Kona Alii 304

It was perfect for us! 

This residence was directly across from the street from the waterfront with views with great sunsets, dolphins and fish jumping and lots of activity. It was nice to sit out on the lanai for morning coffee or winding down in the evening with the breaking surf and views. Very close to many restaurants and shopping. In apartment stacked washer dryer and Air conditioning was something very appreciated! They had all the appliances and most items needed for tourist outings. It was an incredible stay. 

Prime location, fantastic view!

We really had a great time with in this condo. We were 2 adults and 2 young kids so this condo was on the smaller side for us but considering it’s great location and views it made up for lack enough space. This condo has lot of basic amenities such as utensils, beach towels, beach toys, cooler and even a binocular which made our stay more convenient. We also spotted school of 15-20 dolphins jumping and playing in the bay in front which was easy to observe with binoculars. Overall great condo for small family.

Great location, price was great. Only downfall is the no A/C. Had to run 4 fans to keep from sweat dehydration. Was noisy at times on the balcony because of bikers, cars, and people being loud. But overall great stay and definitely would recommend.

The location is fantastic, ocean views and located close to the heart of the nightlife in Kailua-Kona but not loud at all at night. You can walk to get food from here. Would stay again

This place did not disappoint! Wonderful views, and within walking distance to plenty of food and entertainment locations. I would definitely stay here again!

The best part: The balcony! Beautiful ocean-view with blue-greenish waves, lush lawn, red and green tropical trees and black lava rocks. We enjoyed the view and did family actives every morning until noon. Pro: 1) located at the center of Kailua-Kona, surrounded with good restaurants, basically just next door. The Gecko Grilz shaved ice at corner was not only yummy, but pretty. There was a traditional Hawaiian food restaurant Kanaka Kava. Very traditional! Good experience even though my kids said the Hawaii drink and the Fuji drink were too bite for them. 2) very clean and high quality furniture. 3) there were 1 beach umbrella, 2 beach chairs and 2 coolers. 4) washer and dryer were really useful every day. 5) feel safe. 6) The management was professional and very helpful! Quick response. Thank you very much! Con: 1) The wave was loud and 24/7 because I'm used to quite environment. It's kind of ok during day. However, the wave waked me and one kid up who slept on the sofa bed in living room every night. However, the bedroom was much quitter. If only 2 people, you are fine. Some reviews mentioned about street noise. It's true that the street on Good Friday night got really excited with bands and auto traffics. However, Saturday and Easter Sunday were not bad at all. And weekdays were pretty quite. 2) No AC. Not for the reason of heat which was ok, but for the noise from wave. We had to keep balcony sliding door open since no AC. I did try to close the sliding door to block the wave sound for one night. However, my young kid got miliaria later. 🙁 Suggestion: 1) install a AC. It would be a great plus. I don't mind to pay for additional AC fee (usually around $15/night) like a lot of other Hawaii rental do to get quite sleep. 2) better quality of forks and spoons. 3) The google map of the address directed to the front of condo on Alii Dr without the auto entry. Was very confused. The auto entrance was on the back street Kuakini Hwy. I should read the long direct instruction from Vrbo. Overall: The beautiful view definitely outshined the wave noise. It's unforgettable experience! Highly recommend it!

We really enjoyed the location of this condo which had everything we needed for our stay. The room setup seemed a bit quirky but still worked fine for us. The only issue we had with the place was the seemingly high management fees for the booking but as our original place had been cancelled we didnt have much choice. We would definately stay in this place again!

Great location, balcony with a great view of the ocean and the tourists walking by.

Overall, I thought the place was great. The kitchen had all we needed for making our breakfast and lunches. They give you a complimentary bag of Kona coffee. The beds were comfy (though pillows were a little thick for my taste). There was not a lot of breeze from the ocean surprisingly, so my husband was a bit warm. There were plenty of fans to place throughout the house so, I never thought it was unbearable. My husband would say he was too warm. The noise from the waves drowned out the noise from the restaurants or homeless walking by the main road in front, and the waves were too loud for him so he shut the sliders at night! It's run by a commercial entity, so not any of the little things you might expect from a VRBO - no cleaning wipes or disinfectant spray, or condiments left from previous stays (no mustard, PAM, ketchup etc). There are tiny ants by the kitchen sink non-stop (which is expected in Hawaii), so you have to wipe up your crumbs constantly. And bring your own chip clips (or buy them), as there arent any there. Location was great as you could walk to all the shops and restaurants in Kona, and the farmers market was a block away (though really small probably due to COVID era). A lot of the shops looked like they had been shuttered, likely due to COVID, which is sad. The cruise ships just started back up, and a big one was there for 2 days during our stay, but we didnt really notice it being too busy. The sunday night we were there, all the restaurants had 1 hour wait (no cruise ship), so not sure what was going on then, but be prepared and make reservations on the weekend if you really want to go to a specific place to eat. You can walk to 2 small sand beaches, both about 0.5 miles - one in front of the Marriott, the other to the south. But the Big Island does not have very many "sandy" beaches like the other islands. We went in December, and it was warm and humid and not too crowded. Water temp was 79, which is cold for me We arrived late at night to the apt, so it was a bit confusing on how to get in the place since we didnt know where to park. The gate at the bottom closes at 10pm, so you have to get the key at the lockbox and take any items up the elevator. Walk back to where you park on the second level of parking (we assumed it was the parking spot with the unit #), unlock the door to the stairs and walk up the half flight to the third floor. It was a bit too confusing as we were tired and had a long flight!

In the heart of Kailua Kona, walking distance to most daily activities and within 14 miles of sea turtle beaches, ATV excursion and Whale watching excursion. This unit is comfortable, well equipped, great view and comfortable furniture. We've stayed in other units in this condo and 304 has an odd remodel where the washer and dryer are in the bedroom, the master bath was made smaller to add the closet taken by the washer and dryer, the hall bath was made larger but usable space (counter and closet) was reduced. The living room was oddly separated by an arched wall for a "room" that has 2 chairs. Which is odd because it cuts you off from an ocean view if you were to sit in there and it makes the living room really small and the dining table too big for the space left. The walled off space would make a little sense if there was a daybed or Murphy bed or some sort of semi private sleeping space. We only had 2 people so it was OK. More than 2 would feel very cramped. During our stay, the unit below decided it was a good idea to sand their kitchen cabinets out on the Lanai which created un breathable, dust covered living for our unit. I spoke to them and they immediately stopped and the property management had someone out first thing in the morning to reclean the unit. Note: If traveling after Dec. 21st (according to full time residents) the pool gets zero sun on it until about the end of February. )

The location is great, view is outstanding, and property is just as advertised. Close to everything. Was very secure and safe. Loved it.

The location couldn’t have been better. The deck is perfect for private happy hour and sunset. Steps away from restaurants, beach, coffee and more.

Great place to stay and rest during our stay. May have had concerns of no air conditioning. At the time we stayed windows open and fans worked perfectly. The view/sunset at night was breath taking!

Location is great with beautiful view, property is a little dated.

We had an excellent stay at this condo and it was close to everything we needed to include restaurants, magic sand beach, and the snorkel tour we went on. The ocean views were amazing! We would stay here again.

Amazing location - can walk to everything. A bit noisy during the day but we didn't mind. Fun people watching. Amazing view off balcony. No air conditioning, but fans worked fine. Lovely breeze blows through the unit. One recommendation - counter height chairs and table would work better on the balcony. Mahalo nui loa.

Nice place. Great walkable location. Lovely view.

Fabulous view from the third floor, clean, nicely laid out. It really helped having the second bathroom. The Kona Ali’i is a perfect location, right in the heart of Kailua Kona, and 50 yards from the ocean. Marvelous spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner within a five minute walk. We enjoyed all meals that we prepared from the lanai, watching fellow visitors, the ocean, the sunset.... Make sure you go around the corner to Gecko Girlz, for the best Hawaiian Shave Ice ever! A daily routine for us!

First time in Hawaii and this was the perfect place to stay. So close to the ocean and in the center of many shops and restaurants and beaches. Will get this place again in the future when we will come back. The sound of the waves while falling asleep is just perfect.

Great location for walking to beach or restaurants. View is fantastic. Located on busy street so be mindful if you’re sensitive to noise. The pound of the surf was music to my ears. My husband and I brought two teenagers who used the couch and an air mattress. Having two bathrooms made all the difference. Not much privacy (bedroom door doesn’t seal off room). Worked great for one week. Kitchen had everything we needed. Had to buy a few things (cookie sheets) but not a big deal. Overall, loved this place for the price and location!

Great place to stay. we were able to access all of the waterfront attractions on foot. excellent view, very clean and safe.