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Kona Magic Sands

Staying here means sliding doors that open over the water, waves crashing on the seawall below and sunsets from the couch, with a lively sand beach and an oceanfront restaurant steps away. It suits couples who want to be as close to the ocean as possible and don't mind an older walk-up building.

What guests say

1 in 4 reviews mention the sound of the surf1 in 9 reviews mention snorkeling

Guests love

  • Waves right under the windows. Units sit over the water where waves break on the seawall, and many guests sleep with the doors open to the sound of the surf.
  • Dolphins and whales from the lanai. Guests watch spinner dolphins, turtles and fish riding the waves from their rooms, plus whales in winter.
  • Magic Sands Beach next door. A small, busy sand beach steps away is a favorite for wave jumping and swimming, though its sand comes and goes; a shady park sits on the other side.
  • Oceanfront restaurant downstairs. The grill in the building and a coffee and taco shack serve food and drinks by the water, and guests mention a discount for staying here.

Worth knowing

  • The surf is loud. Most guests love the constant crash of waves, but a few needed several nights to adjust or were kept awake during high surf.
  • Stairs, no elevator. This is an older walk-up with no elevator, so upper-floor guests carry luggage up outdoor stairs.
  • Older complex on a busy road. The building is older and showing wear, and beach traffic passes on the road, though most say the waves drown out the noise inside.
  • Cooling varies by unit. Many units rely on ocean breezes, ceiling fans or a portable AC, so guests who need strong air conditioning should check each listing.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 182 recent guest reviews (Nov 2024 to Aug 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
1 and 2 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 4
Air conditioning
8 of the 13 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
11 of the 13 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Oceanfront
10 of the 13 rentals we list
Nearest beach
White Sands Beach Park, under 0.1 mi
Airport
15 to 30 minutes from Kona Airport (KOA)
Size
About 1.1 acres, 37 units
Address
77-6452 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Map of Kona Magic Sands and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1White Sands Beach ParkBeach · under 0.1 mi
  2. 2Kahaluu Beach ParkBeach · 1.2 mi
  3. 3Old Kona Airport Beach ParkBeach · 4.3 mi
  4. 4Kealakekua BayAttraction · 9.0 mi
  5. 5Wawaloli BeachBeach · 9.7 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Kona Magic Sands

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 13 we list.

Kona Magic Sands 311OceanfrontKona Magic Sands 3111 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$449 avg/night 4.9 (190)Kona Magic Sands 212OceanfrontKona Magic Sands 2121 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$393 avg/night 4.8 (150)Kona Magic Sands 206Ocean viewKona Magic Sands 2062 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$311 avg/night 4.6 (154)Magic Sands Ocean Front CondoOceanfrontMagic Sands Ocean Front Condo1 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$363 avg/night 5.0 (38)Kona Magic Sands UnitOceanfrontKona Magic Sands Unit1 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 3$350 avg/night 5.0 (23)Kona Magic Sands 310Kona Magic Sands 3101 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$395 avg/night 4.9 (29)

See all 13 rentals and check dates

Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
112$362$246 to $449
21$311–

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

Kona Magic Sands 206
★★★★★ August 2026

Room was clean with a view of the ocean and the pool. Has air conditioning which was a plus. Host was nice.

Jon T.
Kona Magic Sands 213
★★★★★ August 2026

The window the window with the bed next to it was my favorite rental so far. From that view u get the best sunsets. I would wake up to beautiful moon over the ocean views, waking up to the waves right there. I posted pictures and people thought it was AI. Just gorgeous. This one will be at the top of the list when I come back. And the host were amazing as well. They let me check in early. And had everything I needed for the beach. Chairs, ice cooler, boogie boards, And coffee.

janiece f.
Kona Magic Sands 312
★★★★★ August 2026

We had a lovely experience! The ocean view was better than anywhere we have stayed before. The room was clean and stocked with plenty of ocean gear, chairs, snorkeling items, boards etc. The restaurant is on the water with ocean views and the taco shack had amazing coffee, treats and fresh fruit! Plenty of shopping and other beaches only 10 l-15 min down the road. We had a great time! Thanks again!

Amy F.
Kona Magic Sands 311
★★★★★ August 2026

The host was very quick to respond when I had questions or info to pass along. The balcony is beautiful and perfect to have our morning coffee at while watching the waves. The bed was comfy, the room had a lot of extra blankets, pillows, and towels available! The room just needs some small updates and the curtain railing was rusted which made it rough to open and close the curtains. Overall the views were unbeatable and I would stay again!

Sabrina F.
Kona Magic Sands 212
★★★★★ July 2026

Very beautiful room and very convenient location. Everything is perfect, Highly recommend.

Thanaporn T.
Kona Magic Sands 213
★★★★★ July 2026

Overall good experience. Knutson and Associates were amazing. Amazing view and very local vibe in the area. However, our bath towels were very smelly. We had to wash them and it was July so very warm. If you are someone who needs A/C probably not a good fit. Overall condition was ok. I'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars. We enjoyed out stay.

Kathryn T.
Kona Magic Sands 212
★★★★★ July 2026

Very nice place to stay in Kona, steps away from the beach. I loved watching the sunset from the couch. Very clean and it was a bonus to have beach chairs and towels available.

Sabrina S.
Kona Magic Sands Unit
★★★★★ July 2026

Charlie was a great host! Our check in was a smooth process with very clear instructions and the location is unbeatable! Loved the ocean front views enjoying the sounds of the waves. Everything you could need was available to include beach necessities. I asked Charlie some questions and received very prompt and friendly responses. My family and I absolutely enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back again!

Royalene P.
Kona Magic Sands 213
★★★★★ July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this unit, the proximity to the ocean allowed us to hear the waves crashing on the rocks. It was awesome. We were extra lucky as there was high surf during our visit. The unit had everything we needed for our stay. The assigned parking spot is a plus, you don’t have to worry about parking during busy season.

David H.
Kona Magic Sands 212
★★★★★ July 2026

Property was as described. Good location away from a lot of the busy-ness of downtown Kona.

Sarah H.

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