See all properties
Entire condo

Castle at Kona Reef

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Castle at Kona Reef

Outdoor pool
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
75-5888 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Honl's Beach
    3 min walk
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village
    13 min walk
  • Hulihee Palace
    16 min walk
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 630 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 630 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • 620 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Exterior
Royal Kona Resort
Pool
Spa
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, (2493)
The price is $195
per night
$259 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Royal Kona Resort

About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at Castle at Kona Reef in Kailua-Kona (Historic Kailua Village), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Kailua Pier and 6 minutes from Magic Sands Beach. .This beach condo is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Honl's Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from St. Michael The Archangel Church.
View more Condo Rentals in Kailua-KonaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kona Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papa Kona - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castle at Kona Reef

Sun and fun on the beach, near Kailua Pier
Castle at Kona Reef offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished lanais. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star condo have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished lanais. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this condo include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and an elevator.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Queen sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished lanai
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 13 units
  • 4 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

This property charges the following mandatory cleaning fees at check-out, based on unit size and length of stay: USD 155 for 1-bedroom units and USD 225 for 2-bedroom units, valid for stays of 1-9 nights; USD 225 for 1-bedroom units and USD 250 for 2-bedroom units, valid for stays of 10 nights or more.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number No Registration ID

Property is also known as

Castle Kona
Castle Kona Reef
Castle Reef Condo Kona
Kona Castle Reef
Castle Kona Reef Condo Kailua-Kona
Castle Kona Reef Condo
Castle Kona Reef Kailua-Kona
CASTLE at Kona Reef Condo
CASTLE at Kona Reef Kailua-Kona
CASTLE at Kona Reef Condo Kailua-Kona
Castle Kona Reef a Condominium Resort

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 616 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 616 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 616 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 616 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 616 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Great location! Terrible check in and poor unit
“Remote host” could not find our reservation. Sent wrong room number. Walked back and forth on the property WITH LUGGAGE until Hotels.com reached owner for right room. Unit needs attention. Dirty fan in bedroom, curtains torn mostly due to window installation not completed. Location of final unit was amazing but unit needs about a weeks worth of work, replace curtains and updating. See images attached.
Dirty fan. Never cleaned since installed.
Dirty fan. Never cleaned since installed.
Dirty fan. Never cleaned since installed.
Dirty fan. Never cleaned since installed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a DEVASTATING experience for me and my daughter as we travelled all the way from WI and arrived to a room that was not even cleaned and disgusting. We spent our first night buying cleaning supplies and disinfecting the place, including washing the sheets, as the manager told me they could not send housekeeping until the next morning. They have promised to refund me one night stay and cleaning supplies, of which I still have not seen this refund. We wanted to stay somewhere else but last minute notice of 5 nights in Kona was difficult to find. So devastating and disappointing. DON'T STAY HERE!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing, near beach view is something out of a commercial. I love the beach view during the day. It has everything you need when you travel with your family. Something’s do need some upgrades like the washer and dryer and the ceiling fan that was not working properly and some new curtains, but overall great stay. Parking was a breeze, they even allowed us to stay a few more hours past check out time for no extra charge. 4.5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Relaxing, nice and quiet
It was so peaceful and relaxing. Beach was right outside our lanai. Nice and quiet and clean. Definitely would go back … tomorrow!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terry Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonny Fay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have a beach right out your back door!! What a wonderful way to wake up!! Very clean and quite place to spend away. Unit was stocked with everything but spices, salt & pepper and a broom. We really enjoyed this unit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, property was clean and nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Don’t waste your money
TERRIBLE !!! Don’t waste your money WiFi don’t work Dirty linen No office staff on site No one calls your back Dirty towels Ad says welcome kit with supplies no supplies were given to us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at the Kona Castle Reef . This oceanfront unit was comfortable, tidy and an excellent layout. Some of the lighting fixtures seemed dated and Could use replacement . Having the bbq’s there as an alternative cooking option was fantastic. We can’t wait to visit again next year and hopefully secure the same unit as we did this time .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ismael Jr

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and the place was amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Condo unit needed some maintenance before check in Bedside lampshade broken and left ( with pieces) in bedroom . Louvre doors enclosing laundry machines broken and wooden slats left laying inside the Cupboard .Parking pass was to be left in unit for new customer but no parking pass was found. We ended up writing our info on a piece of paper and placing that on the dashboard .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Held Our Room Ransom Through Hidden Fees
HIDDEN FEES! After paying in full prior to our trip through Hotels.com, we received an email from the management company 6 hours before our check in (while we were still on the plane to Hawaii) that we had an outstanding balance of $312.00, which was more than the price of a one night stay. When we landed and I was able to call, they claimed it was a cleaning fee and we would not receive our check in information until it was paid. Seeing as our only other option was to desperately find a new place, we paid the ransom. I called the manager about this fee, who said these fees were disclosed earlier. When I sent her my Hotels.com receipt stating my whole stay had already been paid for, along with her management company’s message via Hotels.com that never stated any price on these hidden fees, she went silent and refused to answer our calls or respond back to our multiple voicemails. She could not point out anywhere in the contract where these high fees would be charged. As for the “cleaning fee”, the floors were absolutely filthy when we arrived, with the bottoms of our feet turning black within seconds of entering the unit and removing our shoes. The only cleaning received during our three nights came after we left. The closet door to the washing machine was also busted through. This company was completely dishonest about the costs and I would urge anyone looking to book this place to reconsider.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pleasant! Coffee pot was old and shower in bedroom was not so great. Not enough hit water and the half shower door made for a messy, cold shower.

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay there, comfy bed nice well stocked kitchen

4/10 Poor

Henry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I was very disappointed in the unit we booked. The resort was beautiful, and well maintained. The unit we stayed in was filthy. It was very out dated. The air conditioning unit was in the living room, but the air didn't make it back to the bedroom, which made for very uncomfortable sleeping. There was a hide a bed in the living room, but it was broken so we couldn't sleep on it, and really just a piece of crap. The matress pad that was on the matress had several pee stains on it. The recliner in the living room was broken, so it didn't recline, and it had a horrible odor. My wife had to clean the bathtub because there was soap scum, and as she put it, absolutely gross. The only good thing about this place was the location, and the view. Very central to most places. You could walk to the shop's and restaurants. The patio outside our unit had a beautiful view of the water, and right next to a very small beach. If it weren't for these two things things, location, and the resort itself, i would give this place a below 1 rating if there was one. It was clearly not taken care of, and the owner obviously doesn't care!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1/2 mile from downtown Kona. Easy parking Great air conditioning
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and unit were very nice. Very comfortable and clean..everything you need for going to the beach was suppied in the room,except a surf board! Lol! It was a little confusing finding the condo at first. It is on the same complex as Kona Reef condos but is called Castle Kona Reef condo when I booked..It wasn't clear it was the same place. Other than that, it was a great place to stay. Onsite parking in garage was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while on the Big Island
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karolyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it is directly on the ocean. I liked the pool & jacuzzi There was a wall in our bedroom that had water draining out through pipes for a good part of the day. I did not like that.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Redlands

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Thompson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Would stay there again. Great pool and hot tub area.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
good location;view of the ocean is excellent; the dowside ,renovation in the above unit on our last two days,made it really a nuisance
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021