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Big Island Retreat

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean. - Big Island Retreat (Kailua-Kona)
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A dining area with a large table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the ocean. - Big Island Retreat (Kailua-Kona)
A four-poster bed with a view of the sea through a window. - Big Island Retreat (Kailua-Kona)
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. There is a ceiling fan, a painting of a beach, and a view of the outdoors through the windows. - Big Island Retreat (Kailua-Kona)
Located close to Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center, Big Island Retreat provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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View all photos for Orchid Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Orchid Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a tropical-themed bedspread, a wooden nightstand with drawers, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Paradise Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a black refrigerator.

Aloha Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside lamp, and a pineapple-themed pillow.

Pineapple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair in a room with teal walls and white tiled flooring.

Seaside Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through the windows.

Oceanview Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

Ali'i Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 204 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a kitchenette.

Honu Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a small table with a lamp.

Bamboo Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Surfer Room

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wooden cabinet.

Surfer Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Maile room

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with shutters.

Maile room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located by the ocean, Big Island Retreat is in Kahaluu-Keauhou, a neighborhood 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 Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkeling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kailua-Kona travel guide
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78-226 Kahaluu Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740

What's nearby

  • A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a lifeguard tower.
    Kahalu'u Beach Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A carved stone statue on a rocky beach with turquoise waters and palm trees in the background.
    Kailua-Kona Beaches
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, palm trees, and a calm sea.
    Keauhou Shopping Center
    1 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • A sandy beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and a few people.
    Magic Sands Beach
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Regal Keauhou
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • L & L Hawaiian BBQ
    2 min drive
  • White Nene Coffee Roasters
    10 min drive
  • Da Poke Shack
    5 min drive
  • Clover And Mug
    20 min walk
  • Green Flash Coffee
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 104.70 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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. Lekeleke Burial Grounds and Captain Cook Monument are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Big Island Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 394 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay, with 5 minute walk to snorkel and surf beach! Spacious room with beautiful shared spaces and the laundry option was nice to have. A little off the beaten path too which was perfect for my husband and I. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great middle spot. Close to the beach but away from the main tourist attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to some beaches, good snorkeling close to room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Big Island retreat offered comfortable accommodations with a well-equipped kitchenette. Self check-in was easy, and the managers were responsive and easy to reach by text. Parking was tight but manageable. The location was convenient, within walking distance of Kahaluʻu Beach Park.
Paradise Room at Big Island Retreat
Snorkeling Beach walking distance from Big Island Retreat
Common area at Big Island Retreat
Ocean Front nearby Big Island Retreat
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The staff was very helpful and responsive with recommendations for the island. Location was fantastic near a snorkelling beach. We stayed in the Surfer Room which had a separate bathroom to go through the outside, it wasn’t bad but something to keep in mind. Overall a great stay! A reminder there is no AC.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a spacious room and loved the balcony. Liked that the beach was a short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The room was fantastic!! Deluxe bedding and mattress. Easy to find. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Big Island Retreat was FABULOUS! The staff were very helpful and the best part of all was the beautiful ocean view!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place tucked away 5 mins from Kahalu'u bay making it a great base for water activities and quieter than the locations downtown. The property was surrounded by lots of trees, plants and local wildlife. Supermarkets were close by with some options for food and the property was well equipped for reheating food or even cooking if needed. parking was offered but we didn't need it. The room was clean and the open air design still kept us cool though we would have some company from lizards and bugs every now and then, it didn't bother us. Great stay and hospitality, would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent location, loverly stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Owner was very accommodating. Room was beautifully appointed. We had a peaceful lanai to have coffee and snacks. We were surprised to find a microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker and toaster for use during our stay. Walking distance to a snorkeling beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so perfect, I will def be coming back to stay here! Location is great, walkable and quiet ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was okay. The beach is a 5 minute walk from the room. Staff was helpful as a couple of cockroaches ended up in the room. They were immediately on site to help remove them.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The driveway was rough. Poor condition. No sign with the apartment address visible. No AC which we knew going in. But mid- morning, no brees to keep the room cool. The apartment was locked in behind housing not letting ocean winds to flow in.So you set and sweated or sit infront of a fan to cool down. Kitchenette was small with a lavatory sink bathroom sink to do dishes. Shower & tub water ran to hot or to cold hard to adjust a solid setting. Stairs to climb in you have luggage. TV was terrible, WI-FI TV and prerecorded news channels not live. Moves channels had to be purchased. TV sound was off. Commercials louder than the movie, so you had to adjust volume all the time. Otherwise the place was clean and cosey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No toilet paper in room. Driveway difficult to drive up and park. Overall a clean decent place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff person that we met, AnnaMaria, was excellent. She provided great service, a friendly and welcoming personality, plenty of great advice, and really connected with the patrons of this unique hotel. The person that wrote the description of the BIR is a gifted wordsmith. Everything was accurate and really highlighted the best of the BIR. There are some things that perspective customers should know that aren’t detailed in the BIR description, however. There is minimal privacy due to the type of windows, unless the roller shades were deployed. However, this completely eliminated the nearly nonexistent breeze. We were provided with one small oscillating floor fan, and received another after requesting an additional fan. The absence of A/C was particularly noticeable at night as the heat and humidity were oppressive. The outdoor kitchen was delightful. The apartment sized refrigerator was sufficient for our needs and worked quite well. Keeping the jealousy windows allowed plenty of sound to awaken us each morning, including neighborhood dogs, automobiles, local birds, other customers (lots of coughing), and the sound of flip-flops on the driveway. These are not complaints, just observations. Overall we had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, private and peaceful. Lots of beach stuff to borrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of this retreat is very nice and not far from KOA airport. We arrived the airport at later night but able to check in our room smoothly. Really appreciate the flexibility it offers. The room is clean and full of amenities. Within the retreat, there are club house, laundry place and BBQ place, very cute and well maintained. Thank you for hosting us! .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed at Orchid Room. I woke up with ocean waves and birds. Clean, safe and comfortable climate in December. One step away from the most beautiful snorkel beach in Kona. The people are very responsive and nice! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dreamy Hotel

Amazing place. Just beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location . No ocean views from Bamboo room. Noisy neighboring room. Welcoming remote staff. It was a comfortable stay in a clean place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The "Surfer Room" was an idyllic little space on a gorgeous big island property that just "Screamed" HAWAII! loved everything about this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe and convenient location. quiet. clean facilities. room was stocked with essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a WONDERFUL stay, rooms were comfortable and super clean!! You cannot see the ocean from the surfer room, but there is a wonderful outdoor kitchen/Lanai just up the stairs where we could see a mildly obstructed view of the ocean. We will def be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the perfect oasis for our brief stay in Kona. Far enough away from the crowded downtown area but still super close, we love the room, the beach access, and the convenience. Very quiet area, and tastefully decorated and clean. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025