check in process had issues (we booked on Hotels.com) and his room did not have hot water. The air conditioners are old and loud. We hosted a banquet and room was good, but air cut out after awhile. Service in the dining room was terrible. Food is decent though. Pool was nice and they provided pool toys which was a plus. However pool towels nowhere to be found. You have to ask at the front desk. We had over 50 people staying for a family reunion. Overall, the family enjoyed the stay, even with a few issues. We would stay again, but be prepared to spend $$ for a better room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Cordial and considerate check-in agent assigned (upgraded) us to a Marina-view within closer walking distance to the concert we would be attending that evening. She also offered discount coupons for dinner and breakfast which we gladly accepted and utilized. Lovely room, restful night after nearby concert, and pleasant meals in outdoor dining area (sheltered from occasional winds). Overnight parking fee $25 not unreasonable (we've paid more at other San Diego waterfront hostelries. All in all, a delightful staycation inclusive of concert and overnight accommodation. Thank you, BW+ Island Palms!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very nice stay and location would stay there again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    10/10 hotel food was amazing the room was cleaned daily the staff was excellent my only suggestion is making a 21+ pool

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This was my third stay at this location and it's great every time! Love the vibe of being on the marina, staff is very friendly and you can't beat the location.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a hotel. Our room card would deactivate each night and we’d have to go to the front desk to get it fixed. They said repeatedly that “it happens.” Then our AC went out the last night. While the area was pretty where we stayed, I would never stay here again. Don’t recommend staying here. Book somewhere else.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Love the location next to Marina place and walkable roads for walking down the marina and many restaurants. food at the restaurant is great. Only we had 4 nights but wanted to extended to one more night and hotel was booked and I was amazed such a big hotel and couldn't accommodate our needs to stay one more night at the same room. other than that I like the place.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Hotel was amazing. The room was fantastic and very convenient. Location was incredible. Cannot wait to visit again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was perfect clewb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Used to stay here often, but will not be returning.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This was a great place to stay. I will definitely be back!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Other than them running out of towels at pool pretty great trip

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room we stayed in needed a deep clean. We stayed in the building in the back near the parking structure. I think it was called the Marina. Wallpaper peeling off the wall. Behind the TV stand complete grossness, and no ventilation in the bathroom. The room as a whole seem as there was lots of moisture within. I have stayed here before but in the newer renovated side. I hope they remodel this building soon.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was a good hotel! The location is great and is about 15mins from everything! The pools are great.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything was great, very friendly staff, easy parking lot

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Perfect location for all beaches, downtown, and Coronado island. Close to restaurants. Great to wake up to the water views. We were on the bay side but it was beautiful to see the navy ships go by and the downtown city lights. Would stay here again Pools and hot tubs were open late and the fire place outside was charming

Frequently asked questions about Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina.
Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina have a fitness center?
Yes, Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina located, and how walkable is the area?
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is located at 2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106. With a Walk Score of 37, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
  • San Diego International Airport 2.0 mi
  • San Diego Airport 2.5 mi
  • USS Midway 3.0 mi
  • 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup 3.8 mi
  • San Diego Comic-Con International 3.9 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 3.9 mi
  • Petco Park 4.1 mi

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