| on-site parking is available for a fee. there is also an outdoor pool within the property's tropical gardens, plus guest laundry facilities and a business center. overlooking kailua bay and within an 11-minute walk of old kona airport state recreation area, this low-key, tropical-style hotel has been family-run since the 1950s. deluxe rooms add ocean views, and some rates include breakfast. the hotel restaurant serves local hawaiian fare. airy, colorful rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, private balconies, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Kona International Airport 18 min
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (9 min)
Ruins of early fish ponds & petroglyphs still remain in this historic beachside wildlife refuge. Hulihe‘e Palace (5 min)
Former summer home for Hawaiian royalty now showcasing Victorian artifacts & cultural events. Kailua Bay (4 min)
Sweeping sandy beach & bay known as the location for Obama's holiday residence & Hawaii Five-O. Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (15 min)
175-mi. hiking trail along the coastline with historical information, views & varied terrain. Island Breeze Luau - He 'Ohana Kakou (2 min)
Outdoor dinner & show featuring an abundant Hawaiian buffet & Polynesian dancing beside Kailua Bay. Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) (22 min)
Lava rocks encircle this white-sand beach with turtle & dolphin sightings, plus showers & toilets. Hualālai (17 min)
Scenic beach for surfing, spear fishing & swimming, with picnic areas & a jogging path. Mokuaikaua Church (6 min)
Hawaii's oldest Christian church, founded by missionaries in 1820, with an iconic arch & sanctuary. Magic Sands Beach Park (10 min)
Public park with white sand beach & rocky shoreline, offering lifeguard-overseen swimming & surfing. Broke Da Mouth Grindz & Catering (18 min)
Offbeat, neighborhood nook preparing hearty portions of locally sourced Hawaiian & Filipino staples. Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark (2 min)
1970s reconstruction of the residence of King Kamehameha I at the the King Kamehameha Hotel. Kealakekua Bay (32 min)
Scenic inlet with snorkeling & boat tours, plus a monument to Captain Cook & an ancient temple. Kahalu’u Beach Park (13 min)
Small beach & reef with generally calm water, making it a popular place to snorkel. | 
