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Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Kailua-Kona, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Royal Kona Resort |
7.4 / 10 (1931 Reviews) |
From 144$ | |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona By Ihg |
8.2 / 10 (389 Reviews) |
From 150$ | |
| Kona Coast Resort |
8.7 / 10 (626 Reviews) |
From 98$ | |
| Pacific 19 Kona Hotel |
7.7 / 10 (1464 Reviews) |
From 107$ | |
| Holua Resort |
8.6 / 10 (324 Reviews) |
From 194$ |
Welcome, adventurous souls! It's Naomi here, ready to take you on a thrilling journey through the vibrant city of Kailua-Kona. Today, we are diving headfirst into the electrifying world of budget-friendly accommodations and how they can be your partner-in-crime as you paint the town red without emptying your wallet. Yes, my fellow backpackers, brace yourselves for an epic exploration of how to revel in the city's after-dark delights without burning a hole in your pocket: affordable hotel selections where comfort meets thriftiness.
Picture this: strolling through the bustling streets of Kailua-Kona under the twinkling stars, the sound of laughter and the aroma of delectable cuisines filling the air. As a budget-savvy traveler, immersing yourself in the city's nightlife need not be a luxury reserved for the elite. Oh no, my friends, with the right lodging choice, you can experience the pulsating energy of Kailua-Kona's evenings just like any high roller in town – for a fraction of the price.
So, strap on your explorer's shoes as we uncover the hidden gems nestled among Kailua-Kona's budget-friendly hotel offerings. From cozy nooks to charming abodes, these accommodations are not just places to rest your head but are your affordable tickets to the city's nocturnal wonders. No need to compromise on comfort or location; these pocket-friendly havens are strategically positioned to keep you at the heartbeat of the city's nightlife action, ensuring that every moment of revelry is within arm's reach.
Get ready to elevate your Kailua-Kona escapade as we embark on a quest to discover the art of frugal indulgence. These budget-friendly stays serve as your home base, your sanctuary amidst the city's lively soirées and late-night escapades. So, my fellow wanderers, fasten your belts, pack light, and let's uncover the secret to soaking in Kailua-Kona's vibrant nightlife without breaking the bank. The adventure begins now, and the memories you'll create? Priceless.
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Royal Kona Resort
From 144$
The perfect Royal Kona Resort enjoys a perfect location in the heart of Kailua-Kona and only 1.5 km from Kailua Pier, which will bring a degree of happiness into your life. With views of the mountain, this 3-star romantic hotel is situated just a short drive from Hulihe'e Palace and offers a fitness centre, a sunbathing terrace, and spa therapy.
Located in a historic neighbourhood, the smoke-free property is only 13 minutes' walk from the places of worship like the mokuaikaua Mokuʻaikaua Church. The Pier is not too far from the Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona and Kona International airport is 20 km away.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Honl's Beach, which is approximately a 5-minute ride away. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm is situated 10 minutes' drive Royal Kona Resort.
Furnished with a cupboard, some of the 436 rooms feature an ironing set and air conditioner along with wireless internet and a TV set. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. Providing hair dryers, the private bathrooms also come with a shower.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona By Ihg
From 150$
Located within 5 minutes' walk of the mokuaikaua Mokuʻaikaua Church, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, An Ihg Hotel provides guests with a fitness centre and various recreational opportunities, as well as a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool. Boasting a swimming pool, the smoke-free inn is nestled a 10-minute drive from natural attractions like Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm.
Kailua Bay is a few minutes' drive from this Kailua-Kona property and Kailua Pier is close by. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, An Ihg is approximately 5 minutes by car from Kamakahonu Beach in Kailua-Kona.
The accommodation is also not so far from the Pacific Ocean. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, An Ihg Hotel is situated 10 minutes' drive Honokohau Street.
Some of the 75 air-conditioned rooms at this Kailua-Kona property are furnished with a writing table, and appointed with a mini refrigerator. Guests can also use a shower and a hot tub, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets.
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Kona Coast Resort
From 98$
Offering a tennis court, a fitness centre, and a shared lounge, and views of the garden, Kona Coast Resort Kailua-Kona is located within 5 minutes' drive of Kahaluu Bay Surf Shop. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna facilities, and an outdoor swimming pool, or take a walk to Keauhou Shopping Center, which is only a 5-minute stroll away.
The hotel is conveniently situated a 10-minute ride from Harold H. Higashihara Park. You can find Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory nearly a 5-minute drive from the Kona Coast Resort Kailua-Kona.
The sandy beach is just 1.3 km away. The area also includes natural sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens and the Kona Educational Center about a 10-minute drive from the 3-star Kona Coast Resort.
This accommodation welcomes guests to 268 rooms complete with a cable TV with on-demand films, as well as comforts like an ironing set and air conditioner. They are furnished with couch beds along with a sofa. Providing a sauna and a hot tub, the bathrooms are also equipped with hairdryers.
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Pacific 19 Kona Hotel
From 107$
Featuring a shared lounge and a garden, the 3-star Pacific 19 Kona Hotel Kailua-Kona enjoys a central setting 5 minutes on foot from Kamakahonu Beach. Swim in a swimming pool or walk through a tropical at the hotel.
Such city attractions as Hale Halawai County Park, which is a stroll from the accommodation, and Magic sands beach, which is about 700 metres away, are well worth a visit. Guests can visit places of worship such as the mokuaikaua Mokuʻaikaua Church, situated at a 700-metre distance from the Pacific 19 Kona Kailua-Kona.
Old Kona Airport Park is 5 minutes by car from the property.
The rooms comprise a balcony and a seating area complete with ironing facilities and air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are furnished with double beds along with a work desk. The modern bathrooms are appointed with a hair dryer and toiletries, and necessities such as a shower. Guests can take advantage of views of the sea.
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Holua Resort
From 194$
Located a 5-minute ride from Keauhou Shopping Center, the gorgeous Holua Resort Kailua-Kona offers amenities such as a gym, a patio, and barbecue. Boasting an outdoor pool, the 3-star resort boasts a quiet location and access to Haleo Luau Dinner Theater, which is a 5-minute stroll away.
Kahalu'u Beach is within a stone's throw of the accommodation, while Kamehameha III Birthplace is 450 metres away. Pampering its guests with wellness experiences, Magic Sands Beach Park is 4.1 km from this comfortable hotel.
The property is ideally located near gardens and a tropical garden. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Pahoehoe Beach Public Park, 10 minutes by car from Holua Resort.
The accommodation accommodates you in one of the 73 quiet rooms featuring a balcony and a dining place, and facing the garden. Guests can make use of ironing facilities and climate control along with coffee/tea making machines. Offering a hot tub and a shower/bath combination, the bathrooms are also fitted with hairdryers and guest toiletries.
Hotels in Kailua-Kona
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Royal Kona Resort |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona By Ihg |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Kona Coast Resort |
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Club Wyndham Kona Hotel
From 215$
Located just 550 metres from Honl's Sandy Beach, the comfortable 3-star Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort Kailua-Kona has a fitness centre and barbecue. Boasting a swimming pool, this Kailua-Kona resort is nestled at a distance of 4.1 km from natural attractions like Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm.
The accommodation places you a 25-minute stroll from Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens and the Kona Educational Center and within minutes of Seaside Art Gallery. Places of worship to visit within 2 km of the authentic Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort Kailua-Kona include the mokuaikaua Mokuʻaikaua Church.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Honl's Beach, which is a mere 7 minutes' walk away. Entertainment options in the area feature Kailua Pier 5 minutes' drive Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort.
There are 154 rooms comprising a balcony and a dining place. They come with a TV, as well as such comforts as an ironing set and air conditioner. Guests can also use a hot tub, along with such amenities as hair dryers. The rooms offer a view of Kahului Bay. Self-catering facilities in an apartment include a kitchenette with a microwave oven, fridges, and kitchenware.
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Courtyard By Marriott King Kamehameha'S Kona Beach Hotel
From 217$
The 3-star Courtyard By Marriott King Kamehameha'S Kona Beach Hotel Kailua-Kona is located 350 metres from Kailua Bay and features a business centre for those travelling on business. Boasting a location in a recreational area and just next door to Hulihe'e Palace, this Kailua-Kona hotel offers guests a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities, and an outdoor swimming pool as well as an outdoor pool.
The family-friendly property has a beachfront setting 4.1 km from Honokohau Street. The Courtyard By Marriott King Kamehameha'S Kona Beach Kailua-Kona is situated not far from the ancient Ahu'ena Heiau Temple, which is considered to be a sacred site.
This beachfront accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park 4.9 km away.
Facing the ocean, some of the 455 rooms come with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and such essentials as ironing facilities and air conditioning. Guests can use a Jacuzzi bath and a sauna, along with hair dryers.
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Castle At Kona Reef Apartment
From 120$
Offering barbecue grills and a golf course, Castle At Kona Reef Aparthotel Kailua-Kona is located around 5 minutes by car from the mokuaikaua Mokuʻaikaua Church. Featuring 10 rooms with views of the pool, this 3-star resort is 5 minutes' drive Kailua Pier.
The accommodation is situated in a popular area of Kailua-Kona, not far from Lotus Center. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm can be reached nearly a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
The property is also not too far from Kealakekua Bay. Castle At Kona Reef Aparthotel has an oceanfront location in Kailua-Kona, only a short drive from Magic sands beach.
Welcoming guests to a balcony and a dining area, the rooms are furnished with a sofa. A separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets, are provided.
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Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
From 125$
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Haleo Luau Dinner Theater, the 3-star Wyndham Mauna Loa Village Kailua-Kona hotel offers fitness classes, a terrace, and a golf course. Boasting a swimming pool, this luxurious hotel boasts a luxurious location and access to Keauhou Bay, which is only a 6-minute stroll away.
The luxury accommodation is within a 10-minute drive of Kamakana Playground, while Keauhou Shopping Center is a 5-minute ride away. Pampering its guests with wellness experiences, Magic Sands Beach Park is at a distance of 4.1 km from the Wyndham Mauna Loa Village Kailua-Kona.
You can also visit Kahaluu Beach Park, 10 minutes away by car, as well as enjoy eateries and a cinema blocks from this Kailua-Kona property. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Pahoehoe Beach Public Park, at a distance of 4.6 km from Wyndham Mauna Loa Village hotel.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee and tea making facilities, and some of them include an adjoining terrace and a balcony. They are furnished with spacious decor. Offering a hot tub and a shower, the bathrooms are also fitted with a hair dryer and guest toiletries. Guests will enjoy beautiful views of the garden.
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Big Island Retreat - No Resort Fees
From 110$
Situated about 5 minutes on foot from Kahalu'u Beach, the 2-star Big Island Retreat Hotel Kailua-Kona offers a terrace, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Located only 1.7 km from a convenient place to shop such as Keauhou Shopping Center, the hotel provides 11 rooms.
At the accommodation, you'll be 2.1 km from Pahoehoe Beach Public Park and a stroll from Magic Sands Beach Park. This Kailua-Kona hotel is a mere 5 minutes' stroll from Saint Peter by the Sea Mission Catholic Church and 25 km from Kona International airport.
A sandy beach is around 10 minutes' walk from the property, while Kamakana Playground is situated 10 minutes away by car. Standing nearly a 15-minute drive away, St. Michael The Archangel Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
Some of the spacious rooms of the Big Island Retreat Kailua-Kona face the sea, and comprise a balcony and a dining area. They come equipped with a coffee machine for self-catering along with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. Providing a bathtub and a walk-in shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hairdryer and towels.
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Aeolian Ranch Guest House
From 69$
Aeolian Ranch Guest House is a great place to stay in the Kalaoa district of Kailua-Kona, approximately 15 minutes' drive from Hulihe'e Palace. This Kailua-Kona guest house offers parking on site.
At the accommodation, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Honokohau Harbor and around 10 minutes by car from Costco Wholesale Warehouse Store. The area includes such religious sights as the ancient Ahu'ena Heiau Temple (7 km) and the mokuaikaua Mokuʻaikaua Church (8 km).
Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting The Vanillerie Farm, nearly a 15-minute ride from this Kailua-Kona hotel.
Guests can also use a bath and a shared toilet, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and towels. Some rooms look out onto the garden.
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The Kona Billfisher
From 155$
The 2-star Kona Billfisher Kailua-Kona hotel, situated 1.1 km from Hulihe' e Palace, features a shared lounge and a garden. Featuring a swimming pool, the resort is right off Honl's Sandy Beach.
Located 5 minutes on foot from Voyagers of the Pacific Luau, the accommodation is also 5 minutes by car from entertainment venues like Kailua Pier. This Kailua-Kona hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Hale Halawai County Park (1.1 km) and Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area (2.3 km).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Honl's Beach, which is around 400 metres away. St. Michael The Archangel Church is a short distance from The Kona Billfisher hotel.
The rooms overlook the ocean and feature a television along with coffee/tea making facilities. A microwave, coffee/tea makers, and a fridge are provided for your comfort. The private bathrooms include a bath and a shower, and amenities such as hair dryers and towels.
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Uncle Billy'S Kona Bay Hotel
From 164$
The 2-star Uncle Billy'S Kona Bay Hotel Kailua-Kona, located a mere 7 minutes on foot from the mokuaikaua Mokuʻaikaua Church and just a 13-minute stroll from the ancient Ahu'ena Heiau Temple, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Also, you can use a private parking garage on site.
This low-budget hotel is situated in the heart of Kailua-Kona, within walking distance of The Pier. Sadie Seymour Botanical Gardens and the Kona Educational Center is 10 minutes' drive from the Uncle Billy'S Kona Bay Kailua-Kona, and Kona International airport is 15 km away.
The nearby entertainment options include Kailua Pier, which is a mere 13 minutes' stroll away.
There are 108 rooms with individual climate control and central heating. Some of them offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Along with a stone fireplace, they also have a sofa set. Some rooms look out over the garden. Along with a separate bedroom, a villa also offers a kitchen for self-catering purposes.
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Kona Hawaii Guest House A Unique Hawaii Experience
From 113$
Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, the quiet Kona Hawaii Guest House A Unique Hawaii Experience Kailua-Kona is around 7 km from Hulihe'e Palace. Located a 25-minute stroll from Kahalu'u Beach, this 2-star guest house features 6 rooms with views of the garden.
You'll need 30-minute drive to Kona International airport. Pampering its guests with wellness experiences, Magic Sands Beach Park is at a distance of 3.9 km from the hotel.
The property is also within close distance of Kealakekua Bay. Kona Hawaii Guest House A Unique Hawaii Experience is centrally located relatively close to Kona Le'a Plantation.
The rooms at this quiet accommodation have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea making facilities for your convenience. They offer a microwave oven, coffee and tea making equipment, and a refrigerator. The private bathrooms are appointed with a bathtub and a walk-in shower, along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
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Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House
From 126$
Offering a patio, a golf course, and a garden, the 3-star Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House lies in a rural area of Kailua-Kona, 10 minutes' drive from Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and 3.4 km from Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation. Located approximately a 10-minute ride from Honokohau Street, this Kailua-Kona guest house features 6 rooms with views of the ocean.
The smoke-free property is about 15 km from Kona International airport and within 15 minutes' drive of such cultural venues as Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center Museum. The Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House Kailua-Kona is also around 15 minutes by car from such natural sights as Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
The area offers shopping experiences such as Costco Wholesale Warehouse Store, which is 4.1 km from the accommodation.
Certain rooms have a stone fireplace along with a sofa set and a work desk for guests' convenience. They are furnished with comfortable decor. The private bathrooms are appointed with a hot tub and a walk-in shower, along with hairdryers and dressing gowns.
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Castle Kanaloa At Kona
From 170$
Located 10 minutes by car from Magic Sands Beach Park, the comfortable Castle Kanaloa At Kona Kailua-Kona hotel offers spacious rooms 20 minutes on foot from Keauhou Bay. Guests can relax in an outdoor swimming pool or benefit from a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool while enjoying a location at a moderate distance from Kona Country Club.
This 3-star smoke-free aparthotel has an oceanfront setting 25 minutes' stroll from Kahaluu Beach Park. The recreational area gives access to Pahoehoe Beach Public Park (3.6 km) and Heavenly Hawaiian (4 km).
The oceanfront hotel is also not too far from the Pacific Ocean. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being within walking distance of Keauhou Shopping Center.
Some of the 44 well-appointed rooms as the Castle Kanaloa At Kona Kailua-Kona face the ocean and comprise a patio and a balcony. A TV, as well as comforts as a ceiling fan and ironing facilities are also featured. Providing a hot tub and a shower, some bathrooms have a hair dryer.