Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

The twin room with 1.5-meter beds was very comfortable for our family with a child. The hotel's public beach isn't very big, but the waves are calm, which was reassuring.

The hotel's location is excellent; it's right by the beach. The ABC store downstairs is very convenient for buying snacks and other items. Walmart is only a 20-minute walk away, and there are many dining options nearby, including Japanese, burgers, and Chinese food.

The hotel's location is pretty good. Our room overlooked a large black platform roof, offering a partial view of the sea and evening performances from the corner. Stepping out, you're right on the beach, which is quite convenient. American hotels typically don't offer much in the way of cleaning; they usually just empty the trash. They don't make the beds or do much else. By the third day, I couldn't stand it anymore and borrowed a vacuum cleaner from the staff to clean it myself. In China, the staff would definitely offer to clean proactively, but I guess it's a cultural difference. Labor costs are probably higher here. We also found spiders and cockroaches in the room, which I found odd for a fourth-floor room. I can understand spiders, but cockroaches were a surprise. The toiletries weren't great either; there was no conditioner, and two out of the three bottles were shampoo. The washing machines in the laundry room were quite dirty, leaving white lint all over our clothes after washing. Overall, for nearly 3000 a night, I don't feel it was particularly good value for money; it's not even as good as a domestic Orange Crystal hotel. There are a lot of dining options nearby, though.

The hotel is quite good, and they even gave me a gift. Plus, shopping downstairs is very convenient.

This hotel in downtown Kona, Hawaii, was commendably clean. Although they stated housekeeping was every other day, our room was actually cleaned daily. The hotel facilities are excellent; the pool is open from 8 AM to 10 PM, and the gym offers a comprehensive range of equipment, from cardio to strength training. They even have their own small private beach. Conveniently located downstairs, there are plenty of options for shopping and dining. The breakfast spread is abundant, primarily American-style, with enticing tropical fruits that are sure to whet your appetite. Just outside the hotel is a lively shopping street called Ali'i Drive, where you can find popular ice cream spots and local Kona coffee, both highly recommended. Hawaiian-themed clothing and souvenirs are also readily available. For transportation, I highly recommend renting a car. This makes it incredibly easy to visit attractions like Volcanoes National Park, Black Sand Beach, White Sand Beach, Green Sand Beach, and Mauna Kea. While public buses are free, their schedules are unreliable, with long intervals and frequent delays. Rideshares are convenient for getting to the hotel, but returning from attractions can be risky, with the possibility of not finding a car or facing surge pricing that can exceed $500.

The room I was given was completely different from what was shown on Trip.com. Picture 1 was from the website, and pictures 2 and 3 are of the actual room. My request to change rooms was denied, and the front desk staff were very unhelpful. Book with caution!

The hotel room was very clean, tidy, and comfortable. Even though it's a bit older, it was still very pleasant. The only downside was that when we returned from a night dive, we asked the front desk for an extra towel, but it never arrived. We ended up having to make do with the towel that was already soaked from the ocean. Perhaps it was too late, and the staff had already gone to rest. Everything else was great, the hotel environment was beautiful, and the ocean view was stunning. I especially recommend the restaurant next to the hotel; it's definitely worth trying.

Found countless cockroaches and even mice in the room 🐭