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    Kona Reef Resort

    636 reviews
    #11 of 38 Specialty Lodging in Kailua-Kona
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    75-5888 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-1312
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    4.0
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    636 reviews
    #11 of 38 Specialty lodging in Island of Hawaii
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    Kona Reef is an oceanfront condominium resort adjacent to a sandy beach park in historic Kailua-Kona and near quaint shops and restaurants. One- and two-bedroom suites offer full-kitchens, FREE WiFi, and ocean or garden views. Amenities include an oceanfront swimming pool, jet spa, and a cabana with barbecue area.
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    Property amenities
    Pool
    Free parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Hot Tub
    Non-smoking hotel
    Outdoor pool
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Wheelchair access
    Room features
    Microwave
    Refrigerator in room
    Kitchenette
    Non-smoking rooms
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    HOTEL STYLE
    Mid-range
    Centrally Located
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    72Somewhat walkable
    Grade: 72 out of 100
    61Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
    31Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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    75-5888 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-1312
    Getting there
    Keahole Airport8 mi
    Kamuela Airport34 mi
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    Nearby restaurants
    Gypsea Gelato
    8 minItalian
    Frenchman's Cafe
    15 minFrench
    Kona Coffee Cafe
    14 minAmerican
    Basik Acai
    6 minCafe
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    Nearby attractions
    St. Michael the Archangel Church
    12 minChurches & Cathedrals
    Ali'i Drive
    13 minPoints of Interest & Landmarks
    Magic Sands
    15 minBeaches
    Kona Henna
    15 minArt Galleries
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    Perfect Location - My reviews of D8-D25-D7 and A11
    I have rented a condo at Kona Reef Resorts 6 times, having stayed in units - D8, D25, D7 and A11 - all booked through VRBO. Kona Reef Resorts consists of individually owned condos. I should mention Kona Reef Resort has its own in-house management office that rents some units on…
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    Date of stay: November 2018
    Great Resort and Wonderful Staff
    We loved this resort. We were right on the ocean on the main floor. We saw a whole bunch of dolphins right outside our window and a cruise ship on another day. The Property Manager and the Maintenance staff were wonderful. Anything that needed to be done was done immediately…
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    Date of stay: March 2019
    Great location
    The condo was very nice. It was clean and the location was perfect. We had a room that faced a small beach so our patio had an ocean view even though it was not considered an "ocean view". I loved sitting out there drinking my coffee in the morning. The reason I did not give…
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    Date of stay: February 2019
    Vacation in Hawaii
    The location of the resort was ideal being right at Ocean front. The resort activities and the maintenance staff were extremely helpful . The problem was on arrival because your directions did not give complete instructions. The resort needs to be sensitive To the fact that…
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    Date of stay: March 2019
    Awesome location, everything you need
    Book this, especially the upper level rooms with an ocean view/breeze! You’re walking distance from ‘downtown’ Kailua-Kona, it feels safe and welcoming, it’s clean, there’s a real kitchen and laundry facilities in each unit, AND there’s a hot tub!
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    Date of stay: March 2019
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    Did you stay in unit D35?
    Are there 2 bedroom options? Does the resort rent snorkel/boogie board/sand toys (and how much$?)
    I cannot comment on a 2 BR, but I will say there are a few things you can check out. Sweet talk them and they won’t charge you. We got beach chairs and a cooler. I would agree with others that referred you to snorkel bobs for water gear. Very professional and clean.
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    Why didn't they contact VRBO directly and let them deal with Ken and Dia Peters?
    We didn’t book through VRBO
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    is this property on a swimmable beach?
    Depends on how you define ‘swimable’. There is a small sandy beach to the side of the condo. But it looked like rocky entry so not sure how swimable it is. There are some public beaches further south. To sit on a beach with sandy beach, we went to Mauna Kea resort area- this is a Marriott resort. You need to get there early to get in - limited public parking, but free. You can rent chairs, boogie board, snorkel gear, etc, from Kona Reef.
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    Hi, Kim. What would you like to know about this accommodation? Who does this unit rent thru?
    Kona Reef oceanfront condo. owner 818-3788597. about 139 per night. 5 night min.
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    "Great location and very clean rooms"
    "Avoid the bottom floor. "
    "Ask alot of questions about the room and view you will be getting when booking."
    "Good luck being able to choose a room."
    "Described by Air BnB: Oceanfront Kona Reef Condo-60 feet to Ocean Waves"
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    PRICE RANGE
    $113 - $365 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    LOCATION
    United StatesHawaiiIsland of HawaiiKailua-Kona
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    130
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