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BEST WESTERN PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 of 5
2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Ranked #21 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 768 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Casa del(22)
  • Very nice(18)
  • FREE parking(17)
  • Hot tub(14)
  • Old town(11)
  • Sea World(11)
  • Pool area(10)
  • Blue Wave(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Flat screen TV(5)
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Dallas, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I along with another couple booked two rooms at the hotel for a cruise which was departing the following afternoon. Our friends found the hotel on the web and we both made our reservations independently. The hotel was perfect. The location was about a 10 minute ride from the airport and easy to find. It's a beautiful... More

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Rancho Cordova, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Picked this hotel from the reviews and also because our usual - right on the beach - was just too expensive. The hotel is very nice - clean, comfortable and friendly. My only disappointment was that we had a view of the bay and city - which was great, however, overlooked the parking lot in the forefront. Just have to... More

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Edmonton, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We stayed in this hotel and it has a fabulous view and a great service. The value of the hotel was fair as well. More

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Welwyn England
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Just come back from a week in San Diego at this great hotel. Stayed in the Casa Marina with a room overlooking the Marina. Woke each morning to the sound of quacking ducks. Large, clean rooms with balcony, soft comfortable bed. Hotel Bar and restaurant lovely and friendly staff. Two pools and two hot tubs. Local bus No 28 to... More

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omaha
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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We spent 4 nights with our two young daughters at this property. The room itself was on the small side, but was clean and included a microwave and small refrigerator. The air conditioner however, was a window unit that blew dust everywhere when we first turned it on and did little to actually cool the room. Our room sat right... More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I and our 2 daughters aged 7 and 9 have just spent 7 nights at the Island Palms. We found it a great place to stay with great facilities for a family. Kids really enjoyed the pool which even had some pool toys. Rooms were nice with a seperate bedroom with 2 queen beds in it so... More

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Long Island, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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We took the advice of other reviewers and booked a room 2nd floor w balcony with view of marina. LOVED IT. Price was great. The jacuzzi was real steamy. Pool small but no one in it. Humphreys half moon was down the street and were partying. Glad I didn't book there and Humphreys was more money. Shelter Island is close... More

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essex england
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We booked 3 nights here as we liked the look of the location and the hotel,when we arrived the reception staff were very nice and said they had upgraded our room,the room was gorgeous with lovely decor,it was very large with 2 huge beds that were very comfortable,the room was very clean,the wardrobe was a very small cupboard but had... More

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Cambridge
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We spent a week at this property for a special occasion and from start to finish the front desk staff were amazing. Danny and Chris deserve a special mention as they were wonderful. We were put in a beautiful, quiet room which was exactly what we were looking for on this special trip. The grounds were beautiful, calm and quiet,... More

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L.A.
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Recently stayed 2 nights at the Best Western Island Palms. We were there for our Son's graduation from University. The property is a long stretch of different buildings and we were in the Casa Marina Bldg at the far end next to the tennis courts. Room was very nice and clean and bed was comfortable. I thought they were a... More

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Address: 2051 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Price range (per night):* RM437 - 804

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