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Big Island Retreat

3.0 star property

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Maile room | In-room dining
Orchid Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $229
$193 nightly
$229 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

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78-226 Kahaluu Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Orchid Room | Living area

Orchid Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Paradise Room | Living area

Paradise Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Aloha Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Aloha Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pineapple Room | Living area

Pineapple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Seaside Room | Living area

Seaside Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Oceanview Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Oceanview Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Ali'i Suite | Terrace/patio

Ali'i Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 2200 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Honu Room | Living area

Honu Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Bamboo Room | Living area

Bamboo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Surfer Room | Living area

Surfer Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Maile room | In-room dining

Maile room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at Big Island Retreat in Kailua-Kona (Kahaluu-Keauhou), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Kahalu'u Beach Park and a 2-minute drive from Magic Sands Beach. .This beach guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Keauhou Shopping Center and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Haleo Luau.
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What's nearby

  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 1 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Regal Keauhou - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Nene Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clover And Mug - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Big Island Retreat

Big Island Retreat offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Kailua-Kona guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This guesthouse also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 13 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 104.70 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Tax ID - TA-154-377-8304-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 13 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Big Island Retreat House Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat House
Big Island Retreat Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat
Big Island Retreat Hawaii/Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse
Big Island Retreat Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse Kailua-Kona

Big Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 377 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great middle spot. Close to the beach but away from the main tourist attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great stay, loved the place… very clean and the people are very easy to deal with!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to some beaches, good snorkeling close to room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

The room was fantastic!! Deluxe bedding and mattress. Easy to find. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a spacious room and loved the balcony. Liked that the beach was a short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Big Island Retreat was FABULOUS! The staff were very helpful and the best part of all was the beautiful ocean view!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Xue Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and beautiful landscaping
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No toilet paper in room. Driveway difficult to drive up and park. Overall a clean decent place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place, with no AC you have to sleep with windows open. Unfortunately not all guests follow their plea for people to be quiet after a certain hour. Our room was comfortable and what I loved was that we were away from the main tourist spot but close enough to enjoy it too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Owner was very accommodating. Room was beautifully appointed. We had a peaceful lanai to have coffee and snacks. We were surprised to find a microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker and toaster for use during our stay. Walking distance to a snorkeling beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was okay. The beach is a 5 minute walk from the room. Staff was helpful as a couple of cockroaches ended up in the room. They were immediately on site to help remove them.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Big Island Retreat. I'll always stay here when I visit the big island!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good place it’s a good place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nalani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, super cute, close to beach. Great area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sugandhi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of this retreat is very nice and not far from KOA airport. We arrived the airport at later night but able to check in our room smoothly. Really appreciate the flexibility it offers. The room is clean and full of amenities. Within the retreat, there are club house, laundry place and BBQ place, very cute and well maintained. Thank you for hosting us! .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adedoyin

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless and breezy apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Excellent location, loverly stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cigdem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed at Orchid Room. I woke up with ocean waves and birds. Clean, safe and comfortable climate in December. One step away from the most beautiful snorkel beach in Kona. The people are very responsive and nice! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location . No ocean views from Bamboo room. Noisy neighboring room. Welcoming remote staff. It was a comfortable stay in a clean place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, private and peaceful. Lots of beach stuff to borrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at the Big Island Retreat! It is for an adult who is seeking some chill time, tucked away in the trees, birds to watch, and feel the ocean breeze. Recommend for people who are okay without AC (went in March and wind was enough to keep us cool and sleep well), who are okay with quiet hours (I loved them because the sound does carry which makes ocean hearing good), and who want to spend most of their time outside or off exploring. This was perfect for our needs because we had plans to go and explore everyday and then come back just to sleep. We enjoyed not being on a big expensive resort and felt more naturally placed in the area. Our room had a bathroom, a sink, a mini fridge, a coffee pot, and dishes. There is a communal grill and larger fridge with a communal dining table. Washer and dryer available in the main public space. The public space has an open air roofed garden which is quite beautiful. We saw lots of birdies and geckos.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026