Very nice with exceptional view. We had a short stay, but the condo has a great wraparound lanai to enjoy mornings and evenings. Kitchen is well appointed for cooking and had basic amenities (salt, pepper, oil), and the property provides cleaning products for the kitchen and laundry and bathing. A real plus. Very nice setup !
Elizabeth S.
January 2024
We had a wonderful time. Everything was clean, location excellent, great oceanfront pool.
Very easy checkin process and property management was great. Thank you Tyna and Tracy.,
Mary R.
January 2024
Clean property, private lanai, assigned parking - great location! We had a wonderful stay, fully furnished for our needs, walking distance to Kona Town.
Bryan W.
January 2024
Views of and proximity to ocean are amazing! We spent lots of relaxing time on the porch overlooking the bay looking at sealife (fish, crabs, dolphins, a couple whales blowing and surfacing once, and a sea turtle right there below the condo porch.
Condo complex quiet and peaceful with only sound of ocean to lull you to sleep at night
A few minor improvement suggestions:
microwave barely functional
need combo to shed for trash disposal (key provided won't work on combo lock on shed)
barely enough toilet paper and dishwasher detergent to get throught the week
Steve S.
January 2024
Wonderful view of the ocean. We really enjoyed our pool day. Our stay was comfortable. Great location for nightlife.
Melissa G.
January 2024
This unit is walking distance to downtown Kona which is great because there is now a charge for parking in town. Although the lanai is large and partially oceanfront, the view from the master bedroom is of the hotel next door which is under construction. It was not loud or a problem, but we chose a unit with a smaller lanai with an ocean view for our next visit.
Sarah M.
January 2024
We very much enjoyed staying here. Location is great, can walk to everything in Kona. Beautiful view from both the living room and bedroom. Condo is right on the ocean, can watch the sunset from the balcony. Kitchen is well supplied with everything you need to cook with.
Cheryl M.
December 2023
Would definitely stay again. Location, Ocean View, accommodations, and parking is perfect!!
Desiree T.
December 2023
Had perfect stay. Condo was the best.
Tricia V.
December 2023
Property location is great other than tjat disappointed "tastefully renovated" a joke, stove, refridgerator, bathroom fictures all rusty kitchen cupboards had a coat of white paint slathered on them, calling it tatefully renovted is a joke at best
Brian S.
December 2023
We were so happy to have great views, a rice cooker, exercise mat and beach chairs! We never need a fancy place, and this suited our needs very well. It was a little confusing to have certain things managed by VRBO, others by the on-site property manager, and others by the ownership group. For several of the days we were there, cruise ships anchored directly in front - not a big deal except for the one that made a very loud engine noise for 10 hours, and another that blocked the sunset. We had a cleanliness issue we brought up with the manager; i believe this has been addressed. All in all, a pleasant stay.
Martha C B.
December 2023
Perfect location, and couldn't be closer to the ocean.
Brandon T.
December 2023
This is our second vacation this year in this wonderful condo. This time it was fully decorated for the Christmas season making it even more special. The lanai and view is so spectacular as well as enjoying the interior immensely.
Steve H.
December 2023
Two of us had a wonderful stay at this condo unit. Plenty of room for us, comfortable king bed, stocked kitchen and plenty of beach items like snorkels/chairs/towels that we really appreciated. We choose to leave doors and windows open to cool the place and hear the waves over running the air conditioner most of the time. Lovely breeze and surf sound was great. Perfect location, just a short walk to tons of restaurants and bars. Lovely pool right on the shore that we enjoyed several times. Handy parking spot and laundry room on each floor. It is an older building/unit that is close to the salt water, so understandably there are some issues, but we didn't have a problem. We would stay again for sure!
Julie Z.
December 2023
We had a wonderful stay at this condo. Had everything we needed for a week on the big island. Eating meals outside overlooking the ocean and hearing the waves was great! Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to visit this area. Walking distance to great restaurants and bars.
Dina G.
December 2023
Just the best!
Kevin G.
December 2023
Wonderful view from the deck, over crashing waves below.
Very short walk to Kona.
Parking very convenient and covered.
Comfortable bed and nice to wake up with a view of the ocean.
Doug K.
December 2023
Amazing location. Loved the easy walk into town for food and nightlife. Great communication from the hosts. Will stay again!
Angie W.
December 2023
Waves crashing below. Awesome view. Small, but nice condo with lanai. Right next to the Royal Kona Resort and walking distance to town.
Ronald R.
December 2023
Ryan/property management was great! So many issues, some he had no control over. Unit is old & not so clean. Air conditioning on/off constantly, fire alarm went off sporadically & scared the crap out of us. Comfortable bed was the best thing besides the view. We use rentals a lot & was very disappointed but Ryan tried his best :)
Need’s almost everything updated & would have been ok if description & rates reflected that. Old Paint, towels, outside table cracked, dishwasher wasn’t working right, no ice cube trays, sticky cabinets, no simple tools to fix anything, broken towel rack, cheap shower curtain/insert—just not what you’d expect AT ALL. Management is working to correct things but owners need to update this entire unit. Thx again Ryan-no reflection on you at all!!!!
Denise F.
December 2023
Location, free time, relax.
Marcel J.
December 2023
Location, free time, relax.
Marcel J.
December 2023
Waves crashing below. Awesome view. Small, but nice condo with lanai. Right next to the Royal Kona Resort and walking distance to town.
Ronald R.
December 2023
This was our third time staying at Hale Kona kai and my first time in 403, this unit is an A+.
The unit was very clean, well equipped with everything you need and nicely decorated.
The location can't be beat, you are a quick walk to restaurants, bars and many stores.
We really enjoyed a cup of coffee in the morning on the lanai and then a cocktail at sunset.
We truly enjoyed our stay.
Ronald B.
December 2023
Excellent location
Peter M.
December 2023
Amazing waterfront condo. We loved walking to town. It was private and we loved the sound of the waves. Great place to relax.
jill b.
December 2023
Beautiful unit with everything you need.
Maureen L.
December 2023
We had an amazing stay. The condo was exactly as listed. Cleanliness is very important to me- it was very clean. We do sanitizing anyway. The Kitchen was well stocked. The king bed was very comfy. Nice bathroom/shower with lots of hot water! Everything you want to visit the beach. Even a fishing rod!! A Couple blocks from Shops, nightlife and free trolley. Very walkable and safe. Condo has a Saltwater pool, tables, umbrellas and chairs/loungers. The best thing- the condo balcony is almost over the ocean. Right in front of you You can see fish and other Marine life. Really enjoyed the stay.
Cynthia M.
December 2023
Fabulous!
Janelle N.
December 2023
Very clean, great location for easy walk to restaurants/bars, spectacular sunset views. Well-stocked kitchen with good starter supplies. We would stay here again in Kailua-Kona.
Ann K.
December 2023
The unit was clean and nicely decorated.
The location is great and has wonderful views fron the lanai.
Ronald B.
December 2023
This property couldn't be better located for a stay in Kailua-Kona. Far enough from the town center to be peaceful and quiet yet just a short walk to restaurants, bars and shopping. The unit couldn't possibly be closer to the ocean and is just a short, easy walk to Honl's beach. The unit is clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Although the building is old, it is well maintained and this unit is nicely updated.
dennis m.
December 2023
The complex is amazing! Ocean front, great pool in front of the ocean, located to a walking distance of alii road. AC was very appreciated as well as beach gear and the binoculars to watch turtles playing in rhe tide pool ou the surfers. I totally recommend it!
Nathalie L.
December 2023
We couldn't be happier with the views, location, amenities, and, decor of the condo. The sunsets were incredible and the condo exceeded our expectations. We felt so comfortable there and enjoyed our whole experience. It provided a relaxing atmosphere that made our trip even better.
Thanks for the wonderful accomodations.
Bob A.
December 2023
Fantastic location!!! We spent every morning on the balcony watching the fish, turtles, and dolphins swim by! It's also an easy walk into town to do some shopping or grab a bite. The unit itself was great, all the emmities you need, especially the beach equipment! Would definitely stay here again!
Andrew T.
December 2023
The location was perfect for walking to town for dinner and experiencing the farmers market, historical buildings, and a nice small beach.
There were a few items that needed attention and we let the rental company know.
Otherwise, we had a nice stay.
Sherril A.
December 2023
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We have stayed at this complex 8 times now (but not this room). With 2 notable exceptions, the overall cleanliness this time was better than before. Also, the central A/C was not musty/moldy as it was during previous visits. Property manager said that they refurbished the A/C recently.
Problems on this visit: 1) There was a cockroach in the bathroom on the last night. This individual unit was clean, so there may be a problem within the complex. 2) We pulled a blanket out of the closet that had some disgusting solid stains on it.
This unit has a great view and is nicely decorated. The indoor and outdoor furniture was comfortable. But, for us, the bed was too firm. It is a mattress on a rigid platform.
The noted cleanliness problems can be addressed by property management. But the firmness of the bed may cause us to look at other units.
Nitpick: The property management only provided detergent for 4 loads of dishes during our 10 day stay. If they want to deter cockroaches, they should provide more detergent. Liquid dishsoap for washing by hand was plentiful.
Kevin L.
December 2023
We loved our stay here. The view was incredible. It was just a short walk to restaurants and shopping. The kitchenette was handy. AC and elevator were operational. Would stay here again!
Pherrah G.
December 2023
This property couldn't be better located for a stay in Kailua-Kona. Far enough from the town center to be peaceful and quiet yet just a short walk to restaurants, bars and shopping. The unit couldn't possibly be closer to the ocean and is just a short, easy walk to Honl's beach. The unit is clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Although the building is old, it is well maintained and this unit is nicely updated.
dennis m.
December 2023
Excellent location
Peter M.
November 2023
We loved our stay here. The view was incredible. It was just a short walk to restaurants and shopping. The kitchenette was handy. AC and elevator were operational. Would stay here again!
Pherrah G.
November 2023
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We have stayed at this complex 8 times now (but not this room). With 2 notable exceptions, the overall cleanliness this time was better than before. Also, the central A/C was not musty/moldy as it was during previous visits. Property manager said that they refurbished the A/C recently.
Problems on this visit: 1) There was a cockroach in the bathroom on the last night. This individual unit was clean, so there may be a problem within the complex. 2) We pulled a blanket out of the closet that had some disgusting solid stains on it.
This unit has a great view and is nicely decorated. The indoor and outdoor furniture was comfortable. But, for us, the bed was too firm. It is a mattress on a rigid platform.
The noted cleanliness problems can be addressed by property management. But the firmness of the bed may cause us to look at other units.
Nitpick: The property management only provided detergent for 4 loads of dishes during our 10 day stay. If they want to deter cockroaches, they should provide more detergent. Liquid dishsoap for washing by hand was plentiful.
Kevin L.
November 2023
Fantastic location!!! We spent every morning on the balcony watching the fish, turtles, and dolphins swim by! It's also an easy walk into town to do some shopping or grab a bite. The unit itself was great, all the emmities you need, especially the beach equipment! Would definitely stay here again!
Andrew T.
November 2023
We couldn't be happier with the views, location, amenities, and, decor of the condo. The sunsets were incredible and the condo exceeded our expectations. We felt so comfortable there and enjoyed our whole experience. It provided a relaxing atmosphere that made our trip even better.
Thanks for the wonderful accomodations.
Bob A.
November 2023
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The good: Check in and communication with host. View and location to downtown and the ocean.
The rest: Low quality pictures likely should have been an indication. The entire unit is very worn down, chipped paint on everything including the table on the lanai. The carpet in the living room is just gross as mentioned in a prior review. A person living in their car outside the parking lot for clearly a long time makes the location a concern coming back at night. All of this would have been ok but there were cockroaches in the unit. Speaking with the property manager who was wonderful and brought up bug traps indicated they are chasing them from unit to unit. As a result we had to leave lights on to deter them all night, not a nice sleep. The bed is king size on a queen size box spring so you kind of fall off the edge of the bed. Pay laundry is not in the unit and garbage rooms are on each floor adding to the bug issue(gross). The pool has almost no shade with two umbrellas and a third mobile one that fell and just missed me when it fell. The pool was not heated. Overall I do not recommend as it is not maintained. When I sent a note via the app about the bugs they said thanks for letting them know, let them know if there is anything else they can do. I didn't get the impression the bugs were going to be fixed so be forewarned before booking.
Jeff C.
November 2023
Great view from the balcony! Easy walk to downtown Kona and the bars and restaurants.
Condo was clean and the check in and check out process was very easy.
Thomas M.
November 2023
Spectacular sunsets, convenient location, easy to walk to everything, responsive management, will happily come back again.
Stefan B.
November 2023
Beautiful location, close to town. Ocean right under you-
Amazing!
Andrea A.
November 2023
nice property
Vicky F.
November 2023
Great location, right above the water. Easy walking to all the restaurants and shops of Kona, while not getting stuck in traffic on the main drag. Close, covered parking location. The condo was nicely furnished and had most everything I needed. They could use soy sauce and some condiments for the fridge.
In general it was a relaxing stay and just what I wanted.
Nathan H.
November 2023