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Kona By The Sea

Resort in Kailua-Kona

Resort★★★★4-star4.4 (686 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

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About

Kona By The Sea is a resort to stay in Kailua-Kona. It sits close to Shoreline Access and Honl's Beach, around 15.1 km from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.4/5 across 686 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The rooms were clean and very quiet with wonderful views of the Pacific..

What guests mention

The rooms were clean and very quiet with wonderful views of the Pacific.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Shoreline Access0.3 km
  • Honl's Beach1.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach2.5 km
  • Hulihe‘e Palace Museum3.0 km
  • Lava Light Galleries3.0 km
  • Interpretive Center4.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 1 place to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) 15.1 km → all hotels near KOA
Nearest beach
Magic Sands Beach2.5 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 28.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Kona By The Sea?

From Kona By The Sea, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) is around 15.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Kona By The Sea from the beach?

The nearest beach, Magic Sands Beach, is about 2.5 km from Kona By The Sea in a straight line.

How is Kona By The Sea rated?

Kona By The Sea scores 4.4 out of 5 across 686 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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