Kona Islander Inn Hotel

75-5776 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Kailua-Kona, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.7 / 5

Overview

Kona Islander Inn Hotel is a 3-star hotel at 75-5776 Kuakini Hwy in Kailua-Kona. It sits across the street from the coast and Hale Halawai Park, within walking distance of central Kona sights and businesses.

Rooms

Guest rooms are described as bright, with wicker furnishings, floral fabrics, and private terraces. They include kitchenettes, televisions, and en suite bathrooms.

Amenities & Recreation

The hotel has an outdoor pool with a sundeck and lounge chairs, a hot tub, tropical gardens, and barbecue facilities. These are the documented on-site recreation and shared amenities.

Location

Kona Farmers Market is 187 metres away, and Hulihe‘e Palace is 548 metres away; Kailua Bay and Kailua Pier are also within about 800 metres. Nearby coastal stops include Kamakahonu Beach, Honl’s Beach, La'aloa Beach Park (Magic Sands), and Kahalu’u Beach Park, while Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is about 5.7 kilometres away.

Best for

The hotel may suit visitors who want a walkable Kailua-Kona base near the waterfront, local shops, restaurants, and historic sights; guests mention the convenient location and nearby dining and retail. Its pool, hot tub, gardens, barbecue facilities, and rooms with kitchenettes and private terraces also offer useful options for a relaxed leisure stay.

Travel tips

Kona Farmers Market is just 187 metres away, and Hulihe‘e Palace, Kailua Bay, and Kailua Pier are all within roughly 550–800 metres, making several central attractions reachable on foot. The coast is across the street; for farther outings, such as Kealakekua Bay about 18.8 kilometres away, plan separate transportation. Guest comments mention parking, but parking details are not otherwise documented.

What guests say

Positive comments highlight the central, walkable location, with restaurants, coffee, shopping, attractions, and historic sites nearby. Guests also mention friendly staff and parking, as well as the nearby surf and scenic sunsets. Feedback is not uniformly positive: one work-travel review describes a very poor stay, without specifying the cause.

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