Property Description
True and total oceanfront condo with wide wrap-around lanai (balcony) giving you almost four lanai rooms. The lanai hangs over the ocean. See the tide pools and the lagoon where the turtles love to swim. Let the sounds of the sea make you sleep after a day of sightseeing or relaxation. Both the bedroom and living room face the sea, where you can see dolphins all year round and whales throughout the season.
Central A/C
King-size bed in the bedroom.
Updated kitchen and new bathroom with walk-in tub.
Island influenced decorations and attention to detail.
The chair and the dining room table are on the lanai.
Hale Kona Kai is an intimate, absolute oceanfront building of 39 one-bedroom condos. Located on the outskirts of Kona City, it is off the main road providing calm, ocean view relaxation from every device. Located just south of Royal Kona Resort, excellent dining at Huggo's or Don Beachcomber's is a two-minute walk away and other restaurants are just a fun stroll away. The white sand of Honl's Beach is less than a quarter-mile south and the Kona Farmer's Market is half a mile north.
The complex offers an elevator that provides convenient access for all. On the ocean side, you'll find a heated saltwater swimming pool and a grill on the south end of the complex. Each floor has coin-operated washers and dryers for your use. Each condo does not have its own washer/dryer.
Each unit includes designated parking, safe WIFI, & cable TV. All units, like Lanais, are non-smoking and Hale Kona Kai is non-smoking.
1 Mbps
Our guests are able to video conference and work remotely.
Registration Number: GE-191-530-5984-01, TA-191-530-5984-01
User Reviews
karen p.
Feb 22, 2025
We’ve been here numerous times. Excellent location and amenities are very good. Just needs repairs around door and sliding windows as chips of plastic/paint are on floor where it is peeling off. Also, sink in bathroom cant be filled and is needed for shaving and soaking dive computers. Also, no place to hang wet bathing suits outside like there was in the past. Also, I did not get a message back to see if we could check in early. Otherwise, paradise!
R C.
Feb 20, 2025
The unit has a great location and the lanai overlooking the ocean is fantastic. The unit is in need of repair work One can see light from all sides of the front door. The unit smelled of mildew. The couch and love seat sagged badly if one tried to sit on them. The window facing the ocean needs to be replaced as the frame is cracked. The bedroom also smelled of mildew. They used a queen sized top sheet on a king mattress. The bathroom was ok although the shower door should have it's caulk stripped and replaced. We had an early flight out and the shower water temperature was way to hot. I theorize earlier in the week we showered later in the morning and enough hot water had been used to lower it's temperature. While a great location, we would not stay here again.
Kim C.
Feb 11, 2025
This was just what we were looking for. A nice lanai right on the water. The set up made the lanai very private. The bonus was we didn’t have to drive to town in the traffic, very easy walk. After a long flight in it was nice not to have to worry about coffee or filters or all the little extras that they supplied for us. We even noticed that people left some of their kitchen supplies behind,so there were extras of things in the kitchen also. Also, it had the best water pressure in the shower we’ve ever had! The only con is it is a little worn, but hey, it is a rental property if you’re looking for a five star fancy place this might not be for you. We will be back.
D Gail J.
Jan 09, 2025
It's a nIce area and we do love it there. The condo is starting to show it's age. For the high/increased cost of rent, improvements should be made:damaged moldings around front door and under windows fixed, walls & under furniture cleaned, sheets should be newer and thicker, new pillows, sliding screen should actually slide, coffee pot base very corroded, a few more area rugs would be nice by bed and shower, and the A/C seemed over-taxed or weak.I know the cleaning folks need time to come in, but paying a full day for a unit you can't get into until 4pm and must leave by 10:am seems reason for a reduced charge. Also, if a unit does not have room for it's own washer/dryer, then the ones provided down the hall should be free (and upgraded to more modern machines). Thank you for your time.
Kurt B.
Nov 26, 2024
All was clean and all went well.
Genevieve J.
Nov 26, 2024
I recently stayed at Hale Kona Kai with my husband and wanted to share our experience to prevent future renters from encountering what we did and prompt changes. We encountered a serious issue with bed bugs and ended up with bites all over our arms and legs. The rental company continues to deny the incident and told us we had an allergic reaction action, ultimately forcing us to go to our doctor once we arrived home only to have our doctor confirm we were both infested with bed bugs. This can be backed up with pictures of the bites on our bodies. Not only did we have to spend our last days on our vacation inspecting the couch, bed and washing all of our clothes, we were forced to book additional accommodations not knowing whether we would be spreading bed bugs in the process. Since our return home, we spent over a week washing and bagging clothing, steaming luggage, contacting our doctor(s), lawyers and trying to determine how we were allowed to stay in such unhygienic accommodations. The rental company/hosts continue to deny the bed bug nightmare we encountered. Unfortunately, after staying at Hale Kona Kai for 6+ years, we will never stay there again given the blatant disregard for hygiene and renter safety and will continue to pursue legal action as a result of our experience.
Loyd W.
Oct 23, 2024
Great location, easy to get to everything at the Kona waterfront. Could sit on lanai and listen to surf while watching fish jump in the ocean. On Sunday they had an ocean swim with hundreds of swimmers right in front of the unit. Was awesome to watch.
Wesley P.
Jul 06, 2024
We throughly enjoyed our stay. There was a slight issue with our reservation and Ryan was very quick to notify us and review our options. The condo, E22, was well stocked with virtually everything we needed for our stay.
Elizabeth L.
Jul 05, 2024
We got this condo because the original condo we booked was not available due to construction issues. We were concerned it would not be as good but were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. The bed was a tiny bit uncomfortable but otherwise the place was great! It looked directly over the ocean and pool, very good view. I liked that they had washing machines on each floor, but finding quarters to run them was very difficult! Overall great place to stay and I’d go here again.
Tara '.
Jun 25, 2024
A quiet condo yet still close to the action. So many restaurants and shops within walking distance and amazing sunset views on the balcony.
Dianne M.
May 16, 2024
We loved our stay here❤️ Loved waking up and having breakfast out on the Lanai. The view is incredible !! The Kona coast did not disappoint . We saw sea turtles, tropical fish and in the evening beautiful sunsets. The rental had beach chairs we could use so that was helpful as well. The place is older but really after we ate breakfast we were out and about all day and it had a great AC that kept the place nice and cool. We will be coming back and staying here when we do🌺
Kathy M.
Apr 12, 2024
The view is amazing !!!
There were a few problems however:
1.) About (1) month before we arrived we were notified
that the Central A/C was not working.
We were given the option to have (2) Room A/C Units installed in the unit, in the Living Room and the
Bedroom.
To be very honest in this review, the owners did give
us a ($ 224.85), which was a 15 % discount for the
A/C not working, only after I pushed back on the
10% that they offered when I said that we didn't book a unit with no Central A/C..
The portable units were installed when we arrived, they did cool the unit, however they are so loud, you can't hear the ocean right outside of the unit.
We go to Hawaii every year to hear the ocean, not any kind of loud sounds !!!
Also, the Living Room unit is installed in such a way that the sliding door CANNOT be locked. This made us super nervous, as we're not in the habit of leaving our hotel room door, unlocked when we leave for the day !!!
The discount was not enough for no Central A/C !
2.) The entire unit needs to be updated very
badly.
There is rust everywhere in the unit.
3.) The shower head is OK if you're 5' tall or shorter.
4.) The rugs in the bathroom are dangerous, and are
anything but Non-Slip rugs. They need to be replaced.
5.) The (2) TV's are vastly undersized for this day and
age.
6.) The TV in the bedroom is almost impossible to turn on with the (2) remotes.
7.) The couch in the LR is old and needs to be replaced
David C.
Feb 16, 2024
Great location. Could use updating.
robert e.
Feb 07, 2024
Locationa is fabulous. Decor is dated. Bed was comfortable. Kitchen had all we needed. Property is dated. Needs paint. Air conditioner worked great. Security was fair. Car was rifeled one night. We will return but its not five star. Still perfect for us. Price abt 15% high based on whats available BUT its only place like it. YMMV!
WAYNE H.
Jan 02, 2024
We were not able to get the ceiling fan on in the middle of the room it looks like an older model not a crisis but would have been nice. And I want to come back
