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A heated pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 354 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hale Kona Kai 201 - Kona Oceanfront

Hale Kona Kai Unit 201 has just completed a kitchen and full bathroom remodel along with all new flooring and fresh interior painting. This unit features a true and absolute oceanfront condo with large wrap around lanai that sits on top of the ocean. The view stretches from the Kaiwi Point and the Kailua Pier to the north, all the way to Ka'awaloa Point at Kealakekua Bay to the south. Watch the sea life in the tide pools and lagoon where turtles like to swim and eat. Let the sounds of the sea lull you to sleep after your day of sightseeing or relaxing. Both bedroom and living room face the ocean where you may see dolphins all year and whales when in season. This unit is elegantly yet simply furnished, decorated, and remodeled with modern materials and easy to clean surfaces.

King bed in the master (new as of 2024)
Queen sofa bed in living room (new as of 2024).
Remodeled kitchen and updated bathroom that offers walk-in shower
Island inspired decorations and attention to details.
Dining and chaise on the lanai.

Amenities include:
Hair dryer
Iron
Designated parking stall at no additional cost
Secure high speed WIFI, cable TV.
Central Air conditioning

Beach gear: this unit comes equipped with beach chairs, towels, umbrella, and a small cooler for guests use. It may or may not have some snorkel gear that was left by previous guests. We do not provide snorkel gear. Ill-fitting snorkel gear takes all the fun out of snorkeling, so it is best to rent your equipment while you are here.

The complex offers many great amenities, including an elevator for easy access for everyone. Hale Kona Kai offers a secluded swimming pool tucked in between the ocean and the building. A BBQ is provided for guest use at the south end of the complex. Laundry machines are available on each floor. We carry quarters in our office for your convenience. Kona Beach Properties' office is located directly across the street from Hale Kona Kai.

Oceanfront property disclaimer: We're thrilled to share that this stunning oceanfront unit offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the sparkling ocean and the beautiful reef below. During the Hawaiian winter, you might notice vibrant ocean swells and refreshing winds that truly showcase the island's lively spirit. These natural elements can create a delightful saltwater mist on the glass, which may slightly alter your view but adds to the charm of the experience. As you relax on the lanai, the high swells, strong winds, and occasional rain can bring a splash of adventure to your stay! We encourage you to embrace these wonderful aspects of island life when making your booking.

Hale Kona Kai is an intimate, absolute oceanfront complex of 39 one-bedroom condominiums. Located at the edge of Kona Town, it is off the main road providing for quiet, ocean view relaxation from every unit. Located next to Royal Kona Resort, the unit is very conveniently located to excellent dining. Huggo's and Don the Beachcomber's, landmark Kona restaurants, are right next door. Many other dining and entertainment options are all within easy walking distance. Honl's Beach is just south of the complex and the Kona Farmer's Market just a half mile to the north.

Hale Kona Kai is a non-smoking facility, and there is no smoking allowed in any unit or on any lanai.

TA-182-764-1344-01
This condo's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Honl's Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a balcony in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, balcony, and living room
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Kailua Pier and 6 minutes from Magic Sands Beach
This condo offers its guests barbecue grills and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kailua-Kona condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Kona Beach Properties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 576 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number TA-182-764-1344-01, GE-182-764-1344-01, 750180170001

Property is also known as

Hale Kona Kai 201 - Kona Oceanfront Condo
482948
Hale Kona Kai 201 - Kona Oceanfront Kailua-Kona
Hale Kona Kai 201 - Kona Oceanfront Condo Kailua-Kona

Hale Kona Kai 201 - Kona Oceanfront Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

Such a great find! Will definitely try to request this unit If I ever visit Kona. Spacious for 2 guests, clean, all amenities plus extra! Surprisingly quiet, stayed during spring break. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

FABULOUS VIEW

SMALLER THAN ANTICIPATED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK IN THE MAIN AREA. SHOWER DOES NOT DRAIN.....BUT THE VIEW IS FABULOUS!! BED IS VERY COMFORTABLE!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

We practically lived on the balcony. We saw dolphins and whales, tang fish, crabs and eels, and gorgeous sunsets. The kitchen was well equipped and the bed and furniture comfortable. There was an issue with the pipes,which caused problems with the toilet, then the dishwasher, then the air-conditioning. However management wasneasy tonget a hold of and they quickly fixed each issue. the pi
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lovette R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views

Condo was great. The views and sound of the waves crashing was amazing and just what my soul needed. The beach towels, cooler, chairs and boogie boards were awesome. Cindi was clean and and in good working condition. We loved the the location. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

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Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

stuart s., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing week in Kailua Kona

This property is situated literally right off the oceanfront as waves hit the shore below the lanai. The location is within walking distance to numerous shops and restaurants, but would advise renting a car to enjoy other eateries in the area. The condo has air conditioning which was appreciated although the summer temperatures weren't oppressive. The living area including sofa, table with two chairs, and a kitchen with the essentials was fine to meet our needs, and the separate bedroom with comfortable king bed was nice. Picture window in the bedroom also overlooks the ocean. The bathroom is small, but adequate. The condo wifi wasn't working well, but we made-do without it. I was able to access the room key through the lockbox with code when we arrived, but trying to place it back into the lockbox when we departed was a struggle, so we left the key in the condo and left a message with the property manager. Overall, we had a very relaxing, pleasant stay in Kailua-Kona. This property isn't the lap of luxury, but does make for a very comfortable stay in Kona and the location can't be beat - Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanside Retreat

Great oceanfront property. Sitting on the lanei offered views of ocean life and spectacular sunsets. The condo was well equipped and offered all the comforts of home. The property was centrally located to Kona Town, restaurants and shopping with easy access to major roadways on the Big Island. We would definitely stay in this condo in the future. Mahalo
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful corner condo

Enjoyed our stay! Loved the ocean view! The indoor and outdoor furniture were very comfortable. Perfect for a couple or small family. The air conditioner worked fantastic! I would definitely stay again, and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

Kailua-Kona

Great location to town on the ocean! Beautiful views. Nice quiet property. Listing as advertised. The lanai is excellent with very comfortable and new feeling furniture. Could be a little cleaner. Would recommend to others traveling to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David & Barb K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo

Great property. Ocean front. Lanai overhangs the ocean. Bathroom could use an upgrade. Chair height toilet and grab bars would be nice. Shower curtain is moldy. Great kitchen knife set.Front door needs an upgrade.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent view

Great property, close to town and right on water.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great locstion with gorgeous view

This is an unbelievable location in Kona on the rocky beach. Constant waves breaking close-up to the resort make for mesmerizing entertainment. Hale Kona Kai has a nice-sized pool, a great propane grill, and laundry facilities, and it's a short walk from the Kona bars and restaurants. This unit was well supplied with all the amenities you can think of. This place would have gotten 5 stars except for repeated reviews with complaints about the front door that sticks so bad you can hardly open it and has no deadbolt and the bed which creaks, cracks and groans everytime you move to the point of waking us up. These items need to be fixed and then all your reviews would be 5 stars. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah L., High Wycombe, Bucks

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location!

What an amazing location! Right on the beach, we were able to look down to the tide pools and the sea from our lanai and saw turtles come in to feed every day, lovely bonus! The apartment needs some updating, but overall it was clean and comfortable and is just a short walk into the center of Kona. Also loved having a dedicated covered parking space so the car didn't get overly hot!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kailua Kona Breathtaking Views

My wife and I love a great view. Our unit at Hale Kona Kai is one of the world’s best we have experienced. It compares with places we have stayed in Santorini, Paris, Rome, San Francisco, LakeTahoe, and Niagra Falls. We also love restaurants. This unit is a short walk (minutes) to everything from oceanfront fine dining to tiki bars with local fresh caught fish tacos. The unit was very comfortable for us. Any needs we had were responded to promptly. The unit provided all the equipment and tools we are used to having in our home kitchen to make gourmet meals to wine time snacks we enjoyed while watching daily glorious sunsets on our balcony watching the waves crash into the lava rocks directly below us. Mahalo, Ted & Betty
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

We enjoyed our stay a lot. The balcony with sea views was the main thing for us. But other than that, the place was clean; the kitchen worked great, and we were happy about everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Aaaamazing! Impeccable view. Walking distance to town (5-7min). Plenty of beach accessories- boogie boards, chairs, umbrella, cooler. Had everything we need on vacation. The only thing that was an issue is the microwave is too small for the square plates provided @ the rental. The only ones that fit in the microwave are round and a little bigger than a saucer plate. I recommend a larger microwave or provide round plates. Definitely not a game changer. Loved the location. Would stay here again. Our parking spot was right below the condo. Up the stairs & your home. No long walking distances. Easy entry makes coming & going a breeze! Loved it!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection with one BIG flaw

AMAZING location! Walking distance to Kona Village, spectacular sunsets, waves crashing loudly just below us. Very quiet (except for the apparent National Irish Step Dancing Team above us). Yes, it was dated, but in a quaint way. The property manager was very responsive and helpful. The flaw? No central AC, just two very loud floor units blowing hot air onto the lanai. The BIGGEST charm of the place were those waves, which you could hear even through closed windows, but not if you were running the AC. Fix the AC and we'd be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

VIRGINIA M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot close to restaurants, shops, harbour to swim

Amenities offered were great. We did not take advantage of them. Simple travellers and just went to the ocean to swim everyday.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee M., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesime

We very much enjoyed our stay, the condo was a perfect location for our needs & the views were amazing from the Balcony. thanks
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location in a tired property

THE GREAT! ocean view from corner glass is fantastic. Fun location near downtown with under building parking is very convenient. THE NOT SO GREAT! The condo is in need of repairs and overall attention! Security issues with the flimsy broken front door. Lacking pride in ownership in this unit. It is painful the write this review, this review could have been 4+ or even a 5 if it wasn’t for all the deferred maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Larry B

Great view. Close to food, drink, and shopping. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The property was well-appointed with great Hawaiian themed furniture, a big bin of snorkels, boogies boards, etc. and look like it had been somewhat renovated. Some issues with condo: Air conditioning didn't work for 13 out of 14 days we were there, toilet ran if didn't push up handle, oven stove light didn't work. There was a little AC unit in the bedroom that helped a bit during the day, but was still very warm. Third time we've staying in this condo complex and this was the first time we've had this many problems with its maintenance. Considering how much the prices increased from 4 years ago (nearly double), this make the choice to use them again difficult.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David & Barb K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice unit.

This is one of the nicer units on this property. It could use some updates however. It would be helpful to have a grab bar or two in the shower. Replace the toilet with a chair height version. Replace the door. Door knob is loose and door sticks.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Linda S., New Castle, Delaware, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location but not as pictured

The location of this unit is perfect. It's not only oceanfront; it's literally ON the ocean. We loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves. The morning views from the lanai were unbelievable. (If it's sunny, in the afternoon there's too much glare to enjoy the views.) The location is also perfect because, while the unit is on a quiet side street, it's an easy walk to everything in Kailua-Kona--shops, restaurants, historic sites. The unit is also clean, and most items were in working order. We didn't cook in the unit, so we can't comment on how well equipped the kitchen is. We knocked a star off our rating for three reasons. First, the lanai looks completely different. It has a good bit of rust, and the carpet and cushions have considerable rust stains. The furniture is not the nice wood pictured, and the cushions are not outdoor fabric that dries quickly after rain. Second, the living area was photographed with a wide angle lens that made the area look much bigger and lighting that made the unit look brighter than it really is. Note that there is no dining table except on the lanai, which isn't usable when it's raining. Finally, the unit needs updating in a lot of small ways. For example, the bathroom vent is rusted; the plunger for the bathroom sink stopper was missing; some of the wood floor is water-stained, some of the kitchen window jalousie panels are broken and held in place with scotch tape, the doors and their hardware are tired, kitchen cabinet doors don't all close. Access is by a lockbox holding a key rather than a modern keypad. The bathmats have no rubber backing, which we felt made them a slipping hazard, so we didn't use them. We reported the missing plunger and was told they'd look into it and heard nothing more. Some context: We spent the week before at an oceanfront condo in Maui that was about the same age as this building, the same price, but in far better condition and accurately pictured. So, while we enjoyed our stay overall, we were a bit disappointed in this unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

We Love It

The outdoor pictures show why we love this place. There is no spot closer to the ocean. We sleep to the sound of the waves. Being on the corner, we never need the AC. There’s always some sort of breeze. It’s a bit aged and rustic. Nothing fancy. But it’s well stocked and we live on the lanai. Already booked again for next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022