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Big Island Retreat

3.0 star property
3-star beach guest house near Kahalu'u Beach Park

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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78-226 Kahaluu Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Orchid Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Paradise Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Aloha Room

Aloha Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pineapple Room | Living area

Pineapple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Seaside Room | Living area

Seaside Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Oceanview Room

Oceanview Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Ali'i Suite | Terrace/patio

Ali'i Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 204 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Honu Room | Living area

Honu Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Bamboo Room | Living area

Bamboo Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Surfer Room | Living area

Surfer Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Maile room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Kahaluu-Keauhou guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kahalu'u Beach Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Keauhou Shopping Center. Magic Sands Beach and Haleo Luau are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Regal Keauhou - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Kai Lanai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Piko - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Big Island Retreat

3-star beach guest house near Kahalu'u Beach Park
Big Island Retreat offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Big Island Retreat also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Kailua-Kona guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Big Island Retreat offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Kailua-Kona guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 13 and older are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is TA-154-377-8304-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 13 years old aren't allowed.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Big Island Retreat.

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

How close is Big Island Retreat to the airport?

Big Island Retreat is 14 mi (26-min drive) away from the Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Island Retreat on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $145, 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.

Does Big Island Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Big Island Retreat.

How close is Big Island Retreat to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 3-minute walk from Kahalu'u Beach Park and 2-minute walk from Kailua-Kona Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Big Island Retreat offer free breakfast?

Big Island Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Island Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Big Island Retreat?

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

Is there free parking at Big Island Retreat?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Big Island Retreat have a pool?

Big Island Retreat does not have a pool.

Does Big Island Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Big Island Retreat to downtown Kailua-Kona?

Big Island Retreat is 4.6 mi away from Kailua-Kona.

Big Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 375 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great stay, loved the place… very clean and the people are very easy to deal with!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to some beaches, good snorkeling close to room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a spacious room and loved the balcony. Liked that the beach was a short walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Big Island Retreat was FABULOUS! The staff were very helpful and the best part of all was the beautiful ocean view!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Xue Bin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and beautiful landscaping
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place, with no AC you have to sleep with windows open. Unfortunately not all guests follow their plea for people to be quiet after a certain hour. Our room was comfortable and what I loved was that we were away from the main tourist spot but close enough to enjoy it too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Owner was very accommodating. Room was beautifully appointed. We had a peaceful lanai to have coffee and snacks. We were surprised to find a microwave, small refrigerator, coffee maker and toaster for use during our stay. Walking distance to a snorkeling beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was okay. The beach is a 5 minute walk from the room. Staff was helpful as a couple of cockroaches ended up in the room. They were immediately on site to help remove them.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good place it’s a good place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Big Island Retreat. I'll always stay here when I visit the big island!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Sugandhi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nalani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, super cute, close to beach. Great area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of this retreat is very nice and not far from KOA airport. We arrived the airport at later night but able to check in our room smoothly. Really appreciate the flexibility it offers. The room is clean and full of amenities. Within the retreat, there are club house, laundry place and BBQ place, very cute and well maintained. Thank you for hosting us! .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adedoyin

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless and breezy apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cigdem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed at Orchid Room. I woke up with ocean waves and birds. Clean, safe and comfortable climate in December. One step away from the most beautiful snorkel beach in Kona. The people are very responsive and nice! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Excellent location, loverly stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location . No ocean views from Bamboo room. Noisy neighboring room. Welcoming remote staff. It was a comfortable stay in a clean place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, private and peaceful. Lots of beach stuff to borrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a WONDERFUL stay, rooms were comfortable and super clean!! You cannot see the ocean from the surfer room, but there is a wonderful outdoor kitchen/Lanai just up the stairs where we could see a mildly obstructed view of the ocean. We will def be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so perfect, I will def be coming back to stay here! Location is great, walkable and quiet ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

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