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Kona Kai San Diego Resort

1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, USA, 92106
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Kona Kai San Diego is unquestionably the crown jewel of hotels on San Diego's Point Loma Peninsula. The Kona Kai 'Club' was once the exclusive retreat and destination of dignitaries and celebrities alike. Today the relaxing atmosphere of the resort endures with spectacular water views, meticulously landscaped grounds and pampering guest service. Only 3 miles from San Diego International Airport, and convenient to all of San Diego's most sought after attractions and world-class shopping & dining, the Kona Kai San Diego welcomes groups of all sizes and complexity. Combine the most spectacular waterfront location with more than 50,000 square-feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space along with award-winning hospitality and you’ll agree “meetings never felt so good!” 13,000 square-feet of indoor space with state-of-the-art technology offers abundant natural lighting and views that inspire attendees’ creativity. The nearly 40,000 square-feet of outdoor event space sets the Kona Kai San Diego apart from the rest. Views from patios, terraces, courtyards, gardens, and our very own private beach offer endless possibilities in coordinating creative, unique, and most importantly...highly memorable events. All of Kona Kai's 170 spacious guest rooms and suites are appointed with amenities planners have come to expect at a full-service resort. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, refrigerators and private patios or balconies with breathtaking views of the Marina or San Diego Bay. Aside from your meeting or event, Kona Kai San Diego offers plenty of options to put some balance in your stay. Recharge and rejuvenate with a workout and massage in our fitness center and SpaTerre, relax and catch some rays by our sparkling marina-view swimming pool, or start up a game of beach volleyball. Then, satisfy any appetite with California’s freshest coastal cuisine, and take-in the panoramic marina views, in Vessel Restaurant + Bar with plenty of outdoor seating available on our terrace. For business or pleasure, experience the Kona Kai San Diego. Make it your own exclusive retreat and waterfront destination.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated2018
Total meeting space56,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms170
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
US News & World Report #56 Best Hotels in San Diego 2024

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Seal Certification for Hotels and Lodging Properties (GS-33)
Sustainability level: Bronze

Certification body:Green Seal

Expires: 4/13/2027

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026
May 17, 2026 - May 22, 2026
May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026
May 31, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026
Jun 21, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026
Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026
Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Jun 07 - Aug 08
Shoulder season
Apr 05 - Jun 06Aug 09 - Oct 24
Low season
Oct 26 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Apr 04

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
56,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,324 sq. ft.
Space (private)
13,328 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
2,852 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
10,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
19,851 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
260
Seating capacity
650

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
9,324 sq. ft.
148 x 63 sq. ft.
12 ft.
1100
-
650
1100
800
500
60
-
1,155 sq. ft.
43 x 27 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
100
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100
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1,860 sq. ft.
155 x 12 sq. ft.
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300
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300
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1,860 sq. ft.
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-
200
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200
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1,500 sq. ft.
50 x 30 sq. ft.
8 ft.
200
-
80
200
130
80
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600 sq. ft.
19 x 33 sq. ft.
10.1 ft.
50
-
50
30
40
30
32
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11,439 sq. ft.
123 x 93 sq. ft.
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1150
-
500
1150
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22,896 sq. ft.
432 x 53 sq. ft.
-
2000
-
2000
2000
1200
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2,250 sq. ft.
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Meeting room floor plans

Kona Private Beach
La Jolla
Coronado Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
170
Single (1 bed)
100
Single (1 bed) rate
$199.00 - $369.00
Double (2 beds)
70
Double (2 beds) rate
$209.00 - $389.00
Suites
41
Tax rate
2%
Occupancy rate
12.945%

Location

Getting Here

Follow N Harbor Dr to Scott St. 5 min (2.3 mi) Take Shelter Island Dr to Kona Kai San Diego Resort 5 min (1.6 mi)
Distance from airport 3 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $46.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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San Diego, CA, US 92110
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Kona Kai San Diego Resort Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

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https://www.noblehousehotels.com/noble-giving/
Does Kona Kai San Diego Resort have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Linen reuse and recycling programs, straws upon request, water reuse onsite.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Kona Kai San Diego Resort and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Kona Kai San Diego Resort's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Kona Kai San Diego Resort developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & NIH and California Department of Health
Does Kona Kai San Diego Resort clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, We have designated full time employees whose jobs are to only sanitize all the public areas. We also have a pm staff that fogs all of our meeting rooms every night.
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