The Island Palms Hotel & Marina: San Diego, California
Property
This great San Diego find is at Shelter Island, encircled by San Diego Bay and fronted by a 180-boat private marina. Warm cookies welcome you. Two-room suites include a kitchen, a balcony (request a marina view), free HBO, pay-per-view movies and Nintendo. Hotel décor features waterfalls and tiki torches that glow at dusk. The restaurant, terrace and pool have beautiful marina views. Away from the busy city, this is the perfect place to relax after a day trip to Legoland or Sea World.
Location
The hotel is less than three miles from the San Diego Convention Center. The Gaslamp Quarter is less than four miles away. The property is five miles from the San Diego International Airport. Most importantly, it’s 10 minutes from Sea World.
Sleeps
Junior suites can sleep up to six. Some larger suites are available.
Highlights
Pretty, quiet setting but within easy access to tourist attractions. Wonderful staff.
Good to know
There is a lovely picnic spot across the street from the hotel with barbecue grills, benches and exquisite views of San Diego Bay and the city skyline.
Contact
www.islandpalms.com
www.islandpalms.com
May 30th, 2008 | by Jane Rytina
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