Kanaloa at Kona 1603, Kailua-Kona Big Island

What a beautiful view

We wanted to see what the Kona coast had to offer, so we planned a week. After we saw the view from #1603 we chucked the plan. We were stunned. The property was perfect. Close to town, but not too close. Accessible, but plenty of... more privacy. Assigned parking means you don’t have to compete for convenience. The room was flexible (a built in Murphy bed instead of the usual sleeper sofa). The master mattress was comfortable, and the shower was spacious with two separate heads. The kitchen was clean and well stocked for cooking in the evenings, with dining space on the patio. But, the view…! Looking down the 12th fairway of the neighboring golf course. Watching the waves crashing along the coast. Beautiful views of Kona in the distance. Absolutely stunning. So many pictures to choose from. And, the golfers who broke their concentration to get a selfie, because the view was just that good. And, a few steps away, I would recommend an evening at the Ocean Pool. The sunset and the surf are right there. What a gorgeous perspective. Thanks to the hosts who made our vacation better than we expected. less

— David, Stayed 10/19/2026

Outstanding Condo Experience

My husband and I stayed at Condo 1603 at Kanaloa in Kona from August 11-16, 2026. The owner, Richard, was very responsive before and during our entire stay. On our second day there, he had a lovely basket of local fruit and coffee delivered to... more our unit. In all of the places we have rented, we have seldom found such a helpful landlord as Richard. The view from the condo lanai is wonderful, overlooking a rocky volcanic coast with crashing surf and a well-maintained golf course. Sunsets were gorgeous!! The sound of the surf lulled us to sleep at night. The condo is clean and well-maintained. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed and good, clean appliances. There were plenty of beach toys and chairs, tennis rackets, etc. in the unlocked closet on the lanai. The king sized bed was VERY comfortable. Even though there were only 2 of us, we frequently found the second bathroom a real convenience. The master bath has the largest shower I’ve ever seen! Wow! The WiFi was reliable and we were able to connect to our streaming services on the 2 TVs. It’s a short distance from shopping and restaurants. This condo is definitely not beige and boring. You know you’re in Hawaii, thanks to local art and some marine murals commissioned by Richard. We loved those touches. This condo does not have AC. However, because this is a second story unit and the screen doors lock securely, we felt safe leaving the sliding glass doors in the living room and bedroom open at night. Ceiling fans and the ocean breeze made nights comfortable. A final note: The last part of our stay here was during Hurricane Lala. Because our flights were canceled, Richard graciously allowed us to stay as long as needed. While much of the island suffered major damage, this area was very protected, so that we never lost power, water or WiFi. We heard high winds and lashing rain during the night and early morning of August 15-16, but there was no damage, no flooding. We felt very safe. The next morning people were playing golf on the golf course. Thank you, Richard, for a wonderful stay! We would gladly stay here again. We highly recommend potential guests consider 1603 for their next Big Island vacation. less

— Carole and Larry, Stayed 09/01/2026

The Best of The Best

I've stayed in 3 other condo's at Kanaloa and 1603 is head and shoulders above the others -as is Kanaloa itself. 3 pools and impeccable grounds make this spot a slam dunk retreat for us. Richard is extremely attentive when contacted and his condo well... more appointed, reasonably priced with the best views the Kanaloa complex has to offer. Returning soon! less

— Martin Brovarney, Stayed 08/28/2026