$189 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jan 15, 2013 Check-out: Jan 16, 2013

Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

3 stars
75-5660 Palani Road, Kona (Big Island of Hawaii), HI 96740
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
101 reviews
Great Location

I picked this hotel for it's location and price for an over night island hop from Maui. The... See full review

  • axhd
  • Dec 22, 2012
Very good family getaway.

This hotel is very very good, but if suite has a couple of spoons\forks plus plate, and more... See full review

  • Mom of one.
  • Oct 4, 2012
Landmark heart-of-Kailua hotel fully remodeled and still a good deal
Enjoy Big Island aloha spirit in the heart of Kailua town at the landmark King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Rising just off the waterfront on famed Alii Drive, totally remodeled guest rooms offer bay views and updated amenities including free Wi-Fi Internet access. A large swimming pool, restaurant and bar complete the deal. This hotel was once a royal residence and displays exquisite artifacts that tell the story and celebrate Hawaiian culture. Kona's best shopping and dining is steps away.
Highlights
  • Explore the royal history of the Kona Beach Hotel's location through on-site artifacts and information
  • Relax in totally remodeled, award-winning guest rooms, with upscale amenities and ocean views
  • Join in one of Hawaii's best luau events, held on the shoreline across from the hotel, complete with Polynesian pageantry
  • The hotel's Hawaiian Cultural Activity Center (Kulana Huli Honua) offers lei-making and hula lessons and Hawaiian history classes
Location
Located on historic grounds in the heart of Kailua-Kona's shopping and dining waterfront, King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is a landmark. Check out the Kona region for its coffee and macadamia nut farms, water sports and Island charm.
Rooms
All guest rooms at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel have been completely redesigned and remodeled with award-winning results. Décor reflects natural and cultural Hawaii elements from lava and native flora to traditional tattoo patterns. East-facing rooms offer partial or full bay views. Amenities include Bath & Body Works toiletries, flat-screen TVs, free Kona coffee and free high-speed Internet access.
Features
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel features the Kona Beach Restaurant, with al fresco oceanview dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visitors and locals love the hotel's Billfish Bar (near the pool), and the waterfront luau is an event to remember. The on-site Hawaiian Cultural Activity Center (Kulana Huli Honua) offers lei-making and hula lessons and Hawaiian history classes.
Transportation
  • Kona International Airport (8.4 mi/13.6 km)
Attractions
  • Hulihee Palace (3 blocks)
  • Kahaluu Beach Park ("Snorkel Beach") (5 mi/8 km)
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
  • Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (20.1 mi/32.4 km)
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Captain Cook) (92.9 mi/150 km)

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Hotel Map

19.6408 -155.9976
Nearby airports
Kona International Airport at Keahole, (KOA), 8.60, MI, SE; Hilo International Airport, (ITO), 102.00, MI, W;
Area description
Resort, Location Type: Resort

Amenities

  • 24 hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioned
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber shop
  • Barber/Beauty shop
  • Business center
  • Car rental desk
  • Children's activities
  • Coffee maker in room
  • Concierge desk
  • Continental breakfast
  • Cribs available
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Express checkout
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Florist
  • Free newspaper
  • Gift shop
  • Guest laundromat
  • Hairdryer in room
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding
  • Ice machine
  • Iron
  • Ironing board
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry/Valet services
  • Maid service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Safe
  • Safe deposit box
  • Scuba diving
  • Sofa bed
  • Telephone
  • Television with cable
  • Temperature control
  • Tennis
  • TV
  • TV remote control
  • Wake-up service
  • Water skiing

Dining

Honu's on the Beach
Considered one of the award winning restaurants in Kona, Hawaii, stop in throughout the day for a taste of our fresh island cuisine. From delicious seafood and local produce to tasty cocktails, we have meals and beverages that will make your mouth water.
Billfish Poolside Bar & Grille
Never leave the relaxing pool area with our Kona beach restaurant located poolside. Serving food and beverages, you can sip a cocktail and snack on an appetizer from the comfort of your lounge chair or inside to take a break from the sun.
Island Breeze Luau
Spend the evening out at Island Breeze Luau where guests dine on authentic Polynesian cuisine while being entertained with traditional performances. Our Kona, Hawaii, restaurant’s atmosphere will immerse you in the local culture leaving you energized.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (101)

Ratings and reviews for Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Overall score

3.9 / 5
101 out of 101
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.6
Value:
4

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

5
axhd
Kansas City
Dec 22, 2012

Great Location

I picked this hotel for it's location and price for an over night island hop from Maui. The location worked so well with the tour pickups that I only used 1.1 gallons of gasoline in the rental jeep for all my driving needs. We didn't have time to use many of the fetures of this hotel due to our itenerary and short stay. The staff was great and the room imacculate. Easy walking distance to shopping and dinning and activities.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Buns In The Sun Bakery. Great food and good price. Other resturants and grocery store located in same shopping center. The walk is up hill about 4 blocks away and there are many choices on both sides of the street. I try to always ask locals where they eat and it almost always exceeds my expectations.

Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Nima M
Alhambra, CA
Dec 12, 2012

decent hotel

Room is average sized. pool is COLD (not great in winter months). Food is mediocre. Was disappointing that we came on our honeymoon and were given a room with 2 beds. Forget that we got no upgrades, but they couldn't even accommodate us with a room with one bed. Short of it, mediocre place with plenty of other mediocre places nearby that were much cheaper and more in the heart of the city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Oiram
Berlin, CT
Nov 22, 2012

Big Island adventure

We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The location is in the middle of fine restaurants and shopping.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

They serve mai tais

Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
The WAG
Portland, Or.
Nov 5, 2012

Vacation in paradise

With the up and down reputation of the King Kamehameha, I was a little uncertain about the outcome. The hotel was clean and fresh. The A/C worked great, which I think is mandatory for a tropical vacation. The pool and deck were clean and well mantained. The beach front, though public, seems only to be frequented by Hotel guests with easy acces to snokeling. Located in the center of old Kailua, it was a short walk to restaraunts, etc. You could actually get by without a car. The on site restaraunts were not exactly top notch. The partial ocean view from the 6th floor was fine, kind of reminded me of Italy. All in all, a great value. The only problem is finding time to get back there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Stop at Costco for suppies on the way in.

Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
BobR Traveler
Woodbridge, Virginia
Nov 3, 2012

Not a resort but good hotel

I wasn't looking for resort amenities (spa, on-site events# as I'm a do-it-yourself traveler, so the package deal with this hotel was great. About 8 miles from the airport at the north end of Kailua at the pier, so easy access with lots of restaurants & shops within easy walking distance. Hotel has a white-sand beach, board rental, a general gift/amenities/liquor store, pool, exercise room, an on-site restaurant, and great luau at night. Free wi-fi worked great on multiple devices, in-room coffee, and mini-fridge. Some of the bad: Pay-for-parking #$10+tax/day) is a bit of nickel-and dime since parking is free everywhere else on the island, but was the only additional fee. My room was not ready when I arrived at 4:00pm but was available in less than an hour. And while the room temperature was usually good, there were times when cranking the A/C would have been good, playing with the thermostat did not seem to have any affect. Overall a great place to serve as a base for exploring the Big Island.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Harbor House Restaurant is between the hotel & the airport, and serves up good food and beer servd in cold schooners. Harbor location, casual, friendly place for locals with great prices.

Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

3
MAMA OCLLO
LOS ANGELES CA
Oct 27, 2012

Right on the beach !!!

Hotel is old but well kept. Comfortable. Beautiful Personnel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Take a bus tour around the whole island. Nice.

Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

4
S2hero
Utah
Oct 14, 2012

Good Location

This is a pretty cool hotel with some cool displays in the lobby and near the restaurant. It is close to the ocean with a nice little beach for kids to play around in. It can be a busy area but that's because it is close to all the shops down on Alii Dr. If your goal is to stay in the Kona area this is a solid choice. Nothing to complain about really, other than a microwave would have been nice. Also, on luau nights the parking lot can get crowded. Kinda of annoying seeing as they charge you an additional $10 per day to park.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Killer Tacos- Cheap mexican food in large quantities. Also a good public beach just north of here near the skate park. Rocky, but nice little tidal pools to explore

Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Mom of one.
Seattle, WA
Oct 4, 2012

Very good family getaway.

This hotel is very very good, but if suite has a couple of spoons\forks plus plate, and more comfortable pillows, that will be even better. And location just awesome!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

3
mommy k
san jose, ca
Aug 31, 2012

aloha big island

it was great with the family and good convenient location

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Reviewer score

3
mommy k
san jose, ca
Aug 31, 2012

aloha

it was very good. family enjoyed and very convenient

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
2
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