Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property

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

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.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Marina View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, Marina View

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

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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 Naval Base Coronado. 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 restaurant
  • Steps from Shelter Island and San Diego Bay
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 3-star 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. 1015 out of 1583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1583 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely! Love coming back here-trsted great on every level and always accommodated with special requests for rooms and location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERARDO, Longmont

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, friendly staff members, nice amenities, safe and quiet neighborhood, and centrally located to see various parts of the area from La Jolla to Coronado and everything in between. Great place to walk along the bay in the morning.
View from our patio
The marina area
Nice space to have dinner on the patio
Walk along the bay across the street
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, St. George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and the staff is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadejda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela, El Paso

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jannie, Alsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Our first room was in a hidey whole, small window, frig didn’t work, NO COFFEE TEA MAKER, too small for 2 queen beds. They were great about getting us another room but it was even more crowded with the door hitting the bed. We had to try to move it to open door. The bathroom was huge but no where to hang anything. We rolled the office chair into the bathroom to hang our towels on, plus clothes. We used to love this place but it really was disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sozan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful views from a lovely room. Wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy all of the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Christine, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility and location. Staff was great, room was clean and fresh, as were the grounds and the pools/hot tubs. I plan on using the stay again at my next visit to San Diego.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I've stayed many times, and this was the worst room of any of the times I've stayed there. The staff was fine, as always.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latunder, Lithonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean spacious I had the Marina suite and I extended my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great amenities. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Tobyhanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosetta

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to reset. The restaurant there is absolutely amazingly. We stay here just to go. And we live here in San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean people were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property several times as it is conenient distance to all of the things we like to do: San Diego Zoo, Old Town, Little Italy, Seaport Village, USS Midway, Liberty Station, Balboa Park and easy access to the freeway for Coronado. We have two tweens and they loved the pool/ hot tub. The food at the Blue Wave Grill was really good! We had dinner there. We went elsewhere for breakfast just because of our plans for the day. Our room was clean and was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value,perfect location on shelter Island,rooms clean,beds dreamly comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025