Loved everything about this condo. Perfect set up for our family. Great communication with the manager.
Garra B.
August 2024
We are frequent renters at Kanaloa at Kona and absolutely love the location and complex. In general, we enjoyed our recent stay in this unit (3301), but there were a few notable issues.
First, the positives: The condo was nicely decorated, very clean (see comment below), and in a great location in the complex with beautiful views of He'eia Bay and the inlet to Keauhou Bay.
There were a few issues during our stay, however, that made it less pleasant than most other times we've stayed at Kanaloa:
First, when we first entered the condo, the scent from the cleaning agents used by the cleaning team was absolutely overwhelming. It smelled like high concentration Pine-Sol or something like that. The scent was soo strong that it gave a couple of our guests headaches and they had to stay outside for hours. We opened up all the doors and windows (except when the AC was on), and the smell eventually dissapated after a day or so.
By-far the biggest issue during our visit, is that you cannot set the temperature to your liking when using the AC ... it is either on or off. The temperature is controlled by the owner's guidleines (and was set too high for our liking). Although the instruction binder on the coffee table says that the AC is set to 76 degrees, it was not ... it was set to 78. The property manager had it reduced to 76 the next day, but it was still too hot to sleep comfortably for any of us. I would have much rather paid extra each day to control the temp myself.
Lawney F.
August 2024
The unit had an amazing view. We sat on the Lanai for all our meals, and spent many hours in the mornings watching the kids play in the pool. The complex is lush and well-manicured. The pools and tennis courts are all close to the unit. The unit itself is large and accommodated our family easily. There were plenty of dishes, spices, utensils, paper towels, garbage bags, beach towels, and beach chairs. The owners were very flexible and easy to reach. We were going to need an extended stay if our flights were cancelled due to the recent Hurricane, and they quickly responded to our response and were a great support. Overall, an excellent experience.
margaret M.
August 2024
The property was clean, well furnished, and in a wonderful location. We enjoyed a beautiful waterfront view every morning when we ate breakfast on the covered porch. The three resort pools made for refreshing relaxation after a day exploring. The condo community was very quiet and peaceful.
Kathryn R.
August 2024
This family trip consisted of 3 generations from kiddos to grandparents. We had a wonderful vacation in this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom condo. It was perfectly clean, well stocked with plenty of amenities and highly organized. Communication was clear and timely. Check in / check out was a breeze. The resort grounds were gorgeous. There are stairs to navigate if mobility is a concern. Would definitely return in a heartbeat and hope to do so soon! Thank you for your opening your ohana to our family! Mahalo and aloha!
Jennifer D.
August 2024
Could not have asked for a better condo for our family of four (two kids under 10). The location was convenient to the water, shopping and dining options, and golf. Walking out onto the lanai and looking out into the Pacific every morning was the highlight. The Kanaloa at Kona complex has three pools, including one with a beautiful ocean view. The condo was well-apportioned with all of the necessities and there is also a closet full of beach equipment and toys. Would highly recommend and love to stay here again!
Matthew J.
August 2024
My daughters and I rented 3 condos in this resort. All three condos were different and very nice. The Turtle House was unique with the lovely master bedroom on the third floor. I loved this room, and claimed that as my room.
Hopefully when you read this review they will replace the folding beach chairs.
I would come back to the Turtle House in the future
Susan W.
August 2024
The condo was beautiful and really good location. The owner supplied everything needed for comfort and entertainment. If a vacationer is looking for ocean front property this would be the place. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this condo.
Nancy R.
August 2024
My husband and I stayed at this lovely condo for a month and it was absolutely amazing. The best parts were having coffee on the lanai every morning, the ample space, beautiful decor, and just the ease of feeling at home. The bed slept comfortably, and the A/C kept the space cool. We would love to stay here again in the future.
Sheri A.
August 2024
This is the third time our family has stayed at 2202 at Kanaloa. We love this property and all the amenities it offers. The condo itself is very beautifully appointed and the furnishings are comfortable and make for a relaxing stay. The property managers are top notch and very easy to work with and reach. My husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary while we were there and the property manager left a box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts for us which was such a treat and was such a nice touch. The condo has everything you need for a wonderful stay. We love coming back here for all our vacations to Hawaii Island!
Marisa L.
August 2024
This is the third time we stayed at this property. It’s always clean and stocked with basics when we arrive. It is close to down town and near many beautiful beaches.
Michele W.
August 2024
We spent a few days in early Aug. This condo had everything we wanted in a vacation home.
First, the fabulous ocean view. Enjoyed our morning and evenings seeing people canoe and boats coming in.
A home filled with good quality beach chairs/ towels, snorkels and water shoes. This made our beach visits even better.
The grocery store was minutes away and I could use the kitchen which was well stocked. Just 15min away from Kona, we did the manta ray tour and the Mina kea sunset tours.
Very memorable stay
Sruti R.
August 2024
This was a last minute rental and it came in very handy. The only problem was the upstairs neighbors were a bit noisy. We have always enjoyed this area on the Big Island.
Teresa W.
August 2024
Great condo for our family of five. Its not easy for us to find accommodations when our boys (21 and 18) refuse to share beds. Well stocked kitchen, items in kitchen such as sandwich bags, paper napkins, etc, made the stay so simple. We enjoyed the lanai and the oceam poolocean
Janet F.
August 2024
We enjoyed an awesome week in the Big Island anchored by this wonderful condo. The pictures don’t quite do it justice. The view and furnishings are fantastic. Figuring out the A/C was a little tricky (note A/C must be requested specifically and comes at an extra charge) but we did find well-documented instructions in the condo binder after we had gotten it to work and stay on. We didn’t spend much time using the resort amenities as we had daily adventures exploring the island but multiple pools are located close to the unit and the tennis courts were in frequent use by pickleballers. It was great to be able to park steps away from the condo’s front door. An awesome beach for snorkeling is minutes away (by car). We’d highly recommend this unit if you’re looking to stay near Kona.
Brian S.
August 2024
Absolutely beautiful home thank you so much for letting us enjoy it!
Kelly M.
August 2024
Loved this place! Superior condo on the ocean. Loved sitting on the lanai with the waves crashing below. The place is exceptionally beautiful with everything you would need for a great vacation. Hope to return!
Adelle T.
August 2024
Our family stayed at this lovely condo for 8 days in July/August and were impressed with the quality of furnishings, upkeep of the condo, and spectacular view. We paid for A/C and it kept the condo perfectly cool! The owner was also very responsive whenever we contacted him. If we ever come back, we would love to stay here again! Absolute paradise!
Sheri A.
August 2024
This is a lovely condo. The views are beautiful. We liked to sit on the balcony/lanai and drink our morning coffee while watching the waves and the early bird golfers. The unit is clean and looks just like the pictures on the listing. The kitchen is well stocked with all the utensils, pans, and appliances you will need. The AC and all the ceiling fans did a great job keeping us cool. We loved our stay here and would definitely come back. Thanks!
Andrea O.
August 2024
Great central location in Kona. Easy to walk to one of 3 pools, fantastic sunsets to watch from the ocean pool or cliff’s and close beaches to snorkel or enjoy nearby. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Hunter L.
August 2024
Our stay at this property was absolutely amazing! The condo had everything we needed and then some. The property is beautifully maintained and has so many gorgeous tropical plants and flowers.
Janice was a joy to work with. We will absolutely be back!!
Melanie R.
August 2024
First, Darrel and the property manager Mark are awesome to work with, very attentive. The condo had everything you could want from kitchen ware to linens. The 3-bedroom 3 bath worked perfect for our family. The lanai sat 6 comfortably at the table and had two nice lounges to kick back on. We loved our stay; this will be a go to when we are back on Kona. Mahalo
Shelly D.
August 2024
This was a great place with easy access to everything Kona has to offer and gorgeous views. Highly recommended.
Bill D.
August 2024
Lovely property!
tamara A.
August 2024
We really enjoyed our stay. The view was beautiful and the grounds were very well maintained. The condo was very spacious with 2 bathrooms and enough living space for my family of four. We really appreciated all the beach supplies-chairs, umbrellas, floats, snorkeling supplies and a cooler. We would definitely return.
sandi p.
August 2024
Such a lovely place to stay. The hosts were amazing. Everything was seamless. The beach gear to use was a bonus.
The location was great for us because it was further from the main tourist area and the shopping center was never crowded.
Definitely keeping this on my saved list for a future stay.
Leilani R.
August 2024
Great view from the lenai
Denise B.
July 2024
Condo has many fun beaches north and south. Was clean and spacious. The downstairs middle room was tough to keep cool.
Michele M.
July 2024
Peaceful and relaxing!
Robert M.
July 2024
The condo was amazing. Well stocked with basic necessities. We even found a crock pot and some beach stuff, which was a nice bonus. The individual room AC units cooled things down quickly when needed. I think the only thing that was a negative was humidity had gotten to the few spice containers that were there; they were just clumped unusable balls. The layout was comfy and homey. The binder was a nice touch with lots of good tips. I think my absolute favorite was opening up the lanai into the dinning room, walking out onto it, and just watching/listening to the waves hit against the lava rock. It was so peaceful just sitting there, sipping on coffee, and taking it all in. Perfect view of the nightly sunset. My family and I couldn't have been happier. If/when we get back to Kona, I would love to stay there again!
Jessica M.
July 2024
I was able to make great memories with my family while looking at the sea view from the the condo. The facilities were spacious, clean, and great for a family to stay. The host was very friendly as well.
Jason Jeonghyun S.
July 2024
We stayed for a week. We had breakfast every morning on the lanai while watching people fish, swim and, when the tide was high, just listening to the waves move over the rocks. We saw sunset every night from the deck of the ocean pool and the air conditioning was a real plus for us! Our family had a wonderful time. It’s located close to lots of fun things to do. We would definitely stay here again.
Suzanne H.
July 2024
it was our 2nd time to the big island and we knew we liked this area. We were really happy with the property. its in a quiet area, with great pools and access to the shore. The nearby bay is fantastic and has tours leaving there every day. The property itself is large enough for an average family and has two lanai each large enough to sit outside and enjoy dinner cooked on one of the many outdoor grills available. A well stocked kitchen is always a great addition when doing a short stay so we loved this about the property too. We would love to come back sometime.
adam c.
July 2024
My family loved our time at this condo. It was beautifully updated, clean, very spacious and well stocked. The view from the lanai was amazing and was one of our favorite places to relax. It will certainly be the first place we look into booking when we return to the big island!
Erin B.
July 2024
Enjoyed our stay very much
Verna R.
July 2024
This was our second time staying at this condo and it was amazing, again! I don’t think we will ever stay anywhere else when we visit Kona. Thanks again for another memorable trip. This place has everything!
Haley S.
July 2024
The property was well kept and had all the amenities one would need to enjoy their stay. It was quiet and peaceful along with incredible views.
Carlos M.
July 2024
It was absolutely beautiful and looked better in person. It was clean and quiet with nothing but the crashing waves. Will stay there any time I’m in Kona!
Nicholas W.
July 2024
Property is a bit dated and could use some upgrades, but the location makes up for it. The unit is located less than 3 min drive from a shopping center with everything you could need, including a grocery store and some great restaurants. Unit is located in quiet area that is close to snorkeling excursion pickup points, snorkeling beaches, and swimming beachs. The beach shown in the listing pics was within walking distance but was rocky and was rough while we were there. It wasn’t great for swimming, but we saw people snorkeling there. It was great drinking coffee on lanai and listening to/seeing the water. AC was must while we were there in July. Condo complex and pools were nice.
Clifton D.
July 2024
The view from the lanai was the most awesome thing to wake up to each day. The condo was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed or happened to forget. The snorkeling gear was great and there was enough for everyone in our group. The living room did get a little hot in the afternoon even with air conditioning but we learned to close the shades and patio doors to help keep the sun out. I would definitely stay here again if and when I come back to the Big Island.
Terri M.
July 2024
Great stay
Brian C.
July 2024
Nice location. Unit was a bit run down. We had no hot water in the kitchen sink and bathroom shower for two days until repairs were made. Kitchen was poorly equipped (no kettle for hot water, no vegetable peeler, no salad bowl forks, a very old coffee maker with a broken coffee pot lid, etc. ). Water came under the front door when it rained.
Kathy R.
July 2024
I’ve stayed in many rentals with others but this is my first time renting. It was a great experience. I’ll definitely want to rent from Greg again.
Pros: 1. Greg responded to my messages, checked on us when he was informed that our power went out at night, brought us flashlights, we got a little tour, and answered all questions.
2. There were 3 pools with hot tubs.
3. We had AC.
4. The place was clean and there was plenty of toilet paper (much appreciated), and basic need products like shampoo, body wash, etc. (again, appreciated)
Cons:
1. Although it’s an Oceanfront Resort, the rental had no ocean view. You need to walk to see the ocean. This was not a big concern because we had a wonderful time at our stay.
Overall, if I ever stay in Kona again, I would book with Greg!
Teedaa V.
July 2024
This is heaven on earth
Julie R.
July 2024
I have stayed in many units here at Kanaloa for the past 30 years. This unit is very nicely upgraded with some amenities that I have not seen in any other unit; the full wall glass door is outstanding. The kitchen is stocked with everything you would ever need, as well as the beach accessories/toys. It is extremely clean and comfortable. Thank you for sharing your home
Robin C.
July 2024
This is a wonderful place to stay! Great view, quiet, and the room was very comfortable for the 4 of us
Katrina A.
June 2024
I booked this accommodation for a conference at a nearby hotel. I enjoyed it very much, the unit was clean, well appointed and very comfy. I especially liked the parking to front door convenience. I would most definitely book again if available. We had email contact with manager which provided clear check in instructions and they were delivered in a timely manner with a reminder cntaining the same information on the day we arrived, this was very helpful not having to scroll thru my inbox to find the message standing at the door in the dark. Very thoughtful.
Roberta C.
June 2024
Beautiful view from balcony. We love the location, only 5 mins away from KTA grocery store and many restaurants.
Not as busy as downtown Kona area, more quiet, relaxing area. If you are a golfer, the golf course is literally next door of the complex. We love the facility: pool, outdoor common area for BBQ, tennis, ping pong. We used them all.
Helen T.
June 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this quiet complex with beautiful pools, friendly staff and location convenient to stores-Longs drugs (CVS) and KTA grocery-both had reasonable grocery prices and the condo had everything we needed to cook almost all of our meals. Very close to location of many snorkeling and manta tours. One beach you can walk to is right outside the complex but a bit rocky. About 1.5 mile walk to best snorkeling beach at Kahuna Beach. Plenty of towels and other supplies.
Virginia
June 2024