Big Island Retreat - No Resort Fees

Location: 78-226 Kahaluu Road, Kailua-Kona, us

Star Rating: 8.4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Express check-in/check-out
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shared kitchen
• Fire extinguishers
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Beach toys

Rooms Available

• Bamboo Suite

  The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The well-fitted kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The double room provides a dining area, a wardrobe and a tiled floor. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Honu Suite

  Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Surfer Room

  This room has a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a separate detached private bathroom with bath.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Ali'i Suite

  This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. Featuring a balcony with sea views, this suite also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Maile Suite

  This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a tea and coffee maker, a dining area and sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Pineapple Room

  1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

  450-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower/tub combination

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Paper towels

• Pineapple Suite

  This room accommodates up to 3 adults.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Seaside Suite

  This double room has a balcony with partial ocean views and a microwave. This room accommodates up to 2 adults.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Orchid Suite

  This double room features a balcony with partial ocean views, kitchenette and tea/coffee maker. This room accommodates up to 2 adults.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Oceanview Suite

  This suite features a balcony with ocean view, a sofa bed and a toaster. This room accommodates up to 3 adults.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Aloha Room

  In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Paradise Room

  The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The fully equipped kitchenette features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The double room offers a dining area, a wardrobe and a tiled floor. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

Guest Reviews

• Ramona (8/5): - Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und gepflegt. Wir bekamen leider keine Info, wie der Checkin funktioniert. Ein kleiner Hinweis, dass beim Surfer Zimmer das Bad nicht im Zimmer, sondern gegenüber liegt, wäre hilfreich.
• Alexandre (9/5): - Emplacement idéal
• Nilsa (10/5): -
• Holger (8/5): - keine Sitzmöglichkeit im Außenbereich (Balkon oder Terrasse), nur eine Tasse,
• Sylwia (10/5): -
• Tara (10/5): Beautiful property! - Just a walk down to a beach…but dark sand so SUPER hot in the afternoons. Close to bus stop. Bed was comfy and everything was clean. Wonderful. Taxi and uber drivers had a difficult time finding it.
• Brandon (7/5): - I liked that it was near the beach and it was pretty close to the shopping center. I didn't like having to leave my room to use the restroom.
• Alejandro (8/5): Nice experience, clean , nice ocean view, atmosphere - Location and support , Lend beach elements
• Arthur (9/5): - I loved how it was kind of tucked away, makes it more relaxing and quiet. NA
• Mathieu (9/5): - Lieu est sympa. Un peu éloigné du centre mais parfait pour le surf, spot juste en bas de route Pas de wifi quand on y était mais la tempête Kona (mars ‘26) venait juste de passer.
• Roxanne (9/5): - Great room, pretty building, easy to get to While there was plenty of parking, the spots were tight, hard to get in and out of
• Melinda (8/5): We were happy we returned to this beautiful Hawaiian style hotel - I like the location with views of the ocean and a snorkeling beach a short walk away. I like the old fashioned Hawaiian style structures with glass louvres for windows and with lovely balconies. I like the non corporate furnishings and decor. The plantings around the hotel are beautiful and bring plenty of birdsong. The new management is doing a great job. Our kitchenette was well-appointed. Staff is not around much of the day. This could be a problem but wasn’t. When we wanted beach towels I texted in the morning and they were brought our room.
• Jeanin (1/5): Would never ever stay here again. - There were ants, and COCKROACHES in my room, mysterious black dots on my sheets (which they claimed was skin debris-it was not) when I asked them to take care of the sheets there were more black dots on the mattress protector but the staff just wiped it off with a towel and said they couldn’t switch it out. I killed the cockroaches myself and had messaged the property. He picked it up and said “oh they get in from the windows”. My windows were never open during my stay. All they did was put a roach trap down in the bathroom. There were black dots in the shower that I thought were just scratched off paint because the property is older, nope..they washed off once I was in the shower. There was hair in the shower that was there before I showered, proving it was not clean. There was constantly ants, from the moment I checked in. I had food in the fridge but never ate in the room ever. The parking lots are insanely tight and it’s a miracle trying to get into the very very limited parking. I had to make a 10 point turn just to park. The road up to the complex is really only big enough for 1 car, so I’ve had to back up to let another car pass, and there’s rocks everywhere so be careful that you don’t scrape your car. There was also a gecko in my room, which didn’t bother me much because it stayed away for the most part, but didn’t really want to share my room with all these disgusting bugs. Worst place I’ve ever stayed at, save yourself.
• Suzanne (9/5): Clean and pretty place to stay near Kailua Kona - Our room was very clean and nicely decorated and appointed. The kitchenette was a nice bonus. Parking was easy and free. Close to downtown Kailua and walking distance to a beach and sunsets. We didn't pay attention to the fact that the room we booked had a detached bathroom (had to go outside a short distance to get to it). But it worked out just fine. Next time staying would book a room with a bathroom inside.
• Earnest (10/5): - Very cozy and clean. Very close to the ocean. Parking is tight.
• Nelly (10/5): Confortable et paisible 🤙🏼🌊 - Endroit propre et calme. À quelque pas de l’océan permettant d’entendre les vagues et de se rendre à pied à celle-ci et d’y faire de la plongée ou du surf. Une école de surf est situé juste en bas du sentier. L’hôte nous a accommodé selon notre itinéraire ce qui nous a permet d’y séjourner malgré la période achalandé et même de surclassé notre loft. L’hôte est rejoignable rapidement par message et de l’équipement de plongée 🤿 est disponible sur place ainsi qu’autre accessoire de place. Finalement une buanderie sur place est un atout quand on voyage en sac à dos! Nous avons eu un coup de cœur pour l’endroit.🌊🤙🏼 Notre premier séjour était dans la chambre Surfer avec salle de bain détachée alors c’est moins pratique dans la nuit mais autrement, c’est une salle de bain privée, très propre à deux pas de la chambre elle même.
• Dominique (8/5): -
• alfredo (9/5): -
• Maria (9/5): -
• Gary Trievel (7/5): -
• kevin (7/5): Nice quite resort very welcoming and comfy beds ran more like an air b+ b than a resort - Close to the beach and a very quite location We changed rooms as the honu room was like a basement dungeon
• Joan (10/5): Really great place. - Nice space Almost drove past it! Would be better to have a shortcut walk to beach vs steep hill down
• Anderson (10/5): - The road to the place was very small and was only one auto at a time on the road to there.
• Yingying (5/5): Cheap marked up Airbnb disguised as a hotel, but without personal touch. - The owners/management were carelessly unresponsive and apathetic toward guests. Instructions were so vague and disorganized. Unprofessional. This is an Airbnb but without the personal touch. Didn’t even know and no way to tell whether they’d be cleaning our place daily or not—they did not, but should’ve at least be told this. Owners ignored questions. Careless. Marked up prices. Also, the neighbors are upset because this place supposed to be a residential neighborhood not for tourists driving through small streets where children should be able to play safely. Sad.
• Laljo John (4/5): - Location Lack of privacy.
• Kanpida (1/5): -
• giuseppe (9/5): Lovely semi independent traditional house self contained both sea view - The semi independent Accomodation on two levels Not right on seafront
• yves (3/5): -
• Hillary (9/5): -
• Kanpida (1/5): I booked through the app but there was no cancellation,but when I got there they made me pay again because it was cancel - Beautiful place The reception was very bad
• kate (4/5): Lovely location for snorkling, but terrible internet connection and unprofessonal staff - The location across from one of the best snorkeling places in Kona. Within walking distance. Though it's not so easy to walk to lots of restaurants and cafes or grocery stores. The outdoor kitchen was great. We used it several times to cook dinner since it wasn't easy to eat close by. Our Surfer room on the ground floor, next to the parking lot and very noisy. The internet connect was terrible. I kept getting kicked off the network. Unfortunately, the services that they offer are misleading on this platform. And staff are not on-site, so we were forced to communicate with them on Whatsapp, which became untenable because they just ignored me in the end. When I requested to leave our bags until we could pick it up later that day, they offered an unacceptable location which was in the common lobby, where it would not be locked up or watched over by the staff. On this booking.com platform in the FAQ, they had responded to another guest who asked for the same service with a positive reply but without describing the actual conditions. No one would feel comfortable leaving anything of value in such an unsecure spot, especially when we were traveling with laptops and cameras. When I complained, they told me they are a "retreat," and "same as a Airbnb" and "not a hotel" and they "don't have a front desk." I can totally appreciate this, but it's not ethical to present it the way it is online. Especially since they didn't correct the original guest asking if they could "leave my luggage at your hotel?" I booked based on this answer and would have gone somewhere else had I known. Granted, I understand the challenges of running an accommodation and can sympathize with the difficulties, but I found it rather regrettable that after I raised these concerns over Whatsapp, they just ghosted me. How completely unprofessional!
• Torres (10/5): All good - Location Not friendly manager
• Ann-Christin (6/5): - Preis Leistung ist voll okay Kostenloser Parkplatz Vollkommen in Ordnung Bad leider in die Jahre gekommen, mit löchrigen Stellen und teilweise nicht so sauber
• Nannette (9/5): Conveniently located to the water - Location All amenities as mentioned on site Clean Plenty of parking No AC but was fine for this time of the year. There were plenty of fans.
• Dubin (1/5): Terrible - book somewhere else. - Nothing. We paid for 4 nights and left after one cause it was so bad. Our shower had great water pressure- this was helpful since without airconditioning the room was sweltering in the afternoons and we took frequent showers. The only chairs in the room were wrought iron and were quite comfortable to sit in for as long as 10 minutes. Honestly in the afternoons the best place to be was sitting in the plush seats of our rental car with the air conditioning on. The room fan had a bad bearing and sounded like a metronome keeping us up all night. We paid for 4 nights and left after the first night and went elsewhere. The nearby beach had good snorkeling.
• Anatole (10/5): -
• Benedikt (9/5): -
• Georgeanna (5/5): - The closeness to the beach.Airy room No early check in
• Daniela Gloor (5/5): OK aber nicht so toll wie beschrieben. - Das Meeresrauschen war toll. Leider fehlte von unserem Zimmer die Aussicht. Zimmer war sauber. Check-in klar und einfach. Anfahrt wurde sehr gut beschrieben. Wir hatten uns aufgrund der Rezensionen sehr auf diese Unterkunft gefreut. Jedoch fanden wir es nicht so toll wie angekündigt. Man hörte jeden Gast ankommen. Wenn jemand die Treppe benutzte war man hellwach. Man hätte meinen können die Treppe führt durchs Zimmer. Sehr strenge Regeln was Rauchen auf dem Areal anbelangt. Wenigsten eine Ecke für Raucher einrichten. Zu teuer für das was geboten wird.
• Michael (4/5): - Location was excellent for doing things Kona side of Big Island. Bathroom had hair from previous guest on toilet. While they're very open about the lack of A/C they aren't as forthcoming about the disrepair of the doors and window screens which aren't secure and leave huge gaps for bugs to get in. While geckos are cute finding their excrement on your bedding isn't so nice. Lots of rodent droppings visible indoors of the property as none of the door sweeps are secure so there's plenty of entry points for vermin. In short, if you want to overpay for a toilet and a bed go for it but if not then steer clear. The electric isn't good either, couldn't run a hair dryer without it tripping the circuit.
• Hirai (10/5): 簡易キッチン付き宿泊 - 夕陽が見えてとても癒されました。お部屋には素敵な絵画が飾られていて清潔でとても気持ちよかったです。 キッチンにIH、電子レンジがなかったのがちょっと残念でした。
• Diaz (10/5): Humble, sweet, quiet, peaceful, simple. - I felt the love and care everywhere you go! It was a very humble and nice stay. Affordable and well thought out with everything you might need to enjoy hawaii. Nothing.
• Marco (10/5): Relax e bellezza - Struttura molto curata. Silenziosa ed immersa nella natura. Balcone con vista parziale sul mare e il tramonto. Stanza accogliente e grande. Vicinanza alla spiaggia con barriera corallina.
• Michael (8/5): - Room was very nice! Parking instructions were unclear but there was plenty.
• James (8/5): - Room was quiet. Close to the ocean. Most of the windows did not close properly. Room was overall clean. Parking was good. Coffee would have been a nice touch.
• Billy (10/5): - No air conditioning only draw back
• JUN (7/5): 一遍遍 - 居然没空调
• Regina (8/5): - Secluded, clean, grea shower Crowing rooster at 4:30, no air conditioning, stairs
• nalani (10/5): - Clean, super cute, close to beach. Great area
• Andrea (10/5): - We didn't like that there wasn't any air conditioning.
• Urs Stucki (7/5): Pleasant stay - Functionally furnished room (Honu Room) with easy access directly from the parking lot. Once you got used to the unusual sounds of the nocturnal frogs, it was actually quite soothing. The parking lot markings could use a touch-up, then maybe people would actually park in their designated spaces.
• Andressa (7/5): Ok stay - It was a OK stay 1. The location is good; you can walk to many things. 2. The room is large and comfortable. 3. You can cook because they provide everything. 1. The bathroom is outside the room, so you have to pick up and carry all your things when you go to shower, just like in a hostel. 2. The staff was a bit inflexible. We asked to use the shower after check-out because the hotel was empty and the bathrooms weren't inside the room anyway. We were told no without any justification. 3. We forgot some items in the room, like a Kona Coffee and two books. I had to go to the hotel to return a towel we'd left in the car, and even then, no one notified us about the forgotten items. I noticed that our room had already been cleaned, so I was a little disappointed not to receive any message about our forgetfulness.
• Simona (8/5): - La struttura dove sono le camere e’ molto bella e ben tenuta. La camera era spaziosa. L’unica pecca il bagno molto piccolo con il lavandino separato e la mancanza di un piccolo piano cottura. In sede di prenotazione ho scelto una camera con vista oceano pagando un supplemento. La vista però non era sull’oceano se non per una piccolissima estremità ma dava sugli altri appartamenti. Se pago per avere un balconcino vista oceano mi aspetto un balconcino che mi permetta di vedere l’oceano
• Silvia (9/5): - Traditional house, very clean. Our host gave us quick answers to all questions. We felt like home.
• Simone (8/5): - un po' rumoroso
• Hannes (7/5): Hawaiitypisch übernachten auf Big Island - Liegt direkt an einem guten Schnorchelspot. Das Konzept ist für Europäer ungewöhnlich: es gibt keine Fenster, sondern nur Glasjalousien und Vorhänge. Man kann alle Außengeräusche hören, da man sie nicht "aussperren" kann. Die Lage ist allerdings sehr ruhig. Strandsachen werden zur Verfügung gestellt. Die zimmereigene Küche hat keine Kochmöglichkeit, dafür gibt es eine offene Gemeinschaftsküche. Abgesehen davon, ist sie voll ausgestattet. Im Surfer Zimmer ist das eigene Bad in einem separaten Gebäude (Man muss einmal den Gehweg der Anlage queren). Auch im Bad war es sehr feucht, wodurch Handtücher nie komplett getrocknet sind.
• Richard (10/5): - Very local … outside the areas of dense tourism.
• Marissa (10/5): - I had a wonderful stay at Big Island Retreat. I'll always stay here when I visit the big island!
• Larsen (6/5): Cute and fun but disappointing. Towels are important. Simple repairs and effort change everything - The location is fantastic. The room itself was cute and the hot tub was surprisingly really needed in Aug. We arrived at 8 pm and the walkway lights were non existent . The room and storage had ZERO towels. We were told we would get some in the a.m . Nope
• Sergio (9/5): -
• Yoseline (10/5): - 100
• Gail (10/5): - Was great for sleeping and showering. That was all we did there.
• Claudia (7/5): - Hervorragende Lage gleich oberhalb eines Super Schnorchel- Beach. Strand-und Schnorchelausrüstung zur Nutzung vorhanden. Sehr netter Empfang mit vielen Infos über die Insel. Fehlende Auswechslung der Handtücher, kein Frühstück, keine Reinigung der Wohnung trotz Insekteninvasion. Fehlende schliessbare Fenster. Bett/Matraze durchgängend und schmal.
• Anja (9/5): -
• Lisa (4/5): - Die Vermieter waren sehr nett. Zudem gab es kostenlose Parkplätze und auch die Lage des Retreats war sehr gut. Wir haben, wenn man es mit anderen Unterkünften vergleicht, für 3 Nächte leider viel zu viel bezahlt. In unseren Augen ist das ein schlechtes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Die Zimmer waren abgewohnt, sehr klein - keine richtige Küche in der man wirklich kochen kann(dafür gibt es nur die Außenküche). Es gab viele Sachen die Erneuerungsbedarf haben. Durch die nicht vorhandenen Fenster und in die Jahre gekommenen Fliegengitter sind leider zu viele Tiere hineingekommen. Das Bett hätte einen Fliegenschutz(Moskitoschutz) gebrauchen können, da sämtliche Tiere und deren Ausscheidungen ins Bett gelangen. Die Küche war leider nicht so sauber. Weder das Besteck noch der Kühlschrank. Was wichtig wäre: unser Zimmer (Paradies) hat keine Klimaanlage.
• Keahlanie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tarique (10/5): - Nice location
• Melanie (8/5): We'd consider booking at this resort again if a quieter room further back into the property. - Clean and comfortable accommodations with an Island decor.: Locking private bathroom a step across a private path was also shiny clean. Overhead fan really helped cool the nighttime temps, given no AC.. We were able to microwave our store bought dinners and use the mini fridge to store breakfast items. Our room closest to the road, so there was some road noise. Although quiet time was 800 pm, there were neighbors above us pretty loud for some hours. And who can control the party house down the road? .Surprised we had to provide our own coffee or tea. We read ice available in a nearby outdoor kitchen. There was neither ice nor a container for it. We had to buy a bag of ice locally. and a container for it.
• Peterson (6/5): Close to beach with active wildlife. - Fabulous location. Bed was very comfortable and room was nice. Parking not so great. Having to walk outside across a main walkway to get to the bathroom in the rain was not good. Room was clean when we arrived, but no one came to clean while we were there. Open air room with a rooster nearby that started crowing around 4AM every morning.
• David (9/5): A fine place to stay in Kahalu'u! - Clean, non-smoking property. Within a short walk to the Kahaluu beach park (fine snorkeling). The Maile suite has a nice little kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, so we were able to cook for ourselves. The facility has "loaner" beach chairs, masks, snorkels, etc. Friendly and helpful staff. A couple of the resident geckos paid us a friendly visit (my wife was quite delighted!)
• Da (10/5): Great and valuable hotel - Room cleanness, location and smooth self check in and check out A bit hard to drive to the hotel (road is narrow), A bit hot since no AC even though all the windows are open
• Matt (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mihaela (4/5): No decent living conditions - Comfortable bed. Location. Although it is mentioned that the accommodation is ‘old Hawaiian style’ I could not ever imagine that there are no glass windows, at all !!! Basically the room had 2 walls of windows with net screens. You can hear any noise from outside, your neighbor snoring and the noisy pluming when any neighbor takes a shower. There are plastic blinds but cannot provide either the privacy or the darkness in the room. The kitchenette and the bathroom share the sink. The equipment from the kitchenette is quite old/rusty. You basically pay the location.
• E (9/5): This was our third stay at the Big Island Retreat and we'll keep returning as long as we can. - Will, the manager, was around quite a bit and was responsive to a couple of little issues that we encountered: a broken knob on the light switch for the outside common area sink and the missing/misplaced plastic bin for food items that should have been in our room. Will also responded pretty quickly when we ran out of toilet paper early on Sunday morning. The common kitchen and eating area, with grill, gas stove, and full-size refrigerator are wonderful and quite well stocked. Inside the Mauna Kea building is a small lounge area, beach gear, a small book selection, washer and dryer. Minor negative point: in the rooms we've had, there is only one sink for both hand washing and for food preparation and dish washing, but the layout is baked into the physical design.
• Bruce (6/5): - No AC! Otherwise it was fine.
• Robert (8/5): Surfer Room - a great little place - Our room and bathroom were super clean and tidy. It seemed the entire property was maintained in excellent condition. We arrive at night and were surprised to see how close to the beach we were in the morning!
• Aaron (10/5): - The "Surfer Room" was an idyllic little space on a gorgeous big island property that just "Screamed" HAWAII! loved everything about this place!
• Dean (8/5): - Overall, it was a good little place. However, not to be nitpicky, it didn't have a sofa and the bathroom requires leaving the room. Not the end of the world, but a consideration when choosing a room. I didn't care for it. Close to to the beach, a nice bar and restaurants nearby. Clean. The staff forgot we were coming (surprise!) When we arrived, but seemed like a nice kid.
• Gary (8/5): Very good -
• Hutchison (7/5): Good -
• Krisztian (6/5): Big room, comfortable mattress - Big room, comfortable mattress, reasonably quiet The bathroom didn’t have a sink so I had to use the sink in the kitchen for washing my hands or my teeth; window was facing towards the parking
• Kris (10/5): Exceptional -
• Janet (10/5): - Our room was quiet with a comfortable bed and a beautiful view of the ocean with also the sounds of the ocean waves. The staff was responsive and friendly. So close to Kahalu’u Beach Park with wonderful snorkeling. The room does not have air-conditioning, but it has wonderful louvered windows and a ceiling fan, and also a room fan which we didn’t need in February.
• Darla (10/5): Exceptional - Very close to the beach, which had excellent snorkeling. Close to the market and restaurants. Very little privacy. No windows to close, only open screens. We could hear people using their bathrooms and their conversations.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Dreamy Hotel - Amazing place. Just beautiful!
• Sage (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anthony (5/5): Great location, but Paradise Room needs an exterminator or they need to find how all the bugs are getting in the room. - The property had great location in regards to how close it was to all the things you want to do on the West Side of the Island. Room was infested with large ants which I had to kill constantly and we found a gecko in our room.
• Kevin (10/5): - We found The Big Island Rereat to be just as good as the pictures! It was easy to find right off Ali'i drive. Check in and out were both very easy. We stayed in the Ocean View room which was just as advertised. There is no AC which is in the room description so there was no surprise. Ceiling fan and to other larger standing fans kept the air moving through the room. There is a common area which has beach chairs to use and some snorkel gear and boogie boards as well and an outdoor kitchen with 2 BBQs and full sized fridge for anyone there can use The only challenge on the property was the parking. There is enough parking for the rooms, it's just a little tight especially if you wnat to back-in. I would suggest Not renting a large SUV. Overall the facility worked out perfecly for our vacation.
• Ty (9/5): Superb - Low key but clean and well managed.
• Alexandra (10/5): - Clean and comfortable and a quick walk to a nice snorkeling beack and rental bikes. Washer & dryer on premises. Parking is free, but spaces are very small. Can hear the surf all night (no a/c but it isnt necessary). Outdoor kitchen for bbq etc. About 4 mi from all the hubbub in old Kona-town. Would definitely return to this place!
• Diane (8/5): Breezy comfortable room within walking distances to the beach - Great location, walkable to the beach and close to conveniences, like groceries. The room was spacious and it was nice to have a porch for night breezes. Nice touches like a refrigerator, luggage storage, sink separate from bathroom and outdoor seating. Everything as advertised, no surprises. Property looked nice and was well cared for. Parking was tight, especially in the lower lot, which I would not recommend unless you are really good at backing up. But I think that’s Kona, haha.
• Drew (9/5): Beautiful spot - The room was beautiful and airy. We had a little sitting area and kitchenette that used the bathroom sink. There was laundry available for $6 a load as well as some beach gear you could borrow (kind of looks like things left by previous guests, some in shabby shape, some not bad). We could walk down to Kahalu'u Beach Park which was nice. To keep things cooled off, you leave all the windows open and we could hear our neighbors quite a bit, also worried about being heard all the time. I wouldn't say we had noisy neighbors either, it was just phone conversations and such. Evening was fine during quiet hours (8pm-8am) when fans were running, but really felt we had to tiptoe sometimes.
• Angelique (10/5): - This place is so perfect, I will def be coming back to stay here! Location is great, walkable and quiet ☺️
• Martinez (10/5): Open air experience - I love the open air living concept of the Hawaiian islands and the Big Island retreat creates a great atmosphere. You can hear the ocean from your room! The breeze is nice at night. It may get a little warm during the day but spend time at the beach like we did. Parking is a little tight! But you learn to do multi point turns to get in and out.
• Jinger (6/5): Kona requires air conditioning - The managers were responsive. Beds were good. Price was reasonable for Kona area. I was aware that there was no air conditioning, but when it is 86 in the daytime and vert humid, no chance to cool off until after 9 some nights. You have to keep all windows open as well as drapes to get an air flow. Feel rather exposed to neighbors and get to listen to the dogs. We were in Bamboo. Maybe other rooms are better. Our screen porch has no door, so the heat of the day really makes it toasty. Also, the kitchenette shares the sink with the bathroom. There are many pictures on line, but you cant tell which unit they are showing. Most other rooms had adequate kitchens. Sorry to sound so negative, but we had 3 or 4 nights that we hardly slept because of heat, humidity and motion lights
• Sherry (5/5): Beautiful location and room, not so nice with the screens that let in other guests noises. - We stayed in the Ocean View room. The room and bed were good. Had a small fridge , microwave and coffee machine which were nice to have . The couch and TV were downstairs , along with the small covered porch. The views were fantastic. There were a lot of stairs, which was fine. But it definitely was the screen only windows that let every sound in from the other guest that made it not so nice. If you could have a choice about closing some windows to block certain noises would have been all right . I know they want the breeze, but it should be the guests that chooses noises or a breeze.
• Troy (10/5): - This was the perfect oasis for our brief stay in Kona. Far enough away from the crowded downtown area but still super close, we love the room, the beach access, and the convenience. Very quiet area, and tastefully decorated and clean. We would definitely stay here again!
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• Tamara (9/5): We spent good time - Location! Old appliance. Dishwasher was horrible
• Jim (8/5): We’ll be back!!! - Location, location, location as you walk to the best beach! Nice ocean sunset view. The Maile room needs a new sofa. We could not sit on it as the cushions are completely worn out. Also, a nightstand on both sides of the bed would be nice. Some spices, at least salt and pepper would be nice…

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