Castle Kanaloa at Kona

78-261 Manukai St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Kailua-Kona, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.0 / 5

Overview

Castle Kanaloa at Kona is a 3-star property at 78-261 Manukai St in Kailua-Kona. Guest comments describe a quiet residential setting and praise the staff and grounds. Its public rating is 4, based on 261 reviews.

Rooms

Guest accounts mention ocean-view and oceanfront room assignments, and one reviewer described the bed positively. Room layouts, furnishings, and other in-room features are not documented; one review also raised concerns about receiving a different room category than the one selected.

Location

Kahalu’u Beach Park is about 1.5 km away, and La'aloa Beach Park (Magic Sands) is about 3.2 km away. The area also offers cultural and historic stops: Hulihe‘e Palace and the Island Breeze Lū‘au are each about 8.7 km away, while Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is about 13.7 km away. Coffee-related visits include Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours, about 4 km away, and Greenwell Farms, about 7.8 km away.

Best for

This property may suit travelers seeking a quieter residential base in Kailua-Kona, particularly those planning visits to nearby beaches such as Kahalu’u Beach Park and Magic Sands. It may also work for visitors exploring Kona-area coffee farms, historic sites, and cultural attractions, though specific on-site amenities are not documented.

Travel tips

One guest said the approach from the main road felt lengthy and tricky at night, so plan your route before arriving and consider reaching the property in daylight. Kahalu’u Beach Park is about 1.5 km away, while Magic Sands is about 3.2 km away; the supplied information does not document transit or shuttle options.

What guests say

Positive comments describe a quiet residential location and praise the staff and grounds; one guest also liked the bed. Negative feedback includes difficulty finding or reaching the property from the main road at night. One reviewer reported a mismatch between the room selected and the room received, followed by a disputed upgrade and concern about price or inclusions.

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