Three Palms
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Setting
Three Palms is a private suite within an occupied residence, set at about 600 feet on the side of Hualalai Volcano in a quiet neighborhood overlooking Kailua-Kona and the Pacific. It has its own entrance and an exclusive-use lanai and deck; the property is about one mile south of Kailua-Kona town.
Rooms
The suite has a king bedroom with a garden view, a connecting bathroom, and a separate ocean-view lounge with a queen sleeper sofa. It can accommodate up to four people, though the layout is one bedroom plus a convertible sofa rather than two separate bedrooms.
Amenities
The kitchenette includes a microwave, toaster, refrigerator, sink, and Keurig brewer with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate; a convection oven/air fryer, large-capacity portable griddle, and barbecue grill are also available. A small-capacity washer, drying rack, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and smoke-free accommodation are listed. For downtime, there is a 75-inch Samsung Smart TV with Netflix and other movie channels.
Outdoor Space
The private deck offers ocean and tropical greenery views, with a table and four chairs under a large umbrella, an L-shaped lounge, and two additional chairs with a small table. The shaded seating and soft lighting make it a place to watch sunsets or relax outdoors.
Location & Dining
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 13.9 km away; the property description estimates roughly 20 minutes by car. Several restaurants and bars are about 1.8–3.0 km away, including Jackie Rey's Kona, Huggo's, On the Rocks, and Laverne's Big Island Alehouse & Restaurant.
Best for
Three Palms is best suited to couples seeking a quiet Kona base with a private outdoor space, ocean views, and a self-catering kitchenette. It can also work for a couple with small children or up to four guests who are comfortable sharing one king bedroom and a lounge with a queen sleeper sofa.
Travel tips
A car is useful for getting around: the suite is about one mile south of Kailua-Kona town and roughly 13.9 km from Kona International Airport, with the property description estimating a 20-minute airport drive. Nearby dining options include Jackie Rey's Kona, about 1.8 km away, and several restaurants and bars around 2.2–3.0 km away. The suite is part of a residence, but guests have a separate entrance and exclusive use of the lanai and deck.
What guests say
Guests praise the ocean views and describe the hosts as friendly, attentive, and helpful; one review also highlights the well-provided amenities. The quiet residential setting and convenient distance to downtown Kona are also positive themes. One guest cautioned that the advertised two-bedroom description did not match the one king bedroom plus sleeper sofa layout, and described the kitchenette as small and without a stove. A guest also noted that the host lives on-site and has friendly cats.
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