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It was cool to see the black sand and the turtles in their natural habitat!
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Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort
Historic Kailua Village
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Sep 14 - Sep 17
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8.6/10 Excellent! (423 reviews)
Really loved the location and especially the pool that overlooked the ocean. It was nice that it was never busy with loud kids/people and was pretty mellow.
The room we stayed in, however, was a bit run down and kind of smelled like it was cleaned with a dirty sponge and the floor looked like it was never washed, based on my socks turning black after walking around on it. Also wasn’t a fan of the centipede’s crawling on my bed and floor. I wouldn’t recommend staying on the ground level.
On the positive, all of the staff was amazing and attentive. Great customer service and welcoming. (Even after my complaints 😬)
I’d consider staying here again in the future.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025
Kona Islander Vacation Club
Historic Kailua Village
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Sep 3 - Sep 7
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Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
7/10 Good! (320 reviews)
Kona Islander Inn is a great low cost option for staying in Kona. Its location on Alii Drive makes everything walkable.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025
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