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The only hotel in Kona where ALL rooms have private oceanfront lanais. If you want a uniquely refreshing Hawaiian experience - away from resort crowds - our sixteen oceanfront rooms offer an easy, breezy return to simplicity. Located one mile South of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai'i, Kona Tiki is the perfect vacation destination where you can either relax at the pool your entire stay or use the hotel as a base to explore the rest of the island.
We weren’t sure what to expect but booked based on reviews and absolutely loved this hotel. We saw humpback whales from our lanai, and beautiful sunsets from the pool deck nightly. The room was spacious and clean and had a kitchenette that was very handy in terms of drinks and snacks. They even had some beach chairs and boogie boards to borrow (first come first served). Would definitely stay here again - it felt like a hidden gem!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Kona Tiki is such a special hidden jewel. It is the opposite of a resort in all the right ways - the vibe is chill - we experienced people gathering by the pool at happy hour for a front row seat to the perfect sunset view. Our room was modern and clean with a kitchenette (real coffee maker), best of all, huge balcony overlooking ocean waves full of tropical fish / yellow tangs. They also had books, suntan lotion, boogie boards, snorkel equipment, and beach towels. We walked to town every night and met Wasabi tours across the street. Just awesome!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Mahalo for your review! Love your description :) So glad you caught the Kona Tiki vibe ... we'll look forward to your return - aloha!
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Spent a week at the Kona Tiki Hotel. A small boutique place overlooking the ocean. If you like the sound of crashing waves when you sleep and a clean and spacious room this is the place for you. A beautiful salt water pool overlooking the ocean with amazing sunsets is the icing on the cake. We walked to town at night for great meals. Slightly longer than I expected but for this place it is worth it. Loved it there.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip:Great location . Listen to the sound of crashing waves and enjoy the sunsets Fromm the pool deck.
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Responded 1 week ago
Many mahalos for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Much aloha to you ... a hui hou :)
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Only five minutes drive from the centre of Kona is a wonderful little hotel. It is perched on the rocks overlooking the ocean and the surf rolls onto the seawall just outside your room. Every room has a balcony, a kitchenette ie microwave, toaster, kettle and utensils. There’s no maid service but linen is replaced when used. They have a car park which is small but convenient. The pool is just behind the seawall and is long enough to swim laps if you want. They lend out boggy boards, snorkel gear, have an ice machine and Barbeque. But the view! Breakfast on the balcony each morning was a memory I will cherish. Don’t tell your friends about this great place, on the Big Island that has everything that Oahu has lost.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Rooms 205,206,305,306 would have the best aspect.
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Response from Kona Tiki Manager, Owner at Kona Tiki Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Ssshhhh ;) Yes, Big Island is very different than Oahu in all the right ways, and we are so glad you enjoyed our slice of old-school Hawaii :) Thanks for sharing your experience - please come again!
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Charming hotel with great ocean views and surf. There's no TV, no phone, no a/c in the room, but that's okay. Crashing surf 20' from the room, cute furnishings, welcoming hostess, and close to many restaurants and shops. They want you to be present in the moment, not hanging out in your room.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Parking is crowded, bring a plug in charger for your phone, keep your sliders open and sleep to...
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This place is an absolute slice of heaven! I stayed here for five days, and I had such a wonderful stay that it was hard to leave at the end. The room was beautiful and had everything I needed, plus the bed was super comfortable. The ocean view right from my door was amazing, and I loved falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves. The pool is just perfect, overlooking the ocean, and it was a great place to sit and relax in the morning before I headed out. I also caught the best sunset from my own private balcony. It was pure bliss, and if I return to Kona, I will definitely stay at Kona Tiki again! Thank you for an incredible stay!!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Kona Tiki Manager, Owner at Kona Tiki Hotel
Responded 19 Oct 2023
Mahalo for choosing Kona Tiki Hotel and your glowing review! It was our pleasure to welcome you and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay to the fullest. Looking forward to the opportunity to welcome you again in the future, A hui hou!
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Awesome place to stay! Great views of the sea, beautiful sunsets. Great amenities and such a comfortable bed! Would definitely recommend and would definitely go back! Great location as well, close to restaurants and great beaches!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Kona Tiki Manager, Owner at Kona Tiki Hotel
Responded 14 Aug 2023
Mahalo for choosing Kona Tiki for your Big Island stay, we appreciate your support and kind review. A hui hou.
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The onsite staff were very respectful, attentive and prompt. The rooms, beds and amenities made it feel like we were truly on vacation! Hearing the sound of the ocean waves at night was very soothing. The reef surrounding the hotel was filled with vibrant colors from the ocean life. Definitely would stay at this location whenever we decide to visit the Big Island! Looking forward to next time!
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kona Tiki Manager, Owner at Kona Tiki Hotel
Responded 7 Jul 2023
Delighted to see you enjoyed your stay with us and our "backyard aquarium". Mahalo for for such a great review and kind words. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again.
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Nice place for Big island getaway. It’s apartments with awesome ocean view from the room and beautiful sunset view from the pool area. ROOMS: spacious, equipped with kitchen (tableware, utensils, coffee machine, kettle, toaster included), bathroom with a shower and comfortable bed. There is no safe in the room but seems that everybody are pretty relaxed about it. Every room has a good-size balcony with an ocean view. LOCATION: -to the airport: 1h by bus (2 buses with change), all buses are free -to the nearest beach: 5min walk to Honl’s beach (small sandy beach with picnic zone) -to town: 15min walking to Kailua-Kona, where many different restaurants, grocery stores (ABC is the nearest) and souvenir shops are located FACILITIES: wi-fi, pool with sun beds, parking zone STAFF: very hospitable and smiley…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kona Tiki Manager, Owner at Kona Tiki Hotel
Responded 20 May 2023
Aloha dear friend, it was a pleasure to welcome you to the big island. Mahalo for such a detailed and kind review! :)
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The rooms may be on the small side, but our decision to stay at the Kona Tiki Hotel felt vindicated as we walked into town past the dull, monolithic buildings of Kona Tiki’s competitors. The Kona Tiki has an old school simplicity and character. Every room faces directly towards the ocean. The interiors are comfortable and clean and we slept extremely well (no doubt lulled by the sounds of the ocean). The hotel’s pool area is a few steps away from the rooms. The pool is small and simple, but fine for a relaxing swim. It’s an excellent sunset viewing spot and rewarded us with some of our finest sunsets in Hawaii (including a sighting of the elusive green flash). Space is at a premium in the hotel’s car park but we always found room to park. Generally, we left our car where it was parked at night – the centre of Kailua-Kona is an easy walk from the hotel and offers some good dining options. Given how much Kona Tiki has going for it, the room rate seems very reasonable.…
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Kona Tiki Manager, Owner at Kona Tiki Hotel
Responded 5 May 2023
Mahalo for your great review, delighted to see you enjoyed your stay with us!
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RM 1,330 - RM 1,778 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kona tiki kailua, hotel kona tiki
LOCATION
United StatesHawaiiIsland of HawaiiKailua-Kona
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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