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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, Non-Smoking, Interior Entrance, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

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

Accessibility - Studio Suite - 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Sofabed, Mini-suite, Nonsmoking

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
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds and Water View - Non-Smoking - Photo 1
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds and Water View - Non-Smoking - Photo 2
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds and Water View - Non-Smoking - Photo 3
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds and Water View - Non-Smoking - Photo 4
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds and Water View - Non-Smoking - Photo 5
Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds and Water View - Non-Smoking - Photo 6
1/6

Studio Suite with Two Queen Beds and Water View - Non-Smoking

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

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

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

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$233.36

$186.69

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$247.83

$198.26

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

2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,MARINAVW,WIFINET,REFRIG,COFMKR,HAIR

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$253.95

$203.16

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$255.98

$204.78

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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M
micheleusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 25, 2026

"Best place to stay with kids"

8.0

Dillion the front desk guy was amazing

All was great the breakfast was super

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Z5608KSmarcod
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Dangerous"

2.0

This hotel would be amazing if it wasn't for the fact that the rooms aren't being maintained. On my first stay I notified the Director of Guest Services of the issues that that room had: termite damage, non-functioning patio door handle, and a damaged toilet. He assured me that they would do better the next time. On our second stay we arrived to a room that must have been in the 90 degree temperature and the fan sounded like it was going to fall off. They "noted the damage" but the fan was never fixed during the 4 days that we stayed there. The room wasn't properly stocked with missing trash bags and only one towel. To top it off the remote didn't work. To compensate for the issue the director thanked me for "the time to share my thoughts." If you'd like to see a video of the fan then go to the Google review since TripAdvisor doesn't allow video uploads.

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K
KarenusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 21, 2026

"Over all, very satisfied with our stay and would stay here again."

9.0

Staff upgraded our room due to ours not being ready at 4:00 when we tried to check in. Also, staff did not charge us for our parking pass. We appreciated both very much. Also loved the location of the upgraded room.

Both bathroom sinks did not drain without removing the drain plug so the water could go down

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R
ROBERTusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 20, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
Helpful?
B
BettyusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 20, 2026

"I wouldn’t stay again… quite depressing atmosphere."

6.0

View

No coffee maker in Room. Very dated. Of the three front desk people I dealt with only one was a nice person.

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C
ChristinetravelsusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 20, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Water front is great

Need a complimentary breakfast

Helpful?
A
AlisonusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 20, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
Helpful?
C
csD5039PR
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in May 19, 2026

"Nice Place"

10.0

Very clean, comfortable, located near airport and other attractions. Off the busy beaten path a bit, so that's nice and quiet. Great walking across from pier and waterway. Helpful staff. On-site restaurant/lounge that actually has decent food and prices. Daily specials, too. I loved the wooden shutters as opposed to funky old curtains. Price was great. You do have to pay for parking...but it also means nobody is using the private lot to access the pier and no hunt for a parking space. Each room has a private access patio with cushioned chairs. Bird watching is great there. Nice place.

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G
GERALDusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 18, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

This was our second time staying in the one bedroom and we were not disappointed. It was a birthday celebration with dinner in the restaurant which was very good. I would highly recommend this hotel which is wonderfully located and responsive to guests.

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I
IoanausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 17, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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