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
3081 reviews
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Apr 13, 2026A Reasonable Option for San Diego
Overall, a positive experience. the room was clean and comfortable. Due to a credit card membership program I was given a complimentary upgrade to a junior suite which was nice. The desk clerk touted it as a "bay view" room, but because it was on the ground floor you could not see the bay at all. Only the parking lot. Had it been on the second floor I would have enjoyed a lovely view of the bay, on the other side of the boulevard and the parking lot. The restaurant had food that was properly prepared, if not especially imaginative, at prices that I found too high for the quantity and quality, however not significantly worse than at other high end properties. The staff was friendly and helpful. Though it might not be my first choice, I'd happily stay here again under the right circumstances.
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Apr 13, 2026Wouldn't come back
Cons: Poor room lighting, no water containment in bathroom means flooded bathrooms, slow service across the board, expensive parking. Pros: Good amenities, nice location
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Apr 12, 2026My daughter's best birthday ever!!
We went yesterday April 11th and checked out today April 12th for my daughter's 13th birthday party. All my family and her friends had the best time. From the Jacuzzi to the pool to the fire pits for an amazing bonfire with s'mores. The rooms were so fresh and clean and beautifully decorated. Location of the hotel is right next to the beach which was a plus. The front desk agents and the bellman that were working yesterday were all so extremely nice and helpful. Everyone had great customer service. I would definitely stay here again!!
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Apr 10, 2026
Thank You Kona Kai!
I had a great stay at Kona Kai Resort. Rudy at the front desk was very welcoming, and the rest of the staff was friendly and helpful too. The location was perfect and had such a relaxing atmosphere. My room was very spacious, which made the stay even more comfortable. The pool and jacuzzi were clean and a great size, and the gym was well equipped with plenty of workout equipment. I would definitely stay here again and look forward to coming back in the future!
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Apr 10, 2026
Amazed. Surpassed expectations
What a great experience! We travel a lot with the chase sapphire reserve “edit” hotels and this has been the best one in California for our family. Trust me, the chill hotel by the beach is a way better option than the downtown noise and grind. Specially for a family with small kids. The room with the marina views was lovely, the fire pit with smores was the star of the show and the food was fantastic. But above all, service was stellar! Everyone from the housekeeping team, front desk and restaurant made us feel special and were always trying to be helpful. Thanks again to the man at the front desk with the tattooed arm who helped us and tried to accommodate every request! We will be back with our whole family soon!
- 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.