Kona Kai San Diego | Hotel in San Diego

| 8.2 (1003 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
La Playa Hotel | Kona Kai San Diego

Hotel in La Playa, San Diego

On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near Shelter Island
Spend the day catching some rays at Kona Kai San Diego's private sand beach, relaxing by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
Kona Kai San Diego offers 170 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.


A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow menu
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets
  • Safe
  • Individually furnished
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone
Breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends: USD 33.00-100 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Champagne service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 46 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Braille signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Activities
  • Theme parks
  • Health/beauty spa
  • Windsurfing
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Golfing
  • Zoo
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Whale watching
  • Steam room
  • Beach yoga
  • Yoga classes
  • Sailing
  • Kayaking
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Hot tub
  • Boat tours
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • Pay movies
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
General
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (56000 square feet of space)
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 5
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Reception hall
  • Ballroom
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
  • Beach towels
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Romance packages available
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Marina onsite
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Private beachfront location
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Balcony or patio
Spa
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Steam room
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Spa open daily
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Aromatherapy
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Hot tub
  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - deep-tissue

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 pm; check-in end time: 2:00 am late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 20.0 per night.
Payment Policy
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately usd 33.00 to 100 per person self parking fee: usd 46 per night (in/out privileges) pet fee: usd 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum usd 170 per stay) service animals are exempt from fees rollaway bed fee: usd 20.0 per night the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 65 lbs per pet) food and water bowls are available pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 113 per accommodation, per stay (maximum usd 170 per stay) service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property 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 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

Reviews

Jeff
Jan 26, 2026 04:31:03 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: Comfortable rooms and beautiful grounds. The hotel was understaffed from check in to the restaurant and quite rude. Check in took a while due to understaffed front desk (~15 minutes). I asked for a late checkout and the staff scoffed at me. At breakfast staff wouldn’t let me sit at any of the numerous open tables (it’s a buffet) and made me wait around 10 minutes for a table. All in all good property, sub par experience.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bayview Two Queen
Room Size: 344 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Bayview Two Queen

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower/tub combination, Square feet - 344, Extra bed count 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Square meters - 32, Ping - 10.12, Private bathroom, Bay view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite
Room Size: 420 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Waterfront Fireplace Junior Suite

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Fireplace, Square meters - 39, Extra bed count 1, Square feet - 420, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Bathrobes, Private bathroom, Deep soaking bathtub, Separate bathtub and shower, Bay view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 11.80
Marina View King
Room Size: 344 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Marina View King

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower only, Square feet - 344, Extra bed count 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 10, Square meters - 32, Private bathroom, Marina view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Bayview Junior Suite King
Room Size: 420 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Bayview Junior Suite King

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 39, Ping - 11.8, Extra bed count 1, Square feet - 420, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Bathrobes, Private bathroom, Deep soaking bathtub, Separate bathtub and shower, Bay view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Marina View Junior Suite King
Room Size: 420 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Marina View Junior Suite King

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 39, Extra bed count 1, Square feet - 420, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Bathrobes, Private bathroom, Deep soaking bathtub, Separate bathtub and shower, Marina view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Ping - 11.80
Marina View Two Queen
Room Size: 344 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Marina View Two Queen

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower/tub combination, Square feet - 344, Extra bed count 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Square meters - 32, Ping - 10.12, Private bathroom, Marina view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Waterview One Bedroom Suite
Room Size: 645 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Twin Sofa Bed
Waterview One Bedroom Suite

General

Square feet - 645, Number of bedrooms - 1, Pets not allowed, Number of living rooms 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private bathroom, Deep soaking bathtub, Separate bathtub and shower, No rollaway/extra beds, Square meters - 60, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 18, Marina view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Mobility/Hearing Accessible King
Room Size: 315 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Mobility/Hearing Accessible King

General

Square feet - 315, Number of living rooms 0, Ping - 9, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square meters - 29, Shower only, Pets not allowed, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 1, Resort view, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe King
Room Size: 344 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe King

General

Pet-friendly room, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 1, Shower only, Square feet - 344, Extra bed count 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 10, Square meters - 32, Private bathroom, Bathroom grab bars, Rainfall showerhead, Height-adjusted amenities, Bed count minimum 1, Resort view, Roll-in shower, Bed count maximum 1
Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite
Room Size: 645 square feet m2
2 King Bed and Twin Sofa Bed
Kona Kai One Bedroom Suite

General

Square feet - 645, Number of bedrooms - 1, Pets not allowed, Number of living rooms 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private bathroom, Deep soaking bathtub, Separate bathtub and shower, No rollaway/extra beds, Square meters - 60, No cribs (infant beds), Ping - 18, Marina view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Two Queen
Room Size: 344 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Two Queen

General

Pet-friendly room, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Shower/tub combination, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square feet - 344, Extra bed count 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 10, Square meters - 32, Private bathroom, Bathroom grab bars, Rainfall showerhead, Height-adjusted amenities, Resort view, Roll-in shower, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Fire Pit Junior Suite
Room Size: 420 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Fire Pit Junior Suite

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower/tub combination, Square meters - 39, Ping - 12, Pets not allowed, Square feet - 420, Number of bathrooms - 1, Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Rainfall showerhead, Resort view, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Junior Suite
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Junior Suite

General

Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 0, Shower/tub combination, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Extra bed count 1, Number of bathrooms - 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Ping - 10.59, Private bathroom, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Down comforter, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 1, Resort view, Bed count maximum 1
Bayview King
Room Size: 344 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Bayview King

General

Pet-friendly room, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 1, Shower only, Square feet - 344, Extra bed count 1, Free cribs/infant beds, Square meters - 32, Ping - 10.12, Private bathroom, Bay view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen
Room Size: 420 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Marina View Junior Suite Two Queen

General

Pet-friendly room, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 1, Square meters - 39, Ping - 11.8, Extra bed count 1, Square feet - 420, Free cribs/infant beds, Bathrobes, Private bathroom, Deep soaking bathtub, Separate bathtub and shower, Marina view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen
Room Size: 420 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Bayview Junior Suite Two Queen

General

Pet-friendly room, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Number of bedrooms - 1, Square meters - 39, Ping - 11.8, Extra bed count 1, Square feet - 420, Free cribs/infant beds, Bathrobes, Private bathroom, Deep soaking bathtub, Separate bathtub and shower, Bay view, Rainfall showerhead, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2

FAQ's

Is this Kona Kai San Diego pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Kona Kai San Diego have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Kona Kai San Diego has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Kona Kai San Diego?

Best-rates for the Kona Kai San Diego starts from $280 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Pool, TV, Restaurant, Guest Services, Spa, Parking, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Breakfast, Hot Tub, Internet, Accessibility, Business Services, Bar, Wheelchair Accessible, Fireplace/Heating, Toiletries, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Laundry with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Kona Kai San Diego a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Kona Kai San Diego wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Kona Kai San Diego is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Kona Kai San Diego?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Kona Kai San Diego indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Kona Kai San Diego?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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