Wow. We booked this wonderful "home away from home" in a quiet resort, through Aloha Condos. The owners are professional, friendly and very helpful with any questions. The condo looks just like the web photos and the view from the lanai really is fantastic! We got some great sunset video with the HD camera. One of the best things is that you get to park close to your condo in covered parking! Woo hoo! Not like at those resorts where you are miles away from your car and the items you left behind in it.
The condo has new appliances including a washer and dryer which come in very handy. The condo is perfect for a couple, but 1 or 2 kids could sleep on the murphy bed. I wasn't about to cook a thing, so we bought some great take-out to eat on the lanai for dinner a couple of times. There is a grocery store, decent pizza and Thai food, a movie theater and a drug store with 1 hour photo about a 5 minute drive away. The Keauhou Beach resort has a yummy breakfast buffet and snorkeling close by (although this reef is now being protected due to years of damage). Costco and Walmart are 20 minutes away. The condo offers comfy beach chairs, fluffy beach towels and a cooler for use at the beach along with three drawers full of a variety of books to read so you don't have to worry about any of that. In fact we had people at a local music event on the lawn of the "Palace" ask where we got our comfortable looking chairs! The HD TV screen was great for watching our videos and photos each night to recap the day! The owners also sent a lovely welcome basket which was a nice touch! The vog was not bad at all, so don't let tales of bad air quality scare you away from this island. I have terrible asthma and never had one problem. It did rain some, but hey...it's an island...If the sky looks a little cloudy, all you have to do is drive North to Hapuna Beach.
This is truly a "Big Island" that has it all! Kanaloa #1603 was the perfect place to return to at the end of each day.
Regarding the condo: remember you are in a tropical area...it will be damp and there will be sand and bugs...it's a given.
*Spend you first couple of nights in a B&B by the volcano...it's a long drive back to Kona from there.
Hapuna Beach and the North Shore will provide your beach fix. Spend the day there on the golden sand...bring your SPF 50 sun block! Must see-The volcano. Bring flashlights and a cushion to sit on. Be sure and take in the Volcanoes National Park (the whole park, not just the visitor's center) and have lunch at the Thai restaurant in Volcano Village. I also recommend a stargazing tour! Just imagine, we were snorkeling and getting a sunburn in the morning and then wearing parkas (it was 30 degrees) and drinking hot chocolate on the summit while looking at the most beautiful stars you have ever seen! Check out the Hula Lamp gallery in Kailua-Kona. Buy a hula Pick up muffins from Buns in the Sun Bakery and fresh papaya and apple bananas from a farmer's market.
Additional details about me
My age: 35-44
My traveling group: spouse
I Recommend This For
"Absolutely, I would recommend this accommodation to my best friend!"
Rated: 5 of 5
Kanaloa at Kona 1603 - Wow!
· By Sebrena from Dallas, TX on 4/3/2009 for a stay in 9/1/2008
My Detailed Ratings
Value: 5 of 5
Check-in: 5 of 5
Location: 5 of 5
Cleanliness: 5 of 5
Comfort: 5 of 5
Service: 5 of 5
What I liked best about this accommodation
Close parking, view, 2 baths
What I liked least about this accommodation
Can't think of a thing!
I selected this accommodation because of
Beach/Sun, Great food/wine, Outdoor/Adventure,
My personal tips
Tips for when you venture from your Condo!
Regarding the condo: remember you are in a tropical area...it will be damp and there will be sand and bugs...it's a given. *Spend you first couple of nights in a B&B by the volcano...it's a long drive back to Kona from there. Hapuna Beach and the North Shore will provide your beach fix. Spend the day there on the golden sand...bring your SPF 50 sun block! Must see-The volcano. Bring flashlights and a cushion to sit on. Be sure and take in the Volcanoes National Park (the whole park, not just the visitor's center) and have lunch at the Thai restaurant in Volcano Village. I also recommend a stargazing tour! Just imagine, we were snorkeling and getting a sunburn in the morning and then wearing parkas (it was 30 degrees) and drinking hot chocolate on the summit while looking at the most beautiful stars you have ever seen! Check out the Hula Lamp gallery in Kailua-Kona. Buy a hula Pick up muffins from Buns in the Sun Bakery and fresh papaya and apple bananas from a farmer's market.
Additional details about me
My age: 35-44
My traveling group: spouse
I Recommend This For
"Absolutely, I would recommend this accommodation to my best friend!"
Young singles: No Opinion
Friends getaway: Yes
Large Groups: No Opinion
People with disabilities: No Opinion
Older travelers: Yes
Rugged travelers: No Opinion
Luxury-minded travelers: No Opinion
Families with young children: No Opinion
Families with teenagers: Yes
Tourists: Yes