2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, California, United States | (888) 616-5829
Shelter Island location overlooking North San Diego Bay
Spacious rooms with furnished balconies and water views
Marina with slips available for boaters
Restaurant and
bar with San Diego Bay views
Outdoor terrace
with swimming pool and hot tub
Airport transfers available for a small fee
Underground
parking available (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throuhgout
Some bathrooms
are worn
Decor dated in
places
Gym needs upgrading
The Bay Club
Hotel & Marina is a low-rise three-pearl property set on Shelter Island
overlooking North San Diego Bay. The on-site restaurant has lovely views over the water, as do the pleasant rooms, which have at
least partial marina or bay views. However, bathrooms are showing signs of wear. Rates
are perfectly reasonable for the area, though the nearby Kona Kai Resort offers
more amenities and is only a touch more expensive.
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Scene
Low-rise, waterfront hotel with relaxed ambience and private marina
The Bay Club Hotel & Marina occupies a long, low-rise property that first opened in 1985. Although architecturally it feels dated, a full
renovation completed in 2014 has spruced up the decor thoroughly throughout. The
interiors are well maintained, with contemporary furnishings, fresh flowers, and
a sleek, modern reception desk, although some areas leading to the marina appear scruffy. The ambience is quiet and conservative,
attracting the slightly older crowd (consisting primarily of weekend vacationers or visitors
anchoring their boats or yachts on-site or nearby), while the layout provides
plenty of vantage point from which to enjoy views over the water.
Location
On Shelter Island, overlooking North San Diego Bay
The hotel is
located on Shelter Island, a long peninsula attached to La Playa district
overlooking North San Diego Bay. On the north side of the property is the
marina, while the south bay-facing side is home to the grassy Shoreline Park, which
stretches down the length of the island and provides a pleasant walkway for a
stroll or a jog. San Diego International is a seven-minute drive away, while Old Town San Diego is about 15 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Air-conditioned rooms with at least partial bay or marina views, but dated bathrooms
The hotel has 105
air-conditioned rooms, all of which have sliding doors leading to balconies
with at least partial views of the bay or the marina. Rooms are spacious and clean, with painted bamboo and rattan furnishings, though some bathrooms are showing
signs of age. The blue and white color palette contributes to a beachy feel. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, single-brew coffeemakers,
and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with free premium cable channels (namely HBO and Disney
Channel), while room service is available until late evening.
Features
San Diego Bay views from restaurant, underground parking
The hotel's Quarterdeck
Restaurant & Bar offers craft beers, hearty meals, and outdoor seating
with views over San Diego Bay, though the maritime-themed decor gives it a dated look. Guests arriving by boat can rent out slips at the hotel's
marina that come with free electricity, water, and Wi-Fi. The outdoor terrace also overlooks the
marina and has a heated swimming pool and a hot tub, and although the hotel has a gym, it is cramped and in need of an upgrade. The Bay Club has the only underground parking on
the island, and airport transfers are available (both for a fee).
