Kona Bali Kai

7.9Good
(73 Ratings)
"AMAZING! I would definitely stay there again. Extremely clean, organized, and comfortable. Spacious room. Great location, easy to get around. Quiet and safe neighborhood."
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2 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Includes essentialsPool, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Beach access and more
A 13-minute walk from Pahoehoe Beach Park in Kailua-Kona, Kona Bali Kai features accommodations with access to a hot tub. With sea views, this accommodation provides a terrace and a swimming pool.
Pool
Non-smoking
Wheelchair accessible
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Beach access
Laundry services
Outdoor Cooking
Toilet with grab rails
Accessible by lift
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
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7.9Good
(73 Ratings)
"AMAZING! I would definitely stay there again. Extremely clean, organized, and comfortable. Spacious room. Great location, easy to get around. Quiet and safe neighborhood."
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Ratings and reviews
1.0 / 10.0
These hosts (vacasa vacation rentals) had been the worst we ever had contact to in all the years of travelling. No info for check-in. No info how to get the keys. After cancelling no sign of apologizing. Vacasa insisted on payment for the apartment even though the apartment was not provided. Up to now no refund.
8.0 / 10.0
Very clean and good location, walking across the street to the beach.
1. No air conditioning in the bedroom. Some other places offer a portable air conditioner in the bedroom.
2. Some other places offer complementary cooking oil, soy sauce, aluminum foil, plastic bags, etc.
10.0 / 10.0
AMAZING! I would definitely stay there again. Extremely clean, organized, and comfortable. Spacious room. Great location, easy to get around. Quiet and safe neighborhood.
9.0 / 10.0
Great views of the ocean
A 4pm check in is too late especially when the check out time is 10am.
7.0 / 10.0
Nice surfing across the street.
Triathletes all over the place: biking and running Ali’i drive. That has a special vibe!
Coffee machine did not work.
The room was clean but a bit worn and could use a modern make-over.
10.0 / 10.0
Location and decor
The back door is really tight and hard to slide open, maybe it needs to be oiled. .
7.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect and the views. No complaints about the condo at all
Absolutely no early check in considered even when requested months in advance and the day of just to see if it may be available. We were told the condo specifically doesn’t allow early check in at all, no exceptions. It would be the only reason I didn’t vote 10/10… we flew in at 10am and had to wait until 4pm, even tho from the looks of it the room was cleared and cleaned prior to 12pm.
9.0 / 10.0
We visit the Big Island to hike, snorkel and to body-board (kids).
This was our second time at Kona Bali Kai apartments. Apparently we liked the apartment itself — everything is functional, straightforward and organized to our liking. The kitchen has everything we need to make our own simple and healthy food. The Poke-serving place on the premises is highly reputable and always crowded.
Groceries are available from Safeway, Walmart (both to the North) or KTA supermarket (to the South), all within 10 min drive. Papayas from Walmart are our daily local treats.
A variety of hikes are available within 1.5 hour drive from Kailua-Kona, including rain forest, beaches and mountains. Snorkeling in the Kona region can be done off any beach, as long as the waves are moderate and the access/exit is safe. The farthest snorkeling we went on foot from Kona Bali Kai was at the "Mile marker 4" Bay, just to the south of the Magic Sand Beach. Finally, nothing beats the Magic Sand Beach, just 20 min on foot from Kona Bali Kai, for kids body-boarding and adult beach-bumming. Just do it in the evening, to avoid sunburns.
Street noise from Ali'i drive can be a problem for some. This time, our unit was facing the drive — and we experienced it in full. It should not be a problem in units facing the ocean. Also, last time we were in a different building away from the street and also have not heard much.
4.0 / 10.0
Location
The shower has mold and needs cleaning.
The small AC unit can't keep up with the heat.
There’s no AC in the bedroom; only fans were used to pull in cool air, making it barely comfortable to sleep.
The overall room quality is far below what was paid for.
The rooms are dark due to old light fixtures.
The kitchen drain smells bad.
A cleaning fee of around $200 was included in the cost, yet we were still expected to take out the trash, clean up, and strip the bedding ourselves.
8.0 / 10.0
View
No air conditioning despite reviews on booking that had a/c
1.0 / 10.0
Bug infestation. Vacasa, who manages the property did nothing to rectify. They only want your money, $730 for 2 nights to be exact, for a disgusting experience. DO NOT BOOK. Hundreds of bugs all over- all screens were closed & still they were getting in. It was a gnat graveyard everywhere- the floor, the walls, the beds, even the fridge!!!. I travel a lot and have generally stay in budget places & have never had an experience like this. No customer service from Vacasa. They don’t GAF, they just want your money. Never again.
5.0 / 10.0
We appreciated the complimentary bottled water and a couple of snacks—that was a thoughtful welcome. The apartment was clean when we arrived, and the entrance/check-in process was smooth and easy.
On the downside, quite a few things in the apartment felt outdated and not very intuitive. It took a while to figure out how to operate the washer and dryer, the AC, and the blinds. I reached out to customer service each time I ran into an issue—while they were always friendly, unfortunately, they weren’t very helpful in resolving the problems.
One major drawback is that there are no windows. The only option is to close the blinds, which helps reduce the outside noise a bit, but not enough to actually sleep in. It gets very noisy early in the morning—after 6 AM, forget about peace and quiet.
The listing mentioned two queen beds, but in reality, it was one queen bed and a sofa that supposedly folds out into a queen. I wasn’t able to open it fully, and folding it back was a mini workout, so I ended up sleeping on it as-is—not exactly the most restful option.
The kitchen was described as “well-equipped,” and technically it had the basics, but we had to go out and buy a lot of essential items—salt, pepper, spices, oil, coffee, tea, even filters for the coffee maker. Usually, with Airbnb stays, these things are provided. There were also some rusty knives and only two coffee cups, which was surprising.
Lastly, the apartment is part of a beachfront complex, which sounds amazing—and visually, it is. The beach is beautiful and right there, but it’s all lava rocks, so don’t expect to swim. Great for photos, not so much for splashing around.
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
Dirty, stink, dusty, old,
7.0 / 10.0
Location in our ocean front condo was exceptional! The double sliding doors allowed for great views and a good breeze since the unit isn’t air conditioned.
Dirty utensils in the kitchen. Had to wash before using. Dirty coffee pot. The clean water portion was slimy and fuzzy. I hand washed the coffee pot but still didn’t feel comfortable using it. One spot in the bed had a very strong floral scent. It was where you would lay your head if sleeping on your stomach. No smells on the rest of the bed.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely everything. It was clean, comfortable, well located, and stocked with all the amenities and needs for a perfect stay. We'll worth it.
Noisy neighbors, but that's not the fault of the facility.
9.0 / 10.0
La place de parking est très pratique, la clim dans la pièce principale est très agréable et il y a assez d’équipement et vaisselle pour 4 personnes
La chambre n’a pas de vitre sur la fenêtre, il y fait donc très très chaud, et la climatisation du salon ne suffit pas à la refroidir. Le ventilateur au plafond permet de rendre la chaleur supportable mais ce n’est pas idéal
8.0 / 10.0
Tutto l’occorrente per la casa, fronte oceano e posizione ottima
Tende e armadi non troppo puliti
10.0 / 10.0
Todo
Nada
FAQs
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kona Bali Kai. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Kona Bali Kai. Enjoy the water!
Is Kona Bali Kai pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kona Bali Kai?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible, hot tub/jacuzzi, and beach access.
