Big Island Retreat
78-226 Kahalu'u Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Kailua-Kona, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Big Island Retreat is a 3-star lodging at 78-226 Kahalu'u Road in Kailua-Kona. It has a public rating of 4.4 from 134 reviews. Guest comments describe a relaxed, distinctly Hawaiian atmosphere.
Rooms & Atmosphere
Guests mention spacious rooms and ocean breezes, as well as plants in the shared area. Reviews also describe welcoming, helpful hosts; details about room layouts and in-room facilities are not provided.
Amenities
The listed amenities include a washer and beach access. Guests also mention laundry as a useful option, though specific laundry arrangements are not documented.
Location
Kahalu’u Beach Park is listed 190 m away, and guests describe nearby beach access for snorkeling and surfing. Other area destinations include La'aloa Beach Park (Magic Sands), 1,684 m away, and Kailua Bay and Hulihe‘e Palace, each about 7.2 km away.
Best for
This property suits travelers looking for a relaxed Kailua-Kona stay close to the coast, especially guests interested in snorkeling or surfing near Kahalu’u Beach Park. The washer and beach access are practical additions, and reviews highlight spacious rooms and an easygoing Hawaiian atmosphere.
Travel tips
Kahalu’u Beach Park is the closest listed point of interest at 190 m; La'aloa Beach Park (Magic Sands) is 1,684 m away. For town and other Kona-area stops, note that Kailua Bay and Hulihe‘e Palace are roughly 7.2 km away, while Kealakekua Bay is about 12.1 km away; transport or transit details are not provided.
What guests say
Guests praise the easygoing, old-school Hawaiian atmosphere and the location close to the beach, snorkeling, and surfing. They also mention spacious rooms, ocean breezes, and plants in the common area. Reviews describe the hosts as welcoming and helpful, and appreciate having a laundry option. The provided excerpts contain no recurring negative theme.
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