The Shrimp Sliders were so good! Crispy fresh shrimp, Hawaiian roll and this really tangy good…read moresauce. View was wonderful. Great place to grab a bite.

This spot is super laid back - walk up and order and bring your cocktails outside to lounge and…read morelook out at the ocean. I thought it was a fun spot to hangout and chill, enjoy drinks and vibe on island time. I got the ube pina - ube is so good.

This is a perfect little Kona tiki spot. Nothing fancy, but honestly that's part of Kona's appeal…read more The food was really good, and I love that you can get a unique tiki drink and take home the mug. Always a win. But the best part is the view. You're looking right out over the waters of King Kamehameha. If you time it right, you can even watch the luau happening while you're sitting there with your drink. Friendly service, great vibe, and exactly the kind of relaxed place you hope to find in Kona.

This review is for drinks only. They are also a restaurant, but we did not eat anything…read more My friend and I stopped by for a drink on a Saturday night at the end of March. It was surprisingly quiet. I got the impression that during busy season you may want to consider a reservation. Cheeky Tiki is a super cute (of course) tiki theme, on the second floor, the front open to the ocean. We sat in the cage chairs in the lounge. The service was excellent. We asked for fun glasses, and theirs were the best! Good drinks, service, and atmosphere! Stop by if you are in Kona.

Air conditioning, parking, minimal crowds, fair beer selection, and very friendly staff. Good for…read moresports events with a large projection screen. Or if you're waiting for a lane, you can get some drinks. They share the tab with the bowling alley so you can start at the bar and finish on the lanes with one bill. Nothing spectacular but also nothing to complain about. The staff is awesome, even when overwhelmed. Definitely a positive group. I stick to the beers (your basic selection) but my wife loved their fruity drinks. Happy hour is decent and the bar games make for a fun use of time while waiting for for a lane. Just watch out for the Thursday group of ladies if your favorite team is playing. They are loud.

I usually love this place but they need more staff! The person running the karaoke shouldn't have…read moreto also be the cocktail waitress. Lol waiting over 90min for 2songs is kind of crazy! Jus saying!

Beautiful place what can I say! Wonderful service, Amy is completely on it! Super attentive,…read morereally good at anticipating the needs of her customers, she personally takes care of what ever needs to be done...a wonderful asset to Huggos, are m as well as a kind, and genuine person, And can take care of any challenging situation with professionalism and grace!

We stopped in for some much needed dinner after a very long night. As we had eaten at Lava Lava the…read morenight before, we had a pretty good idea of how great this place would be...and we were correct. The place was very busy and quite loud, so we had to sit at a high top in the bar. No big deal! Our server was incredibly attentive and made some great recommendations. We decided to start with quest and chips, which was brought out very quickly and nice and hot. As we inhaled the quest and chips, we decided on fish tacos for me and a veggie burger for my husband. The fish tacos were wonderfully seasoned and cooked very well. The tortillas were a bit greasy, however, and I was very happy there were two tortillas to each taco since there was also a bit more drip than I expected from the pico. I also had fries, and the fries were excellent! The veggie burger was epic. This was the second veggie burger from this group of restaurants he has had, and I'm pretty sure it's his favorite in the area. Perfectly cooked and seasoned well, with great fries. It was very busy here, which is always a good sign. Just wish the music wasn't as loud because it's hard to have any sort of conversation. I did enjoy how involved the singer was with the other patrons, so it was amusing!

Good ass bowling alley food! Family friendly clean…read moreenvironment. Can let the keiks go cut loose and play video games while the parents can just kick back and chill before we all grind ono food

We went for karaoke. Never been to "hostless" karaoke. They just leave the karafun software on and…read morepeople bar code in. All the mics had dead batteries, and the place wasn't set up when we showed up at published start time. Then the system wasn't remotely calibrated or balanced. The bartender that helped us was doing his best but some boss somehow expected this poor kid to bartend in one room and set up karaoke simeltaneously in another. I wouldn't go back especially since there are so many friendlier, nicely run karaoke places in Kona. My friend grimaced at the house wine: it's a bowling alley I laughed ...you wanted a good chardonnay?

Best time ever! Food, service, & drinks are top notch! I had such a great time from when I walked…read morein the door till we left. So much fun & good vibes. It's my favorite spot in town!!!:)

Amazing food! Jennifer was patient, informative, and incredibly kind, which made the experience…read moreeven better. The food overall was awesome. The tri-tip tacos were just okay for me -- next time I'd probably try them with chicken instead. The ʻulu was absolutely delicious and definitely a standout dish. Sat looking at the ocean !! Nice

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.

Tawney is the best server. Good food, I kept coming back. I dine here like 5 times during my…read morevacation because of the food and services. Going to miss lava Java. Missing it already.

We've been coming to Lava Java for years and it's our favorite spot for breakfast. It has a great…read moreview of Kona's oceanfront and it's relaxing to drink your mimosa or Mocha (or both as my wife does it) and watch the boats and para-sailors. The service is very good, especially if you are upstairs when Tawny is working. I used to get the Portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice. However, I tried the hollandaise a few visits back and I have been hooked ever since. Now I get the eggs Benedict with home fries and extra sauce for the potatoes. Make sure to visit this spot when you're looking for a tasty, easy going breakfast.

To see the "Kona Mix Plate" - 'Terri Beef Plate' back and EXACTLY like it was (in ALL OF ITS…read moreGLORY)(even down to the thinly sliced green onions) is seriously a dream come true. The best Terri Beef Plate IN THE WORLD. Go here and get this. I Promise You, you will not be disappointed. It wouldn't be a bad idea for Dizzles to just adopt the Kona Mix Plate name and make the place just a straight up Kona Mix Plate grab and go style classic restaurant. Anyway, Go get a Terri beef plate today. You will be COMPLETELY AMAZED! I promise.

Came here for a birthday gathering on a Thursday night. Pretty decent crowd for a weekday. Of…read morecourse, we probably made up almost half of the crowd. Food: I ordered the Korean chicken and bulgogi. It was okay but it wasn't Korean chicken or bulgogi. It was beef with soy sauce and the chicken was grilled. I happen to be Korean and this was not even close! Some of the other meals others ordered look tasty, but who knows. The karaoke was loud, interactive, and fun. Good atmosphere. Food was okay but not as advertised. Should have called it grilled chicken and beef in soy sauce.

The island breeze luau was a pretty middle of the road experience for us. I had planned to give 3…read morestars, but the friendliness of the staff bumped it up to four, so good on you! We got premium seating at $730 for three people. We had our own table at the front of the show, leis included ($10 if you do not purchase premium seating), and first service to the buffet. That's pretty much all of the bonus that comes with premium seating. We got our family photo taken, and it was a very beautiful photo. $25 to download the image without a watermark, $35 to get it printed. If you do choose to get the image, download it for $25 and get it printed at Walmart or CVS for $2. The staff who checked us in, seated us, and served us were all very friendly, chatty, and kind. They did a wonderful job. The dancers and band were wonderful, and I appreciate the dedication to describing what a luau resembles; an ancient Hawaiian royal feast. The pork was delicious, and being able to see it taken out of the ground was a really neat experience. Be sure to check in early (5pm for premium, 5:15 for standard) and be first in line to everything, because the line for the bar, tattoos, games and activities, and crowd around the pig build up fast. They have a wide variety of traditional Hawaiian dishes, familiar food for kids, seafood, pork, chicken, beef, sides, and desserts at the all you can eat buffet. Their drink menu is extremely limited; for $750 I would have expected access to Piña Coladas and dacharies, something blended. The teriyaki beef had good flavor but was very tough. Our session ended at 8. At 7pm, the event was called off because the rain was too heavy. This makes sense; there's a lot of danger for the dancers to be on such slippery floors, the buffet food had been soaked, no fire dancers could perform, etc. I understand they can't control the weather. We reached out and asked for a refund, and they offered for us to come back on Tuesday. That is not possible, as we fly out tonight (Monday). They say they do not offer refunds if rain causes the event to end early, and we are now in contact with management. Their choice to completely cancel the show instead of moving it inside or something of the sort was very disappointing, and our experience was not at all worth the almost $800 we spent. Review update; they gave us a 2/3 refund for the rain, which was much appreciated! Mahalo for the wonderful time. And yes, printed is $30 not $35, I had read the numbers wrong. We had a good time, but it would have been much better if a few tweaks were made. Mahalo for the friendly staff, great dancers, great band, good food, and education about Pacific Islander history! I hope to see some adjustments made for future guests to make the most of their time and money.

We had a great time at this Lu'au! We got the VIP seats so we had front row which my kids loved!…read moreBefore dinner they have a few activities like tattoos and yard games. Then they did the pig ceremony. After that was dinner and the show. I thought the food was descent for a buffet. My favorite was their beef. The show was great!! There was also an open bar!