With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Kailua-Kona, a 4-minute drive from Magic Sands Beach and 7 minutes from Kailua Pier. .This family-friendly condo is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Honl's Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from St. Michael The Archangel Church.
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Oceanfront Sunsets in heart of Kona
Located on the oceans edge and in the center of Kona, sits this resort style condo with a bohemian feel, it has all the amenities on Alii drive. The condo has its own tidal pool to swim and snorkel and launch kayaks from when the waves are calm. Fishing from the shore is also allowed. A/c in livingroom and bedroom.
Beautifully landscaped and offers some of the best sunsets and ocean views. Our recently renovated condo/lanai sits directly facing the ocean. You can even sit inside on the couch and see the ocean from it, we make every attempt to NOT exaggerate the pictures. Relax with the pool, hot tub, ping pong or tennis. There is also a small library of shared books. The grounds itself is 5 stars... Think botanical garden.
The community BBQ grills are 20 feet from the ocean. Perfect placement! This unit has NO stairs to get to it, free parking and parking lot is 15 feet from the front door and condo is on ground floor. No stairs. .
Electric bike rental rack across the street and we are hoping the $2 trolley is back that picks up out in front of the condo. Internet search for most current info and schedule of trolley. It's less than 1 mile to the heart of Kona restaurants and bars, so walking is easily an option.
Need a coffee shop in the morning? Green Flash coffee is right next door.
King sized bed in bedroom, and it does have a pull out queen bed as well.
Post pictures of your stay in the renters Facebook group we created.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this condo include a living plant wall, barbecue grills, and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Bicycles
Gym
Table tennis
Tennis
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bicycle parking
Bicycles
Garden
Living plant wall
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Property located in a resort
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Solar energy
Unit size: 734 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We don't need you to do much. It's a small place.
Getting the sheets and towels in the washer is the main thing.
Tossing leftovers out and taking the trash out is also helpful for smells.
Things to remember
Pool keys back in kitchen
Windows and slider keep open screens closed, lights, fans and ac off.
Just be respectful of the space and have a good time.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-185-625-6512-01, GE-185-625-6512-01
Property is also known as
Sunsets in Paradise
Oceanfront Sunsets in Heart of Kona Condo
Oceanfront Sunsets in Heart of Kona Kailua-Kona
Oceanfront Sunsets in Heart of Kona Condo Kailua-Kona
Oceanfront Sunsets in heart of Kona Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 102 reviews
10 - Excellent
87
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 102 reviews
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12
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
David J., Island Park, Idaho USA
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, we loved it! This was a beautifully landscaped condo complex right on the ocean, right on Alii, a very nice location. The pool was great, ping pong was fun! The unit was clean, well appointed and had excellent internet and tv service. Parking and access were also great and convenient. We would definitely stay here again. It was a dream trip for us - stayed for a month in height of summer. Grand slam for us 2 old freedivers on Big Island!
David J.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
lauren r.
29 July 2025
lauren r.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Sherilynne D.
26 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Get Away to Kona
The place was a perfect location for our getaway. The view was spectacular from the Lanai. We would definitely stay here again! Mahalo Conrad & Sheri
Sherilynne D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amira M.
26 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good experience
We had a very good time staying there. It’s a peaceful and beautiful location. Mahalo.
Amira M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Annika S.
22 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
First time trip to Hawaii and we were very pleased with our booking. Easy parking, kitchen fully stocked, relaxing lanai with a gorgeous view, tons of beach equipment (chairs, cooler, towels, boogie boards,..), walking distances to beaches and shopping/dining places. Fans worked great, kept the place nice and cool!
Annika S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura G.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
The view from the lanai is truly gorgeous!! And the lush landscaping made it feel private even though it's surrounded by other condos. The pool, hot tub, and ping pong table down by the water were great. Our host was friendly and quick to respond to all our questions. Convenient location. We will gladly stay here again if/when we come back to the Big Island!
Laura G.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo with sunset views
This place is fantastic. A beautiful, spacious condo with a lanai that gazes directly on the ocean. We watched the sunset from the condo, and then walked down to the water's edge for the last glimpses.the condo itself has a full kitchen, bathroom, and a huge bed in the main bedroom. It's a wonderful spot that feels secluded, but it a short drive from anywhere in Konawould stay again
Robert S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anne C.
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at Kona Makai
This is our favorite complex in Kona due to beautiful ocean views, lovely pool and meticulous care of the gorgeous landscaping. We also appreciate the low tolerance for noise making it so quiet and relaxing. First time at Jeannette and Micheals unit and we liked it so much we rebooked for next year! Amazing view and property exactly as described. Bedroom is on the parking lot side but we never bothered before noice and the AC was appreciated. Highly recommend.
Anne C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
John M.
5 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Kona Macai
We are frequent visitors to Kona and have stayed at many of the properties along Ali'i Dr. Kona Macai is one of our favorites due to the vicinity to town and the well maintained grounds. We really liked this unit in paritcular because of how well the kitchen was stacked and the items for the beach. Many STRs have kitchen but have little beyond salt and pepper and it's hard to actually cook a meal. This unit had spices, condiments and everything needed for meal prep. In addition to the kitchen they had beach chais, umbrellas, cooler and it appeared even a SUP. Everything regarding check in and check out was easy.
John M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryle R.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Oceanfront Property
Enjoyed the central location; Lush gardens; Fitness rooms. Property has well appointed kitchen. We saw whales from the lanai. The sunsets were also spectacular.
Ryle R.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elly Y.
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
This is the second time my husband and I have stayed at Kona Makai; we absolutely love its location and the annual community it hosts. I lived on big island for a long time and it’s a perfect location to walk Alii, get to both Kona town and out of town. This unit, in particular, had an amazing view straight out to the ocean. Was stocked so so well too!!!! Everything was easy, comfortable, homey, and beautiful.
Elly Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of heaven
Everything about this stay was smooth sailing. Easy to check in. Loved the lanai and the view, watching the birds and the ocean. Its a very quiet condo complex and the neighbors are friendly - lots gather during sunset down by the water. The bed was supremely comfortable and we slept very well. Great location to explore from! Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Nice and chilled place to relax...the view from the balcony was lovely.
Emmanuel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Justin N.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Everything about this place was lovely! Great location right on the water and a very nice view.The only part that was missing was check in instructions with a code to get into the parking lot and instructions on where to park. The gate is normally open but at night it locks, if we hadn't followed a car in we would have been stuck outside. Everything else was very easy and smooth!
Justin N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna-Marie S.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Just lovely. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Anna-Marie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arlet W.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous views
We spent most of our time outdoors as this is Hawaii and there is much to do. We are very active so even though the resort is 3Km from downtown it is a very easy walk for us. The place is very clean and Jeanette and Michael are available immediately if you have any questions.
The spectacular view from the lanais is nice to enjoy over breakfast or for a glass of wine at sunset. It is beautiful!
Arlet W.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dani C.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks Michael and Jannete
The place is lovely and perfect for a couple. The owners were very helpful during the whole process.
Dani C.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great sunset views!
Enjoyed the stay! Host was great and clear with instructions. Place was in a perfect location with all the popular beaches and snorkeling areas nearby. Recommend for snorkelers and beach goers.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel C.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, simple condo
Had a great time! Condo has a great view of the lawn with pool and ocean beyond. Location is awesome with town just 5 min drive away. Couldn’t have asked for more for what we paid. No frills, but we didn’t spend much time in the condo anyways.
Daniel C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
katherine c.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Time in Kona
It was a wonderful stay at the Kona Makai. The place is as described with the wonderful ocean view. My only comment was that it was hard to open the door with the keys and Vrbo didn’t give me a gate code on the arrival instructions. I found that out on the property rules and guidelines once inside the property.
katherine c.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doug S.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
We had a wonderful time in Kona. The condo was a good size for the 2 of us. The bedroom and the living room each have an ac unit which is nice. The view from the living room and back lanai is nice of the gardens and the ocean. Owners were very responsive to any questions we had. We would stay here again.
Doug S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Connor B.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised and worth the visit!
My wife and I stayed here September 2024 for 4 nights. The property was as advertised and was an incredible location. About a mile walk to shops and restaurants - which was the perfect distance to be close to things, but not be right in the mix. We made the walk multiple times a day. The host was incredibly responsive and always helpful. Not to mention, the view from the lenai was amazing. We would happily stay here again!
Connor B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
taylor h.
7 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront sunsets
The apartment was perfect for our stay in Kona. We loved the location close to shops and restaurants. The view from the balcony was amazing and perfect for watching sunset. It had everything we needed! Communication with the host was excellent. Highly recommend staying here!!
taylor h.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca L.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Stay in Kona
The property was perfect for us as we were looking for a place that made it easy for us to travel the west coast of the Big Island. The condo is not far from the downtown Kona area, parking was a breeze, and the condo was stocked with everything we could ever need. An extra bonus was being able to hop in the hot tub after hiking and snorkeling at the Captain Cook monument. We highly recommend this condo for the home base and amenities it provides!
Rebecca L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah K.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like staying at a good friend's home
Very much enjoyed my stay. Everything was exactly as described. I really liked the ground floor view framed by the beautiful landscaping. So convenient for getting to and from car. Kitchen had everything I needed and more, even a garlic press.
Many personal touches and decorations around the home. I've never had keys on a lanyard before, such a good idea - i didnt lose them once. :-)
Morning coffee on balcony and sunsets down at water were perfect.