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Kona Reef

3.0 of 5
75-5888 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This was a great unit with a great view! It had been totally remodeled two years ago so it didn't have that '20-year-old outdated design' look to it. And it had central air, which isn't easy to come by! Great views of the ocean and the sunset. We would definitely go back!

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Beaumont, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here for 5 nights, in B37. Our room was dingy and tired looking. The patio overlooked the small beach area, where during the day the homeless hang out, but they do not bother you. We had a side view of the water which was nice. Our A/C worked good but had to use a box fan to keep... More

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los angeles, ca
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32 reviews 32 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This condo was below average (and my standards aren’t too high). We stayed in a unit that was considered an ‘ocean view’, which was a full view of the beach below and about ¼ of the ocean. The beach below was used mainly by transients/homeless at night and families during the day, and is a very small-scale beach, with tons... More

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Seattle, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This is a great place to veg out, lounge by the pool, or use as a launchpad to explore the west side of the Big Island. We exchanged our condo through Raintree Vacation Club to stay in this property. We were pleasantly surprised to discover it was right on the ocean and so close to downtown Kailua Kona. Even though... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Castle Kona Reef is next to the ocean, so had ocean view from the balconey of the unit we stayed in (E11 on second floor). The unit was not advertised with an ocean view, so was a pleasant surprise to find we had a view from the balconey and the sunsets were beautiful. We even saw whales one afternoon from... More

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Itasca, Illinois
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Even tho this property is directly on the ocean it's almost in the ocean!! Sitting on your ocean front balcony you can see whales, the tides, surfers and beautiful sunsets. Have dinner on the balcony and stay there for the evening sunsets, then take a two block walk into the town of Kialua-Kona for a cup of Bongo's coffee and... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The staff at Abbey Vacation Rentals were very professional and helpful. We chose a lower level ocean condo so that we could enjoy direct access to the ocean and enjoy beautiful views from our patio. Starting every day of our vacation watching the surfers while enjoying a Mimosa on our Lani was exactly what we hoped for. The unit was... More

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Woodbury, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The Castle Kona Reef was right on the water - but no beach on property - we knew that upfront. There was a grassy area between the building and the water that I actually prefer to sand. But the entry was rocky and constant surf. There was a beach adjacent which appeared to have some sandier gaps for entry. There... More

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NY, NY
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87 reviews 87 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This property is a condo complex which does not have uniform standards across all units. Walking around and peeking in doors it was clear that many of the units were much more recently updated than ours. And so if when booking you have some way of choosing your unit - ideally with pictures - many of our comments will not... More

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Byron, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

My two friends and I stayed at the Kona Reef March 1st for three nights. The condo had a nice ocean view, and our lanai overlooked the park next door. Very clean. Nicely laid out, with washer and dryer. Garage parking for our unit. This unit was a little outdated as far as furniture, pictures...etc, but we had everything we... More

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Also Known As:
Castle Kona Reef Hotel Kailua-Kona
Castle Kona Reef Kailua
Castle Kona Reef Hotel
Castle Kona Reef
Kona Reef Hawaii/Kailua-Kona
Address: 75-5888 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
Region: United States > Hawaii > Island of Hawaii > Kailua-Kona
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #16 of 32 Speciality lodging in Kailua-Kona
Price range (per night): INR9,658 - 15,398
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Featuring one-bedroom condo rentals with fully equipped kitchens. Enjoy your vacation with all of the comforts of home and the conveniences of a condominium hotel. ... more   less 
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