Kahaluu Beach Villas, Big Island

Kahalu'u Beach Villas is a highly-rated condo resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, located just across the street from the famous Kahalu'u Beach Park, also known as Snorkel Beach or Turtle Beach. The resort offers a range of amenities, including a beautiful saltwater infinity pool with ocean views, a shallow area for kids, a hot tub, BBQ stations, and a guest pavilion with a common area kitchen. The complex is conveniently located near the Kona Country Club Golf Course, Keauhou Shopping Center, and various restaurants and shops.

Guests can enjoy a variety of ocean activities, such as snorkeling, surfing, and paddleboarding, with rental shops and surf lessons available nearby. The resort also provides elevator access, off-street parking, and a trolley bus stop right in front of the property for easy transportation around town. With its mix of vacation guests and longer-term residents, Kahalu'u Beach Villas offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere for families and friends to enjoy the best of the Big Island.

    Kahaluu Beach Villas Quick Facts:


  • Address: 78-6721 Ali‘i Dr,Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
  • Property Size: ~0.78 acres (26 units)
  • Reviews: 4.95 / 5.0 (from 960 reviews)
  • Average Price: $468/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kahaluu Beach Villas Vacation Rentals

Kahaluu Beach Villas Average Rates


As of December 2025, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kahaluu Beach Villas is $468. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Kahaluu Beach Villas Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 631 Guest Reviews


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The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Travelers love this condo complex for its unbeatable location right across from Kahalu’u Beach Park—one of the Big Island’s best and most beginner‑friendly snorkeling spots, with frequent turtle sightings and on‑site surf lessons. Most units are described as very clean, comfortable, and exceptionally well stocked, often including snorkel sets, boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers, and fully outfitted kitchens. Ocean and sunset views from lanais are a highlight, and the small complex’s pool, hot tub, and grill area overlook the bay, making post‑beach evenings relaxing. Hosts and managers earn consistent praise for friendly, responsive communication.

The setting feels more local and quieter than central Kailua‑Kona, yet it’s an easy 5–15 minute drive to shops, restaurants, and activities; the Keauhou Shopping Center and trolley stop are close by. Parking is simple, and many units have in‑suite laundry and air conditioning (nice to have after a beach day). Layouts work well for families and groups, and some buildings have elevators, though others are walk‑up. Most guests say they’d happily return, with many repeat stays.

Common tips and caveats: several units charge extra for A/C and some have timers that require periodic resets—clarify policies before arrival. Being right on Ali‘i Drive means some road or early‑morning maintenance noise; sensitive sleepers may want earplugs. As with any tropical location, occasional ants/gnats or geckos pop up, usually handled quickly by management. Beach access is stellar, but rare temporary closures can happen (high surf or coral restoration), and a car is helpful for broader dining and sightseeing. Overall, reviews are strongly positive for location, views, amenities, and value.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 631 reviews

Recent Kahaluu Beach Villas Reviews


Great location, excellent communication, lots of extras to make for a perfect stay!
Chip M.
September 2025

Nice surroundings. Well stocked kitchen. Washer/dryer right in unit, very convenient. Nice sandy beach about 2 miles away.
Barb H.
September 2025

Such a lovely vacation spot. Enjoyed snorkeling across the street. The pool was wonderful! Had our meals on the patio. The condo was equipped with all we needed - from pots and pans to boogie boards and swim shoes in various sizes to AC that helped us manage the humidity. We snorkeled at low tide and saw so many varieties of fish and turtles. Three of us stayed in the condo - hubby, wife and adult daughter - and we all felt as though we had enough space. Beds were comfy. Condo was very clean. Easy parking. Outside of the condo, had wonderful meal at Umeke’s and Ola Brewing. Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was very special.
Heidi J.
September 2025

We had a fantastic stay at the condo in Kahalu'u. The host was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. The condo itself was beautifully maintained and well stocked with everything we needed. One of the highlights was the breathtaking view from the lanai—truly unforgettable. Its prime location right next to Kahalu'u Beach Park offered amazing snorkeling opportunities just steps away. We absolutely loved our time here and would be thrilled to return to this property in the future.
Tera H.
September 2025

This was an excellent property. Nice pool and hot tub. 1st floor overlooking the pool and the snorkle beach across the street. Full size kitchen with all necessities. Two full baths with linens. Air conditioning worked very good. Parking was easy and safe. We toured the entire island and had a great stay, Aug of 2025. Also had snorkle gear provided and I swam with underwater camera across the street and got hundreds of coral reef fish pics. On the last day I swam with multiple turtles and got cool underwater video.
Janis J.
August 2025

This is the place to be if you want to snorkel multiple days. It’s paradise and was absolutely perfect. We appreciated the kind and caring communication. AC was A!
Dawn S.
August 2025

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Jennifer M.
August 2025

While the picture is a bit misleading (pool is on site, but not the view from our particular condo, the beach was viewed) both the beach and the pool were thoroughly enjoyed. The condo itself made us feel "right at home". It is decorated nicely and we found it to be very clean. Kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated the condiments in the frig. Bathrooms were spacious and plenty of towels were provided. Pool and beach equipment was so appreciated(as was the iron). Lovely location and easy to navigate the area. We would stay again of the opportunity arose.
Linda T.
August 2025

Cara’s place was perfect for our group of 4. Spotlessly clean, and located in a great location across from the water. We loved watching the sunset go down from the lanai in the evenings. Cara was a great communicator. She was kind, considerate, and responsive when we informed her of an unforeseen issue during our stay, and went above and beyond in her help. I highly recommend staying here!
Sam B.
August 2025

Check-in was super easy with a code for the door and all parking spots are close to unit. Extremely clean and well stocked. I did ask for sheets to be out for sleeper sofa and we had to look for those and they forgot to turn the thermostat back down after a few day gap, but given the heat and humidity, the thermostat worked great and they set it down about a minute after I called. Beach gear was great. Don't underestimate snorkeling across the street. Kids had a great surf lesson too. Fabulous central location. Parking in town was expensive, but we went farther south for Shave Ice. Pool was great and kids used every day. Fabulous location!
Sarah W.
August 2025

Check in was a breeze and the new key codes are fantastic - especially at the pool gate. We have stayed here previously and hope to stay again. The condo is great and we love the location.
Karen U.
August 2025

Beautiful condo with everything we needed. It was clean, location was great all the comforts of home.
Tony S.
August 2025

Wonderful location and comfortable accommodations. Couldn’t ask for a better space to explore everything Hawaii has to offer.
Joshua M.
August 2025

Great accommodation! Location was perfectly located right across from the beach. Plenty of room for our family of 5. Everything was as described. Beautiful view of the ocean from the lanai. Concierge service made arrangements for the activities we wanted to enjoy. We would definitely rent this condo in the future.
Kari C.
August 2025

The place was great! Location is perfect. Near everyrhing but not in the middle of too much traffic. The pool is perfect for watching the sunset also. The owners were veey nice and answered all my questions very quickly! I would stay here again!
Eric H.
August 2025

This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed at this condo. It is well supplied and a great location!
Heather C.
August 2025

The house was amazing - the kitchen had every appliance and utensil I could ever need. It’s an absolutely gorgeous home. We enjoyed our meals on the deck with the water view and loved walking across the street to go snorkel. The staff in the surf shop downstairs were super friendly and helpful too! It was an fantastic experience for me and my two boys!
Kristin P.
August 2025

We had recently stayed in a rental directly above this one and knew both the location and the amenities available. The location is unbeatable and the apartment itself was okay except for 1 thing. BUGS. The apartment had hundreds of dead bugs all over the apartment and many flying bugs. There were bugs in the bedding, in the fridge, in the bathroom drawers and all over the floor. We spent less than an hour in the apartment and ended up with 4 bites.The property manager first said that that there are a few bugs to there are periodic infestations of black gnats but it's okay since they don't bite (!!) to asking us to identify the specific insects.
Indira M.
August 2025

Paradise! Even better than advertised!The location was perfect, right across from the beach, close to downtown and shops. The penthouse condo was super clean, tropical and stocked with everything you could want for a beach vacation (they even had a charming welcome basket with local snacks and drinks). The pool and hot tub were fabulous and the pool overlooked the ocean; even my teens loved it. We appreciated having a washer and dryer in house, it made traveling with carry-ons totally doable. Thanks to the owner's great communication, our family felt very well taken care of! It truly felt like they wanted us to have the perfect vacation, which we did!!! 100% Recommend this VRBO!
Tammy M.
August 2025

Great communication with the host. The condo had everything we needed for our Big Island getaway.
Michael D.
August 2025

Beautiful home! We loved our stay with the whole family!
Francesca A.
July 2025

This property was amazing for our family Hawaii vacation. Located right across the street from a great snorkeling beach with a beautiful view of the water and pool. Very spacious and excellent air conditioning throughout! Close to shopping and restaurants.
Annissa M.
July 2025

Very nice stay. Condo was clean, well furnished, and in a great location. Great view both from condo and pool. AC kept condo comfortable.
Bobby P.
July 2025

Gail is a very responsive host and the condo is excellent. The location is perfect for snorkeling and surfing. I highly recommend.
Catherine L.
July 2025

This is a great property at an amazing location with an even more amazing view. The ocean and snorkeling is right across the street! Wish we had stayed longer!
Jill K.
July 2025

Perfect location for snorkeling. Clean property. Great pool. We enjoyed our stay.
Rebecca D.
July 2025

It waa right across from Turtle beach, with easy drives to many other beaches. The pool area was awesome. Lawrence was great to work with and easy to contact. We loved our time in Hawaii!
kelly m.
July 2025

This rental was perfection. Wonderful condo. Perfectly outfitted. Due to a food allergy, I cooked most meals at the condo…so having a well stocked kitchen is key. There were also beach towels, a cooler, and other beach and snorkeling gear. Directly across from one of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island. Our hosts were phenomenal communicators. We will absolutely return to this magical place.
Mindy S.
July 2025

We are first timers using a VRBO and checking in was a little confusing. I missed seeing the email with the check in directions. The location was great! Upon arrival everything was neat and tidy, then the AC wouldn't work. I called and within 48hours it got recharged, however every 2-3 days we needed to call to get it recharged again. Then when game 7 of the NBA playoffs was happening; the cable wasn't working. I called and they sent a cable person over promptly to fix it. Unfortunately my team didn't win. Each time I had a question or another problem would come up they were very kind and quick to help, which was nice.The property grounds were well maintained. We used the pool, hot tub, the outdoor barbeque, the outside shower to get the sand off our feet, the beach across the street and there was ample parking spaces. Even when coming back at midnight. The beach across the street was easy to get to. I enjoyed not having to get in the car again, drive again and then find a parking spot. In the kid's bedroom there was sand chairs/buckets, an umbrella, a cooler, swim noodles, a beach bag, board games and snorkeling stuff. In the basket on the coffee table were things to do Hawaii books and a picture book of fish you could see while snorkeling. I never found a cookie sheet while staying their, so we microwaved our chicken nuggets and corndogs.I would stay at this location again, just not this unit until I could confirm the AC was permanently fixed.
Barb V.
July 2025

Loved the location, check in was easy and everything was great!!
CHRISTY H.
July 2025

This was a great property and the location was perfect. Ben and his staff at the surf shop were infinitely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this as a location to surf, snorkel and sight see in Kona.
Jeff N.
July 2025

Wonderful property, lots of space and great location. Would definitely stay again.
Sara H.
July 2025

Great location just across the road from a popular snorkeling beach and a short drive to Kona. Nice place with full kitchen. Good support and communications.
Jayne M.
July 2025

Incredible Kona experience at Nalu Hale. Ben is the most thoughtful, nice and kind person. Anything one could ever need in a property was at our disposal, including one heck of a view of the ocean across the street and just as important a very clean and comfortable place. Ben and his surf shop crew took extremely well care of us and were able to enjoy some fantastic snorkeling, paddle-boarding, and surfing just a few steps from the house. Location was optimal with several other beaches nearby and the town just a few minutes drive. Without a doubt THE place to stay as it offered us a combination of amenities, comfort, and laid-back vibe we were so much looking for. Having the grill was a game changer! I'll be booking this place again our next visit to Kona. Thanks Ben!!!
Anne S.
July 2025

This condo is in a perfect location --right across from a great snorkeling beach and close to shopping and restaurants in Kona. The condo was exactly as described and perfect for our group.
John C.
July 2025

Kelli was very nice to work with! Absolutely wonderful stay! The condo couldn’t have been nicer ♥️
Alana K.
July 2025

Perfect location. Beautiful snorkeling just across the street. Easy drives to many of the places we wanted to visit. Owners were wonderful and very easy to work with. Quick to respond. Loved our stay and would definitely stay here again .
Tara T.
July 2025

We had a short, but wonderful stay here. Easy comms with Cara and amazing location across from the snorkel beach. The condo was clean and well appointed, making our trip exactly what we were looking for
Bradley S.
July 2025

The property was amazing except for all of the nats.
Kristen S.
June 2025

We actually didnt stay here because the a/c unit had broken down the week before our stay. Our host, Lawrence, had informed us of this , and we thought we could make it work, but it was just too hot without the a/c. However, Lawrence was gracious and helped us by issuing a refund for the stay. He was also great to communicate with. Plus the a/c issue wasnt his fault. Otherwise, the condo was clean and very nice. I would definitely recommend it.
Jay C.
June 2025

The condo was perfect for our family of four. You will definitely need to rent a car as the location isn’t very walkable. Parking was free and easy.
Erin R.
June 2025

We liked the location of this particular condo. Balcony with outdoor table with view of the pool and the ocean, plus right across the street from the beach and park. Great location!
Deborah C.
June 2025

Amazing location and host! We loved watching the sunsets from the lanai each evening.Cara's home is beautifully decorated and well-stocked with everything you need from a full kitchen, laundry supplies, and items for beach & snorkeling play at a fabulous beach right across the street. When we had an issue with a strange beeping noise from another unit on the property, Cara was very responsive and reached out several times to the HOA and other unit owners to find the source of the beeping, and itstopped within a few days (this occurred over Memorial Day weekend, and stopped on Tuesday - presumably when the manager returned to work).I would definitely like to stay here again -- five stars isn't enough to show how much we enjoyed it!
Jerilee D.
June 2025

Great location. Right accross the street from a snorkeling beach. .
Taylor T.
June 2025

For our family, we loved the location right by a snorkeling and surfing beach!! Easy walk to the beach, and surfboard rentals. We loved and used the pool and hot tub. Very clean. Would visit here again for sure!!
Michele K.
June 2025

Location was great! House was comfortable, beautiful view from the outside porch, great location to stores and the ocean. The pool looked good but I'm a ocean person. Walking distance to the beach with corel and great snorkeling like the listing states. Short drive to supermarket, other stores and activities. When I had a questions, easy to ask and quick responses. Highly recommend this!
Jean G.
June 2025

We loved the location, pool and hot tub. Drivable to many shops and restaurants. Felt safe. Nice to have boogie boards available for us to use.
Tracey C.
June 2025

We loved this house! Just seconds from great snorkeling beach. Perfect location to check out Kona and surrounding areas. Host was super accommodating!!
Mark M.
June 2025

Very nice place with a wonderful view of the ocean. We enjoyed the pool and the close proximity to many restaurants and local attractions. The property manager was very helpful. Mahalo!
Veronica O.
June 2025

The sunset views are incredible! Beach front access to one of the best snorkeling beaches in America. The condo was fully equipped with everything we needed including snorkeling gear. Checking in was a bit of a challenge. Our code wasn’t working. The owner did answer right away and helped us with the process. Checking in instructions and a last minute “security deposit “ was confusing. Pool and hot tub were very nice! Would stay here again and again
Heidi W.
June 2025


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