Kona Kai Resort Hotel & Marina

Drive to Hawaii’ and enjoy the spectacular San Diego waterfront location at Kona Kai Resort and Spa. Beautifully located at the very tip of Shelter Island, offering magnificent garden, marina and bay views, Kona Kai Resort and Spa is a year round waterfront resort in San Diego, California designed with a tropical island ambiance.
Relax and enjoy the serenity of peaceful waterfront views at our friendly full-service San Diego harbor view hotel, surrounded by eleven acres of lush tropical gardens. For decades an exclusive resort for dignitaries and film celebrities, Kona Kai Resort and Spa is an elegant and relaxing beachfront hotel retreat in San Diego. The Kona Kai Resort and Spa features a clean upscale tropical beach style and is the perfect location for a getaway, secluded meeting or romantic wedding in San Diego.

Our San Diego waterfront hotel offers 129 island style accommodations each offering a relaxing island décor and luxurious amenities to make you feel right at home. Each Kona Kai guestroom offers a magnificent view of the gardens, marina, sailboats or waterways.

Serving California fresh cuisine, enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Kona Kai Restaurant where you’ll experience fine dining in San Diego with a tropical flair and spectacular waterfront views. And don’t forget to take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service from the San Diego airport and cruise ship terminal. Guests of our waterfront hotel in San Diego will also appreciate that Sea World and the San Diego Zoo are each within minutes of the Kona Kai Resort and Spa. Golfing, shopping, fishing and other waterfront sports are conveniently close to our beachfront San Diego resort. In the summer experience our Authentic Hawaiian Luaus, starting in July.
Modern and convenient amenities at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa include complimentary WIFI throughout the hote, an expansive pool area with whirlpool, a full service Fitness Club, a sunning beach with volleyball courts on the sand, bicycle rentals and jogging paths. After a day of visiting San Diego attractions, soothe and renew your senses with one of Kona Kai’s exceptional spa services.

Kona Kai Resort and Spa is the perfect relaxing oasis after taking advantage of all that San Diego and Southern California has to offer. Shelter Island is scenic and peaceful, allowing easy central access to the many nearby attractions and events.

Guests of our waterfront hotel will appreciate that Sea World and the San Diego Zoo are each within minutes of the hotel. Golfing, shopping, fishing and other waterfront sports are conveniently close.

Plan your next meeting or your romantic wedding day at the elegant Kona Kai Resort and Spa. Offering 13,000 sq. ft. of indoor meeting and banquet space and 43,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space, our talented professional team will plan and organize memorable meetings or social events in San Diego, surrounded by the breathtaking views of San Diego Bay.


Whether you are visiting San Diego for business, family vacation, or a romantic escape, the Kona Kai Resort and Spa is the ideal beachfront choice for hotels on Shelter Island.