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Kona Seaside Hotel

What to expect:

Budget-minded vacationers find this hotel's central location ideal for strolling around Kailua-Kona Village's shops and attractions and for exploring the Big Island. The atmosphere is low-key.

Amenity highlights:

Two pools have spacious sundecks for guests to enjoy the sun, read, and relax.

Insider tip:

With his court established on Oahu and his reign secure, King Kamehameha returned to his homeland of Kona in 1812 and established his residence on a lava-rock platform in the cove fronting King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, which is across the street from the Kona Seaside Hotel. He also commanded a temple to be built and religious totems to be erected. Replicas of all these have been constructed as part of a National Historic Site preservation. The history can be absorbed from signs, and imagined by walking among seagrape hedges from King Kamehameha's Kona Beach out to the platform where his residence and the temple are located.


ADDRESS

Kailua-Kona (Big Island of Hawaii) 75-5646 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
USA

Nearest major airport:
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (Big) Island, HI (KOA-Keahole)

Area:
Kailua-Kona (Big Island of Hawaii)
Features oceanfront restaurants, discos, cinemas, and business districts. Tucked among the shopping malls are historic sites including King Kamehameha’s last residence, Hawaii's first Christian church, and the Lekeleke Burial Grounds. Close to National Historic Park Puuhonua o Honaunau. White-sand resort beaches are less than 30 minutes away.

DINING

Kona Style Fish and Chips - Offering a view of the Pacific Ocean, this restaurant uses only fresh fish caught off the Big Island and was named one of the island's best in the 2005 Cheap Eats for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Kona Galley Restaurant - Located on the second floor with a view of the ocean and vacationers strolling the streets below, this open-air restaurant serves local dishes, steak, and chicken dishes.


LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Water nearby
  • In historical district

NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST

Kone Pier - across the street
Hulihee Palace - 0.5 mile
University of the Nations - 1.25 miles
Hawaiian Gardens - 4 miles
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Site - 4.25 miles
Kona Caves Plantation - 6.75 miles
Astronaut Es Onizuka Space Center - 8.5 miles
University of Hawaii - 9.5 miles
Kiholo Bay Scenic Overlook - 18.25 miles
Wakefield Botanical Gardens - 20 miles
Keahole-Kona International Airport (KOA): Approximate driving time to the Kona Seaside Hotel is 12 minutes and distance is eight miles.

Driving directions from Keahole-Kona International: Exit the airport and turn right to take State Hwy 19 (Queen Kaahumanu Hwy) south for about six miles. Turn right on Palani Rd.


Getting there: The best option from the airport is a taxi ($16–25) or a rental car. All fees are subject to change without notice.
Getting around: The hotel is centrally located in Kailua-Kona, with many shops and restaurants within walking distance. For other destinations, a rental car is the best option.

POLICIES

Extra-person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 13 and younger when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon

PROPERTY AMENITIES

Beautifully maintained, the 200-room Kona Seaside Hotel comprises three wings of three stories and a five-story tower. The grounds offer lush gardens. The hotel also has a small shopping center. An activities desk books luaus and helicopter sightseeing flights, and will arrange other activities.
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Bar/lounge
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Garden
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Business services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shopping on site
  • Number of rooms: 225

RECREATION

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
  • Parasailing
  • Jet skiing
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Tennis
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Golf - driving range
  • Fishing
  • Horse riding/rental
  • Mountain biking

ROOM AMENITIES

  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Ceiling fan
  • Internet access - dial-up

ROOMS

This 220-room Hawaii hotel comprises three 3-story wings and a five-story tower. Rooms at the Kona Seaside have views of the lush tropical gardens, town, or ocean. Most rooms include balconies. Rooms are cooled by air conditioning and ceiling fans. Decor includes botanical prints on pale gold walls, turquoise carpets, and bedspreads with island-style patterns. Refrigerators are included.

TRAVELER RATINGS SUMMARY

Overall satisfaction77% of travelers (28 of 36) recommend this hotel
3.6
Hotel serviceHotel conditionRoom cleanlinessRoom comfort
3.83.74.13.6
Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system.

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