Best Western Island Palms, San Diego Details

Property Name: Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Hotel Chain Name: Best Western Intl
Address: 2051 Shelter Island Dr
Number of Rooms: 225
Number of Floors: 2
Longitude & Latitude: -117.23, 32.71
Room Types Available: Deluxe Water view Room, Island Palms Suite, Standard room, Traditional Guest Room
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 111

Weekday Room Price Range: $169 to $339
Weekend Room Price Range: $179 to $339
Promotions: Room type: Traditional Guest Room :: Summer Vacation Sale! Save 30% + Free Wireless Internet, Free Airport Shuttle, Free Parking on 06/23/2012

Star Rating: 3.0
Average Review Rating: 4.50
Number of Customer Reviews: 411
First Customer Review Date: 12/30/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 05/06/2012

Recent Best Western Island Palms Review: "I stayed here with my wife in January for 3 nights (Fri - Mon) and due to the time of year the area was very quiet. I could tell that in the summer months it would be a lot busier with more bustle and traffic. We were in a ground floor room in what is described as block C. Don't let this prison like description put you off at all as we thought it was  one of the best we stayed at in our tour of California. The hotel is set out in at least three different blocks each one only two stories high. We had a ground floor room that looked out onto the harbour and the San Diego skyline. My wife couldn't stop looking. Parking spaces are plentiful and even if full there is a car park opposite that is free. On arrival the view is the first thing that makes this hotel so good. The lobby and hotel staff go a long way to maintaining that impression. It has a water feature and my wife loves those and the staff were very helpful and polite. We got to our room and it had a small area outside with two chairs so you can sit outside and take in the view - very nice. Both the room and en suite shower room were very spacious and well decorated, keeping up the standard set on arrival and it was very clean. The hotel has a bar/restaurant and we ate there every morning and two of the three evenings as the food was so good -as were the cocktails. There are other well rated restaurants nearby but we were lazy. Plus the view of the marina and yachts on the other side of the hotel was pleasant. There was a seating area outside that would be very pleasant in the summer - no one ate out there in a cool January evening. Even though the area was quiet the restaurant was busy so I would suggest an early sitting if you go in the summer. After dinner you can walk alongside the harbour and listen to the seals at the far end. The hotel is also well placed to get to the port to go whale watching, the gas lamp quarter and to get to the famous zoo - all are a 10 minute drive from the hotel. We didn't go to S"


Check-in Time: 4 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Best Western Island Palms: Taco Bell, Denny's, Subway, $40 a Day, Kentucky Fried Chicken
Attractions Near Best Western Island Palms: Airport, Free WiFi Hotspots, Avis, Park, 7-Eleven
Other Hotels Near Best Western Island Palms: Bay Club Hotel & Marina, Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites, Quality Inn Airport Seaworld Area, Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel, Ramada Limited San Diego Airport


Recreation
Within the Best Western Mardi Gras hotel's garden courtyard are an unheated, 60-foot-long freeform pool and a heated year-round 10-person spa tub. Guests can sunbathe on a 4,000-square-foot sundeck furnished with lounge chairs. Skydiving and helicopter tours are popular with Las Vegas visitors. Numerous golf courses are available in the Las Vegas area. The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby

Property Amenities
Located less than two blocks from the Las Vegas Convention Center and monorail station and a half-mile from the Sands Expo Center, the Best Western Mardi Gras is just one mile from the Strip. On site, guests have access to an intimate casino with 50 contemporary slot- and video-poker machines. Also in the casino, a 24-hour lounge with high definition, flat screen TVs serves drinks and a bar menu from late evening until early morning. All meals are served in the hotel restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel.
Expert Tip
Located across the street from the hotel is a picnic area with barbecue grills, benches and views of the San Diego Bay and city skyline.
Know Before You Go
Hotel Rooms at Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino have exterior-corridor access; elevators are available.
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 18 and younger when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-In time is 3 PM
  • Check-Out time is 11 AM
Hotel Features
A waterfall spills into a stone-bordered pool adjacent to statuary in the hotel lobby. Tiki torches glow at dusk. This property reflects the island-style architecture found in the Mediterranean with its red-tile roof and graceful archways. The Blue Wave Bar & Grill affords spectacular views, offers terrace seating and prepares fresh seafood. La Palapa is open seasonally, and serves poolside beverages and light fare. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available. A secluded outdoor pool and spa tub provide views of the marina. The hotel's fitness room contains cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. Complimentary shuttle services are available to and from San Diego International Airport and the Amtrak station.
Recreation

The Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel and Marina offers a private, 180-boat marina; two outdoor pools and spa tubs with marina views; and a complimentary fitness center. The hotel offers bicycles (complimentary first two hours, $5–$15 each additional hour) to explore the immediate area. Massage services are available on site.

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • A short guide to Beach Cities

    During warm weather, crowds pack the waters off Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, two of the most popular stretches of San Diego sand. These laidback locales are known to host the occasional farmer’s market or arts festival. Mission Boulevard connects both beaches and leads north to La Jolla.

    Dining at Best Western Island Palms

    Blue Wave Bar & Grill - This contemporary waterfront restaurant specializes in seafood and coastal cuisine. Terrace dining. Cocktail lounge. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Accessibility Features

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Services
  • Airport transportation
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Spa tub
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (complimentary)
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Express Check-In
  • Fitness facilities
  • Accessibility Features**
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Multiple conference/meeting rooms
  • General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Marina on site;
  • Number of floors: 2;
  • Number of rooms: 222;
  • Patio;
  • Picnic area;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Suitable for children;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Check-In time starts at
    Check-Out time is
    Pets not allowed

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Overview
    Hotel Rooms

    Amenities featured in Hotel Rooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and clock radios. Hotel Rooms have cable television with HBO and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and voice mail. All Hotel Rooms provide refrigerators. Bathrooms feature hair dryers.

    Location

    This waterfront San Diego hotel is on Shelter Island, surrounded by San Diego Bay and within 5.5 miles of Sea World. Naval Base Coronado is 2 miles away.

    Hotel Features
    Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel and Marina has a private marina, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel and Marina has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Room service is available during limited hours. This three-star property stretches across 12, three-story buildings. A complimentary airport shuttle is provided.

    Hotel Rooms
    Amenities featured in Hotel Rooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and clock radios. Hotel Rooms have cable television with HBO and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and voice mail. All Hotel Rooms provide refrigerators. Bathrooms feature hair dryers.

    General Information
    What to expect: Set between the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sands Expo Center, the Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino is just 800 feet from the Las Vegas Convention Center monorail station. Conventioneers and vacationers seeking convenient, low-key surroundings enjoy this hotel.Amenity highlights: Within this Las Vegas hotel's garden courtyard lie a seasonal 60-foot-long, freeform pool, a heated year-round spa tub that seats up to 10 people, and a shaded gazebo. Atop a banquet facility, a 4,000-square-foot sundeck furnished with lounge chairs is perfect for year-round sunbathing. Inside action takes place in the cozy casino with 50 slot- and video-poker machines.
    Dining at Best Western Island Palms
    Bon Temps Café - Casual dining. American menu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served. Casino Lounge - Two daily happy hours with drink specials. Snacks, bar menu available from late evening until early morning. Open 24 hours.