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A luxurious island escape awaits at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa, hidden in the center of beautiful San Diego. Laze the day away by the sparkling pool overlooking the bay, while savoring fresh local food from Vessel Restaurant or sipping tropical cocktails from the Tiki Bar. For the ultimate daycation experience, book a private cabana at the adults-only Paloma pool or family-friendly Tiki pool. End the day watching the SoCal sunset from the private beach. A day spent at Kona Kai Resort & Spa is a perfect paradise.

Kona Kai Resort & Spa

The staff was very helpful. I love that there is an adults only pool. 

Very tranquil adult pool

The Kona Kai is in an awesome spot on Shelter Island.  The property is well maintained, clean, and offers a great socal vibe that's airy and comfortable.

Check-in was a breeze.  We were shown the cabana by a very nice staff person who explained everything and filled the cooler with ice and water.  The snacks weren't anything special.

The pool was the perfect temperature for a hot day, the outdoor spa was hot.  Everything was clean and tidy.

Only 4 stars because the paloma pool bar is open only on weekends and the hotel didn't mitigate the inconvenience of having to go to the restaurant for food.  No menu in the cabana and absolutely no service of any kind beyond the initial show, which in the service industry, for the price of a cabana, is poor show.

Still, the food was excellent and the service at the bar was exemplary.  Mgt should talk with the young bartender about service.  He was spot on.

A nice day but we'll likely move on and try another property next time.

Nice location, clean and comfortable 

I enjoyed my daycafion. The food/drinks by the pool were nice. Bar staff and runners were very friendly.  
Pool was clean. I felt like it would have been helpful to have more signs pointing to where the pool is. 

Lovely resort, friendly staff

Renting a Cabana is the way to go at Kona Kai. We had a lovely experience at the pool. Great service and Very clean. 

Beautiful Spot Downtown

We rented a cabana for my wife’s birthday with expectations of having a quiet sunny day in the adult pool. Unfortunately the Group next to us were very loud, Brought more people than we’re allowed, and brought their own alcohol to the cabana. Too noisy. 
The pool service was mediocre, and not very helpful. 

Overall good experience 

I love Kona Kai! The hotel is beautiful, the pool is heated to perfection and the service was awesome. 

Amazing!

Excellent customer service, very friendly staff, good food, very clean resort ! Pool great! Will definitely go back !

excellent service , very friendly staff 

Staff very friendly and helpful. Pool without kids and very low music was very appreciated. Nice view on the marina. Will come back for sure! 

Cool day at Kona kai

Gorgeous day….friendly and very helpful staff!


Kona Kai Day Pass

Liliana was so kind to us and went above and beyond to help us with everything and that makes me want to stay here at the hotel next time. 

Great place 

A luxurious island escape awaits at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa with an adults-only pool, family-friendly Tiki pool, premium cabanas, beach access and more.