Big Island Kona Bali Kai by Coldwell Banker Island Vacations

Hotel Description

You know what? The Big Island Kona Bali Kai might not blow you away with fancy lobbies or over-the-top amenities, but honestly, that’s kind of the point. This place gets Hawaii right in a way that a lot of the flashier resorts just… don’t. It’s one of those Coldwell Banker managed properties that feels more like you’re borrowing someone’s really nice island home rather than checking into a hotel – which, I mean, is exactly what you want when you’re trying to actually experience Kona instead of just visiting it.

The location is what really makes this place shine, and I’m not talking about some generic “steps from the beach” nonsense. You’re actually positioned where locals hang out, close enough to the real Kona energy without being stuck in the tourist corridor where everything costs twice as much. The units themselves have that lived-in comfort that three-star places do best when they’re well-managed – nothing’s trying too hard to impress you, but everything works and feels genuinely Hawaiian. The lanais (and yes, you’ll start calling them that instead of balconies after day two) are where you’ll end up spending way more time than you planned, especially during those incredible Kona sunsets that somehow never get old. I actually found myself skipping dinner reservations just to stay put with a beer and watch the sky do its thing.

What I really appreciate about the Bali Kai is how it doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. The 8.0 rating makes perfect sense once you’re there – it’s not trying to compete with the big resort chains on their terms, but it absolutely nails what matters most: location, comfort, and that intangible feeling of being somewhere real. The parking situation is straightforward (trust me, this matters more than you think on the Big Island), and you’re close enough to Ali’i Drive that you can walk to decent coffee and actual local food without getting in your rental car every single time. Plus, honestly, there’s something refreshing about a place that lets the island itself be the star attraction instead of trying to recreate some sanitized version of paradise. If you’re the type who’d rather spend your money on helicopter tours and manta ray snorkeling instead of overpriced resort restaurants, this is your spot.

Apartments in Hawaii provide travelers with an authentic local experience, allowing them to shop at traditional farmers markets and cook with fresh ingredients from the renowned Hawaiian culinary traditions.

Rooms

• Studio Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Three-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 6 adults

Reviews

• Gabriela from Austria (8/10)

  Lage war gut, Appartement schön, Küche hatte alles, was man braucht. Parkplatz vorhanden. Waschmaschine/ Trockner war toll, dass es im Appartement war

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