First of all, this is a 5 star condo. The location is perfect, and this particular condo meets all the requirements for 5 stars. We have stayed at Hale Kona Kai many times over the past 15 years. It was nice to see the AC had been upgraded.
We agree with the listing statement that the bedroom and living room are separated by sliding french doors instead of the traditional closed rooms. This allows the condo to open up into one large space. A great benefit to this layout is that the AC works much more effectively in keeping the whole condo cool.
I appreciate the accuracy of the listing, and the picture of the cruise ship out front. It shows they are not trying to hide anything. The cruise ship is only in port on Wednesdays, and it is far enough away that it doesn't even obstruct the magnificent view.
I wish they included a picture of the tidepools in front of the lanai. It brings endless entertainment watching the
river of yellow tang come in each morning and the eels, and turtles feeding throughout the day. A perfect place to have a slow morning or watch the beutiful sunsets.
The only thing I would have wanted included, is some plastic bags, saran wrap and foil. Everything else was provided including coffee. They also provided nice welcome packs of shampoo, conditioner, soap, dish soap etc..