Big Island Revealed – Resort Reviews

Here are some of the Big Island Resorts that we have reviewed. Each review is unbiased and based on our personal visits. Our team regularly visits these resorts and reviews them for your benefit. You can also find Big Island resorts in our app for free! There you can filter them the way you want to find your perfect place to stay.

Featured Resorts

Alii Villas

The pool is away from the ocean in the middle of the condo complex (but it's heated if that's important to you). This ain’t the greatest place to stay; it’s pretty institutional-feeling, and the views feel the same from most units, but the location and price are...

Mauna Lani Point

This condo property consistently looks pristine on our visits. The interiors have nice furnishings, huge master bathrooms, pleasing layouts, good location and relaxing views across the golf course with some decent ocean views. Many of the units have been nicely...

Waimea Country Lodge

Good-sized rooms and free WiFi internet access. We've had unpleasant interactions with staff in the past, though recently they've been more welcoming. We can't quite put our finger on why, but something makes us feel closely watched here. Their site suggests it's...

Villas at Mauna Kea

Completed in 1982, these 21 single-story individually gated condo duplexes look like stand-alone homes but are attached by one common wall. Drive up and you’ll feel like you‘ve entered a 1950s-style home complete with garage and flat roof. It’s not the facade that...

Kahalu‘u Bay Villas

These condos are a good value with a few downsides. Large units, decent price, reasonably furnished and a 3-minute walk to Kahalu‘u Beach Park. The negative is the location. Let’s just say it’s the nicest place in the neighborhood, which isn’t necessarily a good...

Kona Isle

Very small condos, but for the price they're a great deal. Units are extra clean, and the complex is oceanfront with very pleasant grounds. There’s a small sandy area with BBQs sprinkled about. Check out the genuine oceanfront saltwater pool next door, mentioned in...

Kona Bali Kai

With some units on both sides of Alii Drive at this condo property, the oceanfront units can be a very good deal, depending on which company you rent from. The complex is run by Castle Resorts, but units rented from smaller agents or owners offer cheaper rates....

Mauna Lani Terrace

Most of these condos overlook the ancient fishponds, creating an amazingly tranquil setting. Some units have ocean views as well. Buildings J, K and L often have nice sunset views. Many contain higher-end furnishings and some have been updated. Two- and...

Shores at Waikoloa

These condos are smaller and aren’t as nice as Vista Waikoloa (its neighbor). By the way, despite the name, it’s not at the shore. The furnishings vary a lot, depending on the owner. The grounds were looking better on our visit but still could use some work in...

Kona Pacific

This condo is located just up the hill from the main part of Kona town. There are not many views from these five buildings that vary up to seven stories high. Buildings A and B have some partial ocean views from even numbered rooms. Get a higher floor for a better...