Perfect little place to land every day after exploring the area. The building is beautiful & well maintained. The host of this unit was very responsive with the few questions we had. Close to downtown but far enough away that you aren’t caught up in the vacation traffic.
Anne L.
March 2025
My family and I arrived on a Sunday late evening. It is customary for my husband to check everything before we actually get settled. Immediately upon entering the villa my husband found the sliding doors in the main room had a broken lock. I attempted to call the after hour maintenance number and unfortunately had a really back connection and was unable to resolve the issue that night. I ended up going to the local Walmart and purchasing shower tension rods to put on each side of the sliding door to prevent someone from being able to enter during the night. The complex was very responsive the next morning and did sent someone to repair the lock. My main concern was that the unit should have been checked more closely to ensure all the locks were in good working order. The villa was exactly as pictured, appeared clean and the beds were comfortable. It did notice that there were not any luggage racks in the closets for our suitcases. I prefer to not put my luggage on the floor. The kitchen was well stocked, however there was very limited cleaning supplies. The stove top cleaner bottle was empty, but they did have a can of Comet. I did not use the Comet as I was unsure if this was safe for the stove top. There was a slight mold/mildew smell when we initially entered the villa. The air conditioner did work well, so perhaps that helped with the smell. We did find 1 roach in the kitchen and 5 in the 2nd bedroom bathroom.
Jeanna H.
March 2025
Spent nine days at the condo. Amazing location and views. Lots of room and good amenities, enjoyed the pool table. Tree in the front of the deck detracted from the view but really not a big deal. Enjoyed watching whales and dolphins.
Bruce W.
March 2025
As im not used to be traveling in the US it was quite a job to find out my accomodation code.But with the kind help at the front desk of the property,and the helpmanager of Vbro ,finaly everything worked out to be OK.And I had a good night and short walk down to the Beach.Thank you
Barbara Lilli W.
March 2025
We stayed for a 3 week vacation. We absolutely loved our stay, and Tom is an amazing person to work with! I definitely recommend staying here if you plan on vacationing in Kailua Kona.
Caleb L.
March 2025
Clean room. Washer and dryer are super helpful. Beach gear in closet is also nice.
Ashley M.
March 2025
Fantastic stay with super responsive host. Location was fantastic and property grounds are well maintained.
Nicole M.
March 2025
This was a very nice condo and had everything we wanted or needed.
Richard T.
February 2025
Beautiful place to stay with stunning view.
Mohammad S.
February 2025
Amazing view and super spacious two bedroom. Central air was a huge plus and kept the entire place cool. The lanai was the highlight and the biggest that I’ve seen at the property. Watching the whales from inside the condo or outside was amazing. 10 out of 10!
Kristin W.
February 2025
The most wonderful stay!!!
Victoria T.
February 2025
Going again next year
Michael H.
February 2025
Lovely property, well furnished with good kitchen. Ground floor was really nice to walk out on lawn and pool was right next door. Only issue we had was slight musty smell, but you adjust. Well located property close to central Kona. Big enough for two couples or large families.
Jeffrey P.
February 2025
Happy
gerald y.
February 2025
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I booked this condo based off of the reviews! The most disturbing thing, we never had hot water at all, not even warm, in the kitchen. Not for the sink or the dishwasher. Which concerned me with cleanliness of the kitchen utensils. There was hot water in the bathroom.The smart tv didn't connect to the Wi-Fi to stream anything. The Wi-Fi is terrible in this condo. I first called Coldwell, who manages this condo. They told me, the resort handles the Wi-Fi. I reached out to the resort, and they told me they have nothing to do with the Wi-Fi and this unit. So, by this time, I am on night three with no smart tv. It is barely after 5pm, (5:13pm to be exact) and I call the Coldwell management company again. It is after hours. So, the next morning at about 9:10am a lady returns my calls (even though the night before I called their "emergency line".A few other things that were disturbing, is the cleaner definitely does not check or clean the rubber inside of the washing machine. The entire rubber seal was lined with mold. Right after I started the washing machine, I hit pause to open it and add an item, the foulest smell came out. The showerhead was filled with mold in every hole in the showerhead (we did have to clean this ourselves).The coffee pot was rusted, where the coffee fills into the pot; grossed me out. Overall, the floor and kitchen drawers were just not very clean. Visible roach traps on floor in kitchen. We did kill 3 cockroaches. This condo seemed neglected.
Elisha C.
February 2025
Clean, quiet, location outstanding, comfortable. The best sleep I've had in 35 years. Parking a breeze. Will definately be back! Also met a lot of cool neighbors feom Canada and Alaska!
Gayna J.
January 2025
Quickly accommodated me in a huge oceanfront villa. Will be back!
Alex S.
January 2025
The view from the Lanai was amazing from early morning to sunset with whale watching in between. We felt spoiled being there. The host was amazing with making sure we enjoyed our time there.
Lynn T.
January 2025
This is a lovely studio condo in the best part of the complex. It's quiet and tidy, with a view of the ocean from the lanai. The pools are nearby but the noise of Ali'i Drive is far away.Marc is a terrific host, super quick to respond to questions and none of the weird host behaviors that you sometimes come across. We've rented this place before and surely will again.
Russell M.
January 2025
Very spacious nice layout with beautiful decor. The balcony is huge and an amazing place to hang out. Really liked how spacious it was and the pool table. All the wood furniture was so unique. Parking is very close to front door. Enjoyed having the 2 pool options
Brad W.
January 2025
We book every year for 10-15 days over the holidays for work. There is little to no wifi which made it very difficult for us since we are working and rely on wifi. The bedding had stains. I think it was "clean" but stained. The towels were falling apart. The refrigerator had puddle of water so we had to keep a towel in it. The iron was spitting out black stuff so we couldn't use it and the sink smelled like rotten food, maybe because the disposal wasn't working. NO ONE responded to us the entire stay so we just left. It could be a nice place to stay with amazing views, etc. but the unit needs some serious attention.
Sheryl S.
January 2025
Well appointed unit with killer views!
Berylin S.
December 2024
A great stay!
Kevin N.
December 2024
The unit was very lovely! The unit was quiet and we found great parking outside the unit (although we had to discover it on our own). There was enough space to store our stuff (although the closet could use a light). It was perfect for two people.
Robin S.
December 2024
The views were gorgeous and the overall grounds were beautiful. The unit was outdated. The bedding and towels were ripped and stained. The tv remotes were missing batteries. Overall if the owners would update a few things and invest in new linens
Kim K.
December 2024
Needed a place tucked away but still close to beaches and family. Great walking. The place was nice and everything was easy to manage.
Sunshine B.
December 2024
This property exceeded all expectations! The photos do not do it justice with how beautiful it is. The property not only had gorgeous views, it had plenty of space to fit our group of 10, it was incredibly stocked with everything one would need for a comfortable stay and the location was ideal. The property manager was very responsive to any and all questions and showed us everything upon arrival. I would HIGHLY recommend this property. We already miss the house and the views.
Brooke M.
December 2024
This unit was way bigger than the pictures made it look. Falling asleep to the ocean waves and waking up to a beautiful sky each morning was just amazing. Relaxing outside on the massive lanai was always nice. And it's an easy 20 minute walk to the restaurants and shops. Wouldn't change a thing.
Michael R.
November 2024
Nice people to work with.
Brenda W.
November 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Easy rentable Process and at every time, good response from K&A
Matthias B.
November 2024
We stayed at the Kona Coast Resort at Keauhou Gardens. A great place to vacation.
Sandra B.
November 2024
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I am a native Hawaiian and return to Big Island every year. This was a special visit for my sons 40th birthday. I rented unit 705. It did not even come close to being comfortable. The furnishing are extremely worn, dated and need assistance..broken lampshades, light switches toggles are missing, master bed mattress has a huge worn area in the center as it is also, well past it's replacement date. There are holes in the curtains sheets and towels, stained bedspreads, sluggish drains in bath so you stand in a few inches of water when showering, old toilets that are slow flushing. No filtered water and had to buy a britta. got locked out 3x since they changed the door code on us and it was after hours when we returned and were exhausted. Door bell is broken, 2 out of 3 tvs did not work and it took 5 days for anyone to assist. first stay in Kona in the last 50 yrs I have come to visit that was so problematic and spent a lot of time dealing with these situations
Renting a property should be a two way street.The fact that there is a code to enter the parking garage, a code for the unit, a code for the pool and a code for the pool restroom is overkill. All the codes are different and our unit code was 9 digits....seriously!
Do yourselves a favor and look elsewhere
Junelle W.
November 2024
We loved our stay at the Royal Sea Cliff. From the ease of booking in, to the facilities and the central location for exploring. We loved the parking, right outside the condo, making it easy for day tripping. The condo is close to amazing beaches and snorkel places and an easy walk into the village for morning coffee. It is quiet and the facilities are great. Oh and the sunsets are amazing!!! We were very happy with our stay here and highly recommend it to travellers looking to explore the island by car and self-cater. Next time we make it back to the island we will be back here
Helen M.
November 2024
The location is excellent, with plenty of parking available, making it very convenient. While the building itself is a bit older, and some signs of wear are visible, particularly in the bathroom, the unit is well-equipped. It comes with a full kitchen, as well as a high-quality washer and dryer, which made our stay even more comfortable.
Overall, I had a very good experience and would recommended this place to others.
Naomi O.
October 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at this condo. The location is good for most of what we wanted to do and see on this side of the island. There were plenty of towels and the kitchen was well supplied. We did feel that the bathrooms needed to be updated and the round table on the lania needed to be replaced or repainted. Also the bird droppings on the lania should have been cleaned up before we got there, they looked like they had been there for a while.
Gail P.
October 2024
A nice property right on the water front. Brand new appliances throughout the unit. Bed was very comfortable. Beach gear and towels a bonus. Unfortunately there were roaches in the kitchen and bathroom. Otherwise I would have given a 4 star rating
Diedre A.
October 2024
The location was perfect. The resort is well landscaped and the pool area has an amazing view, truly unbeatable at sunset.
Christine F.
October 2024
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We enjoyed the location, and the pictures definitely make it look nicer than it is. Furnishings are quite dated, but mostly comfortable. The bed, in particular I was pleased with the comfort level.
The "house rules" asked us to walk around without shoes, but the floor was absolutely filthy. My husband washed his feet before getting into bed and the washcloth was black when he was done. That did not make me feel comfortable that the rest of the place was properly cleaned.
I'd also suggest replacing the showerheads with ones on hoses. With such a low flow and pressure, it would be nice to be able to direct the water where it is needed. The shower floor/tub is VERY slippery and it took us a while to locate the non-slip mat which was hiding in an unlikely spot (also the mat looked nasty).
The Sofa needs footrests. Housekeeping should check all lights to ensure they work. Some of the switches are not in intuitive spots, but eventually we figured it all out. I would also suggest room darkening shades on the bedrooms, and some kind of shade on the window in the second bathroom. Even though it's obscured glass, at night with the light on in the bathroom you can see inside quite clearly.
Luggage carts don't quite fit in the elevators, which is a major issue while loading and unloading.
Location is super convenient and we did enjoy our time there. It was quiet, the pools looked nice (we spent our time in the ocean!), but the BBQs are a LOOONG way from the condo.
Kelley P.
October 2024
Visiting Kona for wedding along with my adult children. Accommodations were very comfortable for all, and very happy to find everything we needed for enjoyable stay.
Unexpected surprise to have every detailed covered including a beach hat.
Yvette F.
October 2024
Property was larger than it looks from the road. Entrance to the parking garage is on level 4 and the unit is below this level- confusing at first. Once we found the unit everything was fine.
Ronald S.
October 2024
This condo was very well located and well laid out. The only complaints we had were that the light in the master bath over the sink was out and the remote on the living room tv didn't work (battery?). Other than that, it was a very nice stay and we would definitely book it again.
Margaret J.
October 2024
Great. Loved location
James M.
September 2024
This is our second time staying at Marc’s VRBO, and we had another pleasant stay. Marc is extremely attentive and responsive to communications. We love the location and cleanliness as well. We will for sure be back!
Janjilla E.
September 2024
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Good: communication with owner was top notch. He responded to all of my inquiries & was very helpful upon check in & check out. Unit location was great & neighborhood is quiet. The grounds are absolutely lovely & the pools are right on the ocean so great views. Unit was well equipped, (including beach essentials), lots of towels, extra linens, kitchen ware, etc. Unit had air conditioning ( a real necessity as it was very hot the week we were there) & full size W/D in the unit, which was a real plus. Free ice. Free garage parking out of the sun & rain also a plus. Staff are helpful & friendly. They have an orientation several times a week to help visitors get the most out their time on the island. We didn't attend so not sure if it turned out to be a timeshare presentation which we are definitely not interested in.
Not so good: Unit is quite dated & could use a refresh or at the least a very good professional deep cleaning. Things are a bit dirty. Smoke alarm looked ancient, hopefully it works. Unit smelled of mildew although I didn't really see any. We understand that due to the heat & moisture in Hawaii, it's hard to keep things dry but we've stayed at several condos on the Big Island & never experienced this smell.
Kelley W.
September 2024
Our condo was clean and nicely updated. The VRBO listing is accurate, except that the "ocean view" from this unit's lanai is marginal.
Kitchen was well equipped, 2nd bedroom has an en-suite, and the complex's pool was nice. Location is handy.
Jeff S.
September 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed at the Royal Seacliff for 4 nights, as we drove in the grounds were beautifully manicured and clean, the instruments were clear on how to enter the condo, the only thing is the amount of paperwork to sign off on prior to getting your keys were a little daunting especially online. The condo we stayed at was #406, my first impression it was clean and nicely decorated, the patio had a peekaboo view of the ocean, the kitchen was small but compact, had all the utensils and pots and pans, the only thing missing was spice rack and essentials. The only issue we had but figured it out in the end was the AC, it was a little tricky at the beginning. All in all staying at the Seacliff was enjoyable.
John L.
September 2024
The property was a little setback from the water but had an ocean view, nice pools and grounds was well manicured and cared for. The communication about keys and damage waivers were a bit overwhelming but all in all everything when smoothly.
John
September 2024
Perfect location for our first stop on the Big Island! Close to many fun spots. Great communication with the host. Easy check in. Clean and comfortable. Free easy parking is a plus!
Crystal S.
September 2024
A very large complex with a nice big room, lanai, kitchen well-stocked, A/C and free parking. Enjoyed the quiet, convenience to Kona & beaches. Did not enjoy the usual 40% added "fees" but saw it coming so decided OK.
D. P.
September 2024
Beautiful view from patio…
Darlani W.
August 2024