Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Located on beautiful Shelter Island, surrounded by San Diego Bay, overlooking a private mega-yacht marina.

Distance from Airport: 3 miles
Distance from Downtown: 5 miles
Distance from Attractions:

• Qualcomm Stadium - 7 miles
• Legoland - 30 miles
• Sea World - 7 miles
• San Diego Convention Center - 5 miles
• San Diego Zoo - 6 miles
• Mexico - 30 minutes

Distance from Beach: 4 miles
Local Transportation Options: Taxi and bus; complimentary airport transfers
Parking: Yes, complimentary self-parking

Hotel Rating: 3 (First Class)
Number of Rooms: 174


Room Category Descriptions:

• RH - Run of House
  Rooms are conveniently located on the ground floor of the 2-story buildings; most rooms boast a view of the marina or the harbor.
  Occupancy: 4 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  
• S1 - 1-Bedroom Suite Feature separate living rooms with sofa sleepers, full kitchens, and private balconies, Most rooms boast a view of the marina or the harbor.
  Occupancy: 6 adults / 6 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 queen beds, and separate living room with a double sofa sleeper.

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: No
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: Hair dryer; most bathrooms have only a shower, no bathtub
• Balcony / Patio: No
• Cribs: Yes, no charge
• Internet Access: Yes, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: Yes, RH rooms have a refrigerator and fresh brew coffee/tea maker; S1 rooms have a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator, 4-burner stove top, microwave, coffee maker, cooking utensils, place settings, pots and pans, toaster, blender, and dishware.
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes
• Rollaway Beds: Yes, for a fee and only allowed in king-bedded rooms
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, at front deak
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes
• Telephone: Yes
• Television / Radio: Cable TV with pay per view movies and Nintendo / Clock radio

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: No
• Check-in / Check-out: 4:00pm / 12:00 noon
• Child Ages: Children 17 years of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: No
• Elevators: No
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: No
• Number of Floors: 2 floors
• Other Guest Services: Laundry facilities and picnic area

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes, 7 rooms
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: Yes
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: Yes, 1 room
Bars in shower/chair: Yes, 1 room
Seeing eye dogs allowed: Yes

Dining Facilities:

• Blue Wave Bar & Grill - Waterfront dining featuring seafood and steaks. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Room Service – Yes, 6am-9pm

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• Blue Wave Bar & Grill
• Pool Bar - Open seasonally with pool wait service

• Pool: Yes, 2 outdoor heated bayside pools
• Whirlpool: Yes, 2
• Fitness Center: Complimentary fitness center
• Golf: Nearby
• Tennis: Yes, 1 lighted court
• Shopping: Nearby
• Other: Complimentary bicycle rentals, jogging path, and outdoor fireplace

• Minimum check-in age: 21
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes

• Year Built: 1958
• Most Recent Renovations: 2008 - Addition of a new wing of accomodations

• Good location
• On the marina and surrounded by water
• All rooms are nonsmoking

• Good for singles, couples, and families

• 4 miles from the beach

• Child Ages: Children 17 years of age and under stay free with adult when using existing bedding
• Children's Activity Program: No
• Babysitting Service: No