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Big Island Retreat

3.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Kailua-Kona with free parking

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Seaside Room | Terrace/patio
Ali'i Suite | In-room dining
Exterior
Ali'i Suite | Private kitchen
Oceanview Room | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$351
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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78-226 Kahaluu Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Keauhou Shopping Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Orchid Room | Living area

Orchid Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Paradise Room | Living area

Paradise Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Aloha Room

Aloha Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Pineapple Room | Living area

Pineapple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Room

Oceanview Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Ali'i Suite | Terrace/patio

Ali'i Suite

Highlights

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

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Honu Room | Living area

Honu Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Maile room | In-room dining

Maile room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the area

Kailua-Kona

At Big Island Retreat you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Kahalu'u Beach Park and within 20 minutes of Keauhou Shopping Center. Highlights at this beach guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Kahaluu-Keauhou guest house, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Magic Sands Beach and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Haleo Luau.
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What's nearby

  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Haleo Luau - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piko - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Kai Lanai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Island Retreat

Adults-only guesthouse in Kailua-Kona with free parking
Big Island Retreat offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Big Island Retreat also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Kailua-Kona guest house is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Big Island Retreat offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Kailua-Kona guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 13 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is TA-154-377-8304-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 13 years old aren't allowed.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Big Island Retreat.

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 parking available at Big Island Retreat?

Yep, Big Island Retreat has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Big Island Retreat?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Island Retreat on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$191.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Big Island Retreat?

Yep, Big Island Retreat is a short 20-minute walk from Magic Sands Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is Big Island Retreat family-friendly?

No, Big Island Retreat is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Big Island Retreat?

No, Big Island Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Big Island Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Big Island Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Big Island Retreat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoseline

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

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AnnaMaria

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with family
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

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was quiet with a comfortable bed and a beautiful view of the ocean with also the sounds of the ocean waves. The staff was responsive and friendly. So close to Kahalu’u Beach Park with wonderful snorkeling. The room does not have air-conditioning, but it has wonderful louvered windows and a ceiling fan, and also a room fan which we didn’t need in February.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Dreamy Hotel

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

4/10 Poor

Kenan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found The Big Island Rereat to be just as good as the pictures! It was easy to find right off Ali'i drive. Check in and out were both very easy. We stayed in the Ocean View room which was just as advertised. There is no AC which is in the room description so there was no surprise. Ceiling fan and to other larger standing fans kept the air moving through the room. There is a common area which has beach chairs to use and some snorkel gear and boogie boards as well and an outdoor kitchen with 2 BBQs and full sized fridge for anyone there can use The only challenge on the property was the parking. There is enough parking for the rooms, it's just a little tight especially if you wnat to back-in. I would suggest Not renting a large SUV. Overall the facility worked out perfecly for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen A

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

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

6/10 Okay

Jinger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Kona requires air conditioning

The managers were responsive. Beds were good. Price was reasonable for Kona area. I was aware that there was no air conditioning, but when it is 86 in the daytime and vert humid, no chance to cool off until after 9 some nights. You have to keep all windows open as well as drapes to get an air flow. Feel rather exposed to neighbors and get to listen to the dogs. We were in Bamboo. Maybe other rooms are better. Our screen porch has no door, so the heat of the day really makes it toasty. Also, the kitchenette shares the sink with the bathroom. There are many pictures on line, but you cant tell which unit they are showing. Most other rooms had adequate kitchens. Sorry to sound so negative, but we had 3 or 4 nights that we hardly slept because of heat, humidity and motion lights
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Thora

Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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