Most hotels in town have the advantage that they are located at walking distance from the downtown area. Hotel room rates are on the same level as vacation rentals, and generally in between the prices for the more luxurious resorts and the more low-key bed & breakfasts. Below we list some of our favorites covering a range of prices:
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- King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort (ON the beach)
- Kona Seaside Hotel (very affordable with a stellar location)
- Kona Tiki Hotel (lots of return visitors)
- Hotels not recommended anymore
More specific accommodation options along the Kona coast: have a look at our “where to stay on the Kona coast” guide with recommendations for families, first timers, solo travelers, active travelers, beach bums, and repeat visitors, for our suggestions on high-end, mid-range, and budget-friendly places to stay.
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort (ON the beach)
This hotel is named after Hawaiʻi’s most famous monarch, king Kamehameha. Their location rivals that of Uncle Billy’s and overlooks a great little beach in central Kailua-Kona. The hotel has their own swimming pool and luau, and has a rich Hawaiian cultural background.
Visit the King Kamahamea Kona Beach Resort website or see if there are discounts on the booking.com website.
The Kona beach resort is next to Kamakahonu (King Kam beach), a small and family-friendly beach in the heart of downtown Kona
Kona Tiki Hotel (lots of return visitors)
Located one mile south of Kailua village, this reasonably priced hotel prides itself on many return costumers and a family atmosphere!
Visit the Kona Tiki Hotel website, or see if there are any discounts available on the booking.com website.
Note: Hotels not recommended anymore.
We used to recommend staying at Pacific 19 because of their proximity to downtown and the ocean, but after having stayed there early 2025 we withdraw our recommendation.
Attention to customer needs is outright poor and the room we stayed in was poorly cleaned (think: used band-aids on the ground) and maintained (large kitchenette without any utensils or coffee machine, wobbly tables, etc.).
It is possible their hotel rooms are better. Prices through booking engines are lower than those advertised on their website, so see the booking.com website to see if there are any discounts available.