Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Lilikoi Vine
GUESTHOUSE $$$
MAP
(
808-987-9091, 808-325-9856;
http://konaguesthouse.com
; 73-1529 Hao Way; 1-/2-bedroom
apt $110/140;
) This warmly appointed property sits on an deeply green, lush up-
country lot complete with Balinese garden. There are two options for guests: the Paniolo
Room, a studio flat accented by vintage touches like hardwood floors and an antique
stove, and Iʻiwi's Nest, a two-bedroom apartment decked out in tropical-trendy artwork
and accoutrement. Three-night minimum.
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
HOTEL $$$
(
reservations 800-367-2111, 329-2911;
www.konabeachhotel.com
;
75-5660 Palani Rd; r
$170-250;
) One of the better options in downtown Kailua-Kona, the histor-
ic 'King Kam,' operated by Courtrad by Mariott, anchors Aliʻi Dr. Chic room decor, a
Herb Kawainui Kane exhibit in the lobby (open to nonguests) and free in-room wi-fi are
all draws here. Walk to some of our favorite restaurants or hop over to the Kona Boys
Beach Shack (
Click here
) to try stand up paddling or sea kayaking.
Kona Bali Kai
RESORT $$$
MAP
(
808-329-9381;
www.konabalikai.com
;
76-6246 Aliʻi Dr; 1-/2-bedroom villa from $140/180;
) This seaside resort is a collection of ambitiously titled 'villas' - we would
probably call them 'nicely appointed guesthouses and condo units' - that are airy and
open to natural light, have kitchenettes, and are filled with lots of neutral colors and
vaguely nautical paraphernalia.
Kona Seaside Hotel
HOTEL $$$
(
800-560-5558, 329-2455;
http://seasidehotelshawaii.com
; 75-5646 Palani Rd; r $110-170;
) Passable downtown option. The Garden Wing is quietest; rooms with a view
aren't worth the extra cash.
Royal Kona Resort
RESORT $$$
(
329-3111, reservations 800-222-5642;
www.royalkona.com
;
75-5852 Aliʻi Dr; r from $150, ste
from $225;
) You can't miss the Royal Kona, thrusting like a ship's prow,
whose '70s Polynesian kitsch is so potent you half expect the Brady Bunch to come tum-
