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75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740

Featured Review : This seems like a landmark hotel because it has been around for quite some time now. It sits in front of Kamakahonu Bay and to the right of the Kailua Pier. King Kamehameha the Great's royal residence was adjacent to t...See Full Review

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    4 out of 5 stars
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  • King Kamehameha

  • 5 out of 5 stars
     missjacksonatc from Charlotte
  • November 17, 2006
  • Best of IgoUgo
Quote: Cove Photo - King Kamehameha, Kailua Kona, Hawaii I stayed at the King Kamehameha hotel in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, during Thanksgiving week. The location was great. The ocean was right outside and there was a small private beach area behind the hotel. There was also a beautiful heated pool right next to the beach if you don't like the ocean. The hotel price was approximately $100/night, but I was there during a holiday. The size of the room was very similar to any normal hotel, but the decor was very tropical and "Hawaiian." My room had a little balcony, so you could see the sunset and the ocean. My room didn't have a great view, but there were many that had amazing views. The hotel was very clean and well taken care of, and we didn't have to worry about lizards or bugs or anything.

The hotel had a luau a few days at night, but I wasn't able to attend because I was in Hawaii on a business/pleasure trip. I heard from other members of my party that it was pretty cool. I would recommend checking in to the luau as soon as you arrive if you are interested in attending, because it doesn't run every night of the week, so you will want to plan ahead.

The hotel was within a few blocks of the main strip of shops and restaurants. As soon as you walked out of the hotel entrance, you could see a small cove and the ocean. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. It had great service and was a little cheaper than some hotels, but was still in a great location and right on the ocean. Check out the pictures to see some more specifics!


From journals Aloha, Hawaii

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  • King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

  • 2 out of 5 stars
     bokcrazy from Atlanta
  • May 18, 2003
Quote: Sunset Photo - King Kamehameha, Hawaii (Big Island), Hawaii History, old-time Hawaii come together on a pretty beach, right on the water next to the Kona Pier, this large resort hotel occupies the site where King Kamehameha took up residence after unifying Hawaii. It's ideally situated for walking around Kailua-Kona Village.

Regulars return annually for the hospitality and casual atmosphere. In the hotel's hallways are numerous Hawaiian artifacts, such as a feathered cape and helmet, and portraits of Hawaiian royalty. Two mounted, record-setting blue marlin are also on display. Both artifacts and marlin pay tribute to Kona's special attractions and fascinating history.

However, I was a little disappointed in the general appearance of the hotel, which verges on the tacky and is in dire need of an update. The rooms in particular need an overhaul. If you are just looking for someplace to stay its not a bad choice as it on the ocean and is walking distance to the main drag.

A must do -- go for a walk at sunset on the main road next to the beach. Absolutely gorgeous! See photo below.


From journals A weekend on the "Big Island"

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  • King Kamehameha

  • 3 out of 5 stars
     Prosperine from New York
  • January 6, 2003
Quote: We're not talking luxury resort here, but since the two travelers became unemployed prior to this trip, The Orchid ($400 per night) just wasn't going to do. This hotel, after many months of research, was the best bang for the buck. Home to the annual grueling Ironman Triathalon, this hotel may seem to appear as a high-class outfit. It came equipped with a museum of native artifacts in the expansive lobby, tennis courts with a tennis shop, the only air conditioned mall selling Hawaiian goods, one of the best protected sand beaches for kids, and it was centrally located in Kona--as close as one can get to the luxury of Kohala without being in the Kohala lava desert. Not to mention, this spot is next to where King Kamehameha lived the last years of his life.

So, it's a motel room with a partial view of the ocean with a friendly staff and a full-service concierge. So, their main "dining room" offers decent fare, but since I'm always on the go, I have never sampled any more than breakfast. They offer a luau, but after experiencing quite a few in French Polynesia, I've decided to skip them. I stayed here for five nights at a wonderful discounted price under $100 and have had some lifetime memories from this trip. (Parking is an extra $5.)


From journals Big Island: The Best Island

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  • King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

  • 2 out of 5 stars
     Katarina from vienna
  • August 20, 2001
Quote: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel is the only central Kailua-Kona hotel with a pocket white-sand beach. The hotel is large, has some newly remodeled rooms and all are with private lanai (porch). The staff is very friendly, there are a lot of gift shops and good dining. There is a pool and tennis courts, a bar and hula shows. The hotel offers free tours explore the grounds and Ahuena Heiau. It is the most convenient of the hotels because it is right in Kailua Kona next to the Kailua Pier. The travel books have been raving about this hotel. However we found that other than the good location, this hotel is pretty shabby and stuffy.

And, don’t be fooled by the advertisement on the Imu sight and explanation on the preparation for the luau. The Imu was just a pit in the earth where man dressed like construction worker unceremoniously dump dirt over a pig covered with leaves and wood. The area was surrounded by an ordinary fence. The Imu was not a sight worth seeing.


From journals Our Most Favorite Island in Hawaii

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