the location was great for us, we had another couple and only 1 car so when one couple needed the car the other could spend the day walking around town. We had great entertainment each night from the restaurant next door that we enjoyed from the lanai. Best of all what a veiw. Only thing I would like to have had was blackout curtains for the living room, I know who whould shut out that view. All the people living in the building were all very nice and helpful, all and all I hope to enjoy Kona Alii 701 again soon.
This condo was amazing. My wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon. The balcony was 20 feet from the ocean, and it was in the perfect location to walk to restaurants and shops. Two bedrooms can comfortably fit 4 people, but we had just two and it was still a bargain compared to other similar properties. Highly recommended!
Room was closed up and very humid and musty on arrival. but the huge sliders opened it up to that great tropical breeze. The walls had somr stains stove missing a kno, tiles broken in upstairs bathroom and a cabinet broken. Place could use a quality cleaning and some minor handy man work. Beds were comfortable and kitchen had adeqate utensils, appliances.... The location and view were outstanding
The only negative with the condo was the music from Alli Dr (till 2 am on the weekends). Had to close all the windows and sliding door and there is no air conditioning. The fans worked well, but missed the sounds of the ocean.
No need to drive when you stay at Kona Alii 701. You are within walking distance of all that the main tourist section of Kailua-Kona has to offer. You will of course need a car when you go sight seeing outside the town. You are right in the midst of the restuarants/bars/shops/public market/etc., so during the daytime its not the quietest place I've ever stayed in/ but it quiets right down at night(and the wonderful sound of the ocean waves just across the street lulls you to sleep at night)This is not the place for honeymooners, but the more seasoned traveler should enjoy it.
I have been staying at Kona Alii for over 20 years. The location is great. You can walk into town and the view.. .WOW!!! I have stayed in this unit before (when it was still a 1 bedroom). They have done a great job of turning the loft into a full second bedroom. I will definitely be back!
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We loved it!
Great location and a wonderful view. Could even see the fish on the reef from the balcony. If you are looking for a spot in town for easy acess to all the Kona activities this is the place. Road noise and music from the local bars got a little old after awhile but was not bad.
Perfect location, wonderful condo, beautifully decorated, secure building. If this one were for sale, we would have made an offer.
Liked the location, walking distance to most things.
Very nice stay right in Kona Town. Location is perfect for enjoying in-town activities. Just know that noise is part of the experience, even though you're seven floors up (traffic, resaurants, live entertainment, etc.). •Did not appreciate chain smoker in lower unit (unsure whether guest or resident). Could not enjoy sitting on lanai at times. •The unit is dated and could use some definite refreshing. View out the front is fantastic. • Had to follow up with management company to get reservation made. Brought up issue related to missing key to the unit which was still unresolved two weeks later when we left. Need work on follow through but very pleasant to deal with. •All in all, a very good experience and would recommend to anyone wanting an "in town" experience.
The apartment is very cosy. it is perfect for a nice relaxing, holiday. The location is very good to explore the surroundings: beach, shops, cafes and restaurants and the market. We loved the view from the balcony and enjoyed the atmosphere & the buzz coming off the street.
We loved our stay and the location was perfect. The only negative was that the garbage disposal did not work, which was just a small inconvenience. I would definitely rent this unit again.
The location in downtown Kailua-Kona is GREAT. Close to dining, shopping and nightlife.Being on the top floor helped minimize the road noise and had great ocean and sunset views. We found the room generally clean but upstairs bathroom had room for improvement. The "Rooftop Lani" was a SUPERB marketing phrase but since it was located behind the room it provided no view, however, the main level Lani was very nice. The pool was clean but didn't open until 9:00am and was located away from ocean view. We had a short bout with a family of cockraoches, which we won and put up with a week of deck refinishing that took your breath away but never affected our living space. All in all this room had +'s and -'s like any other room might have but we enjoyed our stay which makes this a thumbs up experience. Mahalo!
HAVE STAYED TWICE NOW, LOVE THE LOCATION AND VIEW.
Great location and view. On Alii drive, which is in between you and the water. The condo could use some updates, but overall is pretty nice. Tons of shopping and restaurants within walking distance.
I stayed at 701 Kona Alii with my husband and another couple. We found the unit very comfortable, clean, and convenient. The location is perfect for exploring Kona, going to the market, enjoying the restaurants, and visiting the shops. The view from the lanai is spectacular! We enjoyed watching the activity on the water and on the street. We loved having breakfast on the lanai every morning and feeling the gentle tropical breezes. We were grateful to find boogie boards and beach towels for our use. The pool is nice, quiet and surrounded by gardens. We were so busy that we only used it once. We noticed that it didn't get a lot of sun. We wished the unit had wifi, but we could go to the yummy restaurant right next door and get internet access, so it wasn't much of an inconvenience. This unit is on the top floor, in the corner so there is a wrap around view. Also, by opening the windows in the loft bedroom the breeze was wonderful for sleeping. This is a great place!
loved the location and the view, Susan was very helpful with handling our reservations--would stay in that building again and would recommend it. Only complaint, unit could use some new linens on the beds and towels in the upstairs bath.
Across the street from the ocean. Can't beat the views! You can watch the dolphins swim by in the morning and you can even see the tropical fish along the rocky/lava shore below. Condo is in downtown Kona which makes it an easy walk to swimming, snorkeling,restaurants, shopping, and the farmers' market ( to name a few). A couple items you may consider before renting this unit: it has a loft for one of the bedrooms and the water views come w/ the negative of being on the road so you can get road noise. However, the constant sound of the waves crashing into the shore acts as white noise and the town of Kona quiets early in the evening. Overall we had a fantastic 2 weeks here. The Kona section of the island is always guaranteed good weather and the pick of restaurants both in and off alii drive are good and reasonable especially when you compare w/ the more expensive kohala region.