Kanaloa at Kona

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

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

Kanaloa at Kona is a 3-star condominium property in Kailua-Kona, described as an informal oceanfront resort. Its condo units include balconies, and the property has three pools and two tennis courts.

Rooms

Guest accounts describe spacious units, including some two-bedroom, two-bathroom layouts with full kitchens and two decks. Reviewers also mention comfortable beds and, in one unit, a washer and dryer; furnishings in some rooms were described as dated.

Amenities & Recreation

The property’s stated recreation facilities include three pools and two tennis courts. Guests also report pickleball courts and shared barbecue grills, though details of these facilities are not documented in the listed amenities.

Location

Kahalu’u Beach Park is about 1.6 km away, and La'aloa Beach Park (Magic Sands) is about 3.3 km away. Other nearby points of interest include Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours (about 3.9 km), Hulihe‘e Palace (about 8.8 km), and Kealakekua Bay (about 10.5 km).

Best for

The condo-style units and reported spacious multi-bedroom layouts make Kanaloa at Kona a good fit for families or groups who want room to spread out. Guests seeking a resort setting with pools and tennis courts, plus access to nearby beaches such as Kahalu’u and Magic Sands, may also find it a suitable base.

Travel tips

Kahalu’u Beach Park is the closest listed beach, about 1.6 km away; La'aloa Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands, is about 3.3 km away. Distances to listed attractions are measured from the property, so plan transportation for farther stops such as Kealakekua Bay, about 10.5 km away. If you want to use reported pickleball facilities or borrow equipment, one guest recommends asking the front desk about availability.

What guests say

Guests highlight spacious condo layouts, with some mentioning full kitchens, multiple bathrooms, decks, and convenient in-unit laundry. Comfortable beds, helpful service, a quiet atmosphere, and the pools also appear in positive feedback. One guest praised the food and pricing, though the excerpts do not establish details about dining at the property. A recurring drawback is that some rooms, furniture, and beds felt dated.

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