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8.8 / 10 Guest Rating

Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, us

Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Waterfront Escape

Private Marina & Spectacular Views
Indulge in the beauty of Shelter Island with our private marina and breathtaking views of San Diego Bay.

Delicious Dining & Relaxing Amenities
Savor fresh seafood and juicy steaks at The Blue Wave Bar & Grill while enjoying outdoor dining with stunning bay views. Unwind in our bay-side pools, fitness center, hot tub, or by the outdoor fireplace after a day of exploration.

Convenient Location & Nearby Attractions
Located just 13 minutes from San Diego International Airport, our hotel is a short drive from the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter and the sandy shores of Ocean Beach.

Book now for an unforgettable waterfront experience at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina.

Facilities & Amenities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Standard King Room - Photo 1
Standard King Room - Photo 2
Standard King Room - Photo 3
Standard King Room - Photo 4
Standard King Room - Photo 5
1/5

Standard King Room

This air-conditioned room includes a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a microwave and ironing facilities.

26 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$192.69

$154.15

Includes taxes & fees

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$252.13

$201.7

Includes taxes & fees
Deluxe King Room with Water View - Photo 1
Deluxe King Room with Water View - Photo 2
Deluxe King Room with Water View - Photo 3
Deluxe King Room with Water View - Photo 4
Deluxe King Room with Water View - Photo 5
1/5

Deluxe King Room with Water View

This air-conditioned deluxe room includes a satellite TV, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a microwave and ironing facilities.

29 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Casa Del Mar Building, Water View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$213.99

$171.19

Includes taxes & fees
Deluxe King Room with Marina View - Photo 1
Deluxe King Room with Marina View - Photo 2
Deluxe King Room with Marina View - Photo 3
Deluxe King Room with Marina View - Photo 4
Deluxe King Room with Marina View - Photo 5
Deluxe King Room with Marina View - Photo 6
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Deluxe King Room with Marina View

This deluxe air-conditioned room includes a 42-inch LCD TV with free HBO film channels and free ESPN sports channels, coffee making facilities, a refrigerator, ironing facilities and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Free local calls under 30 minutes are provided.

29 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Marina View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$204.31

$163.45

Includes taxes & fees

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Marina View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$265.53

$212.42

Includes taxes & fees
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Water View - Photo 1
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Water View - Photo 2
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Water View - Photo 3
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Water View - Photo 4
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Water View - Photo 5
1/5

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Water View

This air-conditioned quadruple room features a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

29 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Marina View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$207.21

$165.77

Includes taxes & fees

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Marina View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$268.88

$215.1

Includes taxes & fees
King Room with Roll In Shower-Disability Access - Photo 1
King Room with Roll In Shower-Disability Access - Photo 2
King Room with Roll In Shower-Disability Access - Photo 3
King Room with Roll In Shower-Disability Access - Photo 4
1/4

King Room with Roll In Shower-Disability Access

The double room offers air conditioning and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

26 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigerator

Accessibility - 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Nonsmoking

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$192.69

$154.15

Includes taxes & fees

Accessibility - 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Nonsmoking

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$252.13

$201.7

Includes taxes & fees
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking - Photo 1
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking - Photo 2
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking - Photo 3
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking - Photo 4
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking - Photo 5
1/5

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

The quadruple room features air conditioning and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

26 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigerator

Accessibility - 2 Queens Beds, Roll-in Shower, Nonsmoking

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$226.58

$181.26

Includes taxes & fees
King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access - Photo 1
King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access - Photo 2
King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access - Photo 3
King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access - Photo 4
King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access - Photo 5
1/5

King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access

The double room features air conditioning and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

26 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigerator

Accessibility - 1 King Bed, Bathtub, View, Nonsmoking

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$213.99

$171.19

Includes taxes & fees
King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking - Photo 1
King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking - Photo 2
King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking - Photo 3
King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking - Photo 4
1/4

King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

42 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Studio Suite - 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Casa Del Mar Building, Mini-suite

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$224.64

$179.71

Includes taxes & fees
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Photo 1
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Photo 2
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Photo 3
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Photo 4
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Photo 5
1/5

Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

Air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box are offered in this spacious quadruple room. The unit has 2 beds.

42 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Studio Suite - 2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Casa Del Mar Building, Mini-suite

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$228.51

$182.81

Includes taxes & fees
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 1
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 2
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 3
1/3

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

29 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

2 Queen Beds

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$233.91

$187.13

Includes taxes & fees
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Marina View - Photo 1
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Marina View - Photo 2
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Marina View - Photo 3
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Marina View - Photo 4
1/4

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Marina View

The quadruple room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

29 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Marina View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$259.31

$207.45

Includes taxes & fees
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Photo 1
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Photo 2
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Photo 3
1/3

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

The quadruple room offers air conditioning and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

0
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorMicrowaveInterconnected room(s) available

2 queen beds, nonsmoking

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$195.59

$156.47

Includes taxes & fees

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$255.48

$204.38

Includes taxes & fees
King Room - Non-Smoking - Photo 1
King Room - Non-Smoking - Photo 2
King Room - Non-Smoking - Photo 3
King Room - Non-Smoking - Photo 4
1/4

King Room - Non-Smoking

The double room provides air conditioning and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

0
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Safety deposit boxAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorMicrowaveInterconnected room(s) available

DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$214.24

$171.39

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.8
Excellent1829 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.6
Service9.6
Location9.6
Room Quality8.1
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.1
Food and Beverage9.1
Overall Experience9.1

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gisselleusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 5, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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B
BrianusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 3, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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KevinusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 2, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

A great best western. Hotel

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J
Jhumphrey92LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in May 30, 2026

"Family reunion"

10.0

We had a wonderful stay at the Best Western Island Palms, and one of the highlights of our visit was Vanessa A. She was incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we interacted with her. Vanessa went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and took the time to answer our questions with a smile. Customer service like hers makes a huge difference and really adds to the overall guest experience. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and in a fantastic location, but Vanessa’s exceptional hospitality is what truly stood out. She is a great asset to the Best Western Island Palms team, and we look forward to returning in the future. Thank you, Vanessa, for helping make our stay so enjoyable!

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M
MartinezusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 27, 2026

"But the pool was nice"

6.0

The marina views , shops and places to eat very close

The sink faucet was clogged rm 138

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C
CastillousUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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RandallusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"A lovely ocean view across the street with sparce services and amenities."

6.0

Room decor was pleasant

Toilet had flushing problems, parking cost an extra 25 per night, no coffee maker in room, our room was adjacent to the trash bins and delivery area that was noisy every morning.

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PablouyUY
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"the worst stay in the best location"

4.0

location

cockroach in the toilet, the ice machine noise, parking cost, service

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VanessachCH
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Die Anlage war schön gestaltet und das Personal war freundlich.

Nichts

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A
AngeladeDE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 25, 2026

"Beste Unterkunft in 21 Tagen Rundreise. Tolles Restaurant"

10.0

Das Restaurant ist wirklich empfehlenswert. Die Lage ist sehr schön

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