We spent three nights here while in Hawaii. The entire place was immaculate! Ultra clean!! The…read morehosts were very accommodating. It was extremely quiet at night which made for very good sleep. Those breakfasts were completely OVER THE TOP with locally sourced food. We couldn't ask for better. HIGHLY recommended!!

My husband and I wanted a special place to celebrate our 25th anniversary. I heard only great…read morethings about Kalaekilohana, and thought that would be great for us to put in our album of memories. The breakfasts were sooo good and nourishing, and the dinners! First class allll the way. Kenny and Kilohana are great hosts, so much aloha not only for us, but for everyone around them as well. They keep the "Hawaiian" mana`o (thought) , always apparent in what they do. I love this place!

Our respite stay after a full day of chasing Volcano Craters and remote petroglyphs…read more Ten minutes from the park exit, just had dinner in the park. Works out great , self check in. Old fashioned but just right for the Area.

This was a great fond for us. We have never been on this island. Literally 3 minutes from Volcano…read moreNatl Park. We stayed in Rm 9. Convenient path to car and hot tub. We used the hot tub 2x and it was perfect temp. I thought it was crazy for a gas fireplace in room. We used it 3x because it was rainy here. Staff was helpful by providing us ice and utensils and glasses that we could leave in room. They don't want you drinking the water so they provide a 5 gal jug of water. Good to bathe in but not drink. They provided a small fridge, coffee maker, toiletries. The room was big enough that they could have added a coffee table by fireplace to set your drinks on. No TV but we had our own electronics. WiFi was on point. Ample parking. They don't do daily room service unless you ask. The sound of the birds at night is amazing. They communicate right away via text for anything you need. I would definitely stay here again.

Quaint hotel tucked in a little corner which we appreciated, especially when you are looking to…read morerelax. This may not be a great place for people who are looking for a night life, five star dining, or a busy shopping strip. This hotel is located next to a small road lined up with small restaurants and shops. Personally, we love it. We love it so much we have stayed here twice. Our kids enjoy the easy access from our room to the pool to the beach and back. We appreciate this place for it's simplicity. Our first visit we stayed on a regular floor and felt that some rooms needed a little refresh (although not terrible). Our second visit we stayed in the Marriott Bonvoy floor so the rooms were a little more refreshed (updated). We enjoyed the water refill station, all floors should have one. Staff - Staff has all been helpful and pleasant. Pool staff is the best. Pool - Our favorite place. We spend most of our time here. We love that they give you a wristband now so that it keeps out non-guests. Towels are passed out with a card given at check-in. It's easy and convenient. Pool staff walks around often and takes drink and food orders as needed. Beach chairs are a first come first serve basis, but we've never had an issue finding any. Beach - The convenience of having the beach at your fingertips is unmatched. My kids go from the beach to the pool multiple times a day. The beach is not usually crowded and you can find a spot to lay out a towel. If you would like to rent an umbrella and chair you can visit the rental booth right next to the beach - it is easy and convenient. If you are a hotel guest, you get one free rental (I don't remember the length) during your stay. This is a great snorkeling spot too and you can also rent a paddle board. We usually bring our own snorkeling gear, but renting is available too. Our kids are older and chose to snorkel near the port, but be aware the current/waves are stronger there. I would NOT recommend it for young kids, especially not without a vest. Food - We never ate at the restaurant. We grabbed coffee and breakfast from the coffee shop downstairs. It's pricey, but not bad considering the convenience. We also chose to walk across the street to eat breakfast and lunch. For dinner, we usually took a stroll down the main road to find a place to eat. There are PLENTY of options. Snow cone hours are odd at times, but if it's closed there is a great place across the street as a secondary option. There is an ABC store right next to the hotel. We opted to buy alcohol and snacks to keep in our room in our mini fridge. ___________________________________ MY CON: Sigh.... Our 2nd stay was during the TSUNAMI WARNING on July 29, 2025 - we didn't have a rental car until the next day so we had to rely on the hotel to relocate us to the local high school. It was also my child's birthday so we spent it evacuated. A lot of the guest who didn't have a car had to leave to the high school with no food and no water. We grabbed what we could and lined up for the bus. The ABC closed once the sirens went off, so we were left with no food. We were given NO instructions, we were only told to get on the bus and go. We had only ate breakfast and you can't imagine how hungry we were. No one had a car. No Ubers available. No restaurants open. We were lucky enough to find a worker who was kind enough to take my husband and another dad to a gas station to grab some items for our kids to eat. Yay to gas station sandwiches and Powerades. Once the emergency was cleared (10 hours later), we were allowed to come back to our hotel. Staff welcomed us back with a water bottle and a bag of chips (sigh). I was so annoyed by this gesture. I cannot explain why, because I shouldn't be - but I was. I am grateful and thankful that our family was safe. I am glad that we had the option to be bussed to the evacuation center. HOWEVER, in the future - staff should have an emergency plan in place to share with guest. There needs to be a form of communication for guest to receive updates. We were left with NO information, just dumped off. It was a very scary experience for us and having more details would have helped.

Bedbugs! My mother got bedbugs from this establishment after staying for multiple days. And she…read morecalled the hotel and nothing has been done. Terrible! Avoid at all costs! UPDATE:it's a week later now and still no call from the manager even though a call was promised earlier. They don't give a shit about their customers. Clearly. Actions speak louder than words.

We had an amazing eight-night stay at the Outrigger Kona! I've noticed that several recent reviews…read morehave been rough on this resort and I will try to address some of the trends. PROPERTY: Located about 30 minutes south of the airport, the resort is on beautiful Keauhou Bay. The common spaces around the property were well cared for and I liked the centralized flow to the pool, restaurant, gym, lounge, market, and lobby. In Nov 2025, there was weekday construction noise to renovate the spa and to build a Duke's Restaurant, but this was not a problem for us since we were gone during the day anyway. I started every morning at the gym that had new equipment and a great view of the ocean. ROOMS: The room we were placed in was technically oceanfront, but was not what the check-in clerk called the "cruise ship porthole view" where you see only the ocean out your window. We were on the ground floor with several yards of walking path in front of it. We did love that the ground floor rooms had super high ceilings, so at least if you're on the ground, the room felt bigger, and we had a direct view of the manta ray tours at night. The rooms have been refreshed with new carpet, furniture, and updated bathrooms. Our king room had a corner sofa and coffee table that was a perfect hangout zone for us. A few days later, I approached the front desk to ask if maybe a better view room were available for the back half of our stay. Tiana was super friendly and said she had a room for us that we could look at in the afternoon. Short story, the afternoon revisit did not go well, both with front desk miscommunications and the room itself, so we decided to stay put. Tiana called us the next morning to ask what had happened since she wasn't there in the afternoon and saw we had not moved rooms. When I explained why we decided to stay put, she had Sally from management get in touch with us. Sally could not have been more kind and immediately moved us into an amazing top floor room, left us a gift basket with coffee and a manta ray plush, and removed our parking charges. This is the sort of over-the-top response that used to be more common, but ever since the pandemic, I've rarely seen it. We were so appreciative that I was even embarrassed that they did so much for us - there wasn't a major problem, but they just didn't like that we hadn't had an outstanding experience at the Outrigger Kona, and they made sure we had one. VOYAGER 47 LOUNGE: Icing on the cake was the Voyager 47 Lounge. Lounge access was included with our travel package and we assumed it would be like other lounges we've been to with snacks, beverages, sometimes light bites. Voyager 47 was way more than that, with hot breakfast and dinner buffet every day, including alcohol! The staff were the cream of an already incredible crop: Zach, Sharlaine, Tessa, Fred, Kamea, and Celeste made us feel welcome and at home every day. We even started planning our days around Voyager 47 because it was such a great experience. I don't want to oversell it, but it was more than worth the upgrade for us. Hawaii vacations come at such a premium compared to almost anywhere on the mainland, and it's hard not to be disappointed when that big trip isn't panning out the way you expect. We couldn't be more grateful to the Outrigger for going above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible vacation on the Big Island. Once they are past their renovations, I'm sure it'll be even better.

I kind of expected a little more from this 4 star resort. Outside the resort looks great. Thought…read moreit was a bit ridiculous that we were checking in at like 6pm and they didn't have a room ready for us, but eventually they found something. Inside the room was tired and dated. The paint was peeling on the walls. The shower toiletries were like 5ft high, which was absolutely riddiculous. About the only 'nice' thing about this place is that it's near the boats that go out for the manta ray tours.

We really appreciated how clean the place was and well appointed. However, if you are only…read morevisiting Kona for a couple days and want to do a water tour, you may want to choose elsewhere as the location is about 1 hr 45 minute drive back to Kona. It is closer to the volcano and black sand beach but not much else. The biggest issue is the noise level inside. The walls are very thin and you hear nearly everything; not so much talking but footsteps and moving about. Although we might have heard snoring last night. There are also bugs that somehow get in randomly. I noticed more the next day and ants on the counter even though there was no food. Also, there is no air conditioning unless you want to pay an additional fee. Be aware the phone number listed is incorrect. I tried calling several times as we were going to be late checking in due to a tour in Kona. I googled the Sea Mountain, looked at my reservation and every number I tried led to an error message. I finally found a good number and spoke to a nice younger man who advised me what to do upon arrival. I had also emailed and messaged out of desperation without response. Good thing I found that good number. The next day we checked in at the office and spoke to an older woman who wasn't friendly and didn't seem that knowledgeable as to the sights and timing of things. Overall, it was clean and nice but probably wouldn't stay again.

The location I am currently staying at. I was skeptical at first, but that's probably because when…read moreI go on vacation I expect to be treated like royalty. Places like this give me a reality check and realize not everyone gets to have the same experiences I do. The room was extremely clean and the bathroom looked newly renovated. It's a type of hotel that has a kitchen in it so it's like living in an 1 bedroom apartment overlooking the water. I recommend buying a cooler on your way here with some ice and stocking up on food. Get plenty of water and prepare yourself for some cooking. Also, oddly enough, you have to pay $10 a night for ac. It was annoying, but worth it if you keep it in the bedroom. You can ventilate the living/kitchen area with windows and the sliding door.

Do you want an experience of a lifetime? Do you want to be a part of living history? Ever want…read moreto walk in the footsteps of those that dared to be a part of something so amazing words fall short? Book a stay at the Volcano House! The rooms take you back to a magical time, a time with character! The staff feels like family. The location....the location is beyond imagination, especially on nights like tonight when the fire and flame meet an unbroken gauze of the bewildered! Stay in the only place on the Big Island Mark Twain would recommend, talk to the family that hosts you, and experience the smells, sights and sounds of the past, present, and future! Make sure to have dinner....Get a reservation for the five star food and the attached Volcano House Restaurant ! Trust me!!!!!! There is Nothing like this in the world

After hiking this is the closest (and I think only?) place to eat in the park. The view is great,…read moreyou can see the volcano! Unfortunately the food wasn't great. My friend liked her steak salad but my pulled pork was very dry. I was able to save it with barbecue sauce. The staff is friendly but the wait can be a little long since this is one of the only spots to eat nearby

I had the pleasure of staying here for two weeks as I was looking for temporary housing as I was…read moreworking in Captain Cook for about six months and I had such a great time I stayed primarily in the owners room which a bit more but well worth it, I recall the floor floor mats all of the mirrors were covered, Most notable is a very short and length however extremely deep bathtub to it you could almost stand up in, And incredible views of the ocean from the balcony. The restaurant located within the hotel is extremely noteworthy and well-known across the whole island, many people simply come here just to have breakfast lunch and or dinner. The pork chops have been written about all over travel sites and I must say I can still remember how delicious they were. A yelp or just like the photo that I took from this hotel, and it reminded me that I never added my review. I will be back on the island in the new year and look forward to coming back. What I will say this is far removed from all of the fancier hotels like Lanikai etc. this place is more residential for people that are looking for longer-term stays, and it's to my knowing that a separate building within the property is for residence or long-term stays. I do understand that some people have an issue with the tenants that live here versus those staying here on vacation. I luckily had no issues whatsoever. Don't forget to tip your housekeeper or leave a nice tip on the dresser before you leave

Super cute hotel alone the main highway in Captain Cook. Easily accessible to south Kona and the…read moreNapo'opo'o area. Small restaurant on the main drag with rooms to the rear of the building complex.

Definitely find this place during the day, it's up a steep hill and the signage isn't big or highly…read morelit. It's up a steep hill that's one car lane wide but for both ways. There was coffee cake for afternoon tea when I got there. The porch is the best part of this place. It overlooks the mountain with a great view of the water and forests below. Breakfast was nice since it came with avocado, cut papaya, a piece of breakfast cake and smoothie as well as tea/coffee. I did like meeting the geckos that look like the GEICO gecko during breakfast who were wanting fruit. Cons: there's no AC. Also I was woken up by I think a rooster at 5 am. They do try to space out people getting breakfast so you can't rush in at 730 am for food.

From personal experience, I highly advise coming when it's still day outside. Trust me on this one…read more I drove up and down Napoopoo Rd due to a delayed flight and was close to having a full on panic attack. Roads are severely dark that you cannot differentiate between driving/reversing onto road or out to sea *yikes*. Once you finally arrive at your destination, keep on driving up the hill until you reach the end. Don't forget, it is crazy dark outside, don't be alarmed by the sounds of nature. You'll park to the side next to the other 4 cars by the garage (not into it) and quietly find directions on a pin with your name on it. Come quietly inside as you make your way to the room. If you survive the night (which, you will), you'll find yourself on what looks like heaven; beautiful oceanview windows overlooking the bay. When you come down, you'll be greeted by the sweetest angel, Hannah. You'll find her in the kitchen in the morning making an all you can eat breakfast. Don't be rude! Say hello, grab a coffee, make your way to the patio and find a table. Hannah will let you know when all is ready based on first-out on the patio. When asked what was my favorite meal in Hawaii, hands down, I say Hannah's breakfast. She made delicious Banana Nut Waffles topped with macadamia nuts tossed in coconut oil and syrup. In addition, she's boiled eggs, cooked turkey bacon, and has sliced up fresh tropical fruits. Don't forget to try her freshly made smoothies made with guava YUMMMM!!!

We have an ownership with WorldMark by Wyndham and this Club Wyndham had availability for our…read moretimeframe. Overall it was a great experience. We did have an issue one morning with the kids/grandkids above us but that staff took care of that quickly. My only negative is the sales pitch at the Club Wyndham "meet and greet" we were told we qualified for the 30 minute "meet and greet" yet we were there for well over an hour. My advice is not to lie to your owners. I do wish checkout was at 10 am. At the very least it should be 11 am.

The resort was nice, but it comes at a weird cost:(…read more We were extremely surprised and shocked by our experience with Daniel, who approached us as the sales presentation representative. Check-in with Preston was ordinary and uneventful, but as we walked to our car, Daniel followed us and insisted we come back to get wristbands. While technically true, this quickly turned into a very aggressive sales pitch. He acted "surprised" that we hadn't been told about a supposed offer and claimed that because of the way we booked, we were entitled to either a $100 Amazon gift card or a free cruise. This was not true--we booked through our credit card's travel site (DeltaStays.com). When I asked if this involved a presentation, he admitted it was a 91-minute session but said we could just walk away if not interested. We told him no, but he immediately pressed us with "why not?" questions. I explained that, as someone who works in tax law, I often deal with clients struggling to get out of timeshares, and my wife and I had no interest. Still, he kept pressing, insisting we explain ourselves. When we made it clear he wasn't owed an explanation, he shifted into a strange monologue about psychology and needing to know why we declined. Even after we said, "We don't know what else to say--we're walking away," he persisted, telling us it would really "help him" if we just attended the presentation. Frankly, this behavior was pushy, manipulative, and far below the standard we expected from Wyndham. We had always heard positive things about Wyndham, which is why we booked here, but after this experience, we will not return. We will also be sharing this experience with friends and associates so they can avoid the same treatment. Club Wyndham may profit from its timeshare operations, but salespeople need to learn how to respect customer boundaries and wishes. Guests who book a stay should not be ambushed with aggressive tactics--they should feel welcomed and respected.

The perfect welcome to the Big Island. Boutique-ish and cozy right on the ocean. Went to sleep…read morewith waves crashing feet away from ground floor lanai, woke to a whale breaching just off shore. Nice little swimming pool and patio area. Close to markets. Free parking. Loved it!

Amazing view and you can't beat the peace at this place! Ita very relaxed and management is great!…read moreSuper accommodating and nice. Will 100% come again.