other amenities include a hot tub, a kitchen and guest laundry facilities, plus 2 lounge areas. some offer ocean views, and/or direct access to a garden or a shared lanai. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set on 3 hillside acres overlooking the pacific ocean, this homey b&b is 7 miles from hulihee palace and 11 miles from kona international airport. a suite adds a terrace, a separate shower and free-standing tub. children age 8 and over are welcome. the 4 unfussy rooms are individually decorated and feature cable tv, wi-fi access and exterior doors, as well as private bathrooms. breakfast is served on a lanai with ocean views; dinner and picnic lunches are also available Kona International Airport 22 min
Hualālai (17 min) Scenic beach for surfing, spear fishing & swimming, with picnic areas & a jogging path. Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (18 min) 175-mi. hiking trail along the coastline with historical information, views & varied terrain. Kekaha Kai Beach Park (19 min) This park features a sandy beach & a 4.5-mile trail that leads to a scenic view of the coastline. Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark (16 min) 1970s reconstruction of the residence of King Kamehameha I at the the King Kamehameha Hotel. Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) (25 min) Lava rocks encircle this white-sand beach with turtle & dolphin sightings, plus showers & toilets. Hulihe‘e Palace (16 min) Former summer home for Hawaiian royalty now showcasing Victorian artifacts & cultural events. Kahalu’u Beach Park (19 min) Small beach & reef with generally calm water, making it a popular place to snorkel. Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation (15 min) Revered bean-to-cup Kona coffee grower plantation site with roasting plant tours. Makalawena Beach (32 min) White-sand beaches, lava rock & tranquil waves are the draws at this remote cove with 2 lava pools. Kona Coffee Living History Farm (26 min) Visitors can explore a 1920s coffee farm hosted by costumed guides demonstrating work tasks. Island Breeze Luau - He 'Ohana Kakou (15 min) Outdoor dinner & show featuring an abundant Hawaiian buffet & Polynesian dancing beside Kailua Bay. Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (14 min) Ruins of early fish ponds & petroglyphs still remain in this historic beachside wildlife refuge. Magic Sands Beach Park (18 min) Public park with white sand beach & rocky shoreline, offering lifeguard-overseen swimming & surfing. |