Sheraton Hotel & Marina

Pulling onto Harbor Island, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina feels like a true full-size waterfront complex rather than a single small building. The drive-in is set up for steady airport traffic, with clear drop-off lanes and a front-of-house rhythm built around quick arrivals. Parking is available on site, and groups should plan for a paid setup typical of this part of San Diego, especially if multiple vehicles are coming and going.

Once you step into the lobby, the scale becomes obvious. Multiple towers and wings mean you want to confirm which building your rooms are in before you start handing out keys. Front desk check-in follows standard hotel procedures with ID and a card on file, and that is where group travel can slow down fast. Engine’s Direct Bill keeps room charges under one account, so you are not coordinating payment for every room at the counter, and Incidental Coverage helps avoid collecting personal cards from each traveler when your group arrives in waves.

Heading up to the guest floors, the property’s layout matters as much as the room itself. Elevators, long corridors, and separate buildings can be a plus for large groups because you can spread out noise and foot traffic, but it also means rooming lists need to be organized by tower. Many rooms lean into the marina setting with views across the water or toward the city, and a good portion of inventory includes outdoor space like balconies or patios. Inside, expect a classic full-service setup focused on comfort for short stays and multi-night schedules, with a standard work surface, climate control, and storage that supports packing for events or job rotations.

Downstairs, the middle of the day usually lives outside. Pool decks, waterfront walkways, and open-air seating give your group a place to regroup without leaving the property, which is useful when meetings end at different times or flights land late. Dining is handled on site with a mix of sit-down and quick options, so teams can grab breakfast, get coffee, or hold an informal meal without coordinating transportation.

Checkout is where the same billing issues can reappear if they were not handled up front. A large hotel can process departures quickly, but only when folios are clean and consistent. Direct Bill simplifies the closeout for whoever owns the budget, and Incidental Coverage reduces post-stay cleanup, especially when you are managing dozens of rooms and not everyone checked in at the same time.

• Key hotel features and amenities

  • Large waterfront hotel complex with multiple towers and wings

  • Marina-side setting with walking paths and outdoor seating areas

  • Two outdoor pool areas and deck space for downtime between events

  • Fitness center on site

  • Multiple on-site dining options, including sit-down service and quick grab items

  • Airport-area location with typical hotel transportation options for short rides

  • Extensive meeting and event footprint with ballrooms and breakout rooms

  • On-site parking with paid daily rates common for the harbor and airport zone

  • Smoke-free indoor spaces, with standard service-animal accommodations

• Points of interest and attractions within a 2–3 mile radius

  • San Diego International Airport

  • Harbor Island Park and waterfront viewpoints along the island

  • Spanish Landing Park

  • Liberty Station and the Arts District

  • Shelter Island shoreline and marina areas

  • Little Italy dining district

  • Waterfront Park near downtown

  • The Embarcadero waterfront promenade

  • USS Midway Museum area along the bay

• Features of interest to group travelers

  • Multiple towers make it easier to block rooms together, but tower assignments should be coordinated to avoid confusion

  • Big event capacity supports conferences, team gatherings, weddings, and multi-day programs

  • Waterfront outdoor areas create natural meet-up points without needing extra venues

  • Paid on-site parking works for carpools and vendor vehicles, plan budget and arrival timing around it

  • Airport proximity helps groups with staggered flight schedules and late arrivals

  • Two pool areas allow downtime without leaving the property, useful for mixed schedules

  • On-site dining options support groups that need flexible meal timing

  • Engine Direct Bill centralizes room charges, reducing front desk delays for large arrivals

  • Engine Incidental Coverage simplifies incidentals handling across many rooms and reduces reimbursement cleanup after departure