Kanaloa at Kona
Condo 1203
1-Bedroom 1-Bath Fairway View Condo - Sleeps 4
Best Vacation Spot!
We loved the condo 1203!! It was spacious and clean and had everything we could possibly need for our stay! the bedroom faced out to the ocean so you could hear the waves at night and the lanai off the living room faced out to the golf coarse which was beautiful and serene both for breakfast and for dinners! We used the BBQ across from the condo every night for dinner! The condo is in the perfect spot for exploring the island and was close to all amenities. We loved the community and looked forward to coming "home" at the end of each day.
perfect place to prepare for the ironman and holidays after
quiet, pools, sea+surf, close to grocerystore+ sams choice, near end of ali`i drive. all in all we`ll come back, thanks a lot!!! best regards thomas+ family
Nice and quiet stay
Clean and spacious condo. The Kanaloa resort is beautifully landscaped. Minutes from Kahaluu beach park which is one of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island, with lots of turtles. We were winding down after a fairly hectic time in Maui, so this quiet condo was in the perfect setting. For families the keauhou shopping center is conveniently located nearby with groceries, restaurants etc.
Very Pleased
We reserved this place because it looked to be a very good value. We didn't want to pay for, nor did we expect, a plush resort accommodation, but this exceeded expectations. It is a very nice condo in a very nice complex. The condo has many amenities that give the feeling of home. The owner has provided a fully equipped kitchen including a variety of spices and cleaning supplies. Even the knives were very sharp which is highly unusual. The complex is very clean, quiet and with good security. I inadvertently opened my trunk from inside the condo and was surprised when security knocked on the door to inform me of the situation.
Great condo
We enjoyed the condo very much. It's located in a very convenient area that is close to many things and easy to drive to any location. The condo is supplied with all the necessities just like home. We felt so fortunate to have found such a nice place to stay.
Awesome Experience
We had a wonderful time staying in this condo. It was centrally located and had everything we needed. After spending a long day visiting the green sand beach, black sand beach and volcano park it was great coming back to a place that felt like home. We are definitely going to recommend this condo to our friends and family. We will be staying here in the future!!
clean & quiet & amenities +++!
Mark provided excellent service. All emails were answered right away, directions to the condo were precise and everything was in order when we arrived (keys, code etc) The condo was clean and extremely well equipped with everything from kitchen to beach amenities. The view is over looking the golf course and we found it very calming and peaceful...not a clue what hole we overlooked. If one is up early the golf course makes for a lovely walk or run and, in the evening watching the spectacular sunsets. The only downside for me was not being close to a beach. The beach was within about a 10 min drive.
Great place to stay
This is a very nice condo. Plenty of room. Good facilities in the condo and resort. It is so relaxing sitting out on the lanai.The resort is well located. We would have no hesitation in staying there again.
Nice Home, Nice Community, Nice Location
It's a very nice hawaii home to stay. The facility in the community is also very nice. The beach and shopping center is very near and nice. We have a lot of fun at alii Dr beach and store. We have a really great time there. I already recommanded my colleague to book this condo this early Dec.
Just ok.
The condo is well equipped. Dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, beach chairs, etc. The cleanliness leaves much to be desired, however. The cooking utensils we had to rinse thoroughly times. The device is worn-out. A renovation is necessary. Here above all was easy.
Excellent Vacation
This home was filled with more then we expected, very clean, no bugs, safe for children, swimming gear, cooler made travel to hilo worth the drive and to pack drinks for the children. We didn't want to leave. Didn't have to puchase or bring many of the items we did traveling with children. I would stay in this condo as my altimate best Kona condo we've stayed in. Owner easy to work with and Kona staff by far the best. 10 star.
I was looking for paradise and found it.
My daughter (10yrs) and I left the boys home and came to your beautiful island. It was, by far, the most amazing vacation I've done. We snorkeled, surfed, paid homage to Pele at Kilauea caldera, hiked - a lot, visited the Hilo area waterfalls and discovered tide pools. None of these things would have been so greatly enhanced had we not had such a lovely 'home' to return to at the end of each day. The condo was beautiful, the staff was outstanding, we found ourselves continually impressed with each passing day. The only disappointment on this vacation was having to leave. We are planning our next vacation now and it is no surprise, it is on the Big Island. Mahalo, Mark and aloha Condo's staff. We will be back!
Great place to stay!
This is a great place. It is very clean, modern and has almost all of the comforts of home. The kitchen is better stocked than most other vacation apartments that we've rented. In hindsight, a more complete list on the Web site of exactly what is here might be useful, as there were some things we brought that were already in the condo. It was a nice touch to have someone turn on the lights and the stereo softly for our arrival. It was very nice to have a washer and dryer. The stereo and TVs were in great working order, as advertised. We LOVED the automatic ice maker and little cooler. They were both very useful for packing drinks and keeping food cool for day trips. We also used the bamboo mats on the beach - much better than towels and better at keeping residual sand out of the condo. Another thing that we really appreciated was the binder on the coffee table with great info and the Hawaii Revealed Book. The adult pool is the only one we used and it was very clean and well maintained. We were a little disappointed the ocean pool was closed for renovations but c'est la vie. The only problem we had was mosquitoes in the bedroom at night. The screens on both sliding doors, as well as the one over the bed need a little adjustment and we were wakened by buzzing around our heads and had to get up and do a mosquito hunt. The proximity to all the necessary services is excellent. The staff, from the security gate to the grounds staff to the house cleaner were all very friendly and helpful. One night that we had to call security to remind some very noisy people out by the barbecue pit that quiet time was in effect at 10pm. The security people responded immediately and the noise stopped minutes after that call. Great service. We certainly recommend this facility.
Manager response:
“ Thank you for the comments and suggestions. The bedroom screens have been replaced and repaired. Aloha, Mark Holzwarth, Owner, Kanaloa at Kona, Condo 1203 ”
Good value
The condo was a super deal, $640 total for 5 nights. We liked the fact that the owner included good quality snorkeling equipment for our benefit. The place was old and in need of renovation but clean. The pillows were quite cheap,hard and uncomfortable. Also, quite a bit of noise from the condo next to ours (ground floor unit) but obviously no reflection on our unit. Overall, excellent value for the money. The photos accurately reflected the interior so no surprises upon arrival.
Fantastic Condo!
We really enjoyed our stay in this spacious, fully-equipped condo. The view over the golf course from the large lanai is very relaxing. We were close to Kona and there is a great shopping center very close by. We can't wait to return!
A very pleasant place to stay with many amenities.
We visit the islands often and enjoyed this condo, however we will look elsewhere next visit. The issue is with the refund policy. We reserved this condo less that 60 days before occupancy. Two days after completing our reservation we contacted the owner that we needed to lessen the stay from eight nights to seven. Since we were in the no refund range, we did not get a refund for that day. We understand the policy. We also understand how repeat business works.
Great Vacation in May 2008
I stayed at Kanaloa complex on an earlier trip and really enjoyed the location and facilities. They have tennis courts, 3 pools (one that is for adults only, YEY!!), near shopping and cinema, less than 2 miles from a great beach, Kanaluu. This trip we were looking for a smaller condo than last time and found condo #1203. The condo was awesome: Big, well supplied and appointed, clean, comfortable. We spent a wonderful week in Kona scuba diving, swimming in the pool and lounging around. The bed was super comfortable as well. The gentleman renting the condo was very kind and easy to work with. There is a good binder with all the information you need at the condo. I highly recommend this condo #1203 and complex. This is a really nice place so treat it well!
Nice condo and location, very relaxing
We were only able to stay a couple of nights but enjoyed our time here. The condo was clean and we enjoyed walking out to the ocean where we were able to see sea turtles. Very relaxing and quiet location we will try to visit again.
Great vacation!
I would definitely recommend this property. We found it to be very quiet and relaxing. I would not hesitate to stay in the future.
Excellent alternative to the high-priced resorts
My wife and I visited the Big Island to see its sights, not lounge around the pool or beach all day, so we didn't want to pay several hundred $ per day for resort amenities that we wouldn't be using. We just wanted a clean place to sleep and shower...we were out the door by 8am every day. Kanaloa at Kona 1203 met that need very well. It is well-located, quiet and it has a pleasant lanai for early breakfast and coffee.
Beautiful vacation home
My husband and I went to Hawaii in 2006 for 10 days. We visited three of the islands, although only for short stays. The Condo in Kona was our favorite. The location was perfect, view was great and Condo was very nice and comfortable. If we go back to Kona this condo will be my first choice.
Extreme Courtesy
After booking the condo unit for my mother in law for a wedding in Kona, we had some extreme circumstances come up. The bride was diagnosed with breast cancer and was starting treatment immediately. With under a month to go we were forced to cancel the plans, I was treated with sympathy and gracious hospitality, as the booking agent offered to give my mother in law the room at a later date even though it was within a month. Later in the week the booking agent called back and happily left a message saying that they were able to book out the room and we would get a refund in full. We will definately stay there on our next visit to Kona and recommend it based on the Extreme Courtesy we received!
Beautiful condo with a great garden view
We found this unit to be very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The view of the garden and golf course is beautiful and it's a very short walk to the beach. We selected this unit to save the cost of an ocean front unit and we were not disappointed. If we are ever priviledged to return to Kanaloa at Kona we would definately rent this unit if it is available.
Just OK
Rented this condo for 2 weeks but only stayed in it for one - not because of the condo but because of the VOG which was terrible at the time. We found the condo to be reasonably comfortable and quite well equipped although much of the outdoor equipment that the owner has left for guests to use was in poor condition. My wife complained that the condo was not very clean - I believe the word she used was "disgusting" - although I found it not bad myself. It could have used a good dusting and a little more attention in the closets and bathroom. The photos that the owner has posted represent the condo fairly. Outside, the grounds are nice and well maintained - we did not use the pools. The lanai furniture was a little scary - we placed towels over it before sitting down so our clothes wouldn't get dirty. The location is not bad - very close to a good shopping centre and to Kailua-Kona - and there is a nice, if short, shoreline path surrounding the property but no place for safe ocean entry. Overall, we give it a "just okay".
