The design and décor is a weird, out-of-place Spanish permutation, but the rooms of Casa De Emdeko can be a good deal. Get as close to the ocean as you can. Units ending in 19 and 38 have spectacular wrap-around lanais facing the ocean. The rock-enclosed saltwater...
This condominium is run similarly to a hotel, though units are individually owned and half are timeshare. Condos are fairly large. Note from the aerial photo that the middle rooms, though many are called “Partial Ocean View,” have poor ocean views. (Think of the...
These condos are smallish but clean, and the price is decent. Some units are upgraded, while others feel dated. The grounds are pleasant. Only buildings 1 and 6 will get you close to the ocean; consider springing for them. End oceanfront units are certainly the...
The pool is away from the ocean in the middle of the condo complex (but it's heated if that's important to you). Alii Villas isn't the greatest place to stay; it’s pretty institutional-feeling, and the views feel the same from most units, but the location and price...
Quiet location for this condo, nicely kept grounds and rooms. There’s a large grassy bbq area next to the pool that makes a fine place to cook that fish you caught today (or bought at Costco). Lots of these units are timeshares, but there are still many vacation...
This is a small old-style Kona hotel. All rooms have incredible oceanfront views right next to the water. How close? The swimming pool is permanently salty from waves washing over the rock wall and is available 24 hours “if you behave.” The guests usually end up...
This condo is located just up the hill from the main part of Kona town. There are not many views from these five buildings that vary up to seven stories high. Buildings A and B have some partial ocean views from even numbered rooms. Get a higher floor for a better...
This condo is broken into two wings (the short wing and the long wing) with no grounds. Rooms are pleasant and clean, and the living rooms and bedrooms both look out on the water from ocean-facing units. In ocean-facing units in the long wing, you will not get...