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Prices above are provided by partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and do not include all taxes and fees. Please see our partners for full details.
Prices above are provided by partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and do not include all taxes and fees. Please see our partners for full details.
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Picked this hotel for economy and location. Disappointed on both counts. Selected this hotel because of competitive rate, advertised location near restaurants and absence of cleaning fee. Surprise... at check out, there is a fat extra charge not mentioned in reservation process...strong note to TripAdvisor...look...More
Thank FrancCabernet
Response from Castle-Resorts2018, Director of Operations at Castle Kona Bali KaiResponded 1 week ago
Aloha FrancCabernet,
Thank you for taking a moment to share your Kona Bali Kai experience. I'm extremely disappointed that we left a less than favorable impression during your stay and I am very sorry that you were presented with an unexpected cleaning fee. Please know...More
Booked one night here - was not informed In Advance there was no desk to check into after 5:00p.m. And had to use check in phone to get info. Was placed into a building down the road from main units(?) told there was “parking in...More
We stayed recently at Castle Kona Bali Kai. We booked and prepaid for accommodation via Hawaiin Airlines. There was no mention of cleaning fees when we booked. A few days after we checked out we found a $93.75 US charge on our credit card. When...More
Well furnished condos on the ocean front in Kailua Kona. Well stocked kitchen beautiful lanai with amazing ocean front view. Secure parking with association pool and spa. Repeat guest and close to all attractions and parks
First off, the price offered on trip advisor was $113 per night. Our night turned out to be $153 because we accidentally used booking.com. Never again. . Add ons of taxes fees blah blah comes to $179. Credit card statement $267 including a "cleaning fee"...More
Response from O9839OWandreat | Reviewed this property |
I think they have a cleaning fee schedule on their website. It depends on the size of the unit and the length of stay. But yes, believe what the hotel quotes you. I stay for 2 nights in a studio so my cleaning fee was $40... More
I think they have a cleaning fee schedule on their website. It depends on the size of the unit and the length of stay. But yes, believe what the hotel quotes you. I stay for 2 nights in a studio so my cleaning fee was $40 or $45.
It's in the courtyard, however I had an ocienview room that was across the road in the "mountain view" building. There are probably 3-4 rooms that have ocean view rooms on the mountain view side.
Response from BRumball | Property representative |
aloha,
The Kona Bali Kai is a 55 year old building (how else could we build this close to the ocean?) and with the salt water influence, more maintenance is always required. In fact we call the ocean front building a "ship... More
aloha,
The Kona Bali Kai is a 55 year old building (how else could we build this close to the ocean?) and with the salt water influence, more maintenance is always required. In fact we call the ocean front building a "ship that never sails". Without maintenance, guests would complain about condition as well. I would like to point out that only a few have complained about construction noise, but often those are the most vocal. Many people have left wonderful reviews.
Having stated that, owners do try to advise of construction and have new policies in place to notify neighbors. The truth is that construction schedules can change on a dime.
There are several alternatives. You may rent a hotel room at an oceanfront resort. They will charge more but will have options to move you. You may rent from Castle Resorts at the Kona Bali Kai. The charge is not quite as high but they may be able to move you to another area. Castle Resorts has a pool of rooms. If you are renting from a private owner, they usually only have one condo to rent so may not be able to move you. Check the policy set by the owner or Castle Resorts, in the event construction starts up near you.
Noisy construction has limited hours on weekdays and weekends and often visitors are out and about enjoying the island.
I hope this information helps you make an informed decision.
