Aloha Spirit in Downtown Kona - Right by the Ocean

Kailua-Kona · Big Island · 1 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · Sleeps 4 · 9.6/10 · 37 reviews

Rental Details

Rental Overview

Welcome to Aloha Spirit at Kona Alii, your peaceful retreat in the heart of downtown Kailua-Kona. This beautiful 1-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and location — just steps from the best shops, restaurants, and beaches along Alii Drive.
Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting space designed for relaxation. The bedroom features a queen bed and private en-suite bathroom, while the living room includes a queen-size Murphy bed with a full mattress (not a sofa bed) for extra guests. Two comfortable couches and a flat-screen TV with Apple TV make this the perfect spot to unwind after a day of island adventures.
Step out onto your spacious lanai, complete with ocean views, chaise lounges, and a dining area for four. Overlooking vibrant Alii Drive — part of the IRONMAN World Championship run course — it’s an unbeatable perch to watch the action or simply enjoy Kona’s famous sunsets.
The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for in-home dining, and a washer and dryer in the guest bath make longer stays easy and convenient.
The Kona Alii building offers secure elevator access, covered parking, and one assigned space for your stay. Step right outside to Island Lava Java for fresh-brewed 100% Kona coffee, or stroll to local beaches and waterfront restaurants — all within minutes.
Whether you’re here for the IRONMAN, a romantic getaway, or a tropical work-from-paradise stay, Aloha Spirit at Kona Alii is your ideal home base for Big Island adventure.
We provide complimentary starter essentials including paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, and trash bags.
Receive peace-of-mind knowing that if something does go wrong, one of our friendly and professional staff members is only a phone call away. With a warm “Aloha”, we at First Island Realty look forward to welcoming you to the most authentic option for a true island living experience.
Hawaii GE/TA-187-156-2752-02
STVR-2022-000395

Registration Number: TA-187-421-0816-01, GE-187-421-0816-01, 3750080010033

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Kailua Kona (postal 96740) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 0.50 km to center), United States
  • In the city center
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 4 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Condo
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free WiFi
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Lanai / balcony
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
  • Dryer
  • Elevator
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check out before 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 21
  • Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Contactless check in available
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number TA 187 421 0816 01, GE 187 421 0816 01, 3750080010033
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 0.50 km to center), United States
  • In the city center
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car is recommended for this area, especially if you plan to visit beaches, restaurants, activities and nearby towns. Parking notes: Car recommended, Onsite parking.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a condo rental.

Guest Reviews

Reviews

Jason L.8.0/10
Mar 12, 2026

The owner is very accommodating. Appliances are great, There is even an assortment of beach toys including chairs, cooler, boogie boards. The unit is very comfortable and clean. It’s definitely a plus where it’s located. Walking distance to restaurants and stores but you will be in the heart of the tourist community and a very busy part of town. The downside of that is that it’s very noisy at night. Random times in the middle of the night there would be vehicles tearing down the street very loudly or people shouting. This is no fault of the owner and the only reason I didn’t rate it 5 stars.

Frank R.8.0/10
Mar 11, 2026

The room is in a good location in Kona, and the parking worked out well. If you go to bed early, there can be noise in an adjacent public soccer field until after 9 and from restaurants until later. This mostly matters for the bedroom that doesn't have tight closing windows, worse if you need to leave the windows open later. If you go to bed late, shouldn't be an issue. The room was clean, and the host was responsive with questions. Lot's of great extras in the condo to help enjoy the area (games, beach stuff). Lot's of seating, and the ceiling fans worked great.

Steve R.8.0/10
Nov 18, 2025

Very nice place, well located, good parking

Georgia10.0/10
Nov 1, 2025

Enjoyed the restaurants near the property. Loved On the Rocks located on the water with music every night. It was nice having app kitchen and a nice balcony to enjoy my morning coffee on every morning

Mamta K.10.0/10
Aug 22, 2025

Great location, very safe, clean and well stocked unit. Felt like home. Even there are beach chair, coolers, beach toys etc. Beds are comfortable, ample sheets, towels etc. I will certainly come back.

Reid10.0/10
Jul 16, 2025

Super convenient location. The unit was clean and perfect for our trip. While there was no AC there is enough of a breeze to keep things cool and comfortable.

Christopher8.0/10
Jul 12, 2025

Beautiful property in a great location. My fault that I assumed it would have air conditioning. It does not. Most nights it was comfortable enough to sleep.

Sam A.10.0/10
May 6, 2025

Very simple process and great location would definitely rent again

Benjamin D.10.0/10
Feb 28, 2025

I had a little trouble finding the key to access the unit and the area can be noisy at times, but I enjoyed the unit, amenities, and surrounding area. It’s a nice spot, and I’d definitely stay here again.

Jason K.10.0/10
Feb 26, 2025

place was clean and convenient location

Caitlin H.10.0/10
Feb 21, 2025

The location is great, right in downtown Kona with easy access to everything. The included parking off the back of the building was covered and easy to access. The condo was clean and well stocked. We loved being on the lanai and hearing the ocean all night.

John R.10.0/10
Jan 14, 2025

Perfect for our needs - Murphy bed a plus instead of a convertible couch. Exceeded our expectations. Well equipped kitchen. Great experience overall!

Kristin M.10.0/10
Dec 2, 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was secure, clean and comfortable. They had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. The kitchen was stocked with all the stuff you need. It does get warm at night in the bedroom. We found some fans in the hall closet which helped a lot!

Marcus S.10.0/10
Oct 27, 2024

Excellent location

Loralee R.10.0/10
Oct 23, 2024

This property is everything that it is advertised and more. The apartment is very clean, well furnished and stocked with beach gear, coolers, and even seasonings for cooking. The Murphy bed is extremely comfortable! The location is perfect as well. Ocean view from the lanai, easy walk to so many restaurants and shops.

Rick8.0/10
Oct 3, 2024

We liked the location as it was close to restaurants. The unit was well equipped and had everything we needed including beach stuff. We did not like the lack of AC. Had to keep the windows open to keep cool but this meant quite a bit of noise at night.

Erin S.10.0/10
Sep 19, 2024

Excellent location with easy access to shops and restaurants on Ali’i. Quiet. Nice to have washer and dryer in unit. Great afternoon sun and sunset views on the balcony. Bit challenging to find the parking space at first, but nice to have a covered space. All in all, good value!

Paul J.8.0/10
Sep 11, 2024

Comfy beds, nice cross-breeze, great shower and pool. Info book awesome, excellent TV, m-wave and washer. Noisy in early am (trucks, traffic)

Dawn C.10.0/10
May 13, 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!

Cathleen A.10.0/10
May 1, 2024

Bright, sunny and spacious condo next to restaurants and shops. Beautiful partial ocean view with a great balcony. Two bathrooms and a comfortable bed. Some of the kitchen pans and utensils were a bit worn out, but well equiped.

Fatima S.10.0/10
Apr 5, 2024

Price is Wayyyyy worth the comfortable rental unit- Location is convenient, pool /BBQ area is frequently maintained,elevator is fast, all of the electronics (tv, lights,fans, remotes were fully functional! My only complaint is that we had to go home, our vacation came to an end!

Leigh M.8.0/10
Mar 16, 2024

The things we liked best about this condo in no particular order was: the security. No one gets in without a key. Very secure. Loved the pool. The communication with the host was excellent. They responded to our questions promptly and rectified any issues we had. Proximity to restaurants and shops. The queen bed was comfortable and the kitchen was pretty well stocked with essentials. The balcony was great as it had room for a table and 2 chairs and two lounge chairs. The thing that cost this condo a star was the lack of some basic housecleaning. Unfortunately the floors were very dirty and there was a lot of dust on furniture and mineral deposits on a shower door and dirty cushions. One thing that can't be avoided is the night noise. But that's what you get for staying in town. This condo served our purposes and we had a wonderful vacation.

Anthony G.8.0/10
Mar 4, 2024

Overall enjoyed our stay even though there were some minor inconveniences. Great location. Walking distance to a lot of restaurants and shopping. Great view of sunset from outside the building. Felt really safe. Pool was really big but water was very cold. Boogie boards on premise were not in usable condition. A couple lights (one over Murphy bed and one in bathroom) weren’t working. The washer smelled of mildew but clothes smelled fine after using it. There were many fans but still felt warm with no A/C.

Bryce M.10.0/10
Feb 20, 2024

Had a great time and enjoyed our stay, perfection location just off the Ali'i drive.

Kris N.8.0/10
Feb 4, 2024

Enjoyed the location, spaciousness and safety of the condo. Rental agents were very helpful with a few problems(housekeeping) we had upon arriving. You could tell the owner really tries to make this a nice place to stay. We will definitely recommend this unit to our friends.

David R.10.0/10
Jan 26, 2024

This is our second stay at this property. It is everything that you could wish for in a holiday condominium. Easy access to the airport, to shopping and to restaurants. The unit is well equipped and although not air-conditioned, the Hawaii breezes plus ample fans maintain a very pleasant indoor climate. two bathrooms plus a washer-dryer combination and comfortable bed and furnishings make for great liveability. The free Wi-Fi and ample tv programs just supplement the holiday. love it!

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