Kailua-Kona Area

This resort has a nice oceanfront location in downtown Kona. Of the three buildings, the Lagoon Building is the quietest in terms of human activity. Connecting rooms are only at corners of the buildings. Room renovations done in 2021 are an improvement, though the...

This condo building has the look and feel of a city high-rise, and the units are adequate. Floors four and above are better (traffic below is farther away especially on rooms facing the street). Units ending in 07–12 have pool/city view. This isn’t the place to...

Designed more like a hotel than a condo (but rooms are individually owned, so we're calling it a condo), these basic rooms lack a full kitchen. Just a microwave, coffee maker and small refrigerator. Some units were in need of updating upon this visit. Bathrooms...

If you’re just looking for a place to stay with no frills but a convenient downtown location, this may be worth considering. Rooms are very basic, but you may want to choose a Superior or Deluxe room because the beds are better, and you get fridge with a small...

The King Kam (as it’s known locally) is a Kona fixture. Located next to the Kailua Pier, the hotel is fronted by the tiny but calm Kamakahonu Beach. The Ahu‘ena Heiau is also on the grounds. This area was the home of King Kamehameha during his later years, and his...