This hotel will make you feel as if you are in Hawaii. It is surrounded by 11 acres of tropical gardens, and features a large swimming pool, a fitness club, beach volleyball courts, jogging paths and 13,000 square feet of meeting space. The views from the 129 rooms are of the bay, the gardens or downtown San Diego, and are complete with island-themed decor, a refrigerator, cable TV, air conditioning, and a private balcony or patio. There is complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel.Stay there during the summer and enjoy the complimentary luaus and outdoor movie nights run by the hotel.
Kona Kai Resort
1551 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
619-221-8000
resortkonakai.com
The Best Western Island Palms Hotel is another hotel on Shelter Island with tropical gardens and decor. The tropical motifs are also prevalent in its two swimming pools and hot tubs, its fitness center and the Blue Wave Bar & Grill. The hotel also has direct access to Shelter Island's marina. The rooms at the hotel are divided into three buildings: Casa del Mar, which features Spanish-style architecture; Casa Marina, a blend of Spanish-style architecture and contemporary architecture; and the Island Palms, which has more of a Hawaiian theme. All rooms have a refrigerator, cable TV with HBO, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Suites come with a full kitchen.
Best Western Island Palms Hotel
2051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
619-222-0561
islandpalms.com
Located on the corner of Shelter Island and the isthmus that connects it to the main land, Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites is another tropically themed hotel. Facilities at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and Humphrey's Restaurant. For those looking to blow off a little steam after a long day of sightseeing, the hotel also has Humphrey's Backstage Live, which offers live music and happy hours. There is even a wedding chapel there. All rooms at this hotel are complete with a refrigerator, safe, coffeemaker, HD TV and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites
2303 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
619-224-3411
halfmooninn.com
