Direct Ocean View in the Heart of Kailua-Kona/ At startline for Ironman!

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Condo

Direct ocean view from living room. Free cable/internet included with rental.

Living area with comfortable convertible couch/sleeper in living area

Living area with Big screen TV, cable internet and WiFi provided.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 459.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Inn Shopping Village
1 min walk
Hulihee Palace
2 min walk
Kailua Pier
5 min walk
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
17 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Kona Plaza, located right in the heart of Kailua-Kona, is a quiet and private condominium building within walking distance of everything you want to do in Kona. Just across the street, you can go to the beach, the pier, shopping, and to the best restaurants in town. This condo unit (303) is located on the third floor overlooking beautiful Kailua Bay with a direct ocean view.

Totally remodeled in 2018, the condo has one bedroom with a new King sized bed and a very comfortable new queen size foldout couch and a new Murphy/queen bed in the living room (sleeps 2-6 people). Blow up mattresses are also available if the kids/adults want to sleep on the lanai (Our boys love sleeping outdoors on the lanai). The condo has recently been completely renovated and redecorated in a tropical and comfortable island style. It includes a fully equipped kitchen for cooking (new dishwasher) as well as a washer/dryer inside the unit.

Guests of Kona Plaza unit 303 can enjoy the onsite salt water (no chlorine) pool, sun decks, BBQ area (steps away), and secure onsite underground garage parking. Nearby, you will find additional shops, art galleries, beach apparel stores, hair salons, spas, jewelry stores, and great restaurants. Perfect location for tourists or seasoned travelers.

This location is perfect for the World Championship Ironman Triathlon. You can watch the swimming portion of the competition from the lanai or one of the sundecks and the marathon (on Ali'i Dr) from the lanai as well. Spinner Dolphins jump out front for your entertainment almost daily! The huge sound reduction sliding glass doors out to the lanai overlook Ali'i Drive and the ocean and block out any noise. The glass sliding doors are made of soundproof glass and provide a very quiet experience for everyone in the unit. Central building air conditioning is provided, with a new controller for more accurate and comfortable climate control.

Keywords: Apartment, Alii Drive condo, oceanview, condominium

Property manager

Mary and Tracy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Parking available

Microwave

Pool

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the unit.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number W88924248-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, is home to this condo. Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kona Community Aquatic Center and KBXtreme. Travelling with kids? Consider Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

Kailua Pier - 5 min walk
Kailua-Kona Wharf - 5 min walk
Kamakahonu Beach - 6 min walk
Kona Brewing Company - 7 min walk
Magic Sands Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fish Hopper - ‬3 min walk
‪Scandinavian Shave Ice - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪Papa Kona - ‬4 min walk
‪Kona Wave Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Ocean View in the Heart of Kailua-Kona/ At startline for Ironman! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct Ocean View in the Heart of Kailua-Kona/ At startline for Ironman! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Ocean View in the Heart of Kailua-Kona/ At startline for Ironman! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Direct Ocean View in the Heart of Kailua-Kona/ At startline for Ironman! located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this family-friendly Kailua-Kona condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Moku‘aikaua Church and Kailua Pier. Kona Inn Shopping Village and Hulihee Palace are just steps away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

4 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, central location, very clean, would stay again

Information given from owner very usable, located in kona within easy walking distance of shops. The set up of the sofa bed means that you have to move the furniture around to open the sofa bed.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Christina G.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Limited AC, crowded space, lots & lots beach stuff

Pros: owner responsive, location in middle of Kona, multiple copies of everything you need for the beach, lots of fans (they are needed) Cons: Listing says building has central AC. Upon arrival place was 85 and learned building AC hasn’t worked in years. There’s a large floor AC in the bedroom that cooled off that room, living room stayed hot. Listing needs to be corrected. Check-in and check- out instructions were overwhelming. As mentioned in other reviews, lots of furniture in the living room. To use either murphy bed, must move large recliners into hallway. And upon leaving, must put everything back and wash bedding. Summary: If you are a small group, want to be downtown Kona, don’t worry about AC, and spend your time at the beach this may work for you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

14 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect condo

The condo was perfect! It was clean and comfortable. There was everything you would ever need. The large lanai had a great view - I saw whales every day including a beautiful breach! It was easy access to the main roads to get to anywhere on the island. You could walk to many great restaurants and shops. We would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kris c.

6 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kailua-Kona stay

Communication with owner was excellent. She was very accommodating and even allowed us to drop our luggage early so we didn't have to drive around all day with our bags in our car. The place is very well equipped with kitchen goods, beach & snorkel gear, toiletries, etc. You can't beat the location - shops/restaurants/bars/pier/beach all within walking distance. We saw about 40 dolphins from the patio. My only criticism (if you can call it that) is the oversized furniture. Two enormous reclining chairs are in the living area and there is no where to move them if you open the sleep-away & trundle bed. The furniture on the patio is also difficult to get around. We were out most of the day, anyway. I would definitely stay here over a hotel because of all the amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven l.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Great location

We had a great stay! Mary was very responsive, and her condo was very well stocked with beach equipment and other condo necessities. She even let us check in a bit early since it was vacant the day we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Billy

17 Sept 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph W.

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kailua Kona Kindness

Great location with included parking right in the middle of restaurants, shops, and beachfront. Owner very responsive to all requests. Property well stocked for all needs. Would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miljo D.

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best spot in Kona

We had a blast here. Walking distance to the water, restaurants, shopping centers and more. Mary is a very generous host and provided us with everything we needed to enjoy our trip. Above and beyond. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Kona area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Mary was so accommodating, I really appreciate her thoughtfulness and welcoming home. She was quick to respond when I needed anything. Thank you so much!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

17 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a great experience and really appreciated the property owner’s hospitality and recommendations!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

april l.

1 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location- walkable to everything Kona has to offer.

Relaxing, clean and comfortable. Perfect location to reach everything. The view was beautiful !!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

27 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean View

Beautiful view! Lots of extra amenities! The lanai was very spacious to enjoy sitting outside.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana S.

24 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in downtown Kona

We loved this condo! Great views of the ocean & so close to shops, restaurants, & the water! The condo was clean & had most everything you need to enjoy the area! Very quiet & friendly tenants! We had a great trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hawaiian Gem! Fully stocked!

In the heart of Kailua-Kona! The best part was waking up to the sounds of the ocean waves and ending our evening with the sunset and sounds of music from nearby establishments. The apartment complex is quiet and secured. The hosts have really thought of everything. There was not one item missing from this home. I especially appreciated the array of spices available. It was great to have enough dishes supplied in the house. The house has all the beach gear you need (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkeling equipment for ALL ages, ice chests, water bottles, and even sunscreen!!!) We will definitely stay here again when returning to the island!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

17 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Mary was an amazing host and we really enjoyed our stay. We have stayed at the kona Plaza several times and this unit has everything you need. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melvin Thomas B.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

The Condo very nice and clean, nice view from balcony, shopping centers and restaurants, Ice Cream shop, very close by from Condo! In fact, when you leave your Condo, it's a very short walk to all the shops and restaurants! We highly recommend this Condo and another Condo just across, we stayed there our last night when we returned from Maui. Check it out!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K., Honolulu

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and very responsive Host.

The host was very responsive answering our questions during the booking process. The Condo is located on Alii Dr. across the street from the beach, walking distance to shops and restaurants. The unit is clean and well stocked; everything from shampoo and conditioner to a first aid kit. TV has numerous paid channels and WiFi is available. There is secure parking in the basement parking garage and there is an elevator to the unit which is on the 3rd floor. Although there is $165 cleaning fee the check- in instructions notify you that you must strip the bed and wash and dry any excess towels used during your stay (you are allowed 1 towel and 1 washcloth per guest) before checking out. Fortunately the washer and dryer were not working so we did not have to spend the last morning of our stay doing laundry.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., LA GRANGE

28 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding location, large lanai, clean home

My family of 4 stayed for 3 nights in June, 2022 and we loved the place. My teenage kids slept on the pull-out couch and the murphy bed, which made for a full living room space, but the large size of the lanai more than made up for the restricted space when both beds were pulled out. The secured garage with parking space and elevator up to the floor was an added bonus. We were also really grateful for the closet containing snorkel and beach gear...everything we needed was available. Location of the apartment could not be better--right in the center of Kailua-Kona just off Ali'i drive, with views of the bay and sounds of the town. ABC store across the street. Full kitchen, clean and modern bathroom, and central air conditioning. Communication with Mary was excellent--she helped in several instances prior to and during our stay. If I have the opportunity, I would stay here again without hesitation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

25 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hai Hou…..

Our 3rd visit in this condo……and once again smiling 😊. Early admission, clean, close to everything downtown and view from lanai, our favorite place in Kona. Mahalo

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

comfy, clean

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandy s.

5 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for family of 4

Mary and Tracy thought of everything in setting this condo up. All of the utensils, pots, and pans in the kitchen are clean and functional (nonstick pans in a rental that are actually nonstick, brand new baking sheets, and knives that work! So nice!) Beds are great and we had tons of sleeping space for our family of 4. Location is walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. The view from the lanai is awesome. Definitely recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

2 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal

Lovely place, very comfortable, lanai was amazing, location was ideal.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

9 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This condo was just perfect for the two of us. The location is convenient to lots of restaurants and shopping. The bay is a few minutes away. The view was lovely, we even saw spinner dolphins from the lanai. The condo itself is equipped with everything you will need if you choose to cook. It took me awhile to locate the pool, which is a nice size with comfortable chairs and friendly people. All the restaurants we tried were great and service was good. I can't wait to return!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H., Edinboro PA USA

28 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stunning view

walking out in the morning to a glass wall looking over the ocean was amazing. We thought this place was super comfortable and perfect for our stay. we enjoyed the pool and it's a quick walk to hundreds of shops and restaurants, and we spent most of our time on the spacious balcony

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim s., Alaska

21 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

We had an excellent experience at Mary’s condo. It was clean and very well supplied. There wasn’t a single thing we wanted that we couldn’t find in the condo. The bed was quite comfortable and the condo was very quiet. The air conditioning worked well enough that we often had to turn it off and just use fans/slider open. The location can not be beaten - walking distance to snorkeling out front and a park a block away. It was nice to see the condo association improving the property. We visited the pool once and it was quite nice. Overall you can’t go wrong renting this property! We are planning our next Hawaii trip and will be making 303 Kona Plaza a stay on our travels. Mahalo Mary for sharing your condo.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary and Tracy

After raising 5 children and retiring, this is our get away home, and we LOVE it!

Why they chose this property

We LOVE Hawaii and especially Kailua-Kona! This island is our favorite of all the Hawaiian Islands, we have made many friends here. We love the weather and we love Kona Plaza's great location in the heart of Kona Town. We think you will LOVE it too!

What makes this property unique

This unit is as close to central Kailua-Kona as you can get. Go down the stairs or use the elevator and be in the middle of everything Kona has to offer. Including one of the closest rental units to the start line of the World Championship Ironman Triathlon. Underground secure parking is a rare bonus in Kona. Watch marine life like Spinner Dolphins and Humpbacks, harbor boats, canoe races, cruise ships, submarines and harbor activities from the living room and lanai!