We stayed at the Best Western Plus island Palms in August 2017 for two nights, but I wish it would have been longer. This was the last hurrah for our family of four before our oldest daughter went off for a year abroad, so it meant ALOT to me to get the perfect room. I booked months in advance and requested the marina view (which cannot be purchased, it is just the luck of the draw). I called days before to ask again, nicely, and Keilani told me to call on the way to the hotel to let them know we were on our way. I did that and crossed my fingers. When we arrived, Joey told me our room wasn't ready, but he said we did get a marina view so I was elated. When our room was ready we were checked in by Keilani and Joey who gave us just the best room ever. We stayed in room 208, a 1 bedroom suite with 2 queen beds, a full kitchen and sitting room that faces the marina. It also has a small balcony with a table large enough to eat at. The bathroom was gorgeous, the beds amazing, but the sitting room was my favorite. I sat there every morning and had my coffee as I looked out at the boats. It was just incredible. Across the parking lot is the ocean. Also, down by the marina there is a walking path that my husband and I walked on each day, admiring the boats. That same pathway will lead you to another pool, jacuzzi and outdoor fireplace that is part of the hotel as well. We took the path all the way around to the entrance of the marina and back down along the ocean. If you keep walking on shelter island away from the marina you get to a small beach area with fire pits. One night we drove down there with firewood and had a fire and s'mores. It was so peaceful to have the fire, the ocean and the night time city lights of San Diego. I am super grateful to Keilani and Joey for their outstanding customer service. I am also very grateful to the housekeepers who quietly kept everything sparkling. I can't wait to go back. P.S. Even if you are not staying at the hotel, there is a really nice bar and restaurant with a gorgeous view of the marina on site. less