Kahaluu Beach Villas, Big Island

Kahalu'u Beach Villas is a highly-rated condo resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, located just across the street from the famous Kahalu'u Beach Park, also known as Snorkel Beach or Turtle Beach. The resort offers a range of amenities, including a beautiful saltwater infinity pool with ocean views, a shallow area for kids, a hot tub, BBQ stations, and a guest pavilion with a common area kitchen. The complex is conveniently located near the Kona Country Club Golf Course, Keauhou Shopping Center, and various restaurants and shops.

Guests can enjoy a variety of ocean activities, such as snorkeling, surfing, and paddleboarding, with rental shops and surf lessons available nearby. The resort also provides elevator access, off-street parking, and a trolley bus stop right in front of the property for easy transportation around town. With its mix of vacation guests and longer-term residents, Kahalu'u Beach Villas offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere for families and friends to enjoy the best of the Big Island.

Kahaluu Beach Villas Average Rates


As of December 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kahaluu Beach Villas is $488. 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 Kahaluu Beach Villas Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 364 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.

Guests of Kahaluu Beach Villas on Big Island have shared overwhelmingly positive reviews of their stays, highlighting the exceptional location, cleanliness, and amenities of the condos. The resort is praised for its proximity to Kahalu’u Park, a renowned snorkeling beach, making it an ideal spot for water enthusiasts. The inclusion of beach gear such as chairs, towels, and snorkeling equipment in many units adds convenience and value to guests' experiences. The availability of a pool and the ease of check-in and check-out processes were also appreciated, enhancing the overall comfort and enjoyment of guests' stays.

The hosts and property managers at Kahaluu Beach Villas receive high marks for their responsiveness and hospitality. Guests appreciated the wealth of recommendations for dining and activities provided by the hosts, which helped enrich their vacation experiences. The attention to detail in the condos, including well-equipped kitchens and the provision of essential and extra amenities, contributed to guests feeling well cared for. This level of service, combined with the stunning views from the lanais and the tranquility of the location, made for memorable stays.

Despite the positive experiences, some minor criticisms were noted, such as the occasional need for additional beach gear or household supplies. However, these were far outweighed by the positive aspects, such as the excellent snorkeling opportunities right across the street, the beautiful sunsets, and the overall comfort and cleanliness of the accommodations. The consensus among guests is that Kahaluu Beach Villas offers a fantastic vacation experience, with many expressing a desire to return in the future. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 364 guest reviews.

Recent Kahaluu Beach Villas Reviews


Loved view & covered outdoor dining area
Roy S.
September 2024

We stayed 7 nights at this great property. The condo was very well situated to walk across the road and enjoy world class snorkeling. The kitchen and bathrooms had everything that we could want. Having snorkeling gear here was a bonus so we didnt have to pack our own. They had beach towels, chairs, and coolers available in the condo for you to enjoy your day at the beach. We will definitely rent here again!
Brandon G.
September 2024

The view, ability to catch trolley, snorkeling beach next to villla and pool and hot tub.
Alan M.
September 2024

Great location to many beaches and places to see!
Andrea R.
September 2024

Truly loved our condo rental...it had all we needed and hubby appreciate d the cool AC
Sissy A.
August 2024

This property was amazing from start to finish. Comfortable and well stocked, it accommodated two adults and three teenage boys comfortably. We loved walking across the street for incredible snorkeling and the teens enjoyed taking the trolley into town. This property is close to many things but far enough away from crowds.that it is quiet. We would definitely return again and again.
Mandy R.
August 2024

very clean, well located, awesome pool. view was great
Thomas K.
August 2024

We very much enjoyed our 6 night stay at this wonderful condo! The layout is so smart, and there is plenty of space. The kitchen is extremely well appointed, and the glass doors on the cabinets make it easy to find everything. But the best part is the location and the view.... it is spectacular. The lanai furniture is comfy enough to sit in for hours, and the included beach chairs and snorkel gear make it easy to enjoy the beach close up as well. The hosts were very accommodating for us, and we just cant say enough good things. We'd love to return someday!
Jeremy C.
August 2024

This condo is located right on Alii drive across the street from a wonderful snorkeling spot. We were also pleasantly surprised at how quiet the condo is, given the multi-unit building and central location. The condo is well-kept, clean, beautifully designed, and well-appointed. We enjoyed the snorkel gear provided, sunsets on the beach or at the pool, and were able to easily make light meals in the well-appointed kitchen. The host was also very responsive when I had questions. Great place!
Kira P.
August 2024

Condo has everything you need. For bogie boards, chairs and umbrella, look in the second bedroom closet, as we did not see this until we were packing to leave. The location is great. Great snorkeling right in front. A sandy beach with a volleyball court, 1.1 miles down the road
Joseph W.
August 2024

Location is fantastic, loved the beach gear provided. Beds were comfortable and towels plush. A/C worked great, as did everything else. We loved that the kitchen, toiletries, and household supplies were well stocked - an unexpected bonus.
Allison P.
August 2024

Thank you for opening your wonderful home to us. We enjoyed your lanai everyday. You're property is centrally located and the cleanliness of the unit was great. We are extremely grateful you provided all the necessities and then some. Soaps, shampoo/conditioner, beach towels, utensils/cups/plates and top notch kitchen appliances. We wished we stayed longer. We flew to Kauai for 5 days and the unit we rented was the complete opposite of your property. Thank you again Chad! We had an amazing time and we will be back!
Abegail Y.
August 2024

We were very happy to find this unit as it was across the street from the beach park we love to go to. Both bedrooms and kitchen were exactly as shown and explained in the details on their VRBO add.
Janice R.
August 2024

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kahaluu Beach Villas! The condo was very spacious, and full stocked with everything needed for a lengthy stay. Leilani was great to work with, she was responsive and helpful. And the location was outstanding. We have snorkeled at many location, including Maui earlier in the trip, as well as Captain Cook Monument, and the Kahaluu Beach was the best by far! Coral was amazing, with many fish and sea turtles. Also, short drive to Kona and location attractions. If we come back to the Big Island, I would stay here again!
Scott F.
August 2024

This is a nice property. It was clean and the pool is a nice addition. Air conditioner worked great! The beach across the street is fabulous. It is also close to restaurants and a grocery store.
Janelle R.
August 2024

This is one of the nicest, cleanest, well stocked VRBOs we have ever stayed in. My mother is VERY picky and she commented multiple times about how clean it was and how well stocked the entire place was. Chad is a delight to work with and checked in a couple of times to make sure all was well. The property is fantastic and the location is fabulous with a nice beach across the street, restaurants and a grocery store close by. I would absolutely stay here again and would stay in any other property managed by Chad.
Janelle R.
August 2024

What a fabulous rental this was. Exceptionally clean and had nearly everything we could have needed. Would return without a second thought!
John A.
August 2024

Our family of 4 adults totally enjoyed our short stay here. Super clean and spacious plus air conditioning made it extra comfortable. Great walking access to the beach and gorgeous nightly sunsets!
kelly g.
August 2024

Nice apartment. Can look at beach from bedroom or lanai and see water conditions for snorkeling. Also, surfboard training.. Walk across street to get to beach. Fantastic place for starting snorkeling but also interesting for experienced snorkelers. A few turtles were in cove. Beach gear and a Pack and Play in closet, if you have little one.Quiet area at night, need to drive a short distance for shopping or restaurants
Dale C.
August 2024

Clean
Lyndia M.
July 2024

This was a great property. The condo was spacious and had everything we needed including beach chairs, snorkel equipment, and an ice chest. The condo is on the third floor, and there is an elevator. It was right across the street from a fantastic snorkeling beach and had a beautiful beach and ocean view. It was close to town, but not too close so it was quiet and peaceful. Great place to stay and I would definitely stay there again. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this property.
Lisa
July 2024

The condo was exactly as in the pictures. What a great way to eat breakfast staring at the ocean enjoying the lanai. The pool was great. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay. Kona resort communication was great. They reached out couple days into the stay to see if we needed anything. Very appreciated.
Joann O.
July 2024

This place is magical. My 3 sons, husband and I had the best time here. It was exactly as the listing says. We loved watching the sunset and then star gazing from the lanai. Walking down to the beach for the most amazing snorkeling in the morning. It was clean and had everything we needed. Felt like our own private oasis. We would come back here in a heartbeat.
Lynne S.
July 2024

This condo was perfect! The location was great and the view from the lanai was unforgettable. The condo was very clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again if we get to come back to Kona!
Amy C.
July 2024

We loved the property. Should we visit Kona again I would definitely seek out this property again. Lawerence was great at communicating and answering all questions and providing local information for shopping and dining. I highly recommend this location.
Melody H.
July 2024

This condo is the best choice for accommodations on Hawaii for a family. The condo is very clean and well maintained. The location and neighborhood are superb. Just walk across the street and snorkel in one of the best spots on the island. The owner Chad was very pleasant to work with and he regularly communicated with me leading up to our trip. He even recommended scuba diving options for us. We are a family with two grown boys and the condo was very spacious for everyone. We were able to cook our own meals in the well equipped kitchen and a very nice grocery store was nearby. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay in paradise.
Steven B.
July 2024

Great location for snorklers across the street from some of the best snorkeling we found in Hawai'i. Place was nice - and great for those on the go - a small living room and made watching soccer tight for four adults but we enjoyed the outside seating - the pool and the quiet small condo community. Check in confusion was easily remedied by host via text - small but perfect for our needs.
Dawn P.
July 2024

Everything we could ask for. Perfect location across from Kahalu'u Beach Park. Snorkeled there numerous times during our stay. Just right distance from Kailua-Kona area. Near enough to shop, sightsee, etc., yet far enough away from constant busyness of the area. Close to many other snorkeling and sight-seeing areas as well. Condo in excellent condition and great amenities. We sat and ate on the lanai every day. Made frequent use of beach towels, chairs, and umbrella. Master bedroom comfortable and bathrooms excellent. Washer and dryer useful as well. Only small suggestions would be to add a cutting board and a pizza cutter. Outside of those, we found everything we needed.
Keith L.
July 2024

We had an amazing stay! The snorkeling right outside your door was incredible and so convenient. The condo have everything we needed and was very clean. The beds were super comfortable! We loved having our meals out on the lanai and watching the ocean waves and sunsets. Couldn't have asked for a better stay!
Amy S.
July 2024

From the first time we corresponded, Gail was enthusiastic and quick to respond to questions. Overall, communication was excellent. The condo is located in a great spot, right across the street from some of the most readily accessible snorkeling on the island and just down the road from the town center with lots to see and enjoy. We did easy day trips from the condo to the North and South tips of the island. The condo itself was very clean, had everything we needed, and even a King size bed for the adults. We did not pay extra for air conditioning so it did get warm at times, but with the fans, we had no trouble sleeping. We also enjoyed the pool that’s within the condo complex. Overall, this is a great place for a family and was perfect for our first stay on the Big Island.
Julie E.
July 2024

Our stay in the penthouse was amazing, great location to a lot of different sights and activities but still nice and quiet. Snorkeling in the bay across the street was fantastic and easy for the novice. So many fish and turtles! We would definitely stay there again. The only issue for our entire stay was the dishwasher was left with dishes that didn’t get washed properly in it and smelled a little. Easily correctable. Loved it and made a great home base for our vacation
Russell B.
July 2024

This unit is a slice of paradise on a slice of paradise. :) It was our first Vrbo experience, and it was one for the books! The property is sparkling clean, has ALL the amenities, is spacious, and is truly special. Staying at Rachel and Jason’s place was an asset to our trip. We appreciate the generosity.
Kamille O.
July 2024

I would highly recommend staying at the Kahaluu Beach Villas. The condo was very clean. The property management company reached out to us as we checked in to be sure we had everything we needed. They took great pride in insuring that the property was well-kept. We loved the convenience of the Villa. Just across the street was Kahaluu Beach. We enjoyed snorkeling and watching sunsets. The Villa was also within walking distance, 19 minutes, to the Keauhou Shopping Center. My husband and I would walk up for coffee each morning and enjoyed the view of the ocean. Peaberry and Galette was our favorite coffee stop. They made great coffees and amazing crepes. There is also an amazing restaurant and bar just above the shopping plaza, Sunset Kai Lanai. If you want great food and drinks with an amazing sunset, this is the place! As for the Villa, the pool and the hot tub were clean and not crowded. The washer and dryer were well needed, and welcoming after spending 6 days in Oahu. Everything worked well, and the kitchen was well supplied for cooking. Our travel party consisted of four adults and two teenagers. There was plenty of room and beds for everyone. We will gladly stay here again!
Sarah D.
July 2024

I brought my family to Kona as it had been greater than 20 years since my last visit. What a spectacular location--the lanai has the perfect view of the gorgeous turquoise waters of Kahaluu Beach park and the stellar sunsets. Almost all of our time (when not sleeping or away from the condo) was spent on the lanai. The property also has good views of the green hillside. Kahaluu was the perfect place for my kids to learn to snorkel, and was our second favorite snorkeling spot on the island after Two Step. The AC in the unit was also was appreciated, especially after staying in a house w/o AC at Hilo the week before. The pool was awesome--the infiinity/horizon pool view was great looking over Kahaluu--a perfect place to chill with a margarita. The kids had a blast in the pool as well, and we all enjoyed the hot tub during a rain shower...which by the way was nice and hot. I also enjoyed the grill and cooked out by the pool one evening. Of course the unit is close to all of the restaurants on the main Kona strip, and also a few miles a way from grocery stores/Walmart etc for stocking up. Parking was no problem and never had to fight for spaces and the elevator helped with our many suitcases. The only negative I'd note is that the master bedroom pillows are due for an upgrade and one night we had some cigarette smoke blow by the lanai from a neighbor's unit. Lastly, I want to thank the owner for being ultra-responsive and attentive to our occasional special requests!!

July 2024

We loved the location next to great snorkeling!
Jason M.
June 2024

This property is located directly across one of the most popular snorkeling beaches on the island. There are a lot of rocks, so make sure you bring appropriate footwear. Down the street is another beach that I liked better because it had more sand and that’s magic sand. The condo was equipped with tons of sand toys for our two-year-old, beach towels, cooler and beach bags. This condo had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. They have plastic dishes for kids wine glasses for the adults. Everything was clean and fresh and the communication with the property manager was on point. Highly recommend. I would definitely come back to this location.
patty r.
June 2024

Everything was wonderful, from the condo with pool and hot tub, to the best snorkeling right across the street! We took the cot. Cook snorkeling adventure; while we had a lot of fun, we thought the snorkeling off our beach (as we came to call it) was much better! So much to do on the Big Island; Gail had a wonderful ‘fun things to do list’. We thought the condo was very comfortable, great beds, lovely well equipped kitchen and the lanai was beautiful, we lived watching the sun set from there! Thank you, Gail!
Julia A.
June 2024

This place was clean, beautiful, a great pool and a wonderful snorkeling beach right across the street
Janelle M.
June 2024

The property was great. It was clean, close to everything, and had lots of amenities.
Amy K.
June 2024

We had a wonderful time in Hi. This condo was charming, supplied with all the essentials, and it has a beautiful view from the lanai. It is Centrally located and close to most scenic areas. All of the owner's suggestions were spot on. We would love to visit again!
Carmela M.
June 2024

Clean, well-equipped, nicely decorated and the location can’t be beat. Beautiful view of the beach right across the street. Great snorkeling-snorkels and fins provided. Saw sea turtles every day, as well as many colorful fish.
Roberta M.
June 2024

Clean, comfortable, great location, wonderful stay
Stacey D.
June 2024

Lots of beach stuff like snorkel gear and wet shoes provided. Great location for snorkeling or surfing.
Sarah R.
June 2024

My family (two adults, two kids ages 8 and 10) stayed here the second week of June. When we entered the condo both my kids and husband just about lost their minds over how nice and luxurious it was. The condo is very nicely laid out, with the kids' room (two twin beds) across the living room from the primary bedroom. The beds and pillows were so comfortable (better than I sleep in hotels!) and well stocked with beach and pool toys. The ceiling fans were very much appreciated to keep the air moving and the balcony is pleasantly shaded most of the day. The location of the condo is amazing - across the street from Kahalu'u Beach Park with excellent snorkeling and a coral reef. The complex includes a pool (with clear view of the beach) and hot tub. Finding parking in the complex lot was very easy. Gail, the owner, sent an email with lots of info and recommendations for the area. This was a fantastic rental choice for our family.
Jessica R.
June 2024

This condo was wonderful! The owner provided great communication prior to our arrival and truly wants you to enjoy your vacation! The condo was very clean, and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. There are plenty of disposable items (trash bags, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper) provided. The location is perfect for exploring all of the amazing beaches along the coast. It was so convenient to be able to use the beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella, and cooler!
Courtney T.
June 2024

Well kept place. Very comfortable beds and pillows. Ample supply of bathroom and beach towels. Pool was small but despite being early June we had the pool mostly to ourselves each time.
Michael U.
June 2024

Very nice and comfortable condo. Perfect place to get to everywhere we wanted to go.
Wendy T.
June 2024

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed a beautiful view! The property was clean and beautifully furnished. Danielle was wonderful to work with as well!
Diana H.
June 2024

We are very particular travelers. I researched many places to stay on the Big Island. The condo was cute, Hawaiian charm. It was spotlessly clean. We had a perfect view of sunset from the porch. It is right off of a busy street, which was noisy with cars. The beach across the street was a good snorkeling and surfing beach. Close drive to all things in Kona. The condo had plenty of room for our family of 6. My only suggestion would be upgraded beach chairs and a small cooler for guests to use.
Christy S.
June 2024

This place checks most if not all boxes. May be a little dated, but not a big deal. Has most of what we needed for a stay in Kona.
Zubin D.
June 2024


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