Kona Makai 1-301 - Vacation Home
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Kona Makai 1-301 is a vacation-home condo in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, with air conditioning and a private entrance. The unit has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area, and four beds; its listed rating is 4.72 from 239 reviews.
Rooms & Kitchen
The kitchen includes a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and kitchenware, with a microwave and oven/stove also listed among the amenities. In-unit laundry, an ironing board, and a tea and coffee maker support longer stays. The unit has cable TV and a balcony and patio; the source describes sea views, though one guest cautioned that the view was obstructed.
Amenities & Recreation
Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and beach access. Guest comments describe the ocean access as a rocky alcove rather than a sandy beach, and one reviewer noted multiple pool warnings that affected their comfort bringing young children. Air conditioning and smoke-free accommodations are also listed.
Location & Surroundings
The accommodation is a 12-minute walk from Honl’s Beach. Ali‘i Drive bus stops are close by, including Ali‘i Drive Ali‘i Villas at 141 meters; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 14.6 kilometers away. Restaurants within roughly 0.8–2.2 kilometers include Jackie Rey’s Kona, Huggo’s, On the Rocks, and Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar.
Best for
This condo suits couples, families, or small groups looking for a self-catering stay: it has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, four beds, a full kitchen, and in-unit laundry. It is also a practical choice for guests who want pool and hot-tub amenities and access to nearby Ali‘i Drive stops, restaurants, and Honl’s Beach.
Travel tips
The nearest listed bus stop, Ali‘i Drive Ali‘i Villas, is 141 meters away, with other Ali‘i Drive stops within about 800 meters. Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is the closest of the listed airports at approximately 14.6 kilometers; Hilo International Airport is much farther away. Allow for a rocky shoreline at the property’s ocean access rather than expecting a sandy beach directly on site.
What guests say
Guests praise the condo’s cleanliness, comfort, air conditioning, and convenient setting near Ali‘i Drive shops and restaurants. The stocked kitchen, laundry, beach supplies, and lanai areas are recurring practical highlights, especially for longer stays. Some comments mention that updates or renovations would improve the unit, and one guest said the view was obstructed despite the sea-view description. Guests also distinguish the property’s rocky ocean access from a sandy beach, while one reviewer raised concerns about pool warnings for families with young children.
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