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Kona Seaside Hotel

2.0 of 5
75-5646 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
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Ranked #10 of 16 hotels in Kailua-Kona
3.5 of 5 stars 382 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Free breakfast(5)
  • Tante restaurant(4)
  • Good value(4)
  • Great location(4)
  • Air conditioner(4)
  • Main strip(3)
  • Alii drive(3)
  • Parking lot(3)
  • Ocean views(3)
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RetiredSecretary
Elk Grove, California
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

This was a good homebase for my daughter and I. We spent 3 days here, then went to Hilo, and spent 3 days here again. Beautiful Hawaiian lobby as pictured--nice to sit and cool off after shopping. Room 208 w/garden court has morning sun and can get warm if you don't pull the drapes. The garden view, quiet, and birds... More

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CanuckChick13_12
Calgary, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

Yes, as some of the reviewers have pointed out the hotel has a "worn" look and feel to it. However, I would be hard-pressed to find a hotel room as clean as the one we had. It was simple, decently appointed and close to everything. The pool area was nice to spend some time at. For the price of the... More

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Matthew T
Hong Kong, China
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

For me, it's a nice little place, but honestly, we weren't at the hotel much. It was clean and cheap for us than hostels, so it worked out for us. Clean rooms, friendly enough staff, enough restaurants nearby. More

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Wendy W
Pahoa
Contributor
11 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Long hallways, in this double level older motel, close to the heart of commerce, but lacking the real Hawaiian feel, could be anywhere USA once you are in the room. clean and easy to bad they don't have more parking More

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worddict
singapore
Top Contributor
114 reviews
20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

It's all right, but things seem a little run down. I feel like I've entered a set of a 50s TV show. More

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richard b
Big Rapids, Michigan
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7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Excellent location, close to bay and restaurants. Two nice pools, deck with view of harbor. Included breakfast very substantial. Free internet computers in lobby. Supermarkets, P. O. nearby. Kona Brewery, our favorite place to eat, a short walk. More

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mike s
Hakalau, Hawaii
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Old decor but not ratty or stained. Clean room. Most of desk staff friendly, but one not so much. Worth the money, but way less parking spaces than rooms! If it's full up, expect to park in the free municipal lot just south. If not, it's an additional $5 to park in the hotel's lot! After you already paid $100... More

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marie11675
Peshtigo, WI
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9 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We stayed here in May with four of us, was clean, and very helpful staff. It's not an upscale five star, but if you are on a budget it works. The town of Kona is very quaint and the hotel is in walking distance of stores and restaurants. More

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Laine9
Troy,MI
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18 reviews
18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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yes, it is clean (shouldn't that be a given???), good location ..and it happens to be in the most beautiful area on earth, However, the room furnishings are quite dated and the noise level is off the chart (if facing the street) The bed is OK, andt the pillows are flat. and It is a good thing that I am... More

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wendyallanbothdive
BC
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

We stayed here in 2006 and had a room facing the pool that was behind the hotel. The rooms were clean and it was quiet at night. This time we had a room in the tower that faced the busy road. The noise was awful from drunks walking home to the couple fighting down the hall. The air conditioner was... More

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Address: 75-5646 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740

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