Castle Kanaloa at Kona

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Castle Kanaloa at Kona? It’s actually got this old-school Hawaiian condo vibe that somehow works perfectly for the Big Island. I mean, when you first pull up, it doesn’t scream luxury resort – it’s more like stumbling onto a well-kept local secret that’s been quietly doing its thing for years. The property sits right on the Kona coast, and honestly, the ocean views from most units are pretty spectacular, especially if you catch one of those epic Hawaiian sunsets that turn the whole sky into this crazy orange-pink canvas.

The thing about this place is it feels authentic in a way that a lot of the bigger resorts just… don’t. You’re staying in actual condos here, which means you get a real kitchen (not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation), and there’s something genuinely relaxing about making your morning coffee while watching the waves crash against the lava rock coastline. The grounds are well-maintained without being overly manicured – there are these beautiful tropical plants everywhere, and you’ll probably spot some wild chickens wandering around, which is just peak Hawaii if you ask me. The pool area is solid, nothing fancy but clean and peaceful, and it’s rarely crowded since this isn’t one of those massive tourist magnets.

Location-wise, you’re perfectly positioned to explore the real Kona without being stuck in the middle of all the cruise ship chaos that hits the main drag. You can walk to some decent snorkeling spots if you’re into that, and it’s an easy drive to all the coffee farms up in the hills – definitely worth doing if you’ve never seen how Kona coffee actually grows. The staff here genuinely seems to care about the place, which you notice in little things like how quickly they respond to maintenance requests or how they remember your name after a couple days. Sure, it’s not going to blow you away with amenities or have that polished resort feel, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want. It’s the kind of place where you actually unwind instead of feeling like you need to constantly be doing resort activities. If you’re looking for a authentic Hawaiian experience without the tourist trap pricing and crowds, Castle Kanaloa delivers in a quietly impressive way.

To book a hotel in Hawaii during the famous winter whale watching season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the islands attract tropical paradise seekers and ocean lovers from around the world.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Fairway View with 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, or and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Partial Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, or and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One Bedroom Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, or and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Fairway View with 2 × 2 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, or and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Ocean View with 2 × 2 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, or and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Ocean Front with 2 × 2 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed, or and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Ocean View with Loft with 2 × 4 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 large double beds for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Ocean Front with Loft with 2 × 4 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 large double beds for 6 adults, 4 children

Reviews

• Keith from United States (8/10)

  The pools and walking paths around the area

• Mark from United States (9/10)

  Loved the patio off of the primary bedroom and the patio off of the dining room

• Fiona from Canada (9/10)

  Great location and facilities. Very relaxing complex to stay on. will be coming back.

• Jeremy from United States (7/10)

  The pools and the location.

• Ellie from United States (7/10)

  great location from pool, easy access to beach . close to stores .

• Lies from United States (8/10)

  I was at a beautiful view condo

• Lee from United States (8/10)

  The location and rooms are good. Thee stuff are nice and kind

• Rebecca from New Zealand (9/10)

  Three different pools to choose from. Great to have your own kitchen to cook.

• Nguyen from United States (7/10)

  easy to access to the pool

• Teresa from Canada (8/10)

  We loved the view (lanai), the size of condo and location.

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