Located on Shelter Island and surrounded by the enchanting deep blue waters of San Diego Bay the Island Palms Hotel & Marina is an island of serenity and relaxation yet only minutes away from all attractions San Diego has to offer.

Enjoy San Diego's sun-kissed days in the beautiful surroundings of the Island Palms Hotel. Soak up the sun at our bay-view pool and spa. Get your blood pumping with a work-out in our fully-equipped fitness center. Take a bicycle ride along the shores of San Diego Bay with complimentary bicycle rentals. Set sail on the bay from our own Shelter Island Marina with Classic Sailing Adventures. Guest services include free parking, complimentary airport transfers and valet service. Visit our front desk for assistance with restaurant reservations or to purchase discount tickets to attractions.

Our beautifully decorated guest rooms are located on the ground floors of our two-story buildings. Standard rooms offer one of the best bargains of any waterfront hotel in San Diego.

STANDARD ROOMS
(Standard rooms feature King or Queen Double bedding)
Marina view rooms offer spectacular views of our private marina.
Bayside rooms face the beautiful waters of San Diego Bay.

Suites are located on the second floor of our two-story buildings.
These beautiful and elegant suites are spacious at 600 square feet and sleep up to 6 persons. All suites feature a bedroom with 1 King or 2 Queen beds, separate living room with sofa sleeper, full kitchens, ceiling fans and private balconies.
All Suite rooms are UPON REQUEST only

• Children age 17 and under stay free when occupying a room or suite with adult and using existing bedding.
• Rollaway beds are available at rate of $10 plus tax. Rollaways allowed in suites only.

The hotel has recently completed a $3 million renovation and recognized by a national renovation contest in Lodging Hospitality Magazine.
Guest rooms feature all of the modern amenities and appointments that guest expect from a first class hotel. The hotel is minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment.

GUEST ROOM AMENITIES

• King or two double beds
• Wireless high-speed internet access
• Pay per-view movies and Nintendo
• Free HBO
• Web TV
• Refrigerator
• Coffee Maker
• Hair dryer
• CD player
• Clock Radio
• Iron and ironing board
• Remote control 25-inch TV
• Pay per-view movies
• Free HBO, Disney® Channel, ESPN, CNN, and 35 other free cable channels and Nintendo
• Voice mail
• Smoke Detector/alarm

HOTEL FEATURES

• 68 Standard rooms
• 29 oversized suites that sleep up to six people with full kitchens and private balconies
• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Heated bay-view pool and spa
• Excercise room
• Room service 6am to 9pm daily
• Self Laundry & valet service
• Ice machines
• Drink machines
• Car rental available
• Restaurant & Lounge
• 188 slip marina
• Complimentary transfers to San Diego International Airport
• Complimentary parking
• Laundromat and valet cleaning services
• Room service 6:00am to 9:00pm
• Fax machine
• Bay-side walking and jogging path
• Restaurant & Lounge overlooking the marina
• Safety Deposit box at front desk
• Doctor on call
• Pets not allowed
• Complimentary bicyle rentals to hotel guests only
• Hospitality Suite avaiable to groups (10 rooms or more)
• Pool Bar (Summer)

WEDDINGS
You've dreamed of this day for years. Now you need the perfect setting for your special day. Look no further than the Island Palms Hotel. The deep blue water of San Diego bay, dotted with the yachts and colorful lights of the marina, create a beautiful and romantic backdrop for the wedding of your dreams.

We can accommodate up to 150 guests for weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners.

CONFERENCES
Your satisfaction is our goal. Our beautiful waterfront meeting rooms offer views of San Diego Bay and our private mega-yacht marina. Assistance from our experienced staff and full service audio visual equipment will ensure that your meeting or conference is successful and productive. Our selection of conference rooms can accommodate groups of 10 to 150.

CATERED EVENTS
The intimate tropical paradise of the Island Palms Hotel & Marina is the perfect choice for your special banquets, parties or any special event. Sparkling views of San Diego Bay and our mega-yacht marina add the special touch necessary for an exceptional and memorable event. Our chef has created special menus certain to please all your guests. Tell us what you want and we'll get to work!

Dining

Step into the Blue Wave Bar & Grill for great waterfront dining with spectactular marina views. Dine in the beautiful restaurant or enjoy the gentle breezes while dining outdoors on the patio. Seating for 76.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Lounge/Bar is open daily from 11:00am to midnight on weekdays and from 11:00am to 2:00am weekends.

Other restaurants and dining establishments nearby

• Humphrey's By The Bay
• Point Loma Seafood
• Point Loma Café
• Brigantine
• Pizza Nova
• Miguels
• Old Venice
• Umi Sushi

Attractions & Entertainment

The Island Palms is nearby San Diego's many popular attractions and entertainment destinations.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• 5 miles from Ocean Beach
• 5 miles from San Diego Zoo
• 7 miles Sea World
• Balboa Park
• 7 minutes to Amtrack (Santa Fe Station
• The Museum of Man
• Natural History Museum
• San Diego Railroad Museum
• San Diego Hall of Champions
• 10 miles from Qualcom Stadium
• 20 miles from scenic La Jolla, The Stephen Birch Aquarium, and an Air Affair Balloon Excursions
• 35 miles from the Wild Animal Park
• 45 miles from Legoland and Carlsbad
• 90 miles from Disneyland
• Countless restaurants, night clubs, museums, shopping, parks, beach, bay and fishing located at and/or near the Island Palms.

PRIVATE MARINA
Welcome to Shelter Island Marina, . Featuring close, easy access from the ocean. Centrally located on Shelter Island and within walking distance to marine supplies and service, this marina has long been a favorite stopping point for mega-yachts and cruisers. Tenants enjoy free airport shuttle, use of the heated pool and spa, fitness room and dining at the Blue Wave Bar & Grill.

• Slips from 20 to 200 feet
• Water, electric, telephone & cable TV hookups
• Dock carts and Dock boxes
• State of the art card-key access gate
• New restroom, shower and laundry facilities

The Island Palms Hotel & Marina is conveniently located on Shelter Island near downtown San Diego. SeaWorld, the Zoo and historic Old Town are a short 10-minute drive. The border to Mexico is just 20 minutes away.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO ISLAND PALMS

• From I-5 North
  Take Hawthorn Street/Airport exit, proceed to North Harbor Drive. Turn left on Shelter Island Drive and bear right when road forks. Hotel is on you right approximately 1/4 of a mile.
  
• From I-5 South
  Take Rosecrans exit west approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Shelter Island Drive and bear right when road forks. Hotel is on your right.
  
• From I-8 West
  Take Rosecrans exit west approximately 3 miles. Turn left on Shelter Island Drive and bear right wen road forks. Hotel is on your right.