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Alii Villas

Alii Villas sits on the lava rocks a mile or two from downtown Kailua-Kona, so close to the water that guests fall asleep to surf crashing below the lanai. It suits couples and calm families who want sunsets, whale and dolphin sightings from the balcony and enforced quiet over nightlife.

What guests say

1 in 7 reviews mention the sound of the surf

Guests love

  • Surf right below the lanai. Units sit on the rocks over the water, and many guests sleep with the sliders open to the breeze and the sound of waves breaking underneath.
  • Dolphins and whales from home. Guests often spot spinner dolphins in the mornings, whales in winter and cruise ships coming into the harbor, usually over breakfast on the lanai.
  • Sunsets from big lanais. Large, furnished lanais face west, and guests make a nightly habit of watching the sun go down from there or from the pool and BBQ area.
  • A big saltwater pool. The complex pool is large, warm and well kept, with shaded tables, clean grills, landscaped grounds and a lending library with puzzles.

Worth knowing

  • AC is the exception. Many units rely on ceiling and floor fans with open doors; where AC exists it is often a portable unit in the living room only, so hot sleepers should check.
  • Quiet hours and pool rules. The complex enforces quiet hours and pool rules - the pool closes at 8pm and splashing games and floaties are discouraged, which some families noticed.
  • Rocks, not sand, out front. The shore is lava rock and tide pools reached by a stairway; a few guests snorkel off the rocks, but most drive to nearby beaches for swimming.
  • Town is a longer walk. Downtown is about a mile or two along busy Alii Drive - some guests walk it, others drive - though a coffee shop is just a few minutes away on foot.
Choosing a unit: Ground-floor lanais overlook the neighboring property's pool, so they feel less private and can get noisy when kids are swimming there; upper-floor guests mention stronger night breezes and a clear look straight down at the surf.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 198 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 6
Air conditioning
12 of the 25 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
15 of the 25 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Nearest beach
White Sands Beach Park, 2.1 mi
Airport
15 to 30 minutes from Kona Airport (KOA)
Size
About 4.2 acres, 126 units
Address
75-6016 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Map of Alii Villas and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1White Sands Beach ParkBeach · 2.1 mi
  2. 2Old Kona Airport Beach ParkBeach · 2.4 mi
  3. 3Kahaluu Beach ParkBeach · 3.1 mi
  4. 4Wawaloli BeachBeach · 7.7 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Alii Villas

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 25 we list.

Alii Villas Unit #333OceanfrontAlii Villas Unit #3332 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$330 avg/nightAlii Villas Oceanfront CondoOceanfrontAlii Villas Oceanfront Condo2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$726 avg/night 5.0 (141)Kailua-Kona Hawaii CondoOcean viewKailua-Kona Hawaii Condo2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$394 avg/night 4.9 (156)Alii Villas 130Ocean viewAlii Villas 1302 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5$342 avg/night 5.0 (102)Alii Villas 321Alii Villas 3211 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$262 avg/night 5.0 (62)Alii Villas #230Ocean viewAlii Villas #2302 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$488 avg/night 5.0 (55)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
111$296$209 to $354
214$416$276 to $726

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

Alii Villas#128
★★★★★ August 2026

Nice unit with partial ocean view from the balcony. It is clean and very functional.

Jianing X.
Alii Villas Unit 332
★★★★★ August 2026

Beautiful ocean view condo! Highly recommend to anyone staying in the Kona area. We definitely enjoyed our stay at this condo unit.

Paul J.
Alii Villas Oceanfront Condo
★★★★★ July 2026

We had a fabulous stay in Kona as a perfect way to end our 10 day stay in Hawaii. Ron and Chris were super easy to work with and even helped us check in a bit early as we arrived earlier than expected from Volcano National Park. The unit was perfect for our family of 4, super clean and comfortable. We loved the sound of the waves just below the unit and thoroughly enjoyed the view morning to night. The location was super convenient. The decor was lovely and overall it was a very relaxing stay. Thank you again!

Maureen K.
Alii Villas 127
★★★★★ 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: I absolutely loved this unit it was perfect for my family and me! The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.Knutson & Associates made the experience even better. Their team was incredibly friendly, responsive, and supportive throughout our stay, making us feel right at home from start to finish.I highly recommend booking with Knutson & Associates and will definitely be renting with them again on our next trip. Mahalo for such a fantastic experience!

MELEANA M.
Alii Villas 2nd Floor Unit
★★★★★ July 2026

The property had free parking, laundry, dishwasher, air conditioner in the main room only. The view of the ocean from balcony is nice but really good from parking lot with stairway access right down to the rocky shore-great for sunset! 2 mile walk from downtown. Does have rules for pool and quiet time that is enforced - not a party type place, more for a quiet calm environment. Overall very nice!

Kelly
Alii Villas Unit 331
★★★★★ July 2026

OMG, I can ot put in to words how amazing this place was. The ride from Kona airport was great. Caught a few rainbows along the way and the scenery was perfect. It was just about 30 minutes away but my goodness was it a relaxing ride. When we arrived on the grounds, we were met with plants, flowers, palm trees, smiles and an amazing view of the ocean.But the condo, oh my. The minute we walked in, we felt like we were walking in our own home. The 2nd bedroom and bath were clean, cozy, and refreshing and the master bedroom, with the sliding door to the patio was freakin' gorgeous. Having the waves crash on the rocks directly under the patio was beyond amazing. The entire time we were there, my wife and I slept with the glass sliders completely open and had the cool ocean breeze and sounds wisk us away to sleep. I cannot express how lucky we were to have this place to ourselves. If you are visiting the Island, definitely put this place at the very top of your list. !

JP L.
Alii Villas 304
★★★★★ 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: The condo was as described, great location

Tenia W.
Alii Villas 2nd Floor Unit
★★★★★ July 2026

travelers beware !!!!! do not expect or try for a last minute booking!!!! booked a stay for myself and 2 little ones booking was confirmed drove out from the eastside when i got there checked booking info and it was cancelled!!! had no where to stay while tryna spend time with my kids ….. as far as the property cleanliness and everything else i have no idea didnt wanna write a review like this but felt its important should someone be in my situation they know what to expect

Alii Villas 2nd Floor Unit
★★★★★ July 2026

Great condo and location. If you are a hot sleepers, AC is portable window in living area only and when hot and humid only runs for so long before it has to be manually drained

Susan W.
Alii Villas 229
★★★★★ July 2026

We had a beautiful view of the ocean and loved the open-concept layout, which let us enjoy the sound of the waves throughout the space. We were supplied with plenty of towels, and the big washer and dryer came in handy with all the beach visits.

Carolyn M.

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