Castle Kona Reef

Castle Kona Reef

75-5888 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Kailua-Kona, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.0 / 5

Overview

Castle Kona Reef is a 3-star apartment hotel in a simple modern building on the ocean shore at 75-5888 Ali‘i Dr in Kailua-Kona. Its public rating is 4 out of 5 from 84 reviews.

Apartments

Bright one- and two-bedroom apartments have cable TV, free Wi-Fi, kitchens, washer/dryers, and screened patios or balconies. Some units have ocean views.

Amenities

On-site features include an outdoor pool, hot tub, BBQ area, and complimentary parking. Guest comments mention the pool and hot tub positively, while some also note that room condition and upkeep can vary.

Location

Honl’s Beach is about 82 m away, and Voyagers of the Pacific Lū‘au is about 374 m away. The Kona Farmers Market is about 940 m away; Hulihe‘e Palace and Kailua Bay are each roughly 1.3 km away. Kahalu’u Beach Park is about 6 km away, and Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is about 6.4 km away.

Best for

The apartment layout, kitchens, and washer/dryers suit families or travelers who want more self-contained space than a standard hotel room. Its ocean-shore setting, nearby Honl’s Beach, pool, hot tub, and BBQ area also appeal to leisure guests, with reviewers noting access to town and island outings.

Travel tips

Honl’s Beach is very close by, while the Kona Farmers Market and Hulihe‘e Palace are within roughly 1–1.3 km. Complimentary parking is available; guests who want an ocean view should confirm that their selected apartment includes one, as views vary by unit.

What guests say

Guests praise the location for access to town, the shoreline, and island exploring, and several comments highlight the pool, hot tub, and BBQ area. One guest described helpful management, a sense of safety, and good value, while another reported a clean stay despite concerns about maintenance. Room-condition feedback is mixed: one account described uncomfortable beds, dirty sheets, and visible mold, while another raised upkeep concerns but found the room clean.

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