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Located in the heart of the Big
Island's sunny west side, the
2.5 star Kona Seaside Hotel is a Hawaiian-owned oceanfront
property offering affordable accommodations with many
amenities. There are three wings of three stories and
one five story tower. The hotel is an older property and
renovations on the rooms are continuing to take place.
The property is beautifully maintained with 5 acres of
lush gardens and even a small shopping center next door.
The air conditioned rooms are spacious with views of the
gardens, ocean or town of Kailua-Kona, with most rooms
including lanais or patios. With a tropical island décor,
amenities include Cable TV, AM/FM clock radio, mini-refrigerator,
hair dryers, ceiling fan, direct dial phone and more.
There are two restaurants, including Kona Fish & Chips,
open from 6 am to 9 pm daily. Located poolside, this casual
restaurant serves fresh seafood during the dinner hours.
The Paleo Bar & Grill is located in the Kona Seaside
Shopping Mall, next to the hotel and is open daily for
lunch and dinner to 10 pm, specializing in American, seafood
and Continental cuisine. A child friendly, affordable
restaurant, there is both indoor and outdoor seating and
the Happy Hour is considered one of the best deals in
town.
There are two large swimming pools with very spacious
decks to relax on and watch all the activity of the harbor.
There is a 24-hour desk, parking (fee), safe deposit box
at front desk (fee) and laundry/valet services. The pier
is only about 100 yards away, where you can sign up for
a deep sea fishing cruise, or a dinner sail or whatever
water sport interests you. The bustling town of Kailua-Kona
is within walking distance with a great variety of shops
and restaurants as well as the nightlife of the island.
Just 50 yards from the hotel is a sand beach with lagoon,
great snorkeling is near, as well as championship golf
courses.
This is an older, moderately priced hotel, but it does
offer something some of the newer hotels might not - authentic
Hawaiian aloha spirit and a friendly staff - they are
noted for it. It has a great location for exploring all
of the Big Island with its different ecosystems. From
the overflowing lava going into the ocean, to the ranchlands
in Waimea to the rain forests and the lava fields of Kona,
it is an island worth visiting.
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