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Reviews of Kona Islander Inn # 219

Kailua-Kona, 96740, United States

#14 of 19 hotels in Kailua-Kona

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    6.6

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    great location, easy access to and from airport and the rest of the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 14 nights

    n/a

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    7.0
    It served its purpose. It is small but in a good location. We knew this and it was a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the electronics, lights/fan didn’t function. The lock had a very long digital sequence.

    Good location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    8.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t anything we didn’t like

    No breakfast facility

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    8.0
    It was a very enjoyable stay. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We did not take part with the breakfast. Location was very good for seeing things and being right on the ocean. We liked the the trolley availability and the island bus service.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    8.0
    Lovely studio with great location on Main Street.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no separate bathroom basin, not enough parking spaces- had to park on highway.

    location, decor, facilities

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay (owners of our unit are trying) but stairs and parking were an issue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Front desk person was not really helpful and also often not there. Parking is ridiculous.

    The location is great. The parking situation is terrible. Our unit was clean and well furnished. The steps needed to get to our unit were a problem. The unit was quiet. The hot tub was lukewarm and only half the jets were working. Would we stay here again? Maybe. Hard to tell if the pluses outweighed the minuses.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    6.0
    would stay at the property again, however a different unit that we could have more meals at
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights

    we knew it wasn't a full kitchen, however i was really surprised that there wasn't a anything to cook with except the out door BBQ. I thought there would have been at least a hot plate so something boil water or fry with. Nothing for us to even use on the BBQ( not cooking sheets or BBQ safe cook ware.. ) it made for having to eat out for any hot meals more then we expected.. unless we wanted to go buy BBQ safe cookware. In speaking with other guests that were in the same type of unit, they all had at least a hot plate to cook with stove top

    the over all property was great, the grounds are well kept, the place is nice and quiet even though you are close to the popular street ..

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uncomfortable chairs. Had to waste my time on taking towels and sheets to a laundry. Not enough clean towels for the length of our stay. No mop to clean the floors.

    Perfect location and quiet.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    8.0
    oversll a great place to stay but inflexibility around check in times and poor communication within the property managem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As this was a private unit it was managed by a property company remotely. we had arrived early on a flight and the front desk refused to take our luggage and check in wasn’t until 4pm. when I rang the property managers they were unable to communicate with the owners or the front desk. it was only another owner who helped us whereby she was able to contact the local real estate managing the property to obtain permission for an early check-in

    The property was well located and the pool and hot tub were fantastic. Unit 219 was well set up and very clean

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable stay in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The room could've used an armoire or some more hooks/hangers where we could hang our clothes. The 3 hooks on the living room wall weren't quite enough. The patio door is old and the lock mechanism was finicky; we figured it out but that could use an update. Also, if you get back after about 7pm, parking on the property was hard to come by. There was overflow parking on the main road close to the building, so we never had to park too far away, but trying to back out from those spots on to the rather busy main road was kind of a pain.

    The location was great for a first-time visitor to Kona like me. We were right in the middle of everything in downtown Kona within walking distance to a lot of places, including the little farmer's market where we got a lot of great local produce. The room was clean and comfortable, and the balcony overlooking the pool was very nice to hang out on and dry all our wet stuff. Having a mini fridge, microwave, dishes, and utensils was very nice. The pool area and grounds were nicely kept. The WiFi also worked great the whole time we were there, and it wasn't one of those annoying ones where you have to keep logging in. The on-site laundry room with change and detergent vending machines also came in handy.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    5.0
    The view from our balcony was beautiful! Being so close to water and things to do was Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot tub didn’t work! The vending machine didn’t work!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    3.0
    Spent most of our time trying to open the door.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking and room door sucked. Couldn't ever get in without a major hassle.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    We stayed four night in a comfortable studio. It was clean and met all of our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One sink for bathroom and kitchen jobs. Too few parking spots

    The location was great. Pool was nice and the room comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    A great personal getaway for me; had everything I needed including a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wished the hot tub had worked the whole time I was there. I wanted more light above the kitchen sink (which was the only sink, also my bathroom sink) A/C was noisy so I had it off most of the time

    Liked the kitchen stuff (plates, cups, knives and tea kettle) Liked the mirror, the bed that raises and lowers The ceiling fans were great. Lots to f hangers helped that there wasn’t a closet I found the patio table and chair which I used inside for eating and writing.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    1.0
    I don’t think this is a good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They kicked us out of the room at 10:30am at the checkout date, because they require us to leave at 10:00 AM while majority hotels and airbnb will let you stay till 11 am or 12 am . The house keeping comes sharp at 10am, and we start to pack and then the management comes with body guard ask us to move out our stuff immediately. we move our stuff out of the door and packing there. So if you have any chance to choose a normal hotel please do, don’t choose this so called vacation home

    the location is good

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    5.0
    Great location. Significant difference between quality of different units.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bathroom to use while at the pool—had to go back to your unit, no ability to store luggage if you have a late flight leaving as is often the case. Not much effort in problem solving issues.

    The location was great with many options for restaurants close by. The 2 barbecues were immaculately cleaned daily,This hotel have units all privately owned and we were travelling with others who had rented units much better equipped than ours was for a comparable price. There was no storage space for clothes, no beach chairs, no cook top, very old small fridge(took 3 days to freeze ice cubes) and lacked any basic things like a salad bowl. The bed was great, comfortable with an electric option to raise the top. The outside light wasn’t working (dark / dangerous) after 3 times informing the hotel it never did get fixed, they did change the light bulb, but required an electrician to address the problem

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    9.0
    It was a nice room, good location. The bed was a little squeaky
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    pretty dirty once you start looking.

    yes

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    10
    great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    all good

    loved it

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No closet was fine but maybe more hooks

    Location, pool and hot tub

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2022

    2.0
    great location BUT
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    hard to communicate with the owner/ we wanted an early check in but never got a response. the manager really didn’t have any authority and couldn’t even look after our bags until check in. worse thing was the bed bugs - nasty

    great location excellent pool nice grounds

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    9.0
    Excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inventory and guides for internet and TV need updating, one wine glass, no hair dryer.

    Location, unique nice balcony for breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    9.0
    beautiful room, very happy with stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - reception staff were not very welcoming or helpful - not clear that we were unable to check in at our requested time of arrival

    - very clean, spacious and cosy - WiFi really good

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

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