Resort Details
- Kona Kai Dining Room and LoungeOpening outdoors to a panoramic waterfront view, the Kona Kai Dining Room at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa is a wonderful San Diego venue for breakfast, lunch or dinner, serving the finest in American cuisine, Polynesian cuisine, steaks and seafood.
Relax and enjoy the sunset and tropical breezes of San Diego Bay in our beautiful restaurant in San Diego overlooking the marina.
- Accessible facilities
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Bicycle rentals†
- Car rental desk†
- Concierge desk†
- Exercise gym
- Golf,Offsite†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Multilingual staff
- Outdoor pool
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Bicycle rentals†
- Car rental desk†
- Concierge desk†
- Exercise gym
- Golf, Offsite†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Multilingual staff
- Outdoor pool
- Parking†
- Restaurant†
- Room service - limited hours†
- Spa†
- Tennis court†
- Valet parking†
- Water sports, Offsite†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- Business Center†
- Business Services†
- Meeting Facilities†
† Fees may apply
- Beach
Private sunning beach
- Bike rental †
- Fitness center on-site
- Jogging trail
- Outdoor pool
- Spa †
- Tennis court †
- Fishing †
- Golf †
- Scuba diving †
- Shopping †
- San Diego Zoo
- Sea World
- Seaport Village
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2982 reviews
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Dec 27, 2025Comfortable and friendly
The staff are profesional and friendly. Rudy at the front desk stands out for his exceptional customer service and ability to anticípate our group’s needs! All of the restaurant staff were attentive and responsive. The breakfast buffet has plenty of delicious options for both carnivores and vegetarians. There were many on-site activities to enjoy including table tennis, giant Connect 4, and nightly fire pits with S’mores! The ground are beautiful and well maintained. The room had comfortable beds and a pleasant view of the marina. Would definitely recommend!
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Dec 26, 2025Deeply Disappointing Stay
Our stay at Kona Kai San Diego was extremely disappointing and nowhere near what’s expected of a 4-star property. First, the rooms are very outdated and felt more like a 2-star motel or a Comfort Inn than a luxury resort. The room was super small, with holes in the curtains, peeling wallpaper, and an overall dingy feel. It honestly felt like a roadside motel room, not a resort. To make matters worse, there was visible dust on all the furniture and fixtures, and the linens and towels were not clean, which was unacceptable. The elevators were also out of order during our stay, with no visible effort or urgency to fix them. Because of this, guests—including us—were forced to carry all of their luggage up and down the stairs for three floors, which was extremely inconvenient and unacceptable. We were initially told that a maintenance request had already been made, but another staff member later admitted that the request was only submitted after we complained. The elevators were never fixed during the entire four days we were there. When we asked to switch rooms due to the poor condition, we were given keys to a room that was already occupied. Walking into someone else’s room was incredibly embarrassing and uncomfortable for both parties. After that, we had no choice but to return to the original room we were trying to escape. To top it all off, front desk staff sent a detailed report of our experience to the property manager and told us we would be contacted the next day. No one ever reached out. There was zero follow-up, accountability, or attempt to address our concerns. This property does not live up to its branding or price point. Poor maintenance, poor communication, and poor customer service made this a stay we will not be repeating. The only thing this property has going for it is its location, and even a 2-star hotel up the road would likely provide a better overall experience. I would not recommend Kona Kai San Diego to anyone expecting a true 4-star experience.
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Dec 24, 2025
Relaxing and fun
First time here & enjoyed our stay. It was a quiet with nice amenities, pool, restaurant, room with bay view, beach with nightly bonfire. The annual boat parade was lovely starting in front of the hotel. Plenty of other eateries in the area.
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Dec 24, 2025
Amazing stay at the Kona Kai
I really loved my stay at Kona Kai. The hotel is very close to the airport and the view of the beach/harbor was so beautiful to wake up to. The staff and the food was amazing. We had catered buffets for our retreat and the food and service were outstanding.
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Dec 21, 2025Limited on-site restaurant hours/days
Stayed from Friday through Wednesday; however, the on-site restaurant and bar were closed on Sunday and Monday evenings, and the restaurant does not offer lunch service.
- AdvisoryA minimum valet parking fee of $30 (plus tax) per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort Fee: $46 (Plus Tax) per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.Resort Fee: A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
Mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee inclusions:
"Wi-Fi access,
access to complimentary cruiser bikes,
private beach access,
beach cabana access,
nightly bonfires,
pool towel service,
fitness Center and locker room,
more than 25 weekly fitness classes,
steam/sauna room access,
priority reservations at SpaTerre,
complimentary add-on service for any SpaTerre treatment booked valued at $25 or more,
access to Tesla charging stations,
assorted lawn games,
access to select Kona Kai Club Member events,
morning coffee and signature-infused water station in lobby living room,
water refill station,
discounted access to the San Diego Zoo or Wild Animal Park tickets, 25% off signature S’mores Kit,
20% off the purchase of the plush Kona Kai Mascot,
‘Kona’,
20% off cabana Rentals,
15% off Action Sports Rentals
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change at any time. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
- Pet Policy : Up to 25 lbs, with an additional fee, currently $75 per stay.