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Big Island Retreat

3.0 star property
Adults-only beach guesthouse

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Seaside Room | Terrace/patio
Ali'i Suite | In-room dining
Oceanview Room | Living area
Ali'i Suite | Television
Ali'i Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Big Island Retreat offers a peaceful getaway with its garden setting and convenient laundry facilities. Guests can relax on the terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The property's express check-out ensures a smooth departure after enjoying the nearby beach.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Pineapple Room | Living area

Pineapple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Maile room | Living area

Maile room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bamboo Room | Living area

Bamboo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfer Room | Living area

Surfer Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Seaside Room | Living area

Seaside Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Oceanview Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Paradise Room | Living area

Paradise Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Orchid Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Orchid Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ali'i Suite | In-room dining

Ali'i Suite

Highlights

Lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 204 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Aloha Room | Living area

Aloha Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honu Room | Living area

Honu Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
78-226 Kahaluu Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740

What's nearby

  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 1 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Haleo Luau - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piko - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tropics Tap House - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Island Retreat

Guesthouse near Kahalu'u Beach Park
Located close to Keauhou Shopping Center and Magic Sands Beach, Big Island Retreat provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and beach umbrellas
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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 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

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

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 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

Property is also known as

Big Island Retreat House Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat House
Big Island Retreat Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat
Big Island Retreat Hawaii/Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse
Big Island Retreat Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse Kailua-Kona

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Island Retreat?

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. Haleo Luau and Lekeleke Burial Grounds are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Big Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 326 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nalani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, super cute, close to beach. Great area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Big Island Retreat. I'll always stay here when I visit the big island!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very local … outside the areas of dense tourism.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOMOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay in a very clean and cute room. The beach right in front of it is home to vibrantly colored fish. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great for sleeping and showering. That was all we did there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Excellent location, loverly stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoseline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
100
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Dreamy Hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surfer Room - a great little place

Our room and bathroom were super clean and tidy. It seemed the entire property was maintained in excellent condition. We arrive at night and were surprised to see how close to the beach we were in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woosung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. And beach is in 5 minutes working distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place but the management or owner was no where to be found.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable and a quick walk to a nice snorkeling beack and rental bikes. Washer & dryer on premises. Parking is free, but spaces are very small. Can hear the surf all night (no a/c but it isnt necessary). Outdoor kitchen for bbq etc. About 4 mi from all the hubbub in old Kona-town. Would definitely return to this place!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No AC! Otherwise it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the pineapple room. Very spacious and they even had community beach items for guest to use which was very helpful on our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, real island feel, with fabulous view from veranda, (Aloha room); sunsets over the ocean. Very quiet, beautiful grounds. Perfect location and accommodations, for celebrating any occasion as a couple. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Hawaiian feel. One block to beach. Cute room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a good little place. However, not to be nitpicky, it didn't have a sofa and the bathroom requires leaving the room. Not the end of the world, but a consideration when choosing a room. I didn't care for it. Close to to the beach, a nice bar and restaurants nearby. Clean. The staff forgot we were coming (surprise!) When we arrived, but seemed like a nice kid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable place and loved waking up to birds!

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach so close by.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice island setting little propwrty. Well equipped but no AC is provided. Fan helps
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. Beautiful setting clean comfortable. Great place to relax and reset. Close to great snorkeling
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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