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2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106-3105

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina sits on Shelter Island, a 0.3 miles walk from Shoreline Park and 3 miles from the USS Midway Museum. This 3-star hotel near San Diego International Airport offers private parking for $25 per day. Point Loma, known for Cabrillo National Monument and seafood eateries with harbor views, surrounds the property.

Waterfront Rooms & Suites

Guest rooms include Casa Marina King Mobility Accessible Water View options with private patios and oversized bathrooms featuring wide doorways and transfer bars. The 600-square-foot marina view suite has one king bed, two full bathrooms, and a private living room with a queen sofa sleeper. Select accommodations offer full kitchens, imported furnishings, and private balconies overlooking the water.

Waterfront Dining

Blue Wave Bar & Grill serves California coastal cuisine indoors or on the al fresco patio overlooking the marina. Executive Chef Andrew Mroz creates tropically inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM. The restaurant features traditional and modern ambiances with American cuisine.

Resort Recreation

Two tropical pools, private tennis courts, and bayside biking paths provide outdoor recreation. Guests access an outdoor heated pool, spa, and fireplace with marina views. The Mediterranean-style architecture surrounds lush gardens and courtyards for events.

Event Facilities

Over 6500 square feet of naturally lit meeting space accommodates 200 guests for events. Business services include a 24-hour front desk, tour desk, and express check-in. The hotel offers dry cleaning and fax/photocopying facilities.

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King Room Bath Tub Disability Access
2 persons
26 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Superior King Room
2 persons
29 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Standard King Room
2 persons
26 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Deluxe King Room Water View
2 persons
29 m² 
1 King-size bed
Water view
Heating
Air conditioning
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
San Diego 6.6 km
Airports
San Diego International (SAN) 5.6 km
El Cajon (CJN) 34.0 km
Train
Coaster Old Town Station 5.3 km
San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 5.3 km
Bus
Bus stop800 m

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Fireplace

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location info

2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106-3105
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2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92106-3105
Nearby
Island
Shelter Island
10 m
Park
Shelter Island Park Shoreline
130 m
1718 Shelter Island Dr
Tunaman's Memorial
480 m
Restaurants
Pearson Deli
950 m
2435 Shelter Island Dr
Point Break Cafe
1.3 km
2743 Shelter Island Dr
Marvelous Muffins
1.5 km
2907 Shelter Island Dr Ste 101
Pacific Coast Chinese Food
1.5 km
2907 Shelter Island Dr
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