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KONA MAKAI#2-303: BEAUTIFUL TOP FLOOR OCEAN VIEW IN OCEANFRONT COMPLEX W/AC!

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Pool
Beach
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, ping pong
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 672 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Don's Mai Tai Bar
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kona Farmers Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

KONA MAKAI#2-303: BEAUTIFUL TOP FLOOR OCEAN VIEW IN OCEANFRONT COMPLEX W/AC!

Kona Makai 2-303 — A Top-Floor Island Retreat Above the Pacific

Wake to the sound of waves, trade winds drifting through open beam ceilings, and the soft glow of the Kona sun rising over the Pacific. Kona Makai 2-303 is a beautifully positioned top-floor, loft-style residence that captures the very essence of oceanfront living on Hawaiʻi Island.

Perched above lush tropical gardens, this inviting retreat offers sweeping views of the ocean, the sparkling waterfront pool, and swaying palms below. Vaulted ceilings and an airy open layout create a sense of space and calm, perfect for unwinding after a day of island adventure.

The primary bedroom features a comfortable king bed, while the upstairs loft provides two twin beds, making the home ideal for couples, friends, or small families seeking both togetherness and privacy. Thoughtfully furnished and well-equipped, the owners have curated the space with comfort and convenience in mind—so you can settle in and feel right at home.

Step outside and you’re immersed in the amenities of the Kona Makai, one of the most desirable oceanfront communities along Aliʻi Drive. Enjoy a renovated heated oceanfront pool and spa, sunny lounge areas, tennis courts, two fitness rooms, gas BBQs for evening grilling, covered parking, and beautifully maintained grounds. The community is gated at night for added peace of mind.

Located just 1.3 miles from Kailua Village, you’re minutes from oceanfront dining, local shops, coffee spots, and vibrant island nightlife—yet far enough away to savor quiet evenings under the stars.

For added comfort, air-conditioning is available via window units in the living room and bedrooms.
• AC is $25 per night for reservations booked after May 1, 2025
• This fee is automatically added unless you submit a written request prior to arrival to opt out

Whether you’re sipping morning coffee on the lanai, watching the sun melt into the ocean at dusk, or falling asleep to the rhythm of the waves, Kona Makai 2-303 offers a truly memorable Hawaiian escape—relaxed, elevated, and unmistakably Kona.


STVR-19-366675
TA-196-606-5152-01

**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management**

**All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.**
During your stay at this condo building, you'll be within walking distance of Honl's Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a hot tub are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, balcony, and living room
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Magic Sands Beach and 7 minutes from Kailua Pier
This condo offers its guests a hot tub and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at this condo.

This Kailua-Kona condo is smoke free.


Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 779 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GE-196-606-5152-01, TA-196-606-5152-01, 3-7-5-21-4-23
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1466-253077

KONA MAKAI#2-303: BEAUTIFUL TOP FLOOR OCEAN VIEW IN OCEANFRONT COMPLEX W/AC! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Studio condo ocean view, close to kona shopping. Easy drives to many beaches for snorkeling.

Close to snorkeling beaches. Clo see to kona shopping. Beautiful landscaping.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at Kona Makai Condominiums very much. The view is wonderful, the premises well kept. With open windows and ceiling fans running at night we avoided using the A/C, which was not included. Please check the fine print! We would book again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kate G.

Good location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was great and check in was easy.The interior needs updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lakewood, CA

A Great Place to Stay

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: Our Kona Makai Condo was very quaint, comfortable, clean, and homey. The property is beautiful, quiet, and well kept. Stunning views with nice amenities such as pool, jacuzzi, lounge chairs for watching the sunset, bbqs etc. Location was within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and will probably be back.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Renee R.

Mostly satisfied

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: The rental could use some updating. The carpet needs to be shampooed or replaced.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Another excellent stay

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: This is my second time renting from Knutson & Associates and they are a fantastic company to deal with. The rental was as described with a beautiful view and well maintained grounds. The unit is a little older but very usable. We had a very minor issue with a faulty water alarm that Knutson dealt with promptly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

KM 2-303

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Overall not bad. Carpet does look dirty. Pillows seemed old and no support. Sheets seemed well used.Elastic failing. Has everything required except beach umbrella.
Verified

4/10 Poor

john armstrong

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Neglected unit by owner

Permanently stained towels, thin torn bedding ( didn't appreciate seeing that on tucking in!) stained carpets, cracked moldy grout... Advertised title omits 25 AC daily charge required for a necessity a unit that heats unbearably without it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Vincent Z.

Great place association not so great!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We received a couple of notes on our door about using our phones when we are out on the balcony. It didn’t make much sense to us because whether I’m speaking to our mom on FaceTime or sitting at the table talking shouldn’t make any difference. I loved the place but probably won’t stay here again because I want to relax on vacation and not be bothered with too many rigid rules.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

az d.

Unit Needs Work

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Quiet, well-maintained complex that's centrally located in Kona with a wonderful view of the ocean. The management staff was very responsive. Having AC units in both living room/bedroom was effective in cooling the place and the washer/dryer worked well. Bed was comfortable. The ample bath and beach towels were appreciated.The unit, itself, however, is rather tired and outdated. The carpet is dirty with multiple stains, the bathroom tub has mold in the caulk and the wall next to the tub has 2 shades of paint. The jalousie window next to the bedroom AC did not close completely so heat came in, as well as noise from people talking outside. Upon our arrival, there was trash on the carpet near the living room AC, dead roaches in the bathroom and a dead wasp on the carpet in the bedroom. This unit has lots of potential if the owner would put some work into refreshing it (new paint, furniture, flooring, countertops, cabinetry). Would recommend this complex but in a more updated unit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beth L.

Amazing Kona Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: First off, the location is amazing. You can’t beat the views, and a very short walk, or drive puts you right in the heart of Kona. The only reason I didn’t give it a five out of five in all categories is because the night we showed up the AC in the living room was broken. I called to try to get some fans and to let them know how hot it was, and was told the ocean breeze would cool the place down very quickly. We were unable to utilize the upstairs the first night and our kids had to sleep downstairs on the floor. I called again the next morning when the temperature hadn’t changed at all and insisted they come out and inspect the units. By end of day, on the second day, I received a call that the unit was in fact broken. Unfortunately, we had to spend the second night in a hotel due to heat. The upside is they offered to refund all of our money if we needed to find an alternate location because they weren’t sure they would be able to fix the AC during our stay. To our delight, it was in fact fixed on day three. Our trip after that was pretty perfect . And we would definitely choose to stay on this property. anytime we come back to Kona to visit. I can’t say enough good things about the property management company and their attentiveness to try to fix this problem. Other than the first night, their attentiveness as well of, as the owners was amazing. The owners approved a new AC immediately and everyone was very apologetic. The unit was very clean and had everything we really needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025