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Pendry San Diego
San Diego · United States
4.5(1,883)Google ratingPrice on request
- City
- Wellness
- Urban resort
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Kona Kai San Diego Resort
1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
- 4.2/5Google rating3,047 reviews · 20 Aug 2026
Best for
- families
- couples
- wellness
- beach
About Kona Kai San Diego Resort
Kona Kai San Diego Resort is a 4-star hotel located on Shelter Island in San Diego. The property features a private beach, a full-service marina, and SpaTerre, which offers six treatment rooms, a couple’s suite, a eucalyptus steam room, and yoga sessions. Dining options include Vessel Restaurant, serving locally inspired cuisine, and Vessel Bar. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, accessible rooms, and pet-friendly policies.
The resort combines waterfront access with a range of leisure and wellness facilities, making it suitable for various types of stays, from relaxing getaways to active retreats. Its location and amenities cater to both couples and families seeking comfort and convenience in San Diego.
Why it stands out
Kona Kai San Diego Resort is listed as EMPTYJET Recommend for its 4-star classification, private beach, marina, and full-service spa on Shelter Island. Its locally inspired dining, wellness facilities, and accessible amenities make it a versatile choice in San Diego.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 1950
- Check-in / out
- 16:00 / 11:00
- Pets
- allowed
- Type
- Beach, Wellness, Family
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Accessibility
- Accessible rooms — evidence: Mobility/Hearing Accessible King
Activities
- Private beach — Kona Kai Resort offers striking waterfront views, a full-service spa, marina and private beach
- Swimming pool — evidence: pristine pool views
- Yacht marina — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Marina
Dining
- Bar — unwind in the welcoming ambiance of Vessel Restaurant + Bar. Savor locally inspired cuisine and handcrafted cocktails
Policies
- Pet friendly — evidence: Our Dog Friendly Hotels
Wellness
- Spa — SpaTerre offers a peaceful escape at Kona Kai San Diego. Our full‑service Shelter Island spa features an array of treatments
- Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Location
32.7095, -117.2322Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial17 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
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