Oceanfront Sunsets in heart of Kona
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Oceanfront Sunsets in heart of Kona is a resort-style condo on the ocean’s edge along Ali‘i Drive in Hawaii County. The recently renovated condo and lanai face the ocean, with views visible from the living-room couch and landscaped grounds described as garden-like.
The Condo
The unit has a king bed in the bedroom and a pull-out queen bed, plus air conditioning in the living room and bedroom. Its kitchen includes a microwave and oven stove, and other listed conveniences include a washer, ironing board, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Recreation & Grounds
The property grounds include an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, ping pong, tennis, community barbecue grills near the ocean, and a small shared book library. A tidal pool is available for swimming and snorkeling, and kayaks can be launched when waves are calm; shore fishing is allowed. The condo has a balcony or lanai and patio.
Kona & Nearby Dining
The condo is less than a mile from the heart of Kona’s restaurants and bars, with Green Flash coffee shop next door and Jackie Rey’s Kona about 846 m away. Huggo’s and On the Rocks are roughly 1.5 km away, while several Ali‘i Drive bus stops are within about 800 m. Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 14.6 km away.
Best for
This condo suits couples and families looking for an oceanfront base with a full kitchen, washer, pool, hot tub, and views from the living room and lanai. It also works well for travelers who want to walk to Kona dining and bars or spend time swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on the landscaped grounds.
Travel tips
The condo is on the ground floor, with no stairs to reach it, and free parking is about 15 feet from the front door. Green Flash coffee is next door, and Kona’s central dining and bar area is less than a mile away; several Ali‘i Drive bus stops are also nearby. The source notes a possible $2 trolley pickup out front but advises checking current schedules and service before relying on it.
What guests say
The provided reviews praise the ocean and garden views, comfortable, well-stocked accommodations, and the ease of using the kitchen, laundry, and other home-like amenities. Guests also describe communication with the host as smooth and helpful, including flexibility around a late checkout. One reviewer felt the bathroom could use updating, while still finding it functional.
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