by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
These Hawai‘i Big Island condos are smallish but clean, and the price is decent. Some Kona Makai 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...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
The pool is away from the ocean in the middle of the Hawai‘i Big Island condo complex (but it’s heated if that’s important to you). This ain’t the greatest place to stay; it’s pretty institutional-feeling, and the Alii Villas views feel the same from most...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
Quiet location for this Hawai‘i Big Island 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 Sea Village units are timeshares, but...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
All the rooms in this small, old-style Kona hotel have incredible oceanfront views right next to the water. How close? The Kona Tiki Hotel swimming pool is permanently salty from waves washing over the rock wall and is available to you 24 hours “if you behave.”...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
Buildings A and D at this Hawai‘i Big Island condo property are fairly quiet (except for the sound of the ocean), but units next to Alii Drive get a lot of road noise. The Kona Reef rooms are not bad, not great. If you’re gonna stay here, try to get a corner...
