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Big Island Retreat

Property class: 3

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
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A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. There is a ceiling fan, a painting of a beach, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $225
$189 nightly
$225 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

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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, Keauhou Shopping Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Orchid Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Orchid Room

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

View all photos for Paradise Room

A four-poster bed with a tropical-themed bedspread, a wooden nightstand with drawers, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Paradise Room

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

View all photos for Aloha Room

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a black refrigerator.

Aloha Room

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

View all photos for Pineapple Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside lamp, and a pineapple-themed pillow.

Pineapple Room

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

View all photos for Seaside Room

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair in a room with teal walls and white tiled flooring.

Seaside Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Oceanview Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through the windows.

Oceanview Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Ali'i Suite

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

Ali'i Suite

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

View all photos for Honu Room

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a kitchenette.

Honu Room

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

View all photos for Bamboo Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a small table with a lamp.

Bamboo Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Surfer Room

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wooden cabinet.

Surfer Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Maile room

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with shutters.

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

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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 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lekeleke Burial Grounds.
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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

  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪White Nene Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clover And Mug - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Green Flash Coffee - ‬7 min drive

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 394 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, a good place for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. Beautiful location and surroundings. If I make it back to the Big Island, I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Big Island retreat offered comfortable accommodations with a well-equipped kitchenette. Self check-in was easy, and the managers were responsive and easy to reach by text. Parking was tight but manageable. The location was convenient, within walking distance of Kahaluʻu Beach Park.
Paradise Room at Big Island Retreat
Snorkeling Beach walking distance from Big Island Retreat
Common area at Big Island Retreat
Ocean Front nearby Big Island Retreat
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The staff was very helpful and responsive with recommendations for the island. Location was fantastic near a snorkelling beach. We stayed in the Surfer Room which had a separate bathroom to go through the outside, it wasn’t bad but something to keep in mind. Overall a great stay! A reminder there is no AC.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place tucked away 5 mins from Kahalu'u bay making it a great base for water activities and quieter than the locations downtown. The property was surrounded by lots of trees, plants and local wildlife. Supermarkets were close by with some options for food and the property was well equipped for reheating food or even cooking if needed. parking was offered but we didn't need it. The room was clean and the open air design still kept us cool though we would have some company from lizards and bugs every now and then, it didn't bother us. Great stay and hospitality, would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was still being cleaned when we checked in. Mop was very old and dingy and smelly. I wouldn’t have booked here if I knew there was no A/C. Run down and dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too many mosquitoes in the room. Too many opened screens so the mosquitoes entered the room freely. The room was too hot during the day. I am not coming back with this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so perfect, I will def be coming back to stay here! Location is great, walkable and quiet ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025