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Big Island Retreat

3.0 star property
Adults-only beach guesthouse
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Seaside Room | Terrace/patio
Gazebo
Oceanview Room | Beach/ocean view
Pineapple Room
Pineapple Room | Private kitchenette

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$422
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Pineapple Room | Living area

Pineapple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Maile room | Living area

Maile room

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bamboo Room | Living area

Bamboo Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfer Room | Living area

Surfer Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Detached private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Seaside Room | Living area

Seaside Room

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 51 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Room | Beach/ocean view

Oceanview Room

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 51 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Paradise Room | Living area

Paradise Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Orchid Room | View from room

Orchid Room

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ali'i Suite | View from room

Ali'i Suite

Highlights

Lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 204 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Aloha Room | View from room

Aloha Room

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honu Room | Living area

Honu Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kona Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Haleo Luau - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaya's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tropics Tap House - ‬2 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

Languages

English

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 of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special 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

Important information

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

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 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 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 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Island Retreat on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$421.58, 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.

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).

Big Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 286 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big island retreat is located in a super quiet and beautiful area near the shore. Our guest room (orchid) was clean and spacious with a partial sea view, and our check in was very convenient. Two minor downsides: 1) there was no shampoo and bodywash in the room, but the onwer immediately brought a shampoo as we messaged her. 2) Utensils in the dining area were not very clean and there was still tea stains on the cups. Finally, get prepared for the tiny bugs (some are biting) inside the room at night as the hotel is located in a very natural area so insects are inevitable. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was immaculate with beautiful landscaping. The rooms were clean, light and airy. The neighborhood was quiet. Within 1/2 a mile of shopping and the best L&L Barbecue we’ve ever tried! I loved the precious little day geckos too. They have snorkeling equipment, beach umbrellas, coolers and beach chairs to use and even a cute little library for guests. Looking forward to spending time here again with family and friends.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Woosung

Travelled with family
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

John, Georgetown

Travelled with partner
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

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I liked staying at Big Island retreat. We imagined it a little more accessible but there was just one road in and out. Luckily we didn’t run into too many cars when we were leaving or coming back. Pictures made it seem like a bigger area and a better view but our window views were just towards parking and a building next to us so we were a little bummed out. As first timers to this island, we didn’t know about geckos being present on the island so when we got to our room we had gecko poop on our pillows and sheets. They were not changed right away until the middle of our week from our stay so we removed pillows that had any poop on it and covered any stains with an old piece of clothing. We were notified twice for plumbing services to come but first time they did not show up and second time was when we were offered an hour extra to stay before checking out but the property manager ended up telling us plumbing was coming so water needed to be shut off so we ended up just leaving right after that. Some pros, we had a fridge to store any fridge food, communication was good and when expressing any concerns they understood and gave reassurance to help, pretty good distance from one beach that we could walk to, had items we could use if needed for our stay, not a ton of people in the area but we could hear a lot of what was going outside if there were people. Good little area for moneys worth but my husband prefers more room space and privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bee

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ken, Signal Hill

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute spot
Cute hotel and good price. It is across the street from Kahalu'u Beach, so you can walk to great snorkeling. Go in the morning before the crowds! The little sun porch in the Bamboo Room was my favorite thing. With no AC, it felt a bit warm if you just come in from outdoor activities (already hot). But it was fine at night. Also, the hosts are up-front about the AC in their correspondence. So just be aware if you need a cold place to stay while on the Big Island. Hosts were very friendly too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, real island feel, with fabulous view from veranda, (Aloha room); sunsets over the ocean. Very quiet, beautiful grounds. Perfect location and accommodations, for celebrating any occasion as a couple. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint is that because the private bathroom is offsite, meaning a trip outside to another close building, there needs to be better lighting. Our first night there was pitch black when I went to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. I did contact the owners and they put up some makeshift solar lights that would last til about 10 pm and then go dark. They gave us a flashlight to use. My biggest concern is that they didn’t offer any lighting the first night nor would they have offered later, if I wouldn’t have said something to them. doubt we were the first guests to complain about the unsafe situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Quaint room near beach
The place was cozy and close to the beach which is great. I didn’t realize AC needed to be listed under amenities when in Hawaii! There were fans but I am definitely not used to sleeping warm. It was a good value for the location but I would prefer to have aC even if it meant being a block further from the beach. Very responsive when or if you needed anything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very cute and very chill property. Loved that it was walkable to beach. Our room didn’t have an ocean view but other rooms could be booked with one. Great deal for what you get! Had plenty of towels, they even included beach towels. It’s Hawai’i, so expect some bugs and geckos to get in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is pretty and convenient to a beach. The room and the property itself was clean. The share shelves were a nice touch. The facility is very primitive, meaning there is NO A/C, no staff onsite and no housekeeping. None of these things are bad if it's what you're expecting; however, this listing on Expedia does not mention any of these things, so it was a great disappointment to arrive and find out about the lack of AC and housekeeping. The phone number to call & text staff are posted all over, so someone could be reached if needed, I imagine. (We did not try.) I was also concerned about privacy, as our screened porch faced the entrance to the accommodations upstairs and there was no door between the room and screened porch and no window covering on the screens (which is understandable, as covering the screens would have made the rooms even hotter) I wish I could post a picture to the review to show what I'm referring to. Having such openness did allow us to listen to all the birds and the rain though.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bee

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yijing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Angela, Vail

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

AKM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Big Island Retreat is a lovely property located minutes on foot to one of the best snorkeling beaches on Big Island. We stayed in the Ocean view room which was over 2 floors. The view from the bedroom is lovely. The rooms are quite small with little storage. The bed was only a double and very high off the floor making getting into it really hard. The bathroom is not totally enclosed and has no basin as the kitchen sink is just outside. Although there was nobody staying in the rooms immediately next to us we could hear the people in the rooms beyond.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect base for Big Island exploration
Lovely stay, walking distance from Kahalu'u beach park (so you can avoid parking fees), and we appreciated the use of beach/snorkelling equipment. The balcony and other amenities were lovely, we would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0