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Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona

Outdoor dining on the Lanai overlooking the beautiful Kona coast

Breathtaking views on the coastline and Royal Kona Hotel!

Community pool with BBQs and lounge seating

Comfortable sleeper sofa to take in the ocean views!

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4780 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Kailua Kona, HI

Kailua-Kona Wharf
‪12 min walk‬
Kailua Pier
‪14 min walk‬
Kamakahonu Beach
‪14 min walk‬
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Primary Ensuite

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona

Oceanfront Remodeled Condo with A/C, Upgraded Kitchen & Walkable Location | Kona Alii 304 by Gather

Welcome to Kona Alii 304 by Gather, a fully remodeled oceanfront condo located on iconic Alii Drive in the heart of Kailua-Kona town. This stylish 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental is situated directly across from the Pacific Ocean and within easy walking distance to beaches, shops, restaurants, and historic landmarks—making it the perfect Big Island getaway.

All-New Remodel with A/C, Updated Kitchen & Primary Bathroom

Enjoy modern island living with recent upgrades throughout, including a completely remodeled kitchen, renovated primary bathroom, and brand-new flooring. The unit now features air conditioning in both the living room and bedroom, offering year-round comfort after warm beach days.

The spacious living room includes a queen sleeper sofa, flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, and large sliding doors that lead to your private covered lanai—ideal for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or watching whales in season. A cozy reading nook off the main area adds a perfect space to relax with a book.

Comfortable Bedroom & Two Full Bathrooms

The serene bedroom offers a king-size bed, A/C, and tropical breezes from the nearby ocean. Two full bathrooms—one with a tub/shower combo and one with a step-in shower—add convenience and flexibility for couples or small families.

Secure Complex with Pool, BBQ & Parking

Kona Alii 304 is located in a gated, elevator-accessible complex that includes a dedicated parking stall, a large ocean-view pool, and a community BBQ area. While the condo sits oceanfront across from lava rock shoreline, a sandy beach is just a short walk away for sunbathing, swimming, or snorkeling.

Nearby Highlights – All Walkable:

- Huggo’s on the Rocks – Oceanfront drinks, pupus, and live music
- Foster’s Kitchen – Farm-to-fork meals with stunning sunset views
- Gypsea Gelato – Handcrafted island-style gelato with rotating flavors
- Island Ono Loa Grill – Casual spot for fresh burgers, poke, and more

You're also just minutes from the Kailua Pier, Huliheʻe Palace, Mokuaikaua Church, and Kona’s vibrant farmers market, offering endless options for culture, cuisine, and adventure.

Property Features:
- 1 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 4
- New A/C in Living Room & Bedroom
- Remodeled Kitchen & Primary Bathroom
- Oceanfront Covered Lanai with Seating
- Secure Gated Complex with Pool, BBQ & Parking
- Free Wi-Fi, Parking & Elevator Access
- Hawaii Tax ID: TA-076-154-0608-01
- STVR Permit: STVR-19-363091
- TMK: 750080010016

Book your stay at Kona Alii 304 and enjoy modern upgrades, ocean views, and walkable access to the best of Kailua-Kona. Your perfect Big Island escape awaits

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Gather Vacations

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 750080010016, TA-076-154-0608-01, GE-076-154-0608-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kona Community Aquatic Center and KBXtreme are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kona Farmers Market. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

Kailua-Kona Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kona Brewing Company - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kailua Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kamakahonu Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Magic Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪On The Rocks - ‬7 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Island Lava Java - ‬1 min walk
‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kailua Pier. St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kona Farmers Market are also within 10 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roberta P

18 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was perfect for us! We loved it!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

26 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit with an exceptional location

This residence was directly across from the street from the waterfront with views with great sunsets, dolphins and fish jumping and lots of activity. It was nice to sit out on the lanai for morning coffee or winding down in the evening with the breaking surf and views. Very close to many restaurants and shopping. In apartment stacked washer dryer and Air conditioning was something very appreciated! They had all the appliances and most items needed for tourist outings. It was an incredible stay. We will look for this place again for future trips!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

7 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax

Great location for a visit on Aliil Dr, Met new Ohana.Looking forward to next year for Coffee Festival.

Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chuck H.

4 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Kona visit

Location of the condo had a lot of traffic noise, but the ocean waves wee a good balance, Close to lots of shops and restaurants, as well as historical sites.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

19 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 day relaxing get away to my favorite place in the world!

I have stayed in this building twice now and it is always so comfortable and convenient to everything in town. You don't have to drive anywhere as it is all in walking distance. I personally love to just sit on the balcony and watch the boats and dolphins in the water every morning and evening as well as people watching on the street below (at times that can be even more amusing!). This was my 10th time to Kona and I have yet to turn the TV on - why would you? Also, try the massage therapist on the bottom floor. She was excellent! Highly recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilima D.

25 Nov, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!! Love the deck. Beautiful subsets

The location couldn’t have been better. The deck is perfect for private happy hour and sunset. Steps away from restaurants, beach, coffee and more.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mary B.

30 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting and easy walk to restaurants and shopping.

The property was very nice. The door locks getting in out of the room were challenging. We had to call the information number to determine how to work the locks. It seemed as though the door did not shut properly as we also had an issue locking the door from the inside. They were very helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bradly B., Longview, WA

1 Dec, 2017

Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was clean and well equipped and the Boundless team were very easy to deal with and very kind. The location was fun, especially watching the evening crowds walking in and out of town.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Arnold W.

18 May, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend this location!

Fabulous view from the third floor, clean, nicely laid out. It really helped having the second bathroom. The Kona Ali’i is a perfect location, right in the heart of Kailua Kona, and 50 yards from the ocean. Marvelous spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner within a five minute walk. We enjoyed all meals that we prepared from the lanai, watching fellow visitors, the ocean, the sunset.... Make sure you go around the corner to Gecko Girlz, for the best Hawaiian Shave Ice ever! A daily routine for us!

Stayed 12 nights in May 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., University Place

3 Feb, 2017

awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Wish there was a lighting on the deck. Dryer had no heat. otherwise great experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

19 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Amazing location - can walk to everything. A bit noisy during the day but we didn't mind. Fun people watching. Amazing view off balcony. No air conditioning, but fans worked fine. Lovely breeze blows through the unit. One recommendation - counter height chairs and table would work better on the balcony. Mahalo nui loa.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JohnandYukara M.

14 Apr, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location can’t be beat!

Greta location for walking to beach or restaurants. View is fantastic. Located on busy street so be mindful if you’re sensitive to noise. The pound of the surf was music to my ears. My husband and I brought two teenagers who used the couch and an air mattress. Having two bathrooms made all the difference. Not much privacy (bedroom door doesn’t seal off room). Worked great for one week. Kitchen had everything we needed. Had to buy a few things (cookie sheets) but not a big deal. Overall, loved this place for the price and location!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

21 Mar, 2019

Perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kona Alii, for us, is the perfect location as you can walk everywhere. We love watching the spinner dolphins most days right in front of you. We have also seen whales. Listening to the waves at night lulls you to sleep. This unit is arranged differently than any others and takes a bit to get used to. The biggest downside with unit 304 is the kitchen. Because of the placement of the refrigerator you loose counter space and makes, what there is, difficult for 2 people to work or be in the kitchen at the same time. It would be helpful to move the refrigerator bk on side wall and add a bit more counter space. We especially like working with Nick at Boundless. If you have any questions or problems with the unit they are right there to answer questions or fix any issues you may have.

6/10 Okay

Ellen M.

4 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, Great View --- More you should know about unit

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The view is gorgeous. You are in walking distance of the King Kam beach and at least 10 great restaurants. But the unit itself is a little wonky. The master bathroom door has been removed and replaced with saloon doors. There is a 2 foot gap at the bottom and top of the door, and 2 inches between the doors. So, zero privacy. The bedroom door has been replaced with a door that does not reach the ceiling. So you can hear everything going on in the living room, and vice versa. The reconstructed bathroom off the living room also has walls that do not reach the ceiling -- so noise, light, everything leaks through the entire unit. There is no A/C, and the sound from Alii Drive is LOUD, so you will likely close the sliders at night -- and it gets HOT, even in December. One of the fans was broken completely and the other damaged -- and the management company did bring us a new fan the day after Christmas, which was great. The kitchen and lanai are very nice, our daughter was able to sleep in the 'study', and there are plenty of beach towels and plates/glasses/etc. The building is secure and quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lily C.

3 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking panoramic ocean-view balcony

The best part: The balcony! Beautiful ocean-view with blue-greenish waves, lush lawn, red and green tropical trees and black lava rocks. We enjoyed the view and did family actives every morning until noon. Pro: 1) located at the center of Kailua-Kona, surrounded with good restaurants, basically just next door. The Gecko Grilz shaved ice at corner was not only yummy, but pretty. There was a traditional Hawaiian food restaurant Kanaka Kava. Very traditional! Good experience even though my kids said the Hawaii drink and the Fuji drink were too bite for them. 2) very clean and high quality furniture. 3) there were 1 beach umbrella, 2 beach chairs and 2 coolers. 4) washer and dryer were really useful every day. 5) feel safe. 6) The management was professional and very helpful! Quick response. Thank you very much! Con: 1) The wave was loud and 24/7 because I'm used to quite environment. It's kind of ok during day. However, the wave waked me and one kid up who slept on the sofa bed in living room every night. However, the bedroom was much quitter. If only 2 people, you are fine. Some reviews mentioned about street noise. It's true that the street on Good Friday night got really excited with bands and auto traffics. However, Saturday and Easter Sunday were not bad at all. And weekdays were pretty quite. 2) No AC. Not for the reason of heat which was ok, but for the noise from wave. We had to keep balcony sliding door open since no AC. I did try to close the sliding door to block the wave sound for one night. However, my young kid got miliaria later. :( Suggestion: 1) install a AC. It would be a great plus. I don't mind to pay for additional AC fee (usually around $15/night) like a lot of other Hawaii rental do to get quite sleep. 2) better quality of forks and spoons. 3) The google map of the address directed to the front of condo on Alii Dr without the auto entry. Was very confused. The auto entrance was on the back street Kuakini Hwy. I should read the long direct instruction from Vrbo. Overall: The beautiful view definitely outshined the wave noise. It's unforgettable experience! Highly recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

12 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

30 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for the IRONMAN

Everything was Perfect

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

terry w.

14 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

full disclosure

we liked the location and the decor of our unit. we were disturbed that the advertisement for the unit did not disclose that it did not have air conditioning during our stay the temperature varied between 88 and 92 with humidity at 70% and that made it miserable

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kristine Y.

24 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you can take the heat and no air flow

This is a beautiful property and knowing the islands well I thought no air conditioning around the ocean with trade wind would be no problem. Little did I know the weekend I chose to stay there was no trade wind and temperatures in the 80’s with no overcast. It was absolutely miserable. There was absolutely no relief from the heat which made an awful weekend. Next time the only way I’ll stay at a VRBO is if there is AC/heat available in the rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

11 Mar, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Central location!

We really enjoyed the location of this condo which had everything we needed for our stay. The room setup seemed a bit quirky but still worked fine for us. The only issue we had with the place was the seemingly high management fees for the booking but as our original place had been cancelled we didnt have much choice. We would definately stay in this place again!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla T., Arizona

29 Jan, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hear the waves crashing from the lanai

Overall, I thought the place was great. The kitchen had all we needed for making our breakfast and lunches. They give you a complimentary bag of Kona coffee. The beds were comfy (though pillows were a little thick for my taste). There was not a lot of breeze from the ocean surprisingly, so my husband was a bit warm. There were plenty of fans to place throughout the house so, I never thought it was unbearable. My husband would say he was too warm. The noise from the waves drowned out the noise from the restaurants or homeless walking by the main road in front, and the waves were too loud for him so he shut the sliders at night! It's run by a commercial entity, so not any of the little things you might expect from a VRBO - no cleaning wipes or disinfectant spray, or condiments left from previous stays (no mustard, PAM, ketchup etc). There are tiny ants by the kitchen sink non-stop (which is expected in Hawaii), so you have to wipe up your crumbs constantly. And bring your own chip clips (or buy them), as there arent any there. Location was great as you could walk to all the shops and restaurants in Kona, and the farmers market was a block away (though really small probably due to COVID era). A lot of the shops looked like they had been shuttered, likely due to COVID, which is sad. The cruise ships just started back up, and a big one was there for 2 days during our stay, but we didnt really notice it being too busy. The sunday night we were there, all the restaurants had 1 hour wait (no cruise ship), so not sure what was going on then, but be prepared and make reservations on the weekend if you really want to go to a specific place to eat. You can walk to 2 small sand beaches, both about 0.5 miles - one in front of the Marriott, the other to the south. But the Big Island does not have very many "sandy" beaches like the other islands. We went in December, and it was warm and humid and not too crowded. Water temp was 79, which is cold for me We arrived late at night to the apt, so it was a bit confusing on how to get in the place since we didnt know where to park. The gate at the bottom closes at 10pm, so you have to get the key at the lockbox and take any items up the elevator. Walk back to where you park on the second level of parking (we assumed it was the parking spot with the unit #), unlock the door to the stairs and walk up the half flight to the third floor. It was a bit too confusing as we were tired and had a long flight!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie D.

11 Jan, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

In the heart of Kailua Kona, walking distance to most daily activities and within 14 miles of sea turtle beaches, ATV excursion and Whale watching excursion. This unit is comfortable, well equipped, great view and comfortable furniture. We've stayed in other units in this condo and 304 has an odd remodel where the washer and dryer are in the bedroom, the master bath was made smaller to add the closet taken by the washer and dryer, the hall bath was made larger but usable space (counter and closet) was reduced. The living room was oddly separated by an arched wall for a "room" that has 2 chairs. Which is odd because it cuts you off from an ocean view if you were to sit in there and it makes the living room really small and the dining table too big for the space left. The walled off space would make a little sense if there was a daybed or Murphy bed or some sort of semi private sleeping space. We only had 2 people so it was OK. More than 2 would feel very cramped. During our stay, the unit below decided it was a good idea to sand their kitchen cabinets out on the Lanai which created un breathable, dust covered living for our unit. I spoke to them and they immediately stopped and the property management had someone out first thing in the morning to reclean the unit. Note: If traveling after Dec. 21st (according to full time residents) the pool gets zero sun on it until about the end of February. )

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

30 Nov, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

The location is great, view is outstanding, and property is just as advertised. Close to everything. Was very secure and safe. Loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

26 Nov, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo

Great place to stay and rest during our stay. May have had concerns of no air conditioning. At the time we stayed windows open and fans worked perfectly. The view/sunset at night was breath taking!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Trisha S.

25 Oct, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location is great with beautiful view, property is a little dated.

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