by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
With some units on both sides of Alii Drive at this Hawai‘i Big Island condo property, the oceanfront units can be a good deal.The Kona Bali Kai units are smallish and adequate, but the views are excellent from the large lanais on the oceanfront units which lack A/C...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
This is a nice resort with quiet, adequately furnished condos (though some could use updating) amid pleasant grounds. There’s a sandy area adjacent to the pool, and the oceanfront saltwater pool mentioned in Sights is next to the grounds, though you have to...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
Very small Hawai‘i Big Island condos, but for the price they’re a great deal. The Kona Isle units are extra clean, and the complex is oceanfront with very pleasant grounds. There’s a small sandy area with BBQs sprinkled about. Don’t bother checking out the...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
The design and décor is a weird, out-of-place Spanish permutation, but the rooms 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 pool should be very...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
This condominium is run similarly to a hotel, though units are individually owned and half are timeshare. The Hawai‘i Big Island condos are fairly large. Note from the aerial photo that the middle rooms, though many are called “Partial Ocean View,” have poor ocean...
