Kona Islander Inn - Prime Downtown Location with Hot Tub, Pool & Beach

Center of town Access to great coffe to start day, Trolley stop Church Farmer’s market Sunset watching

Nona

The place was very nice and in a great location. I found it strange that the host came by an knocked on the door an hour after we arrived (I had to jump out the shower to answer) and then asked me 5 times to let her know when we planned on leaving via text and with a note even tho the listing said checkout is at 10 am. Was a bit overwhelming and unnecessary.

The condo is part of Kona Islander Inn complex, but this particular one is directly handeld by Chris and Heather, as I believe every condo may have different owners. The condo is very clean, smartly furnished so that there is quite a lot of free space but also a small kitchenette with fridge, microwave, and storage. A small balcony/terrace completes it. The Inn has a common laundry but we didn't use it. The location is literally in the heart of Kailua-Kona. Communication was good! Chris & Heather gave me all the info via the Booking messenger and they were always ready to answer: I asked for a late check out on the last day (2pm instead of 11am) with 2 days advance, and got answered quickly that was possible (extra fee required). We always found a free parking in the parking that serves the whole Inn, but I have the feeling it might become limiting in higher seasons. So overall we were really happy with this choice.

We liked everything. Nothing negative to write!

The Condo is very nice, equipped with everything you need, even bathrobes and slippers, it's clean and comfy. Chris is quick to respond and a friendly host.

Unfortunately the staff at check in was super unfriendly and rude but since the Condos are privately owned I take it it is not the owner's personnell. However we told Chris about the incident and he said he would make sure to talk to them.

Location. Bottled waters and macademia nut treats were a nice thought, as were the boogey boards and pool noodles.

Bathroom lacked its own sink and vanity, light switch was right next to shower where water oversprayed (not safe!). Shoddy construction work in bathroom area ( eg. visible patches, shower head not secured to wall, etc). Inconvenient to crawl into bed via foot of bed (huge scrape on wall also). It was listed as a "garden view" but our view was traffic cones, spare furniture by hot tub. All said, not a luxury garden unit.

Great location with easy access by walking to restaurants. The pool was nicely shaded to allow a wind down after a swim and the hot pool was comfortably hot and relaxing.

The bed was in an alcove pushed up against the wall so the left side of the bed could only be accessed from the foot of the bed. The sofa was uncomfortable to sit on.