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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
The Castle Kona Reef is conveniently located oceanfront on the sunny Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Enjoy a great vacation in the comfort and privacy of your own one or two bedroom condominium. All condos have a full kitchen equipped with refrigerator, oven/stove and dishwasher. Swimming pool, sun deck and barbecue area are available for guests' enjoyment.
Beginning March 15, 2009, Castle Resorts will provide mid-stay housekeeping service for stays that are 7 days or longer, which includes changing of linens and towels, vacuuming, and cleaning of bathrooms as well as kitchens. As a result, this properties will not be offering daily maid service in lieu of this mid-stay clean. Daily maid service will be honored for any reservations that are booked prior to March 15, 2009. Guests who are staying less than 7 days can purchase additional housekeeping services at nominal costs. Extra towels and amenities will be provided in each unit prior to check-in. Guests can request for replenishment of the bath amenities (shampoo, soap, toilet tissues) at any time without charge. There will be a small fee for the replacement of towels/linens.
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
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Overall score
4.1 out of 5
(31 reviews)
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Hotel address: 75-5888 Alii Drive, Kona (Big Island of Hawaii), HI 96740
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Kona Airport-KOA
This property has a smoke-free policy
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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
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Overall score
4.1 out of 5
(31 reviews)
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Score
3 out of 5
kona reef stay
george Nov 17, 2009
good location for my morning walks to downtown. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Good Location for the Price
DNA Oct 19, 2009
The condominium resort was right on the edge of the Kona tourist center. My unit had washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, ... and could have easily accomodated 4 people (one bedroom with a pullout couch).
Traveler type: Single
I didn't realize until the last day that it was located behind the beach with the best surfing waves in the immediate area.
Score
5 out of 5
Fantastic place for anyone, any age!!!
Banana Sep 20, 2009
We got in late on a Wed. Everything was right where they said it would be. The room was great. Stayed in E-21 oceanview. ... The place was clean, well equiped kitchen, the beds where great, and a wonderful view of the ocean. Great location to the town,very short walk to everything that you would need. The farmers market is a great place for value. Loved it!!!
Traveler type: Family
Do rent a car, you will want to travel north and south and maybe around the island. There is so much to see and do from this location.
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I didn't realize until the last day that it was located behind the beach with the best surfing waves in the immediate area.
--DNA, Houston, Texas Oct 19, 2009
Do rent a car, you will want to travel north and south and maybe around the island. There is so much to see and do from this location.
--Banana, Akron,Ohio Sep 20, 2009
RENT A CAR!!!! Beware the time share people that sell you discounted trips for time share seminars. You can rent a car and see the island in a couple of days without a guide. For example, it cost us $135 a day to rent a minivan with full coverage insurance. We were able to see all of Kona and Hilo attractions, plus go to see the lava and volcanoe at a fraction of what tour guides were charging. Those guys were charging between $135 and $260 per person for the volcanoe tour alone. I know people need to make a living, and I know that it is a trip to get to the volcanoe. BUT, you save alot of money if you read up on the attractions, rent a car, and see them by yourself. Also, DO NOT BOOK ANYTHING ON ALOHA VIP TOURS. They charge ALOT MORE than when you book things for yourself when you get to the island.
--The traveling gnome, Simi Valley,CA Sep 19, 2009
Overall score
4.1 out of 5
(31 reviews)
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Score
3 out of 5
kona reef stay
george Nov 17, 2009
good location for my morning walks to downtown. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Good Location for the Price
DNA Oct 19, 2009
The condominium resort was right on the edge of the Kona tourist center. My unit had washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen, ... and could have easily accomodated 4 people (one bedroom with a pullout couch).
Traveler type: Single
I didn't realize until the last day that it was located behind the beach with the best surfing waves in the immediate area.
Score
5 out of 5
Fantastic place for anyone, any age!!!
Banana Sep 20, 2009
We got in late on a Wed. Everything was right where they said it would be. The room was great. Stayed in E-21 oceanview. ... The place was clean, well equiped kitchen, the beds where great, and a wonderful view of the ocean. Great location to the town,very short walk to everything that you would need. The farmers market is a great place for value. Loved it!!!
Traveler type: Family
Do rent a car, you will want to travel north and south and maybe around the island. There is so much to see and do from this location.
Score
3 out of 5
comfortable no frills accomodations
The traveling gnome Sep 19, 2009
Overall the experience was good. The people in Hawaii are the mellowest and nicest that you will ever meet. Even the vagrants ... were cool. The hotel was not very updated. It was very blah. But, the room and accomodations were adquate.
Traveler type: Family
RENT A CAR!!!! Beware the time share people that sell you discounted trips for time share seminars. You can rent a car and see the island in a couple of days without a guide. For example, it cost us $135 a day to rent a minivan with full coverage insurance. We were able to see all of Kona and Hilo attractions, plus go to see the lava and volcanoe at a fraction of what tour guides were charging. Those guys were charging between $135 and $260 per person for the volcanoe tour alone. I know people need to make a living, and I know that it is a trip to get to the volcanoe. BUT, you save alot of money if you read up on the attractions, rent a car, and see them by yourself. Also, DO NOT BOOK ANYTHING ON ALOHA VIP TOURS. They charge ALOT MORE than when you book things for yourself when you get to the island.
Score
2 out of 5
Kona Reef
hawaiifirsttrip Sep 8, 2009
This hotel is located about 15 minutes drive from the Kona international airport (KOA). I chose it mainly for the location - ... close to the airport, ocean view and beaches. However, I spent my time in Kona checking out the volcanoes. This hotel is minimum 2 hours drive to all the volcanic national parks. Not recommended if you plan to spend a whole lot of time in Hilo or the volacno national parks.
Traveler type: Couples
Various dining options with ocean view
Score
4 out of 5
Good value and great location
Diver Girl Aug 27, 2009
Great location near restaurants, next to small beach; ocean views and 2 doors down from the Royal Kona Tennis Club; easy ... walking distance into town.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
Good Value. . .
Hawaii Travelers Aug 26, 2009
We've stayed here 2 times & would return. Great location, an easy walk to downtown Kona (5 min), fabulous views, and pool is ... actually ocean front. BBQ and other amentities in pool area a plus. Even the garden view units have a partial ocean view. But. . .the units are all individually owned, which means, their quality and condition varies greatly (also what they come with, cooler, boogie board, basic pantry needs, etc.). They are clean but very basic and some units could really use some new carpet/showers, etc.
Traveler type: Family
They have free parking in a covered garage--a great thing in Kona!
Score
5 out of 5
Excellent Location for Family
Jaydeep Aug 4, 2009
This is a great place to spend a week or so with your family, Location is one of the best in Kona and staff is very friendly. ... I would go back next vacation
Traveler type: Family
Farmners' Market, Best fruits and vegetables in the Kona
Score
4 out of 5
A great value for your money!
MM Jul 23, 2009
Neither my husband or I had ever been to Hawaii before and we loved our trip! The condo at Kona Reef was "Oceanview" #F22, a ... one-bedroom, which was clean and comfortable, nothing fancy. I didn't see any others to compare this one to. We only booked this vacation with 2 days notice, so we were pleasantly surprised. The condo had a washer/dryer and all the necessary appliances to cook meals there instead of eating every meal out. The bathroom, bedroom and pool weren't huge, but big enough. Just one person behind the office desk, which must be all they need, and there is a computer in the office to check emails ($5 for 30 min, $10 for 60 min, etc) if you don't bring a laptop. They give you new towels on the 4th day (but you do have a washer/dryer if that's not enough)or you can pay more to have them come by more often. Many small, fun eating places were just a walk away (there is no dining place onsite) and loved the fish tacos at Lulu's! There is a great farmer's market down the street (5 papayas for $1) and little shops. This area is more laid back and less resort-like than Waikoloa, and we would stay here again.
Traveler type: Couples
The Oceanview is about $45 cheaper a night than Oceanfront, so I would choose the oceanview because no one stays in the condo all the time anyway and there is still a great view!
Score
3 out of 5
All that you need at a great price.
Frani Jul 22, 2009
The location of our unit was perfect for us; we could watch birds in the palm trees and the grass in the park next to us AND ... see and hear the ocean. The location of the resort was within walking distance to town, which was great.
Traveler type: Couples
If you go over to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (which you should), leave early in the morning (before 8:00). There's a lot to do there and it's about a 3 hour drive, especially if you take the Hilo/Saddle Road back.
Score
5 out of 5
An unexpected find
By Jul 21, 2009
Our room, B24, had the perfect Hawaiian room decor and furniture for my wife and I to know that we were relaxing in ... paradise. All of the dishes had beautiful hawaiian print on them and the room was filled with 4 or 5 Hawaiian flower arrangements placed throughout the condo; very beautifully located. The room was quiet, and air-condiditioned, but the ocean breeze filled the room when the windows and balcony door was opened. The size was perfect for my wife and I even though there was a sofa with a queen sized bed in the living room with a TV, satelite, dvd and video player in it and another smaller TV mounted on the wall in the bedroom. This room provided all of the conveniences and much more; a medium size and a small hand size ice cooler, boogey board, hawaiian mat to go and sit on the beach, etc. Our room had a small washer and a dryer in it, with soap for the dishes and for washing clothes, an iron and ironing board. This room was listed in the category of ocean view rooms, not rooms with ocean fronts, but all of the rooms on the left side of this condo complex had a balcony that overlooked the beach. A treat fo us was that they were holding a boogeyboard contest for the youth with a lot of lessons about Hawaii taking place in between the meets. What a treat to watch all of this going on from our balcony on the second floor. I also loved cooling off in the pool at about 10 AM. There are also 2 barbecue pits at the pool also for guest to use. Simpy amazing condo!
Traveler type: Family
We are from Hawaii originally and love the local foods; the Hawaiian luau foods, and fruits of Hawaii which we purchased at the grocery stores in Kona and at Costco. Nothing like having cold sliced papayas or mangoes anytime, and at your finger tips chilled in your refrigerator, the advantage of a condo over a hotel. There were no parking fee of $10 per day like they have at many of the larger hotels in Kona. We also frequented the different Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian fast food shops. A lot of these shops are within walking distance and also within a short drive. You can tell that eating in Hawaii is one of our top priorities. Wal-Mart and Kmart are all within a short driving distance. Costcos and Wal- Mart both accepted our out of state Utah checks without any problems. Like in Utah, gas is the cheapest at Costcos which is located 1 mile from the Airport where all of the car rental businesses are located. Great place to top off the gas of your rental also. If you spend some time in Hilo on the other side of the island, gas in Hilo was significantly cheaper.
Score
5 out of 5
great place to stay. One of the best
USPS Jul 15, 2009
the location was great and very easy to get around in a car. It was a nice peaceful condo. We had ocean front and a ground ... condo. No more then 10 steps and you were at water edge. The condo had everything you needed for your stay
Traveler type: Family
travel at your own pace or take the tours. There is plenty to do on the Big Island.
Score
3 out of 5
Great location, so-so quality
Dad Jul 7, 2009
This is a condo complex, and so your experience may be different from ours, as the units are individually owned and ... decorated. Ours (B27) was outdated in decor and somewhat dingey, but had a great view and some nice conveniences. The location is very convenient to walking "downtown", and there is covered free parking. The adjacent beach is not acceptable for swimming for kids, but is nice to look at and explore. The condo's lanai has a great view, facing eastward, of this beach. The pool is small but well-kept, and the adjacent grilling area is covered and nice, with tables. All in all a good deal for the modest price, but it ain't the Ritz. Be sure you want a condo, with a kitchenette, and not a hotel with all the amenities. Ours was a one bedroom with a sleeper couch. There is also a significant difference between this part of Kona and the Kohala coast. This part of the island has a much better 'night life' and restaurant scene, and night life. The Kohala coast is isolated, but the hotels are very luxurient.
Traveler type: Family
Lots of choices.
Score
4 out of 5
Great location!
Travelbuggster Jul 6, 2009
The condo was a perfect fit for us as an active couple who wanted to spend minimal time in a hotel, while still having the ... convenience of a full kitchen which allowed us to be able to make our own "to-go" breakfasts and lunches. The one bedroom was comfortable and clean, although not updated. The location is within walking distance to restaurants and shopping, as well as the Kailua Pier from which many of the boating, fishing, snorkeling, parasailing trips depart. A local farmers market is also within walking distance and was a great place to buy fresh local fruits!
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
superb view!
Mike and Linda Jun 24, 2009
We stayed in D-35, oceanfront. It as very clean and felt very private. We never heard the guests next to us. All we could ... hear were the breaking waves. Parking was covered and free. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and the BBQs were nice and clean. The breeze from the ocean made the air conditioning only neccesary at night. We enjoyed the close location to town.
Traveler type: Couples
Buy fresh fruit local fruit at the Farmer's Markets.
Score
3 out of 5
Don't act like a child
Dad Jun 5, 2009
the owners of these time shares do not like childern that behave as childern. they are to be seen and not heard. whats the ... point of bringing kids if they must act as adults!?
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Awesome Room!
Birthday Celebrating Couple May 28, 2009
The condo was really in a great location and we had an ocean front view with a surf breaking all the time so the roar of the ... ocean was awesome! We were told by other guests that they got "a heck of a deal" and we did not get a break at all so felt cheated. I guess I signed up for the trip too early. Plus we upgraded to 2 bedroom and were going to be charged $80.00/night for 10 nights until I called an 800 number and found out that it was too much, so Kona Reef charged $60.00 more instead. Overall though, we cannot complain, the condo was clean, well equipped and area great.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Great location, will be back again
travel happy May 26, 2009
We love to go and experience the food and culture, we also like to cook some of our own meals. Kona Reef offers a great ... location to walk into town to shop, eat, or get some great food at the farmers market.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
Kona Reef Review
Boo May 23, 2009
The Castle Kona Reef Condo's are a mid-range value for your money. Price is mid-range for some of the other hotels in the ... area. I have stayed at the Kona Reef condo's 3 times now and would do so again. Rooms are old but clean. Because of the closeness of the ocean a lot of the metal in the unit shows signs of rust and corrosion. Ocean view rooms have an excellent ocean view. Condo's are walking distance to the shopping area of Kona. Pool and BBQ area are very nice
Traveler type: Couples
The heart of the Kona tourist area is about .5 miles down the road. Long walk but you have many shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Not much parking downtown so the walk works
Score
4 out of 5
Kona Reef Condos Reveiw
Rick Palm Tree Man May 21, 2009
Toured many of big island sites. close to downtown. great ocean veiw,yet very quiet and layed back. Great place to stay,but ... don't expect a swimming beach.
Traveler type: Couples
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I didn't realize until the last day that it was located behind the beach with the best surfing waves in the immediate area.
--DNA, Houston, Texas Oct 19, 2009
Do rent a car, you will want to travel north and south and maybe around the island. There is so much to see and do from this location.
--Banana, Akron,Ohio Sep 20, 2009
RENT A CAR!!!! Beware the time share people that sell you discounted trips for time share seminars. You can rent a car and see the island in a couple of days without a guide. For example, it cost us $135 a day to rent a minivan with full coverage insurance. We were able to see all of Kona and Hilo attractions, plus go to see the lava and volcanoe at a fraction of what tour guides were charging. Those guys were charging between $135 and $260 per person for the volcanoe tour alone. I know people need to make a living, and I know that it is a trip to get to the volcanoe. BUT, you save alot of money if you read up on the attractions, rent a car, and see them by yourself. Also, DO NOT BOOK ANYTHING ON ALOHA VIP TOURS. They charge ALOT MORE than when you book things for yourself when you get to the island.
--The traveling gnome, Simi Valley,CA Sep 19, 2009
Various dining options with ocean view
--hawaiifirsttrip, Chicago Sep 8, 2009
They have free parking in a covered garage--a great thing in Kona!
--Hawaii Travelers, Washington State Aug 26, 2009
Farmners' Market, Best fruits and vegetables in the Kona
--Jaydeep, Los Angeles CA Aug 4, 2009
The Oceanview is about $45 cheaper a night than Oceanfront, so I would choose the oceanview because no one stays in the condo all the time anyway and there is still a great view!
--MM, Aurora, CO Jul 23, 2009
If you go over to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (which you should), leave early in the morning (before 8:00). There's a lot to do there and it's about a 3 hour drive, especially if you take the Hilo/Saddle Road back.
--Frani, California Jul 22, 2009
We are from Hawaii originally and love the local foods; the Hawaiian luau foods, and fruits of Hawaii which we purchased at the grocery stores in Kona and at Costco. Nothing like having cold sliced papayas or mangoes anytime, and at your finger tips chilled in your refrigerator, the advantage of a condo over a hotel. There were no parking fee of $10 per day like they have at many of the larger hotels in Kona. We also frequented the different Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian fast food shops. A lot of these shops are within walking distance and also within a short drive. You can tell that eating in Hawaii is one of our top priorities. Wal-Mart and Kmart are all within a short driving distance. Costcos and Wal- Mart both accepted our out of state Utah checks without any problems. Like in Utah, gas is the cheapest at Costcos which is located 1 mile from the Airport where all of the car rental businesses are located. Great place to top off the gas of your rental also. If you spend some time in Hilo on the other side of the island, gas in Hilo was significantly cheaper.
--By, UT Jul 21, 2009
travel at your own pace or take the tours. There is plenty to do on the Big Island.
--USPS, Newark Delaware Jul 15, 2009
Lots of choices.
--Dad, Kentucky Jul 7, 2009
Buy fresh fruit local fruit at the Farmer's Markets.
--Mike and Linda, Crescent City, CA Jun 24, 2009
The heart of the Kona tourist area is about .5 miles down the road. Long walk but you have many shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Not much parking downtown so the walk works
--Boo, Longmont, Co. May 23, 2009
there really isn't night life so to speak most places close early.
--Jimbo, LA, Calif. May 18, 2009
We had great food at Bongo Ben's and The Outback steakhouse was good as always!
--Norman, Arlington, WA Jan 2, 2009
Very close to shopping, dining and other activities.
--Becky, San Antonio Jun 27, 2008
Not a far drive to shopping, dining and entertainment.
--Terri, USA Feb 1, 2008
Lots of good restaurants, but with a kitchen we didn't need to go out much. Sushi Shoyu was good, but expensive. Be careful to ask about the price of the saki you get...
--Dana, Los Angeles, CA Aug 18, 2007
if you have kids the beach near the pier is great for a nature wave pool. Snorking is just a mile down from the resort.
--Hung, Houston, TX Jul 27, 2007
Only about a mile from town. We enjoyed the excercise of walking to town. A lot of nice restaurants, mostly casual, which we liked.
--Karen, Reno, NV Jun 18, 2007
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