Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach

Big Island, Hawaii

Virgin rating

Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Room

The hotel

Located on the grounds where Hawaii’s most famous king once ruled, this is a stunning hotel, contemporary in feel with top notch amenities. Overlooking one of the best snorkelling bays in Hawaii, it’s a must for water sports fans as well as those who simply enjoy a beautiful beach to lie on. Shops, restaurants and bars are all within walking distance but there’s plenty to keep you entertained on-site. During high season, the Island Breeze Lu’au is one of the Big Island’s most popular events. As well as a sumptuous Hawaiian buffet to feast on, with dishes cooked in a traditional underground oven, dramatic Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment ensures an unforgettable evening for all. Before the feasting and dancing even begins, outrigger canoes carrying the royal court glide past the ancient Hawaiian temple on the seaward border of the hotel, an incredible spectacle you’ll want to capture on camera! Honu’s Restaurant is also a treat, overlooking the beachfront and complete with firepits so you can linger long after the sun has set. For more casual fare, Billfish Bar serves dishes such as calamari ‘fritte’ and seafood cobb salad as well as signature cocktails. To work off all that delicious food, there’s a recently opened tennis centre with two championship hard courts as well as hiking and biking through glorious state parks.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

In the heart of the historic fishing village of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Hotel information

452 rooms and suites on 6 floors. All with air-conditioning, balcony, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, WiFi, refridgerator, tea/coffee maker, iHome alarm/clock radio for iPod, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms offer 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Partial Ocean View Rooms offer 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Oceanfront Rooms offer 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Honu’s Restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Billfish Bar (poolside – lunch/dinner), Menehune Coffee Company. Swimming pool, whirlpool. Island Breeze Luau*. 24-hour fitness centre. Tennis centre. Beauty salon*. Limited room service*. Regular Hawaiian entertainment including Island Breeze Lu’au and live music. Convenience store. Mall shops. Guest service desk. Complimentary WiFi. Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Self-parking $16 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee $22 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - $2 Menehune bucks daily, per person - 2 beach chairs & 1 umbrella daily - Daily 1 hour rental of snorkel gear for 2 - 2 bottles of water daily in room - unlimited local &toll free calls - beach tote bag. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.one per stay 

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Experience, recommend staying here!

Nov 8, 2024 Nomad02972189554

This property is in a great location, Kona- Hawaii Island downtown harbor area. You will be able to see a great deal of what the Hawaii Islands have to offer! Hotel is covenient to waterfront stores, resturants and shops! Most of the resturants serve bar style meals at standard $20-$30 but the more upscale resturants I felt was over priced for… Read more
This property is in a great location, Kona- Hawaii Island downtown harbor area. You will be able to see a great deal of what the Hawaii Islands have to offer! Hotel is covenient to waterfront stores, resturants and shops! Most of the resturants serve bar style meals at standard $20-$30 but the more upscale resturants I felt was over priced for the quatity of the food and the taste. The Beach is very cozy with onsite free snorking and beach chairs provided for guest on a first come basis. Discounts on Luau fo guest as well. The Water filtration stations was a nice perk! 1 pool and 1 whirlpool stays open until 10pm. This property has a conviniece store, coffee shop, Hawaiian Ice shop, shopping mall and musuem gallery of art. Resturants and onsite resturants selling a la cart and buffett options (a bit pricey). Pool side bar with bar food and snacks and discount happy hour food and drinks! Walmart, Kona Coffee Shop KFC and other restuarnts, eatery options are in nearby shopping centers and within walking distance. To get around the Hawaii Island, it's good to have a Jeep or some form of transportation so you won't have to pay additonal for drivers to take you everywhere you go! You can still walk the strip and see the local downtown inner harbor area without transmprtation. The hotel staff and house keeping are very very friendly and welcoming! Parking is a fee $35 per day not too bad and a resort fee $22. There aren't many oceanfront or accessible beach property's in Kona for an affordable nightly rate so I think choosing this location is a plus! As I visted nearby resorts in Kona, I realize that they are in much more of a remote area without many stores in walking distance! King Rooms are standard King size with nice walk-in showers and pull out sofer, the balcony's are very nice, which I stayed partial oceanview! The courtyard view give a picture view of the downtown and mountain area, I would recommend the stay! Read less
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Nov 3, 2024 punkyposm Calgary, Canada

If you have money to burn and no expectations then this will do. This is our 4th (and last) time at this hotel and over the past 8 years the prices have gone up continually and the service has gone down. The only onsite restaurant is exorbitantly priced, the rooms are shabby, the building is old, it has been near impossible to get the room… Read more
If you have money to burn and no expectations then this will do. This is our 4th (and last) time at this hotel and over the past 8 years the prices have gone up continually and the service has gone down. The only onsite restaurant is exorbitantly priced, the rooms are shabby, the building is old, it has been near impossible to get the room tidied. I am not impressed and sadly will never be back. $35/day to park on site. $58 for a 13 year old to eat breakfast at the only restaurant. Extra charges for everything. This is not what Kona used to be, and not what I expect from a Marriott hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Rude security staff and nothing done by management

Oct 29, 2024 fatmila Brisbane, Australia

Have been poorly talked to by the bald security guy manning the parking entrance. Very rude, impolite and both verbally and physically threatening. Complained to management - head of security didn't thing that shocking... nobody apologies- that's a weird way to treat clients Oh, and they couldn't do anything because it is a contracted company… Read more
Have been poorly talked to by the bald security guy manning the parking entrance. Very rude, impolite and both verbally and physically threatening. Complained to management - head of security didn't thing that shocking... nobody apologies- that's a weird way to treat clients Oh, and they couldn't do anything because it is a contracted company that does security... It is a shame because otherwise, the experience was very good Read less
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Oct 29, 2024 Issie3

Central in Honolulu to many restaurants & cafes. Room size adequate, clean & quiet. Staff were very helpful sorting out a accomodation error. A very pleasant stay. We found booking entertainment & day trips nearby. Fabulous roof top garden restaurants within easy walking distance.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly bartenders at Billfish bar!

Oct 21, 2024 a513v Lewiston, Idaho

My husband and I have been traveling to Kona together since 2014. We recently visited in October 2024. One of our favorite places to go is the Billfish bar at the King Kamehameha hotel. Last year, we met a new team of bartenders and quickly became friends. Carrie, Cindy, and Nick are all personable and sincere. They make us feel at home. No… Read more
My husband and I have been traveling to Kona together since 2014. We recently visited in October 2024. One of our favorite places to go is the Billfish bar at the King Kamehameha hotel. Last year, we met a new team of bartenders and quickly became friends. Carrie, Cindy, and Nick are all personable and sincere. They make us feel at home. No matter how busy they get, they always have smiles on their faces as they work as fast as they can to serve customers. They're the reasons why we go to the Billfish. Read less