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Big Island Retreat

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

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
In-room dining
Private kitchen
Big Island Retreat offers a peaceful getaway with its garden setting and convenient laundry facilities. Guests can relax on the terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The property's express check-out ensures a smooth departure after enjoying the nearby beach.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$831
HK$1,794 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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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
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Aloha Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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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
  • 550 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

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
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Terrace/patio

Ali'i Suite

Highlights

Lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 2200 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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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
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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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
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
78-226 Kahaluu Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740

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 - 4 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

Guest house near Kahalu'u Beach Park
Located close to Keauhou Shopping Center and Magic Sands Beach, Big Island Retreat provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property, beach umbrellas and beach towels
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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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

Pets not 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 13 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Alcohol is not served at this property

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
Big Island Retreat Kailua-Kona
Big Island Retreat Guesthouse Kailua-Kona

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Island Retreat on 3 Nov 2025 start from HK$830.79, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Big Island Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Island Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Big Island Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Island Retreat located?

Located in Kahaluu-Keauhou, this beach guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kahalu'u Beach Park, Keauhou Shopping Center and Magic Sands Beach. Haleo Luau and Lekeleke Burial Grounds are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Big Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nalani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, super cute, close to beach. Great area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe and convenient location. quiet. clean facilities. room was stocked with essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shuang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, beautiful room, the only bad thing was the woman next to our room, she was talking loudly on her phone at 3 am in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very local … outside the areas of dense tourism.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOMOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay in a very clean and cute room. The beach right in front of it is home to vibrantly colored fish. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning only draw back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn't like that there wasn't any air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Woosung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. And beach is in 5 minutes working distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable place and loved waking up to birds!

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

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach so close by.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Hawaiian feel. One block to beach. Cute room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Susan

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

Tucked away with a great view.

A little off the beaten path and extremely quiet. We had the aloha room with a nice balcony and ocean view. Big enough for the two of us and very comfortable. Affordable in comparison to other hotels. Close to the Outrigger where they have the Manta ray night tours.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice island setting little propwrty. Well equipped but no AC is provided. Fan helps
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little unique and a little off the beaten path but cozy and nice. I would definitely recommend and stay there again. Can we ask for no Rain next time?
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the beach, good snorkeling, the amenities are good, the outside kitchen was very convenient with a ocean view, we stayed in the surfer room, our bathroom was outside across from room but was big, and clean, The down side no AC only fans, The host was nice. The property it is well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is tight! The only bad part about the building. The room was clean and communication with the front desk was easy. The bed was super comfortable. The decor was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nataliya

Pros: 5 minute walk to the beach, cute and cozy space, balcony seating. Cons: coffee machine but no coffee available, gnats sneak in through the window screen, no actual door on the balcony - only a screen, no AC - only fans.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed August for 4 nights in Surfer Room. Daytime room was warm about 80F even with two fans and blinds down. Nighttime was cooler 72F. Humidity was medium. Good budget hotel. Clean room and bath. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Night was quiet unless there are loud talking quests past 8 pm quiet hours. Early morning you can hear birds chirping because windows are always open. Think of “glamping”
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Older hotel. It was good. No ac so be prepared for a warm room. The plus was a beautiful sunset from the room. Dinning not with a short walk. Lots of geckos. A couple were roommates which was fine by me. Overall the stay was fine but if I went to the big island in August again, I’d get a hotel with AC. Plumbing was old so you do get some run hot/run cold battles. We could easily hear the other rooms so privacy was limited.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible experience, refrigerator not working, ants all over the counter.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Can't smoke/vape anywhere near property. Its required for guests to walk down a blind private road to the main coastal hwy by the beach 5-10 min walk. To even vape. No water pressure / or hot water unless you take off the shower head then everything works great. Quite time is 8-8 unless you're what seemed to be the managers friends talking load up on the balcony straight down into the lower room's.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024