Kona Mansions309
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Kona Mansions Unit C-309 is a third-floor condominium rental in downtown Kailua-Kona, described as a front-row, top-floor unit with ocean views. Its central setting puts Ali'i Drive, restaurants, shops, and nearby Honl's Beach within walking distance.
Unit & Amenities
The unit is set up for two, with a king bed, kitchen, microwave, oven stove, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning in the living area. It also has a washer, ironing board, and a Juliet-style balcony railing rather than a full lanai. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the unit has hard-surface flooring throughout.
Dining & Surroundings
Nearby dining includes Huggo's, about 406 m away, On the Rocks at about 425 m, and Laverne's Sports Bar at about 445 m. Other options include Kai Eats + Drinks, Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar, Kona Inn Restaurant, and Baan Thai Family Cuisine, all within roughly 1 km.
Getting Around
Ali'i Drive @ Royal Kona Resort bus station is about 213 m away. Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 13.5 km away; Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 53.1 km away, and Hilo International Airport is about 98.8 km away. The building has no elevator, and access to this top-floor unit is by an open-air staircase.
Best for
This unit is best suited to a couple or two travelers who want a self-catering base close to downtown Kailua-Kona. The king bed, kitchen, washer, free Wi-Fi, and walking access to Ali'i Drive dining and shopping support a flexible, town-centered stay.
Travel tips
Plan to use the open-air staircase: the unit is on the third and top floor, and there is no elevator. The bus station at Ali'i Drive @ Royal Kona Resort is about 213 m away, while Kona's international airport is about 13.5 km away. The Juliet-style railing is not a full lanai.
What guests say
The supplied guest feedback praises the central location and reports that the air conditioning worked well. It also raises concerns about cleanliness on arrival, an odor associated with the older building, and a noisy nighttime bird environment. The reviewer also mentioned broken kitchen window slats, an old but functioning refrigerator, limited toilet paper, and fees they considered excessive.
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