Let your island adventure begin! The Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is ideally located on Shelter Island, San Diego's Hawaiian Isle. Our waterfront hotel is surrounded by the deep blue waters of San Diego's Big Bay and enveloped by lush, tropical landscaping.

We invite you to experience an Island vacation without the long flight over the Pacific! Savor sunny days, starlit nights and majestic palm trees swaying in the cool sea breeze. Add warm, friendly hospitality and personalized service, and you have the makings of an ideal getaway.

Our island retreat features spectacular views of The San Diego Bay, Downtown Skyline, and our own private mega yacht marina. The Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is home to Blue Wave Bar & Grill, a waterfront restaurant and lounge that offers a decadent variety of tropically inspired dishes. The peaceful oasis that is Shelter Island is located only minutes from the San Diego Airport, Downtown San Diego, and all of the popular San Diego area attractions. Whether traveling on business or pleasure, The Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is the perfect choice for your San Diego stay.

One unique hotel - three distinctive San Diego family hotel experiences

The Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina is one of the most unique waterfront hotels in San Diego. This Shelter Island Hotel not only offers amazing bay, marina and city skyline views, but it also is comprised of three unique sections giving visitors a choice of experiences sure to be a perfect fit. Whether you travel frequently on business or enjoy a leisurely getaway every now and again, you'll find our San Diego hotel accommodations are uncommonly accommodating and unbelievably enticing.