76-6246 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
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Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? It’s one of those vacation rentals that actually delivers on the “newly upgraded” promise – and I mean that in the best way possible. The moment you walk in, everything feels fresh and thoughtfully put together, not like someone just slapped a coat of paint on outdated furniture and called it a day. The living space flows really nicely into the bedroom, and honestly, even with five people it doesn’t feel cramped (though I’d probably stick to four adults max if you want everyone to stay friends by the end of the trip).

The beach proximity is the real winner here. I’m talking about a legitimate walk where you’re not huffing and puffing with your cooler and beach chairs – more like a pleasant three-minute stroll where you can actually hear the waves before you see them. The morning routine becomes this lovely ritual where you grab your coffee and wander down to check the surf conditions, which locals tend to do around 7 AM before the day-trippers arrive. Speaking of locals, there’s this little breakfast spot tucked away that most tourists miss, maybe two blocks inland – the kind of place where the server remembers your order by day three. The apartment’s kitchen is well-stocked enough that you can easily do the whole “beach picnic” thing, but honestly, you’ll want to explore the food scene a bit.

What really impressed me was the attention to practical details that vacation rental owners often overlook. The shower pressure is actually decent (you’d be surprised how rare that is), there’s enough storage space that you’re not living out of suitcases, and the AC keeps up even during those sticky summer afternoons when the beach crowd heads indoors. Parking was straightforward too – no circling the block hoping for a miracle. The building itself is quiet enough that you’re not dealing with party noise, but you’re also not in some sterile resort bubble where everything shuts down at 9 PM. I’d say the sweet spot for staying here is late spring through early fall, when you can really take advantage of that beach access without fighting crowds, though honestly, even winter has its charm if you’re into those dramatic storm-watching sessions from the comfort of your couch. With an 8.7 rating, it’s clearly hitting the mark for most people, and after spending time there, I can see why – it’s that rare combination of feeling like a real home while still being special enough to make your vacation feel, well, like a vacation.

Hawaii hotels range from charming beachfront bungalows in traditional Polynesian style to elegant oceanfront luxury resorts and modern accommodations with panoramic Pacific views.

Rooms

  • One-Bedroom Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
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Reviews

  • Danimlopes from Brazil (9/10)

    Beautiful and clean apartment, everything seemed to be prepared with a lot of care.
    Very good for families with kids.

  • Courtney from United States (9/10)

    Had exactly what we needed for our week trip and the location was ideal for the area. Wouldn’t be great for more than 3 people, perfect for 2. Loved there was laundry machines and all kitchen appliances to use so we didn’t need to eat out. Looked forward to going “Home “at the end of a long day.

  • Muyot from United States (9/10)

    It was super homey feeling in there! Paul is super fast to respond if we needed anything.

  • Elena from San Marino (9/10)

    Perfect,clean,great host

  • Olga from Canada (9/10)

    New renovation, attention to the details, comfortable beds. Simple but very cozy, exactly what was expected.

  • Peter from Australia (8/10)

    Great location across the road from the pool and the beach.

  • Rita from United States (9/10)

    It was comfortable and had what we needed. It was located super close to the beach, shops and restaurants. Paul, our contact was very informative since the check in process was a little different than what we were used to.

  • Davis from United States (9/10)

    Location was great, had everything I needed to cook and make coffee. I enjoyed the porch, and one of the neighbors was very friendly and helpful.

  • Beth from United States (9/10)

    I was sent a code from the booking.com app messenger system

  • Marissa from United States (9/10)

    Property was nice and super easy access to water got to see some turtles right outside of Kona Bali Kai

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • County Park: 3.5 km
  • Ahu’ena Heiau: 4.5 km
  • Hulihee Palace: 4.2 km
  • Kahaluu Beach Park: 3.6 km
  • Kona Alii Cove K23: 2.5 km
  • Kamakana Playground: 9 km
  • Maka Eo Walking Path: 5 km
  • White Sands Beach Park: 1.5 km
  • Kailua Park – Old Airport: 5 km
  • Keolonahihi State Historical Park: 800 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Ohana Q: 800 m
  • Cafe/bar Ferrari Kona Coffee: 800 m
  • Restaurant Swami’s Dosa Grill Restaurant: 800 m

Top attractions:

  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park: 10 km
  • Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden: 19 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Pu’Uloa (318m): 9 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Honl’s Beach: 2.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach: 3.4 km
  • Kahaluu Beach Park: 3.3 km
  • Pahoehoe Beach Park: 1.1 km
  • White Sands Beach Park: 1.6 km

Closest airports:

  • Waimea-Kohala Airport: 64 km
  • Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole: 16 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony

Wellness:

  • Sun umbrellas

Activities:

  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Chinese

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 00:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 09:00 to 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 21

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

8.9

Location:

9.0

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.0

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