We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The unit was clean, spacious, the view was exceptional and the owner was most accommodating. Thank you so much.
Communication with our host Edgar was excellent. The unit was clean and well stocked although there was a broken lamp. We enjoyed use of the beach chairs and cooler for beach days. We slept the first night in the bedroom but it was loud from street noises and bright from outside lights so we spent the rest of our stay sleeping on the fold out couch in the living room and enjoyed the sound of the waves every night. They were sand blasting in the parking garage so there was a lot of noise and dust at times there, and the one way entrance was being used as an exit as well, making it a dangerous exit. The location was great and close to shopping and numerous great beaches to swim, surf and snorkel.
We experienced a cleaning issue that resulted in us cancelling our stay after arriving. The on-island contact and owner were both very responsive and attempted to resolve the issue; the owner also provided a refund without contest. Based on the other positive reviews, and the communication, I'm willing to believe it was a one time problem rather than a pattern, so my review will focus on other elements.
I thought I was clooser to Kona, so that we could walk to the town.
You can't beat the view from the lanai! It's a great location for venturing with plenty of options nearby, or a good base for exploring the entire island. Everything in the unit was clean and worked. The property itself is showing its age and wear. Some reviews have mentioned the road noise, but that isn't a distraction if you're not trying to sleep in .... and there's too much to see and do on the island to spend time sleeping in. The host provided great instructions, details, and tips a few days before our arrival. The unit is stocked with a good assortment of beach gear for use by guests.
Awesome property and great location! We enjoyed spending our time on the lanai watching and hearing the waves!
The Condo at Kailua Kona was a bit pricey. The furniture was outdated and uncomfortable. While the bed was great, it was very noisy in the bedroom since it faces Ali'i Drive. The outside lights on the walkway were on all night which is great, but the room did not have black out curtains so the bedroom was too bright all night long.The ocean view and sounds from our lanai were wonderful. It was easy to get to shops and restaurants by car in just a few short minutes. Parking at the condo was easy.
We enjoyed the amenities of the condo and the location. Great spot for our vacation, thanks!
Excellent location and the sunsets were spectacular from the lanai. Condo had everything we needed, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Very friendly and kind front desk
Great location! Fantastic views! Turtles every day! We really enjoyed our stay!
A very clean condo with everything we needed. We slept well in the bed every night. The view from the lanai was incredible, in particular the sunsets were just amazing. My wife and I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
The condo was lovely and the location was perfect. We spent a lot of time on the lanai because the view was just incredible. Would stay at this unit again.
we had a wonderful stay. the views were amazing.
The unit is spacious...large, very comfy living area with a dining nook for two, opening up onto a lanai with a spectacular ocean view. Adjacent decently equipped kitchen with a large fridge, oven, dishwasher and microwave. Stackable wasjet/dryer was great. The large comfy bedroom is on the streetside which is noisy by day, but no real problem at night. Bathroom/shower/tub is not updated, but adequate. Outstanding communication with manager including his huge email file with useful tips. The unit is a bit old, not updated, but a great value. We enjoyed it.
The view from the condo lanai was amazing. The condo had everything we needed: beach chairs, beach towels and snorkeling gear. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. The bedroom is on the street side of the building with the windows open this makes it a bit noisy for sleeping. If you like to walk or run, the location is great but stores are a little far if youjust want to grab a cup of coffee.The owner was very attentive and easy to contact. I would recommend this condo.contact.
Wonderful location, right on the ocean.
We loved our stay here. The views can’t be beat. The furniture was comfortable - I really slept well! The kitchen was well equipped with every thing we needed. Lots of spices there for our use too. There is plenty of snorkel equipment, beach towels, etc. We had a little trouble getting the tv going and were completely impressed with the local contact, she was quick and efficient and such a nice person - a real gem. We can recommend highly!
As advertised, this is a beautiful condo with a fantastic ocean view.
View is great and the property is exactly as advertised. We would come back
We have stayed at various KBK properties for the past 20 years. This unit has wonderful views and the host is very responsive as is his local contact. Unit is a bit dated though clean and appointed with everything one needs for a great stay. Our only wish, especially for the price point, is that the unit had a/c for the 3:30 to 5:30pm hot part of the day or additional shades to keep the unit cooler when there are no breezes during those warm hours.
We had a wonderful stay at Kona Bali Kai overlooking the ocean. The property was perfect for us and I especially loved the Hawaiian artwork. I definitely recommend staying here if you plan to visit Kona and are looking for something ocean front.
Spent the end of our honeymoon here. Wonderful view from the lanai; great place for a meal. We only stayed for two nights, and we were treated to an amazing sunset the first night (we were at a luau the other night). Good proximity to Kona-area beaches; we did Captain Cook (beware the hike out) and Makalawena, which was absolutely perfect. The bed was super comfy, though the road noise was a little annoying (the bed room is on the road side of the condo and you’ll probably be too hot to close the windows). The apartment wasn’t super clean, especially with dust around the fans and higher surfaces. It was also pretty warm even with the windows open at night. Overall, it was good, and if you plan to spend most of your time out, it’s a good place to sleep and spend the mornings and evenings.
The condo was nice and in good condition. Safe and pleasant with lanai overlooking the ocean. Lovely view. But the bedroom is on a busy road. At night, even with the ceiling fan and floor fan going, the car-truck-motorcycle noise is very loud until about 2am.The ocean waves don't reach the bedroom even with the sliding door open. We ended up sleeping part of each night in the living room on couch pillows and folded blankets with waves in the background. That was better, but not ideal.
Property was close to shops and dining but right off the main road and a bit noisy at night.
This was the first time my husband and I have ever been to Hawaii and this place was an unforgettable spot!! The sunsets from the balcony will be cherished memories that will last a lifetime! The entire building is a little dated, but that didn't matter to us. The only thing we saw that could maybe be different is having a fully stock kitchenware set. Some of the knives were really dull, or falling apart. We loved the location since it was so close to downtown, but far enough away it wasn't too busy. The last half of our trip was spent in Keaau and we could tell that things weren't as "loved" here. With that being said, we understand that Edgar doesn't live on the island so the small details get over looked. There is no AC and even coming from a desert climate it was still very hot at night. Luckily we always bring a portable fan so that helped to move the air that the two provided from the condo didn't get. Overall we would definitely stay here again!
The ocean view was the best ever. Great location and items were left for activities. There is quite a bit of street noise in the back bedroom and it can get hot if there is no sea breeze. Itemweleftsnorkelsnorkeling,
We love this property and will return as long as it’s available. Right on the ocean, best views anywhere!
Very nice condo facing the ocean, ten feet from the water. An older property and well maintained. No air conditioning and it is not needed with the ocean breeze. Two beaches close by. Sand there is course than other beaches on Kona. Close to shops and other activities. The condo is quite, has a pool and an elevator.
