Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel♡

Nice and clean but not really worth the price paid.

8.0

property was in a convenient area, not too far from the airport and near a bunch of restaurants and hop-off beaches

− the room was really small and not worth the price we paid. especially after getting a crib in the room, there was barely any room left to walk around. we had a far bigger room for much less money at a different property and for about the same quality.

Guest review

8.0

The location on the small beach, the ABC store for small shopping's the nice restaurants very close. Very friendly staff (could be the depentance on tips) various meal options at the breakfast in very good quality and taste. Free water dispenser on the floor.

− Some evenings it was loud from the pool so until 10pm.

2nd time visit, can’t wait to go back. Family friendly

10.0

I love this place, it’s the second time I’ve been and I can’t wait to be back. The location can’t be beat as it’s walkable to everything, right on the water, and even has its own private beach with umbrellas and chairs. It’s also an incredible deal for a waterfront resort with amenities. Hot tip- Priceline gave us a rate about $600 cheaper than the Marriott Bonvoy site, so it you’re not using points, that’s the way to go. The pool is steps away from the beach and it’s very family friendly so my son made friends in an instant. The pool service was great, James especially and the bartender (blonde, I’m sorry I forgot to ask your name!) didn’t mind my bizarre drink requests. The pool special of pasta with bacon and shrimp was terrific. The front desk staff is warm, welcoming and extremely helpful. The bellhops were kind and accommodating, and the staff at the restaurant were wonderful too. Everyone from the host to the servers were friendly and on point. Marie was especially sweet when we had the prime rib and snows crab buffet- don’t sleep on that, it was incredible! There is a shaved ice place and coffee shop for breakfast and snacks on the first floor that we really enjoyed. The lox bagel at the coffee shop was terrific. It’s a quick trip uber to and from the airport, and walkable to restaurants, a strip mall, even the goodwill. We love Kona and the King Kamehameha hotel, will definitely be back.

Meh.

5.0

− The presentation of the pool and beach were much better in the pictures than in real life.

Great location and good rooms, but staff can be better and more courteous

7.0

Location was excellent and it is quite close to the shops and restaurants and it is easy to drive from here and explore the rest of the island. Access to beach was also good to have. Room and amenities were good.

− The room itself was big, but the lighting was lacking and the bathrooms were a bit small and old. The front desk staff were not people friendly and the desk was usually quite busy. Our room was not prepared when we got there and were only given the room an hour later after the check in time. We were also not offered leis or the water bottles and only got the reusable water bottles when we requested them.

A good stay, needs an update

8.0

We stayed here one night before we were able to move into our condo for a week. The room was clean, but needed some maintenance - shower was leaking and there was water damage to the bottom of the bathroom door. Toilet kept noisily running. Air con was comfortable and bed cozy. Fitness center was appreciated, and the pool was nice. Cocktails and food at the bar were well+made and tasty. Customer service was so-so - but the shell necklaces at check in were nice as was the welcome cocktail. The hotel doesn't so much have an ocean beach, as a small protected lagoon next to a historic native Hawaiian pier and park. It's a great spot for kids though (Safe, no waves and easy to keep tabs on them). Close to the rest of historic Kona, so lots of shops and restaurants within a 5-10 min walk. Overall, the place feels a bit dated and tired, but the pool and "beach" were enjoyed.