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75-5776 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
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1 of 5 stars
Boston_Red_Head79   2 contributions
Boston, MA
Oct 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We were disgusted by the condition of this hotel and had booked it for 2 nights, but forfeited our 2nd night to book elsewhere. The lobby looks nice enough, but when we entered the room, I felt like I had entered a crack house. There were roaches, ants, and other creepy crawlies everywhere. My husband killed about 5 or 6... more

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5 of 5 stars
shannzie   1 contribution
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Jul 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I read all the bad reports about this HOTEL and heard from people who have stayed in this hotel,so of course when it was picked for me shopping on hotwire I wasn't looking forward to it. The Minute My husband and I arrived and checked in, It was nothing as what I read or what people told me. It was... more

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4 of 5 stars
Hotinhawaii   1 contribution
Hawaii
Jul 15, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I've stayed in a lot of budget hotels in Hawaii. This one has the best rooms, best bed, best landscaping of all of them. It's very conveniently located, has free parking and a hot tub. Will stay here any time I am in Kona. Goodbye Kona Seaside, hello Kona Islander. more

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3 of 5 stars
OlafR   19 contributions
Wiesloch, Germany
Jun 2, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

You get a good value what you pay for: rooms which are clean but have left their best times behind them. The rooms were clean (we stayed there twice), staff was friendly and helpful and you can explore Kona by foot from there. However, for the next good beach and a decent grocery store, you need a car. more

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5 of 5 stars
pjrmayo   2 contributions
pjrmayo
Apr 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed in room 101 and loved every minute of it. The room was clean and furnished with a FULL sized fridge, microwave, toaster, and lots of dishes. (Even a wine opener!) It over looked the pool and while the front door was right at the parking lot it was still a very quiet room. The courtyard is lush, tropical,... more

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4 of 5 stars
loimln   43 contributions
Naperville, Illinois
Mar 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is our second year in a row at the Kona Islander Inn and we love it here. This time, we were in Room 329 overlooking the pool . We rent directly from the owner, Rita Roberts. Rita does a wonderful job keeping all of her condos clean and neat. Parking was tight again this year, but we were able... more

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5 of 5 stars
Traillady   10 contributions
canada
Mar 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at the Kona islander in March 2009. We only expected to stay for 2 nights but we enjoyed the hotel and the location so much that we ended up spending 7 nights over the course of a 15 day vacation on the Big Island. The room was very comfortable and clean, with a microwave, toaster,... more

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1 of 5 stars
GraysMom   1 contribution
Western, PA
Mar 6, 2009 | Trip type: Family

This place was disgusting, filthy, had broken furniture, and an added bonus!! A family of cockroaches everywhere. Was not a good experience at all. The shower was so dirty and disgusting I had to wear shower shoes!! All of the dishes had caked on food! So, not only was I responsible for doing my OWN towels in the laundry...but I... more

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2 of 5 stars
joannatodd   2 contributions
London, Ontario
Feb 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Good hotel, had an ocean front room, but paid a lot for a room that housed ants and roaches as well as us. Seemed the "hotel" was a condo rented out to travellers. Came with lots of ammenities including mini-fridge, micro, plates and cutlery, salt and pepper, and even beach mats. We stayed for 6 nights, loved the balcony, tv... more

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3 of 5 stars
geoglover   1 contribution
Southern California
Jan 31, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed in room 212 which had a queen and twin bed--perfect for two adults and one child. The room was clean but keep in mind that there is no daily room service, so keeping the room tidy is your own responsibility. There is a laundry room available if you want to rewash the towels and bed linens during your... more

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Address: 75-5776 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740