With a stay at Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina in San Diego (Point Loma), you'll be steps from Shelter Island and 5 minutes by foot from Naval Base Coronado. .This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Port of San Diego and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Mission Bay.
What's nearby
Shelter Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
San Diego Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
San Diego Yacht Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Spanish Landing Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
County Center - Little Italy Station - 9 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Bali Hai Restaurant - 11 min walk
Better Buzz Coffee - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Ralph's Fuel Center - 4 min drive
Mitch's Seafood - 19 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Bayside hotel with 2 outdoor pools, steps from Shelter Island
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina offers 227 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 227 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include outdoor tennis courts. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Blue Wave Bar & Grill serving guests of Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 6500 square feet (604 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Blue Wave Bar & Grill - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 34 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Blue Wave Bar & Grill
Things to do
2 hot tubs
2 outdoor pools
2 outdoor tennis courts
Gym
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
6 meeting rooms
6,500 square feet of conference space
Computer station
Outdoors
Marina
On the bay
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
More
12 buildings
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 14 to 34 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We have stayed at this property several times as it is conenient distance to all of the things we like to do: San Diego Zoo, Old Town, Little Italy, Seaport Village, USS Midway, Liberty Station, Balboa Park and easy access to the freeway for Coronado. We have two tweens and they loved the pool/ hot tub. The food at the Blue Wave Grill was really good! We had dinner there. We went elsewhere for breakfast just because of our plans for the day. Our room was clean and was perfect for us.
Heather
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
TOM
Travelled with family
10 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value,perfect location on shelter Island,rooms clean,beds dreamly comfortable.
We enjoyed our stay at the Best Western Plus Island Palms. The staff checked us in within minutes and were quite pleasant. We loved the room and enjoyed looking out over the marina. The bed was cozy and pillows were great. The room was clean and nicely appointed. Thank you!
We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to our room. That was wonderful. We enjoyed the view the restaurant in the hot tub. I hope to make another stay at Island Palms best Western.
Delicia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Esteban, Spring
7 Nov 2025
Esteban
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hailey, St. George
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Check in was a little rocky-we showed up about an hour early, so we understood when told our room wasn't ready. Desk clerk took our phone number and said they would call when room was ready. We never got a call, so we called. Whoever answered said that was weird and they didn't take a number like that to contact. I went back to front desk, waited in line, finally got room keys. Then directions and map to get to room/building were not very clear. Letters on buildings hard to find, map and marking desk clerk made to get to room made it look like we drove to very end. We did and that was way too far. Then asked passing worker in golf cart and she directed us to wrong building. So it seemed unnecessarily challenging to just check in and find room. After that all staff and facilities were really great. Walls are thin, so you can easily hear occupants in adjacent rooms.
We had a great stay here! Quiet and nice to have a morning walk by the marina. We told them we were celebrating our engagement and they left us a sweet surprise in our room. The staff was exceptional and happily helped with anything you needed. Gym is small with minimal equipment. Both pools are in great condition with comfortable chairs which was an added bonus. Rooms and bathroom were very clean and comfortable!