Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
8 (471 reviews)
75-5660 Palani Road , Kailua-Kona , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in the room
Inconsistent service
Expensive buffets

Categories

Cleanliness
6.33
The room had cleanliness issues, particularly with the bathtub and other areas not properly cleaned.
Service
8.8
Staff were generally helpful and accommodating, though inconsistencies were noted.
Location
9.34
Location is perfect, right on the beach and close to town.
Room Quality
7.79
The room was comfortable but had issues with the bathtub.
Amenities
8.32
Amenities included pools and dining options, though some food experiences were disappointing.
Value for Money
7.78
Some guests felt the prices were high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.33
There were positive experiences with some meals, but others were poor, particularly during buffets.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall, the stay was enjoyable despite some setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:23

Property Description

Luxurious Island Getaway

Featuring 2 onsite restaurants, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV, balcony, and island-inspired decor. Indulge in Kona coffee from your in-room coffee machine and enjoy the convenience of a refrigerator and air conditioning.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation

Savor delicious meals at Honu's on the Beach Restaurant or unwind at the Billfish Bar near the pool. The hotel's prime location allows for easy access to the Hulihe`e Palace Museum and exciting Luaus.

Convenience and Adventure

Shop at the mall, book activities at the tour desk, or explore underwater wonders at Atlantis Adventures Kona just a minute away. With a range of amenities and nearby attractions, King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure.

Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Select room rates that include breakfast provide a breakfast buffet for up to 2 adults staying in the same room.

Extra beds or cribs are based on availability and should be requested at the hotel reception.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KOA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 471 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.33
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.33
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Sibylle solo_traveller ch
9
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Emily family_with_children us
9
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller us
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple br
9
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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JohnC14059 Couples
8
Great Location
Pros:

Valet staff is fantastic, always helpful, friendly and and quick. Counter staff not so much.
Pool service is very poor.
Rooms are dated but we'll maintained.
Suites that end in 01 are beachfront, but also on the street (noisy) suites that end in 06 are beachfront but are adjacent to the pool (much quieter) the suites have lot's of room, 2 bathrooms, walk-in and regular closet.
The location is fantastic if you want to walk downtown Kona. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby.
ABC and nice coffee shop are attached to hotel.

2026-03-13 via Tripadvisor
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CHILLYmn Family Minneapolis, Minnesota
10
Beautiful property
Pros:

Great location. Easy parking. We only stayed 1 night and I wish it had been more.

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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Robert couple us
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Jerry couple us
8
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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robync325 Solo travel New York City, New York
6
Not the best
Pros:

Location was good and my room was fine. Not the cleanest so bringing a package of Lysol wipes was helpful. Safe in my room was dysfunctional, asked to have it fixed, nobody ever came. Poor customer service. The pool scene is ridiculous-by 10 am all chairs were taken, mostly by people’s towels as if they were ‘reserved’. Some kind of policy should be instituted. Glad my stay was short, but it certainly wasn’t sweet.

2026-03-06 via Tripadvisor
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Dneuburger Couples
2
Decent property - lousy experience
Pros:

We had planned to stay here just one night—our ceremonial first night in Hawaii—before decamping to an Airbnb for the week. After a ten-plus hour flight to Honolulu and then the little hop over to the Big Island, we arrived in that special state of travel exhaustion where you’re no longer fully a person, just a pair of legs dragging a suitcase while your brain chants two words on a loop: bed and food.
More specifically: room service in the ocean-view room we had booked. The fantasy was simple. We’d open the door, gaze thoughtfully at the Pacific like a couple in a travel brochure, and then eat something wildly overpriced while lying diagonally across a king bed.
Instead, the person at the desk informed us—cheerfully, as if announcing a raffle prize—that the manager had changed our reservation. Our king bed had become two queens, and our ocean view had become something called a “resort view,” which appears to mean a stirring panorama of landscaping and other people’s balconies.
To make up for the inconvenience, they offered us free breakfast in the morning. Which is thoughtful, I suppose, if the problem were eggs. But the problem was never eggs.
Since I’m a Gold Elite member with Marriott—a title that sounds far more glamorous than it is—I asked if we might at least have a late checkout. The answer was that I’d have to check in with the front desk in the morning because they might need the room.
And honestly, after all that, my first thought was: you know what? You can have it. Keep the room. Keep the queens, the resort view, and the eggs. I’m suddenly feeling very enthusiastic about our Airbnb.

2026-03-06 via Tripadvisor
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Cheryl couple us
10
Great place to stay located on the beach
Pros:

Great location, reasonably clean, and friendly staff.

Cons:

It was reasonably clean but could use deep cleaning in showers

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
9
This hotel has a great location, beach, and pool.
Pros:

Great location with parking in the heart of Kailua-Kona.

Cons:

Like many hotels, this one still is influenced by Covid practices- not having daily housekeeping. But they need to make simple adjustments to make that work- more hooks to hang towels (not just one) and bigger garbage cans in room and hallways.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Cheryl couple us
10
Nice property close to restaurant and beach access
Pros:

Clean and right on the beach.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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M solo_traveller us
7
Pool was broken and we didn’t know
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The pool was closed! I booked the hotel bc of the pool and was not notified! Not ok should give a discount for this

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Z7315AVlouish Family Sydney, New South Wales
6
Family holiday to Kona
Pros:

The location is great, facilities well appointed with a decent pool and gym - especially handy having King’s coffee and ABC store on site. Lobby and communal areas were pleasant. Unfortunately we were let down by the unenthusiastic service. Our room balcony faced the trash and swamp, we didn’t have a kettle or provided any cutlery. The hotel itself is slightly dated but priced at a 4 even 5 star level. Maybe the staff/locals are over tourists, but we genuinely didn’t feel welcomed or any warmth which was disappointing.

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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Ilene Couples
6
What’s With the “Motel 6” Rooms?
Pros:

They desperately need to renovate the rooms. Old carpeting, stained sofa, weird smell from the AC, tired closet-sized bathroom, grimy looking shower. Our balcony faced the hotel’s other building and overlooked a rooftop. We were relieved that we were staying for only one night.

Bustling with convention goers, airline staff, young families. The check-in line moved at a snail’s pace but the agent was friendly. So was the helpful agent who fixed a payment issue after check out. No room upgrade with Platinum status, not sure that they really checked. They somewhat reluctantly allowed a 2pm check out after several requests.

On the plus side: good location, walkable to restaurants and shops, right on a calm lagoon. The public beach was small and crowded with cruise ship passengers, but very good for snorkeling. Our poolside lunch was tasty, but we didn’t go in the pool.

Self-park is $40 daily, $45 for valet. Nice that the $22 daily resort fee covered welcome drinks, beach chair rentals for 4 hours and a 1 hour snorkel rental.

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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MummyTravel Solo travel Santa Monica, California
6
Amazing location, great view, a few issues
Pros:

First, I would stay at this hotel again. The room was a good size, the shower was great, and the view was wonderful. The woman at the front desk apologized for the view, but she was confused. I had an ocean view room and I could easily see the ocean from the room. The desk chair was comfortable and the staff were friendly.
The location is amazing! It's the only hotel with a beach in Kona and the amenities on the beach (that are included with the cost of the hotel) are great. I sat in a comfortable chair, under an umbrella, for no additional fee.
However, I was told that the room would be cleaned every other day, which wasn't a problem for me. I checked in on Friday, so figured the room would get cleaned on Sunday or Monday. On Monday, when I returned to the room in the afternoon, the room hadn't been cleaned. I went to the front desk to see what had happened and was told that it was scheduled to be cleaned on Wednesday, which is quite a bit longer than every other day. I asked that it be cleaned on Tuesday. On Thursday, the same thing occurred. The person at the desk said I could have the room refreshed right away (it was late afternoon) but that the cleaning staff were gone for the day. Fine, I said. I returned after dinner to find the trash emptied (yay) and a pile of about 15 towels and two rolls of toilet paper on my bed. I'm not sure who thought I needed that many towels. I found it annoying that they couldn't figure out how to clean my room every other day.
On Saturday, I called down to see if I could check out 30 minutes later. I have gold status, so I figured it was a certain yes. The woman said that there was a lot of turnover that day so I had to check out at 11. I guess I would understand but I can't imagine that every room is cleaned immediately at 11 a.m. Fine, I checked out before 11 a.m. and asked the bellman to hold my bags.
When I returned from brunch, I needed to use the restroom, which requires a key card for entry (in the lobby). I went to the desk, the woman recognized me, but said I needed to leave my phone or ID before she'd give me a key car. Wow. What did she think I would be doing given that she'd checked me out hours earlier and I was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt. Again, maybe I understand but it seemed as if there were a lot of rules for guests, but not so much organization with the staff.
Finally, the hotel is loud. It's not that the guests are loud but the doors slam loudly. I live in the city and it takes a lot to wake me. I was awakened a few times over the week of my stay because a neighbor got home and the door was so loud I thought someone was knocking on my door.

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor
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Nancy couple us
5
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Annette family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The location and friendly staff

Cons:

I found the room a bit expensive

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee