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Big Island Retreat

3.0 star property
Adults-only beach guesthouse

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Seaside Room | Terrace/patio
Ali'i Suite | Living area
Paradise Room | Living area
Ali'i Suite | In-room dining
Paradise Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, towels

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
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  • Parking included
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  • Free WiFi
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The price is ₹10,987
Price available on 29/07/2024

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78-226 Kahaluu Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Popular LocationKahalu'u Beach Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKeauhou Shopping Center18 min walk
  • Popular LocationMagic Sands Beach20 min walk
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)25 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Love this place. The rooms are clean and well equiped. The additional communal areas (laundry and outdoor kitchen) reall...
Jonathan
Sept 28, 2023
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About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located near the beach, Big Island Retreat is in Kahaluu-Keauhou, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Lekeleke Burial Grounds and Captain Cook Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kahalu'u Beach Park and Magic Sands Beach. Keauhou Shopping Center and Haleo Luau are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 3 min walk
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 18 min walk
  • Magic Sands Beach - 20 min walk
  • Kona Country Club - 3 min drive
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Teshima's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sam Choy's Kai Lanai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Island Retreat

Guest house near Kahalu'u Beach Park
Located close to Keauhou Shopping Center and Magic Sands Beach, Big Island Retreat provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • Beach towels, luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Limited housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 13 and older are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - TA-154-377-8304-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 13 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Big Island Retreat House Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat House
Big Island Retreat Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat
Big Island Retreat Hawaii/Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse
Big Island Retreat Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse Kailua-Kona

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Island Retreat?

As of 27 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Island Retreat on 29 Jul 2024 start from ₹10,986.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Island Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Island Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Big Island Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Island Retreat located?

Located in Kahaluu-Keauhou, this beach guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahalu'u Beach Park, Keauhou Shopping Center and Magic Sands Beach. Haleo Luau and Lekeleke Burial Grounds are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Big Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 272 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very cute and very chill property. Loved that it was walkable to beach. Our room didn’t have an ocean view but other rooms could be booked with one. Great deal for what you get! Had plenty of towels, they even included beach towels. It’s Hawai’i, so expect some bugs and geckos to get in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is pretty and convenient to a beach. The room and the property itself was clean. The share shelves were a nice touch. The facility is very primitive, meaning there is NO A/C, no staff onsite and no housekeeping. None of these things are bad if it's what you're expecting; however, this listing on Expedia does not mention any of these things, so it was a great disappointment to arrive and find out about the lack of AC and housekeeping. The phone number to call & text staff are posted all over, so someone could be reached if needed, I imagine. (We did not try.) I was also concerned about privacy, as our screened porch faced the entrance to the accommodations upstairs and there was no door between the room and screened porch and no window covering on the screens (which is understandable, as covering the screens would have made the rooms even hotter) I wish I could post a picture to the review to show what I'm referring to. Having such openness did allow us to listen to all the birds and the rain though.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bee

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yijing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Can't smoke/vape anywhere near property. Its required for guests to walk down a blind private road to the main coastal hwy by the beach 5-10 min walk. To even vape. No water pressure / or hot water unless you take off the shower head then everything works great. Quite time is 8-8 unless you're what seemed to be the managers friends talking load up on the balcony straight down into the lower room's.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela, Vail

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the pineapple room. Very spacious and they even had community beach items for guest to use which was very helpful on our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No air conditioning should be prominent part of the listing. We stayed for only 1 night out of 4 reserved - due to the humidity and lack of air movement. Very steep climb to park and "bed and breakfast" meant you fix your own food. Advertised ocean view was very minimal. No staff on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angelita

Did not like the bldg for a disabled person. Stairs too hard to go down and too dark to drive uphill.Property was not described correctly until I have paid the rental fee. Did not use the property at all and was charged for 3 nights! I need refund of my money. I was disappointed as this is me and my husband’s first trip to Hawaii.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In Hawaii and not resort
Nice conditions to enjoy Hawaiian life and not isolated resort life. All fine: location a short walk to a good snorkel beach, popular with locals and surfers to mingle and join. Roomy, nice lanai with partial view to sea. Nice facilities and common areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pineapple studio review
Place was a bit hard to access. Better directions describing its entry location in relationship to St. Peter's Catholic Church on the Kahalu'u Bay side would be helpful. Very quiet and nice porch/lounge area; nice interior common area; walk to Kahalu'u Beach Park which has good snorkeling and surfing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ali, Grande Prairie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to say
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamaree

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent a weekend Kona side because a friend flew in. Communication was good, room was clean, all necessities provided, comfortable bed, easy entry on check in. Would definitely stay again for a affordable get away spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Anna, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to awesome snorkling beach. Clean. Like it! Hawaii style property: you can hear all noises. If you need a quiet accommodation, this hotel is not for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a perfect beautiful place to stay. Very peaceful and welcoming. Not far from the beach like maybe a 2 min walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Porch with eating area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Kailua-Kona
Very nice small condo complex, right up above the Kahalu’u beach park: you can walk to the park in 3 min, and avoid parking fee there. Adequately equipped, but as always: if you intend to cook much, make sure you check in one of your bags, and bring along a good chef’s knife, and maybe another one of your choice. We always do: condos never stock hi quality knives (they wouldn’t last), and the knives that are provided can’t be used expected to be sharp - they take too much abuse. Otherwise we found everything we needed, and enjoyed it a lot!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great retreat!
We had an unexpected flight delay & luckily landed in the Aloha Room at Big Island Retreat. It was almost like a second honeymoon after a flurry of family at a condo for a couple of weeks. Don’t go if you want a fancy hotel experience but for us it was almost like a quiet escape to our family cabin. Totally as advertised. Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a beautiful property, my son and I had the Pineappleroomwhich had a kitchenette which we liked. Plenty of parking, our challenge was we rented a big pickup but still managedFyi, the prooerty is further up hill than once you turn onto road , keep going until you make tight left and you'llsee signs saying Big Island Retreat. The
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little property close to beaches with great snorkeling! We brought our own gear but that it was very nice that they hand masks available for guest use as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

David yishay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not the kind of vacation
The room was full of ants in the bath and on the bed. There are geckos also, and the property manager said that is common, but for me, it was uncomfortable during the three nights. Why is it not written in the description? I checked again on Hotels.com and didn't find out about it. That wasn't very pleasant. The road to the building is complex and convenient, especially at night, as it is very dark outside. The room is open, and you cannot close the windows. The bathroom was slightly dirty and not in good condition. Unfortunately, there was no conditioner. Sorry, but all of these affected our travel on the Big Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible experience, refrigerator not working, ants all over the counter.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023