Kona Seaside Hotel
Featuring 220 rooms, this five-story hotel features convenient access to nearby Kailua pier in the heart of Kailua Town. Along with affordable accommodations, the hotel features two restaurants offering ocean views: Tante's Oceanfront and Puleo's Steak and Seafood. All rooms come with standard amenities including air conditioning and balconies. An outdoor swimming pool, lush garden and gift shops are featured, along with on-site parking.
Kona Seaside Hotel
75 5646 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(800) 560-5558
seasidehotelshawaii.com
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Located on the grounds where Hawaii's famed King Kamehameha the Great lived the last years of his life, the aptly-named King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel fronts a sand beach cove next to Kailua Pier. Historic sights abound on the property, including the sacred Ahuena Heiau dating from the 13th century. The recently refurbished hotel features new and improved rooms, most with ocean views. An on-site swimming pool and bar round out the amenities.
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-2911
konabeachhotel.com
Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel
Located near Hulihee Palace in downtown Kailua-Kona, Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel offers affordable accommodations in the heart of the village. Basic amenities include on-site parking, swimming pool and Internet access. The buffet-style breakfast presents standard fare, while the lobby presents a welcoming feeling of aloha and kamaaina (local) flavor.
Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel
75-5739 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96704
(808) 329-1393
unclebilly.com
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
The stately 10-acre Keauhou Beach Resort attracts visitors and kamaaina (locals) alike. Fronting the ocean on Alii Drive near Keauhou Shopping Center, the hotel features tennis courts, a swimming pool and archeological sights to explore along the shoreline. Colorful Hawaiian murals, rare artifacts and local art comprise the open-air lobby. Newly refurbished rooms present a tropical ambience.
Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
78-6740 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96704
(866) 326-6803
outrigger.com
About The Author
Karen Sprinkles has been a freelance writer since 1988. She's currently the managing editor of a luxury home magazine and has written for regional newspapers and magazines. Sprinkles received the Award of Excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for "The Hawaii Home Book," which reached No. 1 on the Hawaii bestsellers list. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California.
