Resort Details
- Billfish Poolside Bar & GrilleWhen hunger strikes after you’ve been splashing around and playing in the pool all day, grab a quick bite to eat and rehydrate at Billfish Poolside Bar and Grille on Kona Beach. Our on-site bar and grill is your source for all-day dining, as we serve a wide variety of specialty drinks, pupus (appetizers), sandwiches, and sweets. From the crispy calamari to our fresh seafood cobb salad to wild ahi poke, Billfish Poolside Bar and Grille has something to satisfy every appetite. Enjoy daily happy hour specials and live evening music in a casual and fun atmosphere by the pool.
- Honu's on the Beach
For the premier dining experience visit Honu’s on the Beach Restaurant, our signature, award-winning restaurant offering delicious regional Hawaiian cuisine for breakfast and dinner, with lavish buffets available in the morning and on weekends and holidays. You’ll enjoy dining on a spacious lanai, complete with inviting fire pits and amazing views of our white sand beach and the turquoise ocean beyond. Start your morning with breakfast with choosing from a range of tasty a la carte menu items, including American and regional dishes, or indulge yourself in the breakfast buffet, which features made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, pancakes, breakfast meats, coffee, tea, and much more. Our tasty breakfasts give you the energy you need to tackle a day on the Big Island of Kona, Hawaii. For an extra boost, enjoy a French Press of 100% Kona Coffee with your meal. Honu’s on the Beach is the perfect spot to sip a cocktail and enjoy a fabulous meal while the sun sets. Join us for dinner on our outdoor lanai and enjoy creative, seasonal cuisine with a variety of selections on our new farm-to-table menu, featuring Scallops and Prawns Rigatoni with fresh herbs, parmesan and choice of sauce, Hamakua Mushroom Risotto with roasted vegetables, Herb Marinated Wild Caught Fresh Island Fish, and Honu’s signature dish, Charred Beef Tenderloin Tataki served with sautéed spinach, gorgonzola, smashed potatoes and a green peppercorn glaze. Every Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy an exquisite all-you-can-eat Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet and Sunday through Thursday nights, stop in for Sushi Night and sample our freshly prepared sushi on the beach, offered in addition to the a la carte menu options.
- ISLAND BREEZE LUAUA must-see during your time on the Big Island. Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture at the Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. You won't want to miss our Big Island luau with a mouthwatering dinner and stunning performances, plus hula lessons from our stage.
- Menehune Coffee CompanyStart your day in Kailua-Kona at our cheerful oceanfront restaurant and coffee house. Fuel up with a cup of fresh-roasted, 100% authentic Kona coffee and a pastry.
- Ululani's Shave IceLocated in the hotel’s lobby shop area, select from a variety of sweet flavors at Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice in Kona ~ all crafted with aloha! Made only from pure cane sugar and gluten-free syrups, Ululani’s offers a Kona shave ice experience that’s second to none.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Car rental desk†
- Coffee shop†
- Coin operated laundry†
- Concierge desk
- Exercise gym
- Golf,Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Jacuzzi
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Car rental desk†
- Coffee shop†
- Coin operated laundry†
- Concierge desk
- Exercise gym
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Parking†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Smoke-free property
- Spa†
- Sundry/Convenience store†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking†
- Wireless internet connection in public areas
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Fishing †
- Fitness center on-siteYoga classes available at on site yoga studio for additional cost.
- Jacuzzi
- Motorized Water Sports †Atlantis Submarine
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †Snorkeling equipment, paddle boards available with Kona Boys
- Parasailing †
Available for booking with UFO Parasail
- Pool
- Spa †
- Tennis court †
- Golf †Big Island Golf Shop located on site - featuring Element 6 Golf Simulator by Full Swing Golf with 37 virtual golf courses
- Shopping †
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
3962 reviews
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Dec 29, 2025I got great service
Agnes Yau Superstar - She organised the upgrade to my room (I paid for another room after I arrived) but when the guests couldn't leave the room because their flight was cancelled she took care of them and gave me an even better room for my inconvenience. she personally came to see that my belongings were transferred carefully. I had a wonderful stay in Dec 2025 (also thanks to Mark Lin and Kevin Chan on the front desk helping with extra hangers, food, etc)
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Dec 29, 2025Great people, rooms need improvement
Our family group had 4 rooms total for a 5 night stay. First, the positives: The hotel is well located near plenty of restaurants and shops. The ABC store in the lobby is convenient and the common areas are nicely decorated and maintained. The beach is small but almost cove-like, great for kids since the water is so calm. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the snorkeling...lots of different fish, starfish, and even an eel! The pool was well maintained and there were always available chairs. The staff was accommodating and friendly, particularly Alika, Blake, Tony, and Ariel in the pool area. Valet services helped us secure a cab when needed, and the front desk staff went above and beyond to make sure that all charges were correctly applied to the different rooms. Our room rate included breakfast, and we found the selection excellent and the servers engaging and helpful. Now for the rest: The room we had was facing the street in front of the hotel. Apparently, the thing to do in Kona is drive your modified and very noisy low rider, motorcycle, or other vehicle up and down the street revving the engine and playing music as loudly as possible. This happened as early as 6 am and as late as 11 pm. If you value a quiet night or a late morning, do not accept a room that faces the street. While this is not the fault of the hotel, it will affect your stay. The room we had was small but serviceable for two, but the bathroom was the tiniest we have ever encountered outside of Europe. It was well stocked with towels, but no place to hang them. Overall a poor design and not at all user friendly. The room was clean but showing signs of wear and tear, particularly in the bathroom. The hotel is not a resort in the style of others found further north on the island of Hawaii. It is a more budget friendly option and is perfectly fine if you know that's what you're getting. Just don't expect the bells and whistles that come with the pricier places.
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Dec 24, 2025Great venue
For the brand class, this location is above average. There are shops attached to the venue, close to downtown Kona activities, nice pool. Self parking is $35/day, there’s an activity/destination fee but in check-in you get a shell lei, metal water bottles and 2 free drinks from the bar. Note, they will not let guests use the luggage carts!
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Dec 20, 2025
Excellent hotel
This is the best hotel on ali drive. The rooms are in excellent shape. It is convenient to the restaurants. Definitely would stay again.
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Dec 01, 2025
Nice hotel, great location
I was a little concerned reading some of the earlier reviews, but our experience has been great. We got the room we booked and the view is amazing. Housekeeping has come precisely when we were told they would come and they make sure we have everything we need. The team at the pool are wonderful. They are all super friendly and attentive and we've really enjoyed them. - The food is also very good at the pool bar - not sure about the other restaurant - it's kind of high priced and we can't eat that much at a buffet to justify that cost. Only comment about the pool - not everyone can sit on those lounge chairs (my husband for one), so I bought a chair at Walmart. It has worked out and Walmart was not a far trip. The location is great, close to the little beach for snorkeling as well as many terrific restaurants. It's not inexpensive, but for the location, not terrible.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Destination fee: US $22.00 + tax per room, per night This mandatory fee is subject to change. The hotel can provide current inclusions when you check-in.
- AdvisoryA minimum parking fee of $40 (plus tax) or valet parking fee of $45 (plus tax) per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.Resort Fee (Effective for travel June 15, 2019 onwards.):
There is a mandatory hotel-imposed fee payable directly to the hotel. The
following inclusions are subject to change at any time without prior notice.-Two 16 oz. bottles of water, refreshed daily
-Daily rentals of 2 beach chairs with beach umbrella at Kamakahonu Bay
-2 welcome drinks at arrival at Billfish Poolside Bar & Grille or Honu’s on
the Beach Restaurant
-Daily 1-hour complimentary snorkel gear rental for 2 guests at Kona Boys
Beach Rentals
-Daily unlimited use of Alii Fun Zone Game room
-15 minutes of play time at Big Island Golf Shop (or 30 minutes
complimentary with full hour rental)