This is my third trip to Kailua-Kona where I have stayed at different places along Ali’i Drive from one end to the other.
This location, size (1 Bdrm), and price range were just right for 1 to 4 guests using a pull out sofa double bed and the one bedroom. The beds (especially the pull out) were not particularly comfortable, everything else was in good condition. Air conditioning worked well, but was a bit musty in the bedroom. Parking was not adequate within the secure gated section, but there was just enough extra outside the gate, but off the street, that seemed fairly secure. A small liquor convenience store in the commercial building adjacent to the property had just enough basic food stuffs/amenities so that we didn’t need much after a run to the Costco store near the airport. The coast is mostly rocky in this area, so it was a long walk or short drive to a sandy beach. The property has both a fresh water and sea water pool that were well maintained, but had limited hours (9am-9pm for fresh water and 8-9pm for saltwater). However there is a very unique public saltwater pool just 1/2 a block south that is accessible 24/7. We had moderate 5-10 ft waves during our stay and occasionally these would break into the public saltwater pool- very cool! We had a limited view of the ocean from the south-facing lanai and need to use the sunshade most of the day. The property is located at mile marker 2, so it is a good, but very pleasant hike to “downtown”. This was a very quiet condominium, but at sunset everyone congregates on the small “fake” sand beach where there are three large gas grills and a number of tables and chairs for outdoor dining.
Overall I was very pleased with the experience and would recommend this to anyone on a budget, compared to the more expensive properties in the area.