Kona Alii, Big Island

Kona Alii is a secure condo resort located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, directly across the street from the ocean. The resort offers easy access to numerous restaurants, shops, and beaches, as well as popular attractions such as state and national parks. Guests can enjoy a well-maintained swimming pool, barbecue grills, a seventh-floor sundeck, and immaculately kept gardens. The complex provides dedicated parking spots, two elevators, and a secure building entry. A hospitality service assistant is available on-site to provide activity and dining suggestions and address any concerns. The resort adheres to the County of Hawaii's "Good Neighbor Policy," ensuring quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

Kona Alii Average Rates


As of November 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Kona Alii is $332. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $449. The average takes into account 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 usally much higher). Visit the Kona Alii Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 480 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.

The Kona Alii condo resort on the Big Island receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests. The resort's location is highly praised for its convenience to restaurants, shops, historical sights, and the beach, making it an ideal base for exploring the Big Island. Guests appreciate the thorough and welcoming check-in process, the cleanliness and modern amenities of the units, and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, such as fresh fruit and responsive communication.

Many reviews highlight the stunning ocean views from the condos, with guests enjoying the sight of dolphins, sea turtles, and breathtaking sunsets from their lanais. The inclusion of amenities like fully stocked kitchens, comfortable bedding, beach gear, and in some cases, air conditioning, adds to the comfort and convenience of their stay.

While the majority of feedback is positive, a few guests mention minor drawbacks such as occasional noise from the street or neighboring units and the absence of air conditioning in some condos. However, these issues do not seem to detract significantly from the overall positive experience.

In summary, the Kona Alii condo resort is highly recommended by guests for its prime location, well-appointed and clean units, spectacular views, and excellent host hospitality. It stands out as a top choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and convenient stay on the Big Island. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 480 guest reviews.

Recent Kona Alii Reviews


Lovely unit with great ocean view. Management contact was friendly and helpful. Will stay again!
Chandra E.
August 2024

Great location and surprisingly not too noisy with main street below condo. Well outfitted condo as described. Karen and Ed are great hosts. Would stay again.
Chester K.
August 2024

Great location and great place to stay.
Leslie N.
July 2024

Beautiful 2 floor space; views of both hills & sunset.
Laura C.
July 2024

Great Stay. From check-in to the last of 10 nights, this was one of the best locations in Kona. No problems! Short walk to Market next door and all restaurants!!!
John B.
July 2024

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: This rental was perfect! The views from the lanai were beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a better location. It was close to shops and restaurants. Will definitely come back!
Lynn R.
July 2024

Absolutely loved this property. Cannot beat the view -having coffee and wine on the balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean was amazing , we love to people watch so we enjoyed watching the activity on Ali’i. Walked to dinner every night. Bed was comfortable and we slept great . Having a designated parking spot was a plus. I saw other comments about the telephone wires and noise - but we didn’t have an issue with either. Slept with AC on for white noise at night, Just FYI, there are two beach chairs , two boogie boards and two ice chests there as well .
Megan G.
July 2024

Beautiful view from this Kona Condo. The inside was a bit dated but very clean and had all the supplies you would need for a wonderful stay in Kona. Beds were comfortable, but living room furniture could use some updating. Pick up a package of plastic wear when buying groceries.

July 2024

The sound of the ocean was my constant companion with the doors and windows wide open.
Victoria R.
July 2024

The property is as promised. The communication was awesome and the location to the restaurants and shops can't be beat. Then there's the view. It's a great view of the point by the Royal Kona to the left and a tropical view into the bay to the right and an expansive Pacific Ocean right down the middle. The condo has everything you need including a kitchen and laundry facilities that my wife and I didn't use but were grateful it was there if needed. I would like to stay here again next visit to Kona.
Marty H.
July 2024

We really enjoyed this property--especially having not one but two different decks to lounge around on. Every morning we would have our breakfast on the lower-level deck and gaze out at the goings-on in the bay--kayakers, competitive swimmers, tour boats. We would definitely stay here again.
Christopher M.
July 2024

The Kona Ali’i condo is perfectly located with sunset views and Hawaiian plumeria and BBQ aromas! We were able to walk to dinner each evening and parking was included in our stay! The building is aging a bit and the unit doesn’t have AC, so be aware if you’re traveling in the hotter months, but the location and responsiveness of the management makes up for those tiny concerns. We would certainly stay at this location again!
Kelli A.
July 2024

Clean and well supplied. Love the view. If you could put the wires underground it would be perfect. Love it until I looked at the bottom of my feet. Black. The floors and lanai are dirty, probably from traffic soot. Same dull knives as in most rental condos😜
Bonnie B.
July 2024

We loved staying here! Super close to everything and having a personal parking spot was so nice. The parking lot is pretty tight though. Having to have a key to get in the elevators, stairwells, etc gave us a lot of peace of mind as well! Would definitely stay again!
Ralee
July 2024

This location was even better than I expected. We came for the 4th to see the parade and fireworks. The parade was on Alii dr and couldn't have been any better spot to view. The fireworks are in the bay straight out front and wow what a nice displsy. We will be back.
craig s.
July 2024

The views from the second story unit are nice. 10 power lines block some though. The ocean sound is wonderful but hard to hear most of the time from the constant street noise. Loud trucks with massive speaker systems cruising into the AM hours and jolting you awake. If the unit had AC you can close the deck doors and not hear very much. We had to have all windows open to get cross ventilation. We had some issues with how clean the unit was when we arrived. It took 3 days to get cleaners out to clean the vents duct dust, floors and mold in the shower. The cleaners were super nice people and did a great job. We had three texts from quality control about a sensor going off inside the unit they had to check on while we were out. This was pretty annoying and r ally didn’t give us much privacy. The worst part of the stay was dealing with Grand Welcome. After we booked they sent us a two Page document to sign. We disnt want to sign it and didn’t have no choice since we already paid. We also had problems with ants and cockroaches. There were roach and ant trap disks everywhere in the property. We couldn’t leave food out and ended up throwing many things away as they got into Everything. We tried to cancel the remainder of stay because of issues but Grand Welcome wasn’t so welcoming to that idea. We called VRBO over 35 times sent 42 emails. 4 days later they offered us Pennie’s on what we paid to cancel. Grand Welcome holds money and control everything leaving VRBO with no way to help
remon z.
July 2024

Forced to sleep with open slide door the property listing should specify NO a/c. Bed sheets had stains couch was dirty we placed towels in order to sit down front door rug melted in to ground where it has never been moved. Everything very damp in there. Great location but use money you charge us for a deep cleaning. Verbo no help to us we were forced to stay or lose all our money. Never again
virginia R.
July 2024

This place was fabulous. Quiet even with all the nearby restaurants, was decorated very nicely, had amazing balcony views, was immaculate upon arrival, boasts lots of great space, had a fully stocked kitchen, had lots of beach gear available, and everything-and I mean everything-was automated, including all the shades throughout the unit. Could not have been happier staying here, and would not think twice about staying again if/when we ever return. Mahalo!!
Grady W.
July 2024

Property and stay were perfect. Neat and tidy space. Comfortable for 3 older teens and parents (main bedroom with comfy mattress and full bath was lovely; 2nd full bath with laundry and cleverly separated sleeping/living spaces in main room were equally so). All kitchen needs were accommodated with multiple areas for fam to be together or not. Location (and lovely porch) offered excellent ocean viewing, people watching, and options for dining. Excellent trail and beach exploring, and walk-in snorkeling or diving were within easy drive in both directions. Thoroughly enjoyed our daily jaunts and had all we needed to feel comfortable upon our return to Kona Ali 306.
WS W.
July 2024

it was a great place to stay close to the town everything within walking distance.
Bryce Y.
July 2024

We enjoyed staying here and loved the location. Really appreciated the host’s suggestions on the places to visit that were detailed in the green binder. The bed was comfortable the rain shower was great. The beach chairs and umbrella served us well. Thanks for having peroxide so I could address my knee from being tossed around by the ocean and scraping it up on lava rocks. Magic Sands Beach kicked my butt!!! Great memories for our third trip to the Big Island and was grateful to come “home” to KJ’s Place. Mahalo!
Amber D.
June 2024

Great overall place to stay. Furniture could use a deep clean or replacement but place was clean. Cant beat the location. It was exactly what i was looking for and price was great for location. My only issue i had is that vrbo erased my booking i coyld only receivve messages so only info i had was on search. When messaging iwner to explain he seemed annoyed. I asked for address so i could find condo and he never responded. Again vrbo erased my booking due to an email issue. I was on phone w vrbo 3 times before leaving and could not get issue resolved. I only found condo by looking at booking photos. Again not owners fault vrbo did this, just wish communication was a little better. I did really enjoy the stay
Stephanie O.
June 2024

Nice location
Austin M.
June 2024

We stayed for 5 nights in this location. The afternoon we arrived, we were going to be about an hour and a half early, but we decided to drive to the condo just to see where it was located for sure. When we were about 10-15 minutes away, the rental company called to notify us it was ready early. The information was clear and made it easy to find where to enter and how to access the condo. The condo was very warm when we arrived so we turned up the AC and it was still warm. I called the management company, who was very easy to reach, and they had it repaired by the next day. There were a couple pinholes in the new AC tubing (they just installed a brand new system). We were very satisfied with the quick response and repair. Condo also had brand new luxury vinyl flooring where there had been carpet in the listing so that was a nice surprise. Great views, close walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Also 2 minute drive to a brand new Walmart and Safeway for easy grocery shopping. The pool was wonderful too. Great temperature and very clean. While we were staying there, I actually saw a cleaning/maintenance person walk around with sanitizer wiping everything down in the pool area and even going floor to floor wiping down the outside railings on along every condo. Thanks for a great stay, especially to Abby who was such a great help! Sherry
Sherry K.
June 2024

The location was great, the two bathrooms were very handy, the supplies were very convenient, the pool was beautiful, the view from the lanai was beautiful. The only problem was that the bedroom window faced the driveway and the game courts. The noise from the driveway and the courts was occasionally disturbing late or early. We had a wonderful stay there.
John M.
June 2024

Perfect area for seeing all parts of Kona. Lots of restaurants and shopping in walking distance as well. Property was wet up well with all needed for a beach visit. Well maintained, and Kitchen has all you needed. I would have replaced the non-stick pot and pans though. Plenty of the non stick surface missing or ready to flake off. Other than that, we had a great stay.
Sam W.
June 2024

We had no problems checking in. The unit is well stocked. Everyone had their own bed which was great. The pool was very fun and the kids loved having noodles etc. There were plenty of chairs and towels it was easy to walk to dinner and the building is very secure. We enjoyed watching the activity on the street and the ocean. The parking is very concierge. I would highly recommend this unit
Sawyer T.
June 2024

The property is perfect. We enjoyed our stay. Just an fyi the ice maker doesn’t work and the hair dryer doesn’t work. But other than that our stay was fabulous.
Pete B.
June 2024

My husband, daughter and I had a fantastic stay! Many things are within walking distance and the covered parking is nice! The pool was great and the place was well stocked with beach items. The washer/dryer was great!
Pam C.
June 2024

1) Breach of contract; no available washer dryer for our stay as cited in listing. This was a primary reason for selecting this property along with cleanliness. 2) Sliding Door Wall left open allowing geckos in the unit. 3) Sliding Doors had no locking mechanism and could allow entry via balcony access. 4) Multiple cockroach sightings 5) General cleanliness okay 6) Location excellent – great location in Kona 7) Property Manager, minimal assistance with placating attitude (e.g. day of arrival sent process to access property & when called implied sent much earlier, $25 gift card from Target for no washer, ridiculous for a property we paid a significant premium for, when informed sliders didn’t lock she pointed out we where on a higher floor…)
Timothy W.
June 2024

David was a great, communicative host. His apartment is centrally located, making it easy to walk to many good restaurants and cafes, plus the included parking made exploring the island easy. The apartment is clean, nicely decorated, and the kitchen is fully stocked. It does sometimes get a little bit loud in the area at night but we weren't really bothered. Overall, we would definitely stay again!
Brian W.
June 2024

Love staying at Kona Alii. Love proximity to town. And view is to die for. This unit was great because the upper bedroom had a wall to block it for privacy. Try to stay here ever time I go to Kona.
Debbie S.
June 2024

Great location as we could walk to restaurants coffe shops shopping. With the location can come a little noise at times but it didn’t hinder our stay. View from deck is beautiful.
Jack D.
June 2024

Nice place in the middle of town. Good wifi for online meetings. Great location for swim-bike-run
Marvin S.
June 2024

This was our second trip to Kona—and this time we brought our 2 adult daughters and our daughter’s boyfriend (who became her fiancée during this trip!) The condo was clean, comfortable and the location cannot be beat! Owners were very helpful and communication was great throughout the process. We would stay here again!
Rhonda T.
May 2024

Property was very comfortable. Love the view. Lighting is not good- both ceiling fan lights not working. Had to move bedside lamp to dining table for adequate light. Cleaning crew should look at vents in bathrooms and dust on fans and ceiling fixtures- they haven’t been dusted in months.
Dorothy D.
May 2024

Excellent central location, we really enjoyed staying here. We spent most of our time admiring the view from the lanai.
Marc S.
May 2024

Great place to stay! In the center of Kona, close to shops and restaurants. Farmers market near by. The condo was clean, nice view from the lanai. The only thing we had was there is no air conditioning as advertised! However the rooms have ceiling fans and with the widows open it was ok. Not sure how it would be when it gets hotter.
Catherine
May 2024

We loved this clean, cute home on Ali'i Drive! Beautiful apartment with fun finishes and respectful, quiet nieghbors. Management was very quick to respond with any questions/concerns. An excellent choice for an easy central location in Kona!
Jessica G.
May 2024

The Kona Alii is probably our favourite condo on the Big Island. This was our first stay overlooking the pool rather than the street/ocean. We really enjoyed the unit. North-facing with a nice breeze in April, we rarely turned on the fans and certainly never missed air conditioning. The unit is well stocked, clean, and comfortable. Lots of room for the two of us. The only drawback was the early morning traffic floating through the bedroom window (mostly delivery and garbage trucks I think, at Coconut Grove) and the light from the outside hallway, but the owers can't control that. We had night shades, so that helped with the light. We loved the rooftop terrace for morning coffee and sunsets: we even spotted a whale breaching one evening. Thanks to David for accommodating our late check out! We would certainly stay here again!
Carol T.
May 2024

We enjoyed staying in this condo. The view was amazing and great for people watching from the Lanai. Being in a central location made it easy to walk around town and go to restaurants without needing to drive. The check-in process was a bit tricky to figure out, but the details we received were accurate. Overall I recommend this property!
Shannon W.
May 2024

Enjoyed our stay! The condo was lovely and had everything we needed to make our meals which we ate on the lanai. The bed was comfortable. We appreciated using the beach chairs and beach towels! We left the lanai slider open and our bedroom window open for a nice island breeze at night! So many things within walking distance but we did rent a car and explored almost the whole island! Hilo is an easy day trip. Highly recommend!
Judy S.
May 2024

Perfect location in Kona, walking distance to everything. The view of the ocean and town from the lanai (aka balcony/terrace) was much better than the pictures let on. We spent most of our time there, particularly in the mornings and evenings.
Justin W.
May 2024

My husband loved this unit. We have stayed several locations and a few in this same complex. He says this one was the best! Close to everything and easy check in and they accomidated our late check out!
Dawn C.
May 2024

Good value for the price - comfortable, clean, spacious. The balcony is ample with wonderful views. There is a quality firm Murphy bed in the large family room and we decided to sleep on that to enjoy the breeze and crashing waves. Located close to everything but just outside the bustle of Kona center. Would certainly stay here again.
Brian B.
May 2024

Whilst the property was functional the furniture and general look was very dated. The mezzanine bedroom was good but no curtains of any note so prepare to not sleep well. The showers were fine but not f you’re 6ft then aren’t high enough on the wall. The pool was good and overall we had a great time on the island
Stuart F.
May 2024

There is no better view of Kailua Bay. It was breathtaking. Being on the 6th floor you could see everything but the lanai was so private no one vould see you. Being right in Kona was very entertaing as well. We made lots of walks down Alii Drive and the surrounding area. It can get loud but we found if we had the fans on you couldn't hear much. We didnt want to leave.
barbara
May 2024

My husband had a great time staying in this condo. It's directly across the street from the ocean and everything is comfortable. We especially love the lanai where we would sit every night and watch the people going up and down Alii Dr., watch the sunset, and just listen to the waves. I would definitely stay there again.
Susan W.
May 2024

The property was beautiful, in a fantastic location in the heart of Kailua-Kona with access to amenities and the ocean right in front. We were treated to lovely sunsets from the balcony. Lisa is such a kind and welcoming host and made our stay memorable. She is also very responsive and communication was easy. The home is clean, neat, and fresh, and had all the necessities and more that came in handy on a trip to Hawaii. Thank you so much, and I hope to stay here again in the future!
Prad K.
May 2024

This was our fifth stay at Karen & Ed's amazing condo. Not much left to say about how much we love it apart from the new washer and dryer were amazing. And the new carpet was also great. Needless to say, we were happy the best couch in the world was still there.
James Scott H.
May 2024


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