Most hotels in town have the advantage that they are located at walking distance from the downtown area. Hotel room rates are on the same level as vacation rentals, and generally in between the prices for the more luxurious resorts and the more low-key bed & breakfasts. Below we list some of our favorites covering a range of prices:
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- King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort (ON the beach)
- Kona Seaside Hotel (very affordable with a stellar location)
- Kona Tiki Hotel (lots of return visitors)
- Pacific-19 (a perfect fit for solo travelers)
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- King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort (ON the beach)
- Kona Seaside Hotel (very affordable with a stellar location)
- Kona Tiki Hotel (lots of return visitors)
- Pacific-19 (a perfect fit for solo travelers)
More specific accommodation options along the Kona coast: have a look at our “where to stay on the Kona coast” guide with recommendations for families, first timers, solo travelers, active travelers, beach bums, and repeat visitors, for our suggestions on high-end, mid-range, and budget-friendly places to stay.
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort (ON the beach)
This hotel is named after Hawaii’s most famous monarch, king Kamehameha. Their location rivals that of Uncle Billy’s and overlooks a great little beach in central Kailua-Kona. The hotel has their own swimming pool and luau, and has a rich Hawaiian cultural background.
Visit the King Kamahamea Kona Beach Resort website or see if there are discounts on the booking.com website.
The Kona beach resort is next to Kamakahonu (King Kam beach), a small and family-friendly beach in the heart of downtown Kona
Kona Seaside Hotel (very affordable with a stellar location)
This garden hotel, right on the ocean, sits on acres of lush lawns featuring native Hawaiian plantings, a sun deck overlooking the sea and two large swimming pools. Amenities include two outdoor swimming pools, laundry facilities, air conditioning and a shopping mall.
This is a budget options and rooms come with basic amenities. Please make sure that you get a room in the main tower and not in the ‘garden wing’ as it lacks ambiance and doesn’t have the charming look and feel of the main building.
Visit the Kona Seaside Hotel website.
Kona Tiki Hotel (lots of return visitors)
Located one mile south of Kailua village, this reasonably priced hotel prides itself on many return costumers and a family atmosphere!
Visit the Kona Tiki Hotel website, or see if there are any discounts available on the booking.com website.
Pacific-19 (a perfect fit for solo travelers)
Recent renovations and the tendency to cater to individual travelers makes Pacific-19 a great choice for solo travelers, as does its proximity to downtown Kailua-Kona. The hotel curates its own activity listings, and also offers free travel advice on its website (places to eat in Kona, best hikes, etc.). The price is more in line with a mid-range option, with room rates usually less than $300 per night. But it’s a perfect fit for solo travelers, so we bump it up here.
Visit the Pacific-19 website, or see if there are any discounts available on the booking.com website.