Pineapple Park Hostel - Kona

81-6363 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI 96750, Kealakekua, United States

Guest rating: 3.7 / 5

Overview

Pineapple Park Hostel - Kona is a relaxed hostel on Mamalahoa Highway in Kealakekua, about 10 miles south of Kailua-Kona. A convenience store is directly across the road, and the property has a covered ocean-view lanai for guests to share.

Rooms

Accommodation includes basic dorm rooms with shower-only bathrooms and private rooms, some with en suite bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

Shared Facilities

Guests can use a communal kitchen with a refrigerator and a shared TV with a DVD player. Parking, Kona coffee, and pineapple are listed as complimentary; laundry facilities are available for an extra charge.

Recreation

The covered lanai has sofas and a barbecue grill, with ocean views. Sea kayaks, boogie boards, and snorkeling gear can be rented on-site.

Location & Nearby Places

The hostel is near several South Kona coffee and historic sites: Kona Coffee Living History Farm is listed 1,159 m away, Greenwell Farms 1,342 m away, and Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park 2,192 m away. Other nearby points of interest include Kealakekua Bay and the Captain James Cook Monument, as well as Manini Beach; Kailua-Kona is about 10 miles to the north.

Best for

This hostel suits budget-conscious travelers who value a shared kitchen, a social common area, and a relaxed base in South Kona. It is also a practical fit for visitors exploring coffee farms, Kealakekua Bay, and nearby historic sites, with kayaks and snorkeling gear available to rent on-site.

Travel tips

A convenience store is directly across the highway, and the property lists free parking; no public-transit or shuttle details are provided. Laundry costs extra, while kayak, boogie-board, and snorkeling-gear rentals are available on-site. One review reported an unexpected arrival charge, so confirm the full price and any cleaning fees for a short stay before booking.

What guests say

The excerpts praise the value, staff, easygoing atmosphere, cooking facilities, laundry, and rooms. One reviewer also noted a nearby coffee shop and convenience store. A negative account describes an unexpected arrival charge, reportedly associated with a one-night cleaning fee, and says the cost was not made clear in advance.

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