Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina - Reviews

Fantastic Place and great... – Posted 16 Mar 2011

Excellent

We recently traveled to San Diego with our 3 younger children (including a 3 month old infant). This was by far our best experience at a hotel yet. We have been to Orlando numerous times and stayed at

Lovely Hotel... – Posted 8 Feb 2011

Excellent

Although the hotel is under renovation - Feb-2011 - it was mostly the drive up entrance and only a little inconvenient. We enjoyed the stay very much ... more on Travelocity

Terrifice Hotel... – Posted 7 Feb 2011

Excellent

This is the 2nd time we stayed at this hotel.It is a lovely hotel, has great staff and is in a perfect location.Cannot recommend it high enough.... more on Travelocity

Fantastic hotel... – Posted 25 Jan 2011

Excellent

My husband and I stayed at the Island Palms Hotel last week for 8 days.We stayed in the Casa Marina building which is one of the newer buildings and... more on Travelocity

we will return... – Posted 17 Oct 2010

Good

Overall, we were very pleased with our stay.The staff were helpful when we tried to check in early and called us when our room was ready.We were... more on Travelocity

Best Western Island Palms... – Posted 1 May 2010

Good

Wonderful place to stay!Best Western is right on the waterfrount of the San Diego bay.A lot of sailing boats, cruise ships and navel vessels use this ... more on Travelocity

would stay again... – Posted 29 Apr 2010

Excellent

beautiful hotel, but had a mix up with our daughters room, she was getting married, and was supposed to have the room they gave us,the front desk... more on Travelocity

A great experience... – Posted 27 Apr 2010

Good

This was a great place located in a quiet area and surrounded by water. Staff was great, very friendly and very helpful. The room was very nice..... more on Travelocity

Beautiful views of the... – Posted 9 Feb 2010

Excellent

Beautiful views of the marina, safe clean neighbourhood.“Sprawling property of low rise buildings with gorgeous views of the sailboat marina and... more on MYTravelGuide

Casa del Mar building was... – Posted 11 Jan 2010

Excellent

Casa del Mar building was new, quiet, and overlooked Marina and was close to point Loma.Some buildings weren't as nice as the Casa del Mar building... more on MYTravelGuide

Great experience... – Posted 9 Jan 2010

Excellent

We certainly enjoyed our stay at the Shelter Island Palms. The location was ideal, the rooms were just fine, the price was fine, the view of the bay... more on Travelocity

It's a motel cut off from the ... – Posted 17 Dec 2009

Good

That's what it is. I guess "Motel and Marina" sounds disconcerting, but that is how it should be listed if the listing is to be truthful. While the... more on Travelocity

Location / patios.Older... – Posted 16 Nov 2009

Good

Location / patios.Older windows with no screens.“I would recommend this hotel to my friends.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Pretty much as described... – Posted 15 Oct 2009

Good

The hotel was pretty much what the BW and travelocity websites described.The location was calm and serene compared to town, with a walking path by... more on Travelocity

Island Palms is de Balms... – Posted 15 Oct 2009

Excellent

Great motel:1)Not a cookie-cutter pop-up at a freeway exit, this place has distinctive location and style2)Very quiet room (in Casa Del Mar building) ... more on Travelocity

Great Hotel... – Posted 9 Oct 2009

Good

Great Hotel for the price.Nice sized room right off the bay.Excellent service.... more on Travelocity

Very Good Well Priced Hotel... – Posted 7 Oct 2009

Good

Went with two friends for a wedding and stayed here. It's close to the airport, but not so close the noise is a factor. Right near everything -... more on Travelocity

Very Nice!... – Posted 4 Oct 2009

Excellent

The location is superb. The check-in staff was very personable and helpful. The room was small but clean. I would recommend this place, it was my... more on Travelocity

The hotel had a nice tropical ... – Posted 3 Sep 2009

Excellent

The hotel had a nice tropical atmosphere. The location gave me the feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle.The parking was somewhat limited ... more on MYTravelGuide

Island Palm San Diego... – Posted 17 Aug 2009

Excellent

Nice Area with relaxation from the crowd.Enjoyed my stay. Will go back again!... more on Travelocity

well worth itfor your money... – Posted 9 Aug 2009

Good

The hotel was clean, beautiful view and the staff was very pleasent to deal with.... more on Travelocity

Room Requests... – Posted 10 Jul 2009

Okay

The hotel initially could not verify my reservation because they mispelled my name. I called 2 weeks prior to arrival to ask for a room with a view... more on Travelocity

Beautiful Hotel... – Posted 10 Jul 2009

Excellent

My son and I stayed in a King room that had been newly refurbished as a model for the new wing and it was great.The only downside was the... more on Travelocity

Island Palms Satisfies!... – Posted 5 Jul 2009

Excellent

Staff was very helpful.The view from the suite balcony was a beautiful Bay view as promised.Room was clean and maid service was good.Very... more on Travelocity

Awesome experience... – Posted 3 Jul 2009

Good

My husband and I loved this hotel.We had a great view of the Marina and were even greeted by two ducks (with their chicks) every morning.The pool and ... more on Travelocity

Awesome Place... – Posted 8 Jun 2009

Excellent

This hotel was great! The staff was great!The price was right!I would like to say thank you to all the staff.They were all great.The views were great ... more on Travelocity

Great stay... – Posted 23 May 2009

Excellent

Both the staffandHousekeeping were very friendly and efficient.Great location, clean, good food.... more on Travelocity

Beautiful grounds and view... – Posted 19 May 2009

Excellent

Beautiful grounds and view from room. Great location.No elevator to second floor.“Very convenient to San Diego sites. Very friendly staff. Great park ... more on MYTravelGuide

One of the best places to stay... – Posted 16 May 2009

Excellent

Just returned from our 25th anniversary trip to San Digeo. The Best Western Island Palms is amazing. We loved it. The room was beautiful. It was... more on Travelocity

Not worth the Money... – Posted 4 May 2009

Okay

The view was beautifuland the staff friendly.The room was non-smoking but very musty.You could smell smoke because you can smoke just outside the... more on Travelocity

Great location, friendly and... – Posted 14 Apr 2009

Excellent

Great location, friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend it.The only thing the hotel could not accommodate was my request for adjoining... more on MYTravelGuide

The front desk was extremely... – Posted 10 Apr 2009

Excellent

The front desk was extremely helpful and friendly.“This was a beautiful hotel located in a beautiful area. They were super friendly and helpful.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Wonderful view and location... – Posted 2 Jan 2009

Excellent

Wonderful view and location.Not enough parking.“Loved it! We will stay there again the next time we go to San Diego.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Early morning.... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Good

Location.Early morning. Overall nice clean rooms, spacious & with soft beds and balcony over looking mission bay. ... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful location, right... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Excellent

Beautiful location, right next to harbor.Room was small. This was a very nice hotel. Great location, beautiful restrooms. ... more on MYTravelGuide

LOVED the look, location,... – Posted 18 Aug 2008

Excellent

LOVED the look, location, staff, whole experience.That we didn't have a window or view. This is a gorgeous facility, friendly staff, seems like a... more on MYTravelGuide

Loved everything, location.... – Posted 6 Aug 2008

Excellent

Loved everything, location. Beautiful view of Harbor from hotel.Loved it all. Beautiful hotel, wonderful service and lovely rooms. Clean. Easy access.... more on MYTravelGuide

Had a wonderful remodeled... – Posted 24 Jul 2008

Good

Had a wonderful remodeled bathroom.Room was dark, small, old and smelled when we entered. In a nice vacation destination location, close to yacht... more on MYTravelGuide

Right next to the water on... – Posted 21 Jul 2008

Excellent

Right next to the water on both sides.The airport shuttle took too long. Overall an excellent place. Great pools and location right next to the... more on MYTravelGuide

Beautiful hotel with great... – Posted 20 Jul 2008

Excellent

Beautiful hotel, comfortable, clean and spacious rooms, which had microwave and refrigerator. I recommend spending a little more money and getting a... more on Travelocity

Large room and friendly,... – Posted 20 Jul 2008

Excellent

Large room and friendly, responsive staff.Parking - all convenient parking was valet only, self parking was very inconvenient. The room was luxurious ... more on MYTravelGuide

Excellent... – Posted 16 Jul 2008

Good

Excellent hotel. The staff is phenomenal. The room was very nice had a wonderful view. The food there is excellent and the pools are great. There was ... more on Travelocity

Location, excellent, easy... – Posted 15 Jul 2008

Excellent

Location, excellent, easy access.“Friendly staff, excellent value, We would be happy to stayagain and look forward to it.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Fantastic location,... – Posted 3 Jul 2008

Excellent

Fantastic location, accommodating staff.“What a great location surrounded by water on both sides. I've lived in the San Diego area and frequently... more on MYTravelGuide

Location.Noise. Ensure before ... – Posted 10 Jun 2008

Good

Location.Noise. Ensure before traveling that you get the correct room. Also, slightly noisy, could hear the neighbors talking and TV's through the... more on MYTravelGuide

The restaurant elephant... – Posted 9 Jun 2008

Okay

The restaurant elephant castle.No towels when asked, three times maid opened door without knocking. No towels, too overpriced for accommodations, no... more on MYTravelGuide