Be aware that the Kohala hotels- Royal Waikaloan, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Mauna Lani, etc.- are isolated 25-30 miles north of town. Without a rental car, you're stuck and at the mercy of the resort. Also, you're in the "saddle" of the island through which the trade winds blow, often in excess of 30 mph, a good part of the year, earning the local nickname "Wind Tunnel". This information is not, for obvious reasons, in their brochures!!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Here are a few places you can contact that might fit your needs. All goods and services in Hawaii are subject to 4% excise tax. Accommodations are subject to an additional hotel room tax of over 6%. Should you choose any of these options, they prefer that you book them directly, not through your mainland travel agent!!
These condos and hotels listed below, are not fancy, but very adequate and pleasant. We do not receive commissions from any place mentioned on this page. All we ask is that our people be well taken care of. Check for off-season rates.
HALE KONA KAI--75-5870 Kahakai Rd. Kailua-Kona HI 96740-(808)-329-2155. A small condo next to the Royal Kona Resort, 1 mile from town and off Ali'i Drive away from the traffic noise. All units are 1 bedroom oceanfront.
KONA TIKI HOTEL (808)-329-1425. A small, friendly hotel on the water, approximately 1 1/2 miles south of town.
A number of our clients have rental units available here. These folks are all divers, thus they are more sensitive to divers’ needs. You may want to give them a try. Bud & Carol Zumwalt have 2 lovely units at the KONA MAKAI. You can reach them at 1-800-967-1220 or www.dreamhawaii.com.
Rick & Amy Decker have a B & B called Silver Oaks Ranch. It is set up for divers.
Contact them at (808)-325-2000/ silveroaksranch@gmail.com
