Kona Tiki Hotel

75-5968 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Kailua-Kona, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Kona Tiki Hotel is a laid-back, two-star oceanfront property in Kailua-Kona, about 1.3 miles from Kailua Village. It has a public rating of 4.5 from 195 reviews and sits beside Kahului Bay.

Rooms

The straightforward rooms have tropical-style decor, private lanais, free Wi-Fi, and minifridges; upgraded rooms add kitchenettes. Rooms do not have TVs or phones, and a guest review also describes the rooms as having no air conditioning.

Amenities & Recreation

An outdoor freshwater pool looks out toward the water, with sun loungers and shaded tables nearby. Guests can also use the ocean-facing lava-rock barbecue, and parking is available; a reviewer noted that the parking area felt tight.

Location

Honl’s Beach is about 509 meters away, and Voyagers of the Pacific Lū‘au is about 962 meters away. Other nearby sights include Hulihe‘e Palace (1,869 meters), Kailua Bay (1,843 meters), and Kailua Pier (2,012 meters); Kahalu’u Beach Park is about 5,417 meters away.

Best for

This hotel suits travelers looking for a relaxed, relatively simple oceanfront stay, especially those who value a private lanai, pool, and water views over in-room entertainment. Its nearby Honl’s Beach and walkable access to local shops and eateries mentioned by guests may also appeal to visitors exploring Kailua-Kona.

Travel tips

Honl’s Beach is the closest listed beach, about 509 meters away; Voyagers of the Pacific Lū‘au is about 962 meters away. Kailua Village is about 1.3 miles from the hotel, and guest feedback describes parking as tight, so plan for limited maneuvering space. Rooms have no TVs or phones, and a reviewer reported no air conditioning.

What guests say

Guests praise the location, value, comfortable beds, and simple rooms, with some noting the usefulness of kitchenettes. Reviews also describe staff as welcoming and attentive, including during severe weather. The oceanfront setting is a draw, though the sound of waves and, in one storm, wind and rain affected sleep. A guest also found parking tight.

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