Alii Cove, Big Island

Alii Cove is a gated condo resort located in Kona, Hawaii, just a short five-minute walk from the heart of Kailua-Kona town and across the street from Honl's Beach. The resort offers a variety of amenities, including a resort-style pool, spa, children's pool, fitness center, and BBQ/picnic area. The well-maintained complex features 4-unit and 6-unit buildings scattered throughout, providing a more intimate feel compared to larger condo resorts. Guests can enjoy easy access to nearby attractions such as the Kailua-Kona Historical Village and Kailua Pier, making it an ideal choice for vacationers seeking both relaxation and convenience.

Alii Cove Average Rates


As of December 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Alii Cove is $264. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $347. The average takes into account Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher). Visit the Alii Cove Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Alii Cove's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 97 Guest Reviews


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The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

The overall sentiment from the guest reviews of the Alii Cove condo resort on the Big Island is highly positive. Guests frequently praised the resort for its excellent location, often within walking distance to downtown Kona, beaches, restaurants, and shops. The accommodations are described as spacious, clean, and well-equipped with amenities such as full kitchens, comfortable bedding, and additional beach gear. The pool is a highlighted feature, appreciated by families and individuals alike.

However, a recurring concern among some guests is the lack of air conditioning in several units, which made stays uncomfortable during hotter periods. Despite this, many found the provided fans and the natural breeze sufficient after acclimatization. The property's cleanliness, safety, and quiet environment were consistently commended, alongside the responsive and helpful management team.

Other positive notes include the availability of parking, the quality of customer service, and the inclusion of modern conveniences such as fast internet connections and well-stocked kitchens. A few reviews mentioned minor issues such as maintenance needs or initial check-in hiccups, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences.

In summary, Alii Cove condo resort is highly recommended by most guests for its prime location, comprehensive amenities, and the quality of accommodations, making it an excellent choice for visitors to the Big Island, despite some concerns about air conditioning. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 97 guest reviews.

Recent Alii Cove Reviews


The condo is well located, albait not exactly across the street from Holn beach, 4 minutes walk away, but still great. Very clean large rooms, lots of fans to help with the fact there is no A/C, but we were aware and accepted the fact before renting. Very close to the Hot Spots in Kona. Well equipped en the kitchen and comfortable beds and sheets. The only complaint, even though we were not there for that is the TV service has no Live TV. If you like old shows…
Normand L.
September 2024

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of staying in Wayne's beautiful condo, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. The condo itself was spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with all the amenities one could need for a comfortable stay. One of the highlights was the stunning view of the ocean from the balcony. Waking up to the sight and sound of the waves every morning was truly magical. The sunsets were equally breathtaking, providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxing evening. The location was another major plus. Just a few blocks from downtown, it was incredibly convenient to explore the local shops, restaurants, and attractions. Despite being so close to the hustle and bustle, the condo was in a quiet and peaceful area, offering the best of both worlds. Wayne is wonderful, always responsive and helpful whenever we had any questions or needed assistance. His hospitality made us feel right at home. Overall, this condo rental exceeded all our expectations. It was the perfect home away from home, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Hawaii.
Chris J.
September 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay. Pros: comfortable beds, great airflow, well shaded lanai (until about 2pm). The pool/hot tub are nice and a close walk, but not so close we could hear if kids were having a good time in it. Short walk to Ali'i shops & restaurants. Cons: the kitchen was fine, but not great for lots of cooking. The walk to the pool & grills is down a hill, so that could be uncomfortable if you have mobility issues (or are carrying lots of food).
A guest from Saint Louis, MO
September 2024

Beautiful apartment. Nice pool . Great neighbors . A lot of stores near by . The grill is a plus to bbq . Beauty view. Art gallery . We highly recommend this place
Georgina S.
August 2024

Great property. Well equipped and we enjoyed our stay
Archana K.
August 2024

We like the location, the condo, the condo complex. Kitchen was well stocked and had pretty much everything we needed. Nice to have access to some pool/swimming equipment in the garage. Some light bulbs were out when we visited and it took a while to get replacements. Other than that, everything was good.
Kevin R.
August 2024

Location was fabulous- close to airport, beaches, groceries.. property manager was phenomenal and super responsive and super helpful! The house was stocked well which made our stay easy. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. I would highly recommend.
Deepti I.
August 2024

It was pretty much what I expected at this price range. A/c would have been nice
Gary W.
July 2024

We loved this condo in Kona! It was so clean, well equiped and perfect for our family of four. We had a fantastic time during our stay in Kona and would definitely recommend this amazing place. Hope to be back soon! :)
Karen R.
July 2024

My family had a wonderful stay here and are already planning a return trip. The beds were very comfortable, and the condo is in great condition. It’s very close to town and we walked to town for dinner and drinks on several nights. There is a great view of the ocean from the balcony. The owner is very friendly and responds quickly to any questions.
travis l.
July 2024

This condo is so convenient to downtown Kona. Having two bedrooms and baths as well as full size washer and dryer made it very comfortable for our family. The view of sunsets from the back deck was amazing, and the pool is lovely. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Jo Ann
July 2024

The check in process was easy, and the space was a great size. They provided equipment for the beach which was super convenient. They had chairs, an umbrella, and a cooler. Kitchen was stocked but we didn’t really cook. They have an AC in the living room and in the main room. Recommend for families or small groups.
Mireidy E.
July 2024

We were very pleased with the remolded property J4. We loved the hardwood and tile flooring. It was easy to keep clean ( not a fan of carpet). Didn't require constant vacuuming. Best sunsets from upstair lanai ever, many photos. Thank you for letting us use your home.
Bobby W.
July 2024

Property Manager was awesome... workers who managed the grounds were not too friendly and accommodating. Phone number to call for overnight parking is deceiving.

July 2024

We enjoyed our stay and it was only a 10-15-minute walk to downtown Kona. It would have been good to know that the Hele On shuttle was free, but we probably would have walked anyway because there was construction elsewhere on the route that made stop times unpredictable. The unit was clean and we enjoyed having the pool. It was a bit hot a couple nights, but otherwise had a good time and saved a little money by making a few meals in the kitchen. Of course we ate out too. It was a great vacation.
John E.
June 2024

Only issue was the ac in the unit was freezing in two areas because we had to cool the two units locations constantly due to the air flow to master and back bedroom stayed very warm but the unit had alot of box fans we set up to move the air to those rooms which made it comfortable to sleep
Shaun B.
June 2024

Nice place to stay in Kona. Worked great for my family and had everything we needed. Thank you.
John K.
June 2024

Great location and VERY clean. Than you!
Jeremy H.
May 2024

The blinds really need to be replaced, all broken and could not close for privacy. Great lanai, pool and barbecue. Very comfortable!
Judi B.
May 2024

A great location, in walking distance to town, beautiful grounds, fabulous swimming pool! The condo was well equipped, especially the kitchen….spices, condiments, baking products, coffee, etc. Prompt and helpful communication with the host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I would certainly recommend Wayne’s condo for a vacation rental.
Vicki and Garry P.
May 2024

Overall an awesome experience. The unit is as it was listed. Clean, close to town. Pool was nice. We would chose this place again and definitely recommend it to others.
Delinda R.
April 2024

Very nice clean property. Alli drive can be a little noisy but over all great place to stay
Matt J.
April 2024

Easy access to where the action is at. Units was clean and well maintained!
Jonah E.
April 2024

This property was very nice everyone was polite and great.Quiet and clean property we enjoyed.
Uniker S.
April 2024

Been visiting Kona for 40 years; this was the nicest, most comfortable place we've ever stayed. Great location, view of the ocean, surfers, well stocked kitchen, everything you need for the beach. The private BBQ was great.
Ric W.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Central location on Ali'i Drive - close to restaurants, shops, beaches, markets etc. Great pool and facilities. Met some lovely people too.Knutson & Associates were very helpful and responded to enquiries promptly. The fruit basket and flowers were a welcome surprise!The condo was well stocked and comfortably laid out. The bedrooms both had memory foam mattresses and the sofa bed was surprisingly very comfortable! Lots of pillows to choose from too.We had a late flight and were able to arrange a late checkout - huge stress reliever.Definitely recommend and would happily stay again.
michelle e.
April 2024

This property was well equipped and the property managers did an excellent job of making our stay comfortable. Very responsive even on weekends and after hours. We will definitely be back next year! Great place to stay on Alii but far enough back not to have the noise.
Dean M.
March 2024

Place was great! Quiet & cool! Everything was perfect and only complaint was the 1 hour auto timer on the AC units.
Monica K.
March 2024

This condo had everything we needed for our family vacation to Kona! Great location. We walked to the shops, restaurants and beach everyday! Basic,but all we needed!
Megan L.
February 2024

Property is located on a very busy and noisy street but location is central to town.
Mark C.
February 2024

The place is clean and quite large for a place in Hawaii. I did not notice when I booked that there was no air conditioning. Except for the first night, when it was unbearably hot, that wasn't a problem. But I will be careful to check in the future for air conditioning. Also, you should know that one of the bedroom windows opens almost directly onto a fairly busy street. That's why I gave four stars for location and neighborhood.
Chuck C.
February 2024

Two MAJOR drawbacks: 1. The two wall air conditioning units are on a 60 - minute timer. Which is fine during the day (especially if you spend most of your daytime out of the condo), but makes for awful nights of sleep when you wake up every hour bc of the heat!!! 2. The hallway light that you need on anytime you do laundry is on a 15ish second timer, for some unknown reason. So you keep having to stop loading/unloading washer/dryer in order to put the light back on. Everything else was fine, but had I known about the air-conditioning being on a 60-min timer, I would have booked elsewhere so my sleep wouldn't have been interrupted every hour!
Michael A.
February 2024

We had a wonderful time in this spacious condo and appreciated all of the amenities. We loved the wonderful master suite including a private deck, and all of the other spaces that make this feel so roomy and relaxing. The lanai is a great place to sit and relax, and the complex is very quiet and private. We love the pool area, as well as the convenience to shopping and restaurants; a beautiful spot to enjoy all that the island has to offer as a tropical getaway. Tracy was very responsive and helpful whenever we had questions or small issues…a great vacation spot!
Dorothy V.
February 2024

The condo itself needs some upkeep. Our refrigerator broke on Christmas Eve. We did get a replacement that set in our dining room area. The owners made a decision to try to fix instead of replacing. We were stuck with a dining/living room refrigerator for the remainder if our vacation. 3 weeks. We had knives and pots/pans that were rusted out. Two of the dining room chairs had big tips in them. But Kona was wonderful.
Ric H.
January 2024

Worked well for our group of 6. Had everything we needed and the grill at the pool was helpful. Be prepared for some road noise since there is a stop sign close by. We realy liked being able to walk to Kona downtown
Fritz K.
January 2024

This was the perfect place for our family to be together for some island time.
Paige L.
January 2024

One complaint is the bedroom off the living room couldn’t get an air flow. Was very warm and had to go purchase a fan. First visit on any of the islands that had no recyclable containers on the property. We did our best to recycle on our own. Very comfortable condo.
Judi B.
January 2024

Everything was as advertised. Great ocean view! Short walk into town. Unit was clean & has all the amenities.
Dave B.
December 2023

Property was nice, kitchen sink faucet didn't work properly. Carpet was kind off wore out
WILLIAM M.
December 2023

We were a group of four adults, and this fit perfectly for what we needed during our stay in Kona. Great location if you have a car. Close to everything that you could need. Very seamless check in process and very clean!
Leah P.
November 2023

This unit had absolutely everything we needed for a pleasant and memorable vacation. It was tastefully decorated, comfortable, and conveniently located. The ocean view from the lanai was very relaxing. I recommend it highly.
Karen S.
November 2023

The property was exactly as expected. Clean, well appointed, easy to navigate check in, etc. We really appreciated the access to the beach umbrella and chairs! As the other readers stated the property was hot. We managed to get the fans sorted out and by day two it cooled off enough for us to rest well at night. Would still appreciate an AC.
Natosha N.
November 2023

I liked property was near the water. The unit didn't have internet fix before we came.
Nick
October 2023

Awesome spot! lots of room and the upstairs loft was nice. Enjoyed the pool.
Kehau M.
October 2023

good price.
Laura W.
October 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I found this accommodation to be perfect for myself and my family. It is a great position, nice easy stroll to restaurants and shops. The appartment hast everything we needed and was very comfortable.
Maria P.
October 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good Location. Quiet. Hot due to no A/C making it a uncomfortable during the day, and more so if you use stove /oven.
Laura N.
October 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I recently stayed at this condo for a sporting event. I was very impressed with how clean it was, great location able to walk to most places we wanted to go, lots of room for us all.
Nicole Deanne R.
October 2023

Aloha, I loved the place, it was 100% safe, reachable, clean, no disturbance, with wifi excellent. I loved the landline which assisted me to order supper. Some little advise: install air conditioner, it will add value. Mahalo

September 2023

This property is phenomenal. Roomy, allowing you to stretch out, view the ocean on the lanai all day whether upstairs or downstairs. Very neatly appointed, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Close to all amenities. I'd stay again in a heartbeat.

September 2023


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