Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine, pool views
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2051 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Place, Shelter Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Marina View (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Kitchen (with Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Marina View (Living Room, Sofabed, Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Marina View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Marina View

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room with Marina View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Marina King Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Marina Two Queen Room with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Studio Suite with View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Mini King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar Mini Two Queen Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Mini King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3

King Suite with Marina View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 6

King Suite with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Suite with Marina View

  • Sleeps 6

Casa Del Mar Two Queen Studio Suite with Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Building Marina View King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, View, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Sofabed, Kitchen, Patio, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Casa Del Mar Two Queen Room With Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Casa Del Mar Mini Two Queen Studio Suite With Water View

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Bayside hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs
Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers 227 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shelter Island. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Californian cuisine and pool views while dining at Blue Wave Bar & Grill
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Naval Base Coronado and 9 minutes by car from Port of San Diego
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers its guests a marina, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs along with outdoor tennis courts and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 6 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 6500 square feet (604 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Blue Wave Bar & Grill – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specialises in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 34 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Wave Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 6,500 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 14 to 34 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Island
Best Western Island Hotel
Best Western Island Palms
Best Western Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel San Diego
Best Western Plus Palms
Island Palms
Island Palms Hotel
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel And Marina
Best Western San Diego
Best Western Plus Island Palms San Diego
San Diego Best Western
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 996 out of 1562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1562 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JULIAN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Spectacular scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool areas were great but towels were not replenished quickly enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and friendly, good food and drink, clean and good central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTO R.

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and educated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here! Quiet and nice to have a morning walk by the marina. We told them we were celebrating our engagement and they left us a sweet surprise in our room. The staff was exceptional and happily helped with anything you needed. Gym is small with minimal equipment. Both pools are in great condition with comfortable chairs which was an added bonus. Rooms and bathroom were very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to go fishing and hang out by the pool and paddle board in the bay. We go here every year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was better last time, but we enjoy this spot for location and convenience. This is a fabulous location for dining and marina vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay and do some safe walking. Also great place to watch boats and aircraft.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Genaro

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort! Will be returning again(:
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is a nice size and clean. The bathrooms need to be updated, especially the toilets, which are very low
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness

Best Western Islands Plus Hotel on Shelter Island

Upon entering the room there was a very strong musty smell. The A/C was on and i believe the mustyness was a dirty filter or A/C was too old and should be replaced. The refrigerator had ice build up on the door shelf and bottom shelf. The refrigerator was behind a cabinet door which was broken. The carpet was dirty and damp. Will not stay here again. Blue Wave and Grill food was very good and reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pool was great and the staff was extremely nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We love staying here. This last time I was a little disappointed that our room had no coffee maker. There were also no chairs on our patio. We’ll be back though. Everyone has an off day so we’ll chalk it up to that!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and went to great lengths to ensure I had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis A

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025