Kona Bali Kai

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : It had a kitchen
  : 3rd floor, and no ocean view

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : nice shower, pool, jacuzzi
  : room is dated, no AC in main room, to many light switches dont know whats what! no elevator, walk up 3 flights

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : Location on Alii Drive is very desirable because of the convenience and because the beach is mere footsteps away. My third-floor unit at Kona Bali Kai was quite cozy and comfy; though it only had a view of the road, the lanai was nice. The efficiency apartment was ber-clean, with a kitchen so well equipped that it even had small appliances like a mixer and rice cooker (REALLY nice for guests who like to self-cater). The main property on the ocean side has beach access (though no swimming, snorkeling, or surfing) and a nice grassy area for picnicking and grilling. There is also a small but very pleasant swimming pool and jacuzzi at the main property on the beach side of Alii Drive, where parking is easy and convenient. Considering the excellent location, as well as the size, and comfort of the unit, I found the room rate to be an excellent value. I would certainly book another stay at this location, especially if the cost were comparable.
  : Nothing that I didn't like, but a couple of things for guests to consider: (1) Some guests might not like the Alii Drive location because it's a very busy thoroughfare in Kona, and traffic can be heavy; traffic noise was a minor factor for me, as the unit was actually pretty quiet; (2) This property is a little older and, in some ways, shows its age; still, the unit is well-maintained, super-clean, and surprisingly quiet.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The room had all of the basic utensils, cooking equipment, and cleaning materials needed to use the condominium. There sufficient towels, shampoo, soap and other amenities that were provided. The room in itself was comfortable but not ideal from the perspective of layout.
  : First and foremost the website advertisement was completely misleading showing that there was a pool, jacuzzi, barbeques, and laundry facilities. The property was across the street from these. The pool, jacuzzi and barbeques were locked and we had no key. Moreover, we never found the laundry facilities and we packed light expecting to be able to wash clothes when required. Secondly, the condo was on the 3rd floor meaning about 40 steps to walk up and down, there was no elevator to assist which was a big problem for my wife. The bed was not great, in fact, it was old, with a bad frame and cheap mattresses. The layout of the condo was simply stupid. To go out to the balcony one had to maneuver around the dining table and TV stand and the curtains did not open. We had to rig up a solution to open them to go out and after a couple of days we just gave up. The internet was also an issue as it would intermittently go out and I had to reset it quite a few times.