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Best Western San Diego	Average Price: $217 Check Rates

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2051 Shelter Island Drive

San Diego, 92106 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 101
Average review rating: 4.26

OpinionWell Value Index: 8

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (105) , MyTravelGuide (50) , Travelocity (7) , TripAdvisor (622) , YahooTravel (21)

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Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The only downside was that the large heavy doors to the interior hallway made a very loud noise when slammed closed and one of the nights we had neighbors who did this frequently, but this seems to be a problem at a few other hotels at which we have stayed as well.

"Great three-day getaway at Island Palms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/31/2011 Vote

2. Only slight downside is no breakfast included in the rate.

"Best BW sofar, resort-like setting, quiet&tropical " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/21/2011 Vote

3. The only downside was tiny closet and lack of drawer space.

"Picture perfect hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/20/2011 Vote

4. One downside to being on Shelter Island is there aren't a lot of eating options within walking of the hotel.

"Good stay for the value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2011 Vote

5. Big downside is walls are paper thin and really easy to hear the neighbors.

"Good stay for the value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2011 Vote

6. The only downside was the room next to us had their tv on really loud and then we could hear him snoring during the night, which kept us awake.

"Great hotel, really friendly staff, value for money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/13/2011 Vote

7. Only downside is despite being surronded by water, it is not located on or near a beach.

"San Diego with Kids " Read full review on Expedia 9/1/2010 Vote

8. The only downside was there was an awful smell in the hallway our entire stay.

"Loved it here! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/8/2010 Vote

9. The only downside to this hotel is I always dread having to leave it.

"Always leave wishing I could stay longer... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/26/2010 Vote

10. The only downside was when we were awakened at 5:45 am by a fire alarm that sent everyone scurrying outside, only to discover it was a false alarm.

"Hidden Tropical Oasis along the Bay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/27/2009 Vote