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8.4

1,164 reviews

Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, 92106, California, United States

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Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Spa

Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina is a 3-star hotel in San Diego, United States, about 3.6mi from the city center at 2051 Shelter Island Drive. The property has 1,164 reviews. Price starts from $124.

Featured amenities include a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, Wifi (free), room service, fitness center (free), spa, tennis court (free), meeting/banquet facilities, bar, 24-hour front desk, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair accessible, beach chairs/Loungers, garden, view, and bathtub. Private Parking (extra charges) and Parking On Site (extra charges) are available.

Massage (extra charges), tour desk, and kids' meals (extra charges) add convenient options for guests, while amenities like a garden and a view help make the stay memorable.

Perched on Shelter Island in San Diego, about 3.6mi from the city center at 2051 Shelter Island Drive, this waterfront stay pairs marina vibes with easy coastal access. On-site Blue Wave Bar & Grill serves American fare in a setting that shifts from family-friendly to romantic, perfect for wandering diners at any hour. When it’s time to unwind, the outdoor pool, garden spaces, and sweeping water views set the scene for sun-drenched days and evenings by the harbor.

Accommodations showcase marina-view options such as Deluxe Suite, Marina View (603 sqft); Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen, Marina View (603 sqft); Room - 2 Queen, Marina View (312 sqft); and Suite, Marina View, Sofa Bed. Private Parking and Parking On Site are available for an extra charge, and convenient extras like massage services, a tour desk, and kids’ meals add ease to travel plans.

For gatherings or business needs, meeting/banquet facilities and a 24-hour front desk help take care of the details. The combination of waterfront ambiance, on-site dining, and versatile room options makes this San Diego stay a memorable base for exploring the harbor, beaches, and city sights.

Closest airports

San Diego International Airport

2.2mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

18.9mi

McClellan–Palomar Airport

28.8mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Spa

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden

View

Bathtub

Rooms

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

270 sqft

Wifi

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STUDIO SUITE - 2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,CASADM,MINSTE,MICRFG,WIFINT,COFMKR is 269 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds, Sofa, Patio

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

270 sqft

Kitchen

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SUITE-2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,MARNVW,FULLKT,LIVING,PATIO,SOFBD is 269 square feet and includes either a single bed 80-130 width or a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Studio Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Wifi

x8

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x5

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STUDIO SUITE - 1 KING BED,NSMK,CASADM,MINSTE,MICRFG,WIFINT,COFMKR is 269 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

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Studio Suite, View

2 Queen Size Beds

270 sqft

Wifi

x8

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x5

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STUDIO SUITE - 2 QUEEN BEDS,MOBACC,ROLLSH,VIEW,MINISTE,NSMK is 269 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

King Suite with Bath Tub - Disability Access in Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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Suite, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

605 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Refrigerator

x8

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x5

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The spacious suite offers air conditioning, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. This suite features a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds with Marina View in Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds, Marina View

2 Queen Size Beds

605 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Microwave

Refrigerator

+

More details

The spacious suite features air conditioning, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This suite provides a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Queen Studio with Two Queen Beds in Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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Studio, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

450 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x5

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x3

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The spacious double room offers air conditioning, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds with Roll-In Shower in Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

605 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x8

+

x5

More details

The spacious suite features air conditioning and heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds in Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

605 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

+

More details

The spacious suite features air conditioning, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This suite provides a TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior King Room in Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

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x3

More details

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Water View in Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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Room - 2 Queen, Water View

2 Queen Size Beds

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Microwave

Refrigerator

+

More details

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

Queen Studio with Two Queen Beds with Water View in Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Show 5 photos

Studio, 2 Queen Size Beds, Water View

2 Queen Size Beds

450 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Microwave

Refrigerator

+

More details

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest reviews

8.4

1,164 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

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Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Jasmine

9.1

January 2025

This is a beautiful hotel, amazing location in San Diego so I’m so happy this is where we stayed for 2 weeks. The bed was so comfortable and we had a lovely view of the marina which was nice to look over at from the balcony. We also enjoyed the 2 pools and 2 hot tubs and the tropical feel of the area was perfect. I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel having bikes to hire so we enjoyed those and went to the local cafes.

There was a slightly bad rotten eggs smell from the sink when you ran the tap for the first few seconds and the cleaners ignored mess in the room sometimes e.g didn’t clean the balcony table which became dirty. I’d say be sure to put all used towels in a clear pile or they won’t be replaced with clean ones.

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Sara

9.1

July 2025

I love the location and being by the marina. There are many creatures and birds around which makes for fun walks. The pool and hot tub are amazing. The restaurant had a good breakfast and the bar had good drinks. Every staff member I talked with was kind and helpful.

I don’t like that coffee pots were removed from the room. The line at the coffee area in the lobby would get long and they only serve coffee until 10 a.m. We also drink coffee in the afternoons and it would be nice to have a hot water option for soup or tea in the rooms. I also don’t like that the tap water and shower drain have a strong musty smell.

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Stacey

9.1

June 2025

The rooms were very clean, through out my week vacation with my younger siblings we manage to get our rooms cleaned daily. The housekeepers who refreshed our room every day through the week did an amazing job! Having two teenagers who loved the coming back to our rooms cleaned, fresh towels, and well made beds after a long day of adventuring San Diego was great! They exceeded our expectations! ALSO LOVE LOVE LOVE how the hotel provided floaties, beach ball and other stuff for everyone to use at the pool!!! My teenagers took advantage of the pool closing at 11pm!! I couldn't get them out the water every night we've been here. Love the views! Love the hotel's hospitality!

I didn't like the PARKING FEES!!!! With free parking just on the other side of the road, literally 100 yards away, I didn't expect to pay such a high amount just to park for a couple hours at night.

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Gignac

9.1

June 2025

This resort is wonderful, and it is so conveniently located in san diego. I love that it's a little hidden gem called Shelter Island. The staff is very prompt with any concerns. Also it's very convenient when having a family that there is a full kitchen in the room. Couldn't ask for a better resort.

We love using the pool and spa facilities my children love to swim. While we were there during the weekend, the pools heater was not on. I would have enjoyed using their pool, but it was a little too cold for my taste. II should have brought it to the front desk as a concern during our stay. On the Monday that we checked out the my children said the pool was hotter but I was busy packing. When I went to check out I asked the clerk if there was a heater to the pool he said yes it was set to 75° or 80°. He told me he would check on why it was cold during our stay. I just hope it works for our next stay.

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Robyn

10

June 2025

Love location—walk to restaurants, our patio faced the marina, which we loved. Pool chairs had such fluffy, comfortable cushions—and a fireplace for slightly chilly nights (common to CA coastal towns), we spent our free time there. Room had 4 excellent, full pillows to each bed; huge TV (which we didn’t watch, but TV fans will love it), great views from patio & a walking trail all along the resort. We were surprised how terrific this part of San Diego is, Shelter Island, with food, boats, views, waking to many eateries, etc

Wish we would have requested a top floor for better views!

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Alexander

10

May 2024

I was super positively surprised by our stay. The location on the little island is perfect, you see ships every day when leaving the hotel and going for a morning run is magnificent. The area has something peaceful. We upgraded to a suite with outdoor area towards the little marina garden and loved the space, the mini apartment and the views. The pool area is very nice as well, facing the marina.

Weird to charge so much (25$) for parking when the public lot across the street is free. Didn’t bother me really though, I just parked on the public lot

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Sheila

9.1

April 2025

Room was in another building very far away from lobby. Was not offered a driver,golf cart to take me there with 2 large suitcases. Iam a senior and thought is front desk staff (very young lady) should know to offer that and instead she said “oh, you can walk there”. When guests arrive who do not have a vehicle, front desk staff should offer assistance for them when the guest room is very far removed from lobby .

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Lm

8.2

June 2024

I love staying here. it's located in nice quite part of san diego. it's also beautiful. enjoyed walking around and finding new places to eat. we came here for the gator festival and it was not far from the hotel at all. we actually love staying here. we'll be back next year and hopefully get a better room.

hated the location of our room. we've stayed here several times and this time we were on the ground floor on the corner by the marina. couldnt see anything really. we did have the grass area to sit outside and see the boats. I hate being on the ground level with people making noise above us. also being on the corner you heard everything. folks walking and talking loud. I asked for a new room but everything was booked.

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Jose

9.1

March 2025

Marina location was so nice!

Body wash was empty and so was the shampoo- things that are easy to overlook . I usually do bring my own but in a pinch it helps to know it was available. Everything else was clean and nice. The hotel was nice felt so safe and a lot of places to walk right outside your door. Not too far from the Gaslamp district or USS Midway. Parking also available. Would come back!

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Andrew

8.2

July 2024

Stayed here twice over the course of three weeks - at the beginning of our three week trip we spent two nights and then one night before we flew home. First room was a marina view room number 128, it was clean and roomy and the view was lovely, however, the bathroom there had a pungent smell when it had been shut up for the day which was a bit off putting. Staff were efficient and checkin quick on both occasions. For our final nights stay we had a different room which again was clean albeit a bit smaller and was adequate for our needs. Location is nice and quiet

Points of Interest Around Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Attractions

Point Loma

1.4mi

Liberty Station

1.8mi

Embarcadero

3.2mi

Mission Beach

4.3mi

Old Globe Theater

4.6mi

Mingei International Museum

4.6mi

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

4.6mi

El Prado

4.6mi

Spanish Village Art Center

4.8mi

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

4.9mi

Pacific Beach

5.6mi

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

9.5mi

Sunny Jim Sea Cave

9.6mi

Heritage Park

17.2mi

Carlsbad Village

31mi

Restaurants

Blue Wave Bar & Grill

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Amenities of Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Spa

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden

View

Bathtub

Stay rules - Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina permits check-ins after 04:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Yes, there is parking available at the Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina. The hotel offers private on-site parking for a fee of $25 per day. No reservation is required for parking.

What's the nightly rate at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Room rates at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina initiate from $124. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.

What types of rooms does Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina offer?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including suites and doubles. The suites have a size of 603 sqft and can accommodate up to 6 adults and 4 children, while the doubles have various room sizes ranging from 280 sqft to 452 sqft and accommodate up to 4 adults and 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The beds available are Queen size beds and King size beds. Some rooms also have features like roll-in showers and disability access.

What are the main attractions at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Guests at the Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxing and soaking up the California sun. For further relaxation, guests can visit the spa or unwind in the hot tub or jacuzzi.

For those who prefer to stay active, the hotel provides a tennis court where guests can enjoy a friendly game. Additionally, guests can take advantage of the hotel's fitness center to stay in shape during their stay.

The hotel also offers an array of dining options. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the Blue Wave Bar & Grill, which offers a variety of cuisines including American. The restaurant has a family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic ambiance, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Overall, guests at the hotel have a range of leisure amenities to choose from to make the most of their time on the property.

Can guests use a pool at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

The hotel has one pool available. The pool is located outdoors.

Are there restaurants located within Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site at the Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina called Blue Wave Bar & Grill. It offers a variety of cuisines including American. The restaurant has a range of ambiances, including family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic.

Does Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina accept credit cards?

Yes, Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina accepts credit cards as payment. Cash, however, is not accepted. The hotel accepts a variety of credit cards including Mastercard, Discover, Visa, JCB, Diners Club, American Express, and Carte Blanche.