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4 out of 5
Kona Kai San Diego
1551 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA

Avis

8,4

Très bien

Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 501 avis sur 949." "
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 224 avis sur 949." "
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 116 avis sur 949." "
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 60 avis sur 949." "
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 48 avis sur 949." "

8,8/10

Propreté

8,6/10

Personnel et service

8,4/10

Équipements

8,6/10

Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement

8,4/10

Écoresponsabilité

Avis

6/10 Satisfaisant

Isabelle

Les points forts : Propreté
Les points faibles : Personnel et service
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2019
Réponse de Sarah R le 22 août 2019
Thank you for your feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Meyvin

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement et confort de la chambre
On a adoré. A refaire
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2019
Réponse de Sarah R le 7 août 2019
Thank you for your feedback Meyvin, we look forward to welcoming you back soon

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement et confort de la chambre
Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2018
Réponse de Sarah R le 10 janv. 2019
Thank you for your feedback, we hope to welcome you back to the resort soon!

10/10 Excellent

Bejan

Voyage en famille avec de jeunes enfants
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Great staff
Séjour de 1 nuit en mai 2024

8/10 Bien

Luis

Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Room was very clean. Front desk was very accommodating . Restaurant breakfast server, not great, bartender lunch not great. Staff supporting the restaurant very good. Food above average.
Séjour de 1 nuit en mai 2024
Réponse de Scott le 17 mai 2024
Dear Luis,Thank you so much for your kind words as well as your constructive feedback. I would truly enjoy the opportunity of learning more about a few of your service issues as they are most uncommon without our restaurant. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at Kona Kai as I would be most appreciative of you imparting your specific experience.Overall, I am thrilled you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you back to Kona Kai in the future.With sincere regards in hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

8/10 Bien

Marcia

Voyage en couple
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
location was wonderful - if you like to be surrounded by water and in a quiet area this is perfect. would have liked a few more options for food that was low fat and healthy and a little less costly, but that may be the norm these days in CA. overall - would return, room is comfortable and access to view and water is wonderful!
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2024
Réponse de Scott le 16 mai 2024
Dear Marcia,I am so grateful for your review. We have a new Executive Chef and are working on new menus that reflect "wellness".As is the norm in the US and California in particular, costs and inflation are soaring. We work very hard to not pass on to the consumer, so much such so that our true profit of food and beverage is 8%.We are working desperately to counteract inflation and will continue to do so.I very much appreciate your feedback while knowing that we are doing everything possible in this regard.I truly loo forward to your return visit in spite of the actions of of our governmental authorities.With sincere regards in hospitality, I remain at your service.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Amshula

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Everything was perfect at the property. Do check out the spa and the friendliest front desk!
Séjour de 8 nuits en mai 2024
Réponse de Scott le 15 mai 2024
Hi, Amshula!Thanks so much for the kind words (especially the "friendliest front desk") and for providing us a Five Star rating.On behalf of our team, I hope we have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future.With sincere regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

2/10 Horrible

Mario

Very rude staff
Séjour de 1 nuit en mai 2024
Réponse de Scott le 13 mai 2024
Dear Mario,I am extremely disappointed that our staff fell short of your expectations. I have been at the helm of Kona Kai for over three years and this is only the second time in over 36 months in which our staff has failed to meet our guest's expectations.I truly welcome the opportunity to learn more. Unfortunately, this review site will reject my response if I provide you my direct contact information.I strongly welcome and encourage you to contact me directly at Kona Kai so that I may learn more about your experience and be given the opportunity to take immediate corrective action and make it right.With sincere regards in hospitality, I remain at your service and look forward to learning more.My best,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

polina

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Clean, great service
Séjour de 1 nuit en mai 2024
Réponse de Scott le 13 mai 2024
Dear Polina,Thank you so much for the Five Star rating. On behalf of our entire team, I hope to see you again soon at Kona Kai.With best regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

4/10 Médiocre

JAZMIN

Voyage en famille avec de jeunes enfants
Les points forts : Personnel et service
Las habitaciones necesitan mantenimiento, espera más un poco más de lujo por el precio de la habitacion que es mucho , el hotel en cuanto a áreas comunes son grandes el gimnasio bastante equipado las albercas se ven bien , lo único que no me gustó fue sus habitaciones necesitan bastante mantenimiento , el baño se ve viejo la tina despintada y la cortina bastante vieja y manchada
Séjour de 1 nuit en mai 2024
Réponse de Scott le 10 mai 2024
Querido invitado,Agradezco su respuesta. Más del 70% de nuestras habitaciones han sido renovadas recientemente y el resto está previsto que esté terminado en un futuro próximo. Tengo curiosidad por saber la habitación exacta en la que residió y sus comentarios son en gran medida la excepción y no la regla, y deseo tomar medidas correctivas inmediatas. Por favor contáctame directamente en Kona Kai, si eres tan amable.Dejando a un lado su habitación, me alegra mucho que haya tenido una experiencia maravillosa y realmente espero que tengamos la oportunidad de servirle nuevamente en el futuro.Con un sincero saludo en hospitalidad,Scott OstranderGerente generalKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

Ruth

Voyage en famille
Les points faibles : Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
We were so looking forward to staying here based on the reviews we read. Location is fabulous and surrounding areas also. Room on the other hand was completely substandard. Bathroom was old and lacking in maintenance (gross red stains on the tub tile); Balcony door did not even lock properly with the deadbolt; beds squeaked; furniture was old and chipped; coffee machine was filthy and even when I tried to use it to boil bottle water for some instant coffee it was disgusting; TV access was turned off hours before checkout time. The only reason I give it 3 stars is because of the location - otherwise it would've been 1 star. I don't know what rooms people are staying in who are writing 5 star reviews, but it definitely wasn't a room like ours. So disappointed and excessively expensive for what you get.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024
Réponse de Scott le 7 mai 2024
Dear Ruth,I am extremely disappointed that we fell short of your expectations and that you too are disappointed.We have 16 room types and while the majority of our guestrooms have been renovated in recent times, I am truly concerned and shocked by your experience as we average a rating of 4.73 out of 5 stars for cleanliness and maintenence.Truly, I believe your experience was the exception and not the rule.This review platform will reject my response if I provide direct contact information, so I respectfully request that you reach out to me directly at Kona Kai so that I can make it right, with the goal of warmly welcoming your back to Kona Kai in the future and demonstrating the Five Star soul that so many others truly enjoy and embrace.With sincere regards in hospitality, I hope to hear from you.Sincerely,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Nekeyia

Voyage en famille avec de jeunes enfants, Voyage avec des animaux de compagnie
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
The resort was an amazing experience, right on the Marina with its own private beach, everything is literally in reach. The perfect getaway most definitely would book again.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2024
Réponse de Scott le 6 mai 2024
Dear Nejeyia,Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that you had a wonderful stay. Moreover, I am grateful for your providing us a Five Star rating and vey much look forward to your return visit in the future.With sincere regards in hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

KRIS MONICKA

Voyage en couple
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
I love that it’s at the very end of the island so not a lot of cars pass through the property. Food options are great as well. But to be honest, food at the restaurant was way better. My husband and I regretted getting breakfast for two days somewhere else that week instead of at the hotel restaurant.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 6 mai 2024
Dear Kris,I am overjoyed that you had a wonderful stay at Kona Kai.On behalf of our entire team, I very much look forward to warmly welcoming you back soon.Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your experience as well as providing us a Five Star rating.With best regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Voyage en couple
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
I like this place
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 25 avr. 2024
Dear Felix,Thank you so much for the Five Star rating.I truly hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back to Kona Kai in the near future.With sincere regards in hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 22 avr. 2024
Dear Christine,Thank you so much for the Five Star rating.I truly hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back to Kona Kai in the future.With sincere regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Casper

Séjour de 1 nuit en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 8 mai 2024
Dear Matthew,Thank you so very much for the Five Star rating. On behalf of our entire team, I hope we have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future.With sincere regards in hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

Austin

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
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Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 19 avr. 2024
Dear Austin,I am so sorry that we fell short of your expectations. Historically, we average an online rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars, so any insight you can provide to me directly at Kona Kai that will help us to improve, I warmly welcome your feedback.Please feel free to reach out to me directly at Kona Kai.With sincere regards in hospitality, I remain at your service.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

4/10 Médiocre

Timothy

Les points forts : Équipements
Les points faibles : Propreté et personnel et service
There were red stains in the bed tub
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 18 avr. 2024
Greetings, Timothy!I very much appreciate your commentary, but would truly like to learn more about your stay, especially the room number in which you stayed.Our overall cleanliness scores across all online review platforms are stellar, so I am deeply concerned about the challenge you experienced.I do hope you will reach out to me and that I have the opportunity to take immediate corrective action, as well as regain your trust.With sincere regards, I remain at your service.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Great view
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 16 avr. 2024
Dear Jason,Thank you so much for the Five Star rating. I hope we have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future.With sincere regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Kona Kai was absolutely beautiful! It was conveniently located for my parents and I to enjoy our trip back home. The rooms were beautiful and clean. If you book, i highly recommend being the marina view... it does not disappoint morning, noon, or night!!!
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 16 avr. 2024
Dear Dominique,I am thrilled that your had the opportunity to experience the soul of Kona Kai.I very much look forward to warmly welcoming your return visit.In hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Perfect for a one night getaway
Séjour de 1 nuit en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 16 avr. 2024
Dear Lucia,I am overjoyed you had a perfect one night getaway!See you again soon! Please stop by and say "hello".My best,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

OMAR

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté
Les points faibles : Personnel et service et équipements
Booked 3 rooms No room service Not enough staff - long wait at the restaurant and at check in/check out. Adding surcharge for any payment but not getting any better service Great view - but so are lots of hotels in San Diego. Will not book at this location again.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 15 avr. 2024
Dear Omar,I am so sorry for your food & beverage experience. Trust in the fact that your experience was very much the exception and not the rule. Our restaurant is ranked #2 out of 2,200+ restaurants in San Diego and our online rating is 4.56.I do hope you will provide us another opportunity to demonstrate the true soul and service of Kona Kai. Please reach out to me directly prior to your next visit so that I may personally ensure your expectations are exceeded.With sincere regards in hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

8/10 Bien

Ron

Beautiful
Séjour de 1 nuit en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 15 avr. 2024
Greetings, Ron!I appreciate the Four Star review and hope to see you again at Kona Kai.With gratitude,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Ann

Les points forts : Personnel et service et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
The staff was very nice
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Angie Vindiola, Front Office Manager le 17 avr. 2024
Good Afternoon Victoria Ann, we are thrilled you enjoyed your recent stay at Kona Kai! Thank you so much for the 5 out of 5 Rating! We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

richard, Aspen

Les points forts : Propreté et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Always So great
Séjour de 1 nuit en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 10 avr. 2024
Dear Richard,Thank you for the Five Star review. I am thrilled that you had another wonderful stay.As always, we are at your service and look forward to your return visit.Sincerely,Scott OstranderGeneral ManageKona Kai San Diego

4/10 Médiocre

carlos

Voyage en famille
Les points faibles : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Meseros mal servicio
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 10 avr. 2024
Gracias por tus comentarios. Agradezco encarecidamente comentarios adicionales para que tengamos la oportunidad de mejorar.Saludos,Scott OstranderGestión GeneralKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Riczelle

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
I love the staff's accomodation and very friendly.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de Scott le 10 avr. 2024
Dear Riczelle,I cannot thank you enough for your kid words and for your providing us a Five Star rating.I look forward to warmly welcoming you back to Kona Kai!With best regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Nice pool, ocean views, balcony, private beach with fire pits
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 10 avr. 2024
Dear Carson,Thank you so much for the Five Star rating and your feedback.I truly hope we see you again soon at Kona Kai!With sincere regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

Cynthia

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté et équipements
The property is located on Shelter Island which is absolutely beautiful. You cannot beat the location. You can sit on your patio and watch small boats and large ships come and go through the bay. There is a beautiful grass area with a walking path right across the street that even has a small beach area. The scenery is amazing. When we booked our rooms, we asked that they be connecting. When we arrived to check in, we were told 1 room was on the 1st floor and 1 room was on the 2nd floor. Staff was able to get us 2 rooms on the first floor down the hall and around the corner from each other but it’s not the experience we were hoping for. Unfortunately our room was a little less than we expected. Our refrigerator did not work for the first two days and everything we put it in went bad. Staff responded but had to come out twice before it actually started working again. Our patio light was missing a lightbulb the entire stay and although there is a thermostat on the wall, the property has no central air in the rooms. Our wall AC unit did not cool sufficiently but did make the room incredibly humid so that towels would not dry. Maid service was around 5 pm each day and one day we had to call because they did not come at all. You cannot beat the location and scenery however, we were very disappointed overall.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 3 avr. 2024
Dear Cynthia,I cannot thank you enough for sharing very detailed constructive commentary regarding your stay.Trust in the fact that your experience was very much the exception and not the rule. May I kindly request that you reach out to me directly at Kona Kai so that I may learn of the room number in which you stayed so that I may take immediate corrective actions, as well as have the opportunity to regain your trust? Unfortunately, this review site will delete my response if I provide my direct contact information, but you can reach me directly at Kona Kai.With sincere regards in hospitality, I remain at your service.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Narine

Séjour de 1 nuit en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 15 avr. 2024
Hi, Narine!I am so happy you had a wonderful Kona Kai experience. Thank you for the Five Star rating.I truly hope we have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future.Regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Super friendly staff! Beds are very comfortable. Beautiful view from balcony!
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 25 mars 2024
Dear Connie,I am most appreciative of your kind words and for providing us a Five Star rating. I must agree...our beds are outstanding!I hope to see you again soon at Kona Kai!With best regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

Sophia

Les points forts : Propreté et personnel et service
Secluded quiet property that we enjoyed after being out all day. Staff were excellent. Room was okay. Bed was very comfortable
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 21 mars 2024
Dear Sophia,I very much appreciate your kind words. It seems as though you had a very good stay.If there is anything we can improve upon to earn a 4 or 5 star rating, I warmly welcome your feedback. Please feel free to contact me directly at Kona Kai to share details regarding your stay and/or so that I can personally ensure we exceed your expectations on your next visit.With best regards in hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

Muzammil

Les points forts : Propreté
Les points faibles : Personnel et service
Séjour de 1 nuit en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 21 mars 2024
Dear Muzammil,While three star reviews are very rare for Kona Kai, I am hopeful you can share feedback with me regarding your stay so that we can improve.It is our goal to exceed the expectations of our guests. Every guest, every time.I do hope you take the time to reach out to me directly at Kona Kai to share your experience.In hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Hawthorne

Séjour de 1 nuit en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 3 avr. 2024
Dear Wendy,I am most appreciative of your providing us a Five Star rating.I truly hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back to Kona Kai in the future.With sincere regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Hawthorne

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
I love this property always have the best time.
Séjour de 1 nuit en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 11 mars 2024
Dear Wendy,I am thrilled you had a wonderful stay.Thank you for the kind words and for providing us a Five Star rating.I hope to warmly welcome your return to Kona Kai in the near future.Sincerely,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

8/10 Bien

Kuthur, Mission Viejo

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Property was in very good condition but furniture in balcony was frayed. Limited view of bay from room.
Séjour de 1 nuit en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 11 mars 2024
Dear Kuthur,Thank you so much for the feedback. I will research the room you stayed in and replace the furnishings right away.On your next visit, I encourage you to seek a higher floor for the best views of the Bay, the City and the Hillsides.With kind regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

8/10 Bien

Mark

Voyage en couple
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
The Resort fee is a bit high at $45 but the $45 per day self parking fee is very high.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 11 mars 2024
Dear Mark,I very much appreciate your feedback. Although we are very competitively priced within the San Diego market (especially compared to Downtown, Mission Bay and Coronado), I take your commentary to heart.If there is anything we can do to provide greater value, I sincerely welcome your feedback. With best regards, I remain at your service.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

4/10 Médiocre

Irene

Les points faibles : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
The hallways smelled like too much perfume. Not sure what they spray in the hallways but it is awful! Needed to hold my breath. Ate at the restaurant 2 times. Food was cold. Ordered their sourdough bread. Both times bread was cold and stale. My breakfast potatoes were cold too. Over rated.
Séjour de 1 nuit en mars 2024
Réponse de Scott le 12 mars 2024
Dear Irene,Thank you for your valuable feedback. Please know that your comments are truly important, although very much the exception and not the rule.Should your future travels call for a return visit to San Diego, I do hope you will try us again. Feel free to reach out to me directly so that I may personally ensure your expectations are exceeded.With sincere regards in hospitality,Dear Akbar,I am so sorry that we fell short of your expectations.Our records indicated that you arrived at 2:57pm (check-in time is 4pm). Although we put forth every effort to check our guests in prior to the arrival time, this is not always possible due to the occupancy and demand at Kona Kai.I do show we were slightly delayed in meeting our own guideline of a 4pm check-in, and were not able to process your arrival until 4:21pm. My records further indicate, due to our 21 minutes of tardiness, our team upgraded you to a junior suite due to your inconvenience.Moreover, I have reviewed your account and there were no fees assessed for pool use (we have never posted such fees). The only fees that are on your account are those that are/were fully disclaimed pursuant to California law on the website in which you booked this reservation.I do encourage you to reach out to me directly at Kona Kai if I can provide further clarification or if there is anything I can do to regain your trust in hopes of earning your business again in the future.With sincere regards in hospitality, I remain at your service and hope to exceed your expectations in the future.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Tamira

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Séjour de 1 nuit en janvier 2024
Réponse de Scott le 12 mars 2024
Dear Tamira,I am grateful for your providing us a Five Star review and glad your had a great stay.On behalf of our team, we hope to see you again in the future.With kind regards,Dear Akbar,I am so sorry that we fell short of your expectations.Our records indicated that you arrived at 2:57pm (check-in time is 4pm). Although we put forth every effort to check our guests in prior to the arrival time, this is not always possible due to the occupancy and demand at Kona Kai.I do show we were slightly delayed in meeting our own guideline of a 4pm check-in, and were not able to process your arrival until 4:21pm. My records further indicate, due to our 21 minutes of tardiness, our team upgraded you to a junior suite due to your inconvenience.Moreover, I have reviewed your account and there were no fees assessed for pool use (we have never posted such fees). The only fees that are on your account are those that are/were fully disclaimed pursuant to California law on the website in which you booked this reservation.I do encourage you to reach out to me directly at Kona Kai if I can provide further clarification or if there is anything I can do to regain your trust in hopes of earning your business again in the future.With sincere regards in hospitality, I remain at your service and hope to exceed your expectations in the future.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

Mariana

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Personnel et service
Les points faibles : Propreté et équipements
The restroom was no clean, it was dirty and the shower was dirty as well.
Séjour de 1 nuit en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 5 mars 2024
Dear Mariana,I am so sorry that we fell short of your expectations. Your experience is very much the exception and not the rule. Please trust in the fact that I will immediately research and take corrective action based upon your valuable feedback.I truly hope we have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.Sincerely,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

4/10 Médiocre

T

Les points forts : Propreté
Les points faibles : Personnel et service
The area for the property is clean and nice, at the quiet end of Shelter Island. It's mostly a property for members and marina/yacht people. There's a nice walk along the waterfront across the street, with a small beach farther down. The back side of the property is mostly along a marina. There's bonfire pits, a couple of pools. It's mostly meant for adults. I attended yoga one morning, but I was the only "guest" -- the rest were property members of 50 years and up. There is a restaurant on site -- no room service, but you can call ahead and walk down to pick up. The food was very good. There is a spa, but you might have to call the office a couple weeks in advance to find out how to book spa services because there were no weekend slots by the time I checked into my room on Friday afternoon. In spite of all these pluses, we found ourselves constantly asking questions of the staff -- who are nice, by the way. Parking didn't work (which is $45/night, ouch), so we had multiple calls and questions about how to get access and how to leave the property. We were charged $200 extra in incidentals in advance ($100/night), and we had to ask when it would be returned to our account and why so much. We'd ask how to navigate the property, which winds around, and where things were (it wasn't always clear to a non-member). Later, after checking out, staff reported we had a pet and we were charged over $100 again -- that took two calls to fix, since we didn't bring a pet.
Réponse de Scott le 28 févr. 2024
Dear Guest,I am most appreciative of your kind words as well as your constructive feedback, which is vitally important to helping us to be better and to exceed the expectations of guests.It is my understanding that our front office manager was in contact with you in the past 24 hours, made retribution and has invited you back to Kona Kai in the future. I truly look forward to regaining your trust and demonstrating that your experience was very much the exception and not the rule.With sincere regards in hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

4/10 Médiocre

Eli

Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 28 févr. 2024
Dear Eli,While I appreciate your taking the time to post a rating of your stay, it is well below the average rating of 92.4% of our guests.Please feel free to reach out to me directly at Kona Kai if there is anything I can do to regain your trust or if there are any improvements we can make that would enable us to exceed your expectations on a future visit.With best regards in hospitality, I look forward to hearing from you.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

8/10 Bien

Tannika

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
My family and I stayed here only one night in February. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We utilized the restaurant and enjoyed all of our food selections. It was a rainy day so we did not get an opportunity to use the pool and the many outdoor amenities, however, the outdoor courtyard, pool and hot tub area were clean and looked nice. The weather broke and we were able to sit by a fire pit along the marina, which made for an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Overall would recommend for families and would stay here again.
Séjour de 1 nuit en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 23 févr. 2024
Dear Tannika,I cannot thank you enough for your kind words. I very much appreciate you taking the time to post a review of your recent Kona Kai experience and hope we have the opportunity to warmly welcome you back in the near future.With my best regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

2/10 Horrible

Dana

Séjour de 1 nuit en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 21 mars 2024
Dear Dana,In nearly four years, post-pandemic, we have only received 12 one star reviews out of more than 2,400 reviews.Your feedback is important and valuable so that we can learn from your experience.Please feel free to reach out to me directly at Kona Kai.Sincerely,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

Tristen

Voyage en couple
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Les points faibles : Équipements
Beautiful place with kind and helpful staff! However after paying a daily resort fee and parking fee on top of the rental for the room you still have to pay expensive separate fees to do the activities the resort offers.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 20 févr. 2024
Dear Tristen,Overall, I am happy you had a good stay. I appreciate your constructive commentary; however, such fees seem to be the wave of the future - especially in resort destinations. We diligently and frequently research the market to ensure we are fairly positioned and have a competitive advantage.I hope we have the opportunity to serve you again.Sincerely,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

4/10 Médiocre

Maxim

Voyage en famille
Les points faibles : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
I paid much mo to get there. Received service much less for the money I paid. Old smell in the room, noise drunk people in the middle of the night. Someone in the next room left the phone on the table and it beeped all night. I could get much more in Haytt or Marriot for the money I paid.
Séjour de 1 nuit en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 20 févr. 2024
Dear Maxim,I am so sorry for the challenges you experienced. Would you be so kind as to reach out to me directly at Kona Kai so that I may learn more about your stay, take corrective action and work to regain your trust and make it right?With best regards, I hope to hear from you.Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

4/10 Médiocre

Laura

Voyage en couple
Les points forts : Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Les points faibles : Personnel et service
We came to San Diego to support some friends in a sailing race. We stayed at the Kona Kai for one night. The front desk person, Jesse, who checked us in, was very disinterested and too efficient. He spoke so quickly in a voice barely audible, that had to repeatedly ask him, "What?" He did not explain the $100 hold on the credit card, or the necessity of a $45 parking charge. He recited the speech he gives for every guest checking into the hotel. We liked the decor of our hotel room. It was clean, colorful and comfortable. The bathroom was not good. The toilet was too small. It was very low and very small. It seemed like it was the same size as the toilets in my first grade classroom bathroom. The bathroom was very big and sparsely decorated, this contrast was comical. I asked to have the $45 resort fee removed because we did not use any of the services dedicated to the resort fee. The front desk check out person said she could not remove the charge. Resort fees seem like pure greed.
Séjour de 1 nuit en février 2024
Réponse de JOYseph le 19 févr. 2024
Hello Laura -It is very unfortunate, we fell short of our services provided to you during your stay with us at the Kona Kai Resort. We definitely appreciate you and your honest feedback as it gives us an opportunity to learn and grow from these experiences. Please accept my sincerest apologies for falling short and inconvenience we have caused you.We definitely appreciate you, for your honest feedback. Please reach out to me as I want to do right by you. My email is located in my signature below.With Hospitality,Joseph TaumuaDirector of Resort OperationsE: jtaumua@sdkonakai.com

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Voyage en famille
Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement et confort de la chambre
We loved the location the amenities it offered. Nice decor and vibe of the resort. The one small issue we had they made it right. We will stay here again!
Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 19 févr. 2024
Dear Christine,I am grateful for your kind words and for your providing us a perfect 10 of 10 rating.I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back to Kona Kai in the future.With best regards,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Les points forts : Propreté et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Very pleasant and free
Séjour de 1 nuit en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 19 févr. 2024
Dear Megan,Thank you so much for the Five Star rating. I truly hope we have the opportunity to warmly welcome you back to Kona Kai in the near future.With sincere regards in hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego

6/10 Satisfaisant

OVE

Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2024
Réponse de Scott le 19 févr. 2024
Dear Guest,I appreciate your providing us a rating based upon your stay. We average an online review rating of 9.28 out of 10 stars so if you have suggestions on how we can improve and earn an enhanced rating from you in the future, please reach out to me directly.I truly hope we have the opportunity to serve you again.In hospitality,Scott OstranderGeneral ManagerKona Kai San Diego