Castle Kona Reef - Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii - Boutique Condo Suites on the Kona Coast

As part of the Castle Resorts & Hotels group, the four-story Kona Reef was designed as an oasis of palm trees, white sand and clear water amid lava rock. It faces the Pacific Ocean from its location on the Kona Coast, within walking distance of Kailua-Kona, a little fishing village filled with historical and religious sites, restaurants and retail shops. The area is also noted for its beautiful seawall sunsets.

The Castle Kona Reef offers guests secluded one- and two-bedroom condominium suites. Each of its 57 units comes with a full kitchen, equipped with a refrigerator, oven/stove, microwave, blender, dishwasher, and cooking/eating utensils for up to six guests. Other standard amenities include air conditioning, ceiling fans, a private lanai with table and chairs, a washer/dryer, an iron/ironing board and a hair dryer.

The smallest one-bedroom/one-bath suites overlook the resort's landscaped garden and/or pool, with partial ocean views from the lanai; one queen bed and a sofa bed come standard, accommodating up to four persons. The largest two-bedroom/two-bath unit on the resort's top floor has an unimpeded view of Kailua Bay; it comes with two king beds and a sofa bed to accommodate up to six. Non-smoking units are available.

For in-room convenience, the Castle Kona Reef offers free local phone calls and voicemail, along with data ports for dial-up Internet service. The relaxation areas of the suites are outfitted with color cable television, VCR/DVD equipment and a stereo unit, too.

Among facilities available to guests on the premises are a swimming pool, a sun deck, and a barbecue area. An adjacent jet spa and party pavilion make relaxing by the pool especially enjoyable. The lobby area offers free WI-FI connectivity and a computer kiosk. Complimentary safety deposit boxes are available, too.

Nearby recreational opportunities include tennis, golf, hiking, and biking. Aquatic activities can also be arranged with the help of the resort's staff, ranging from snorkeling and scuba diving to sea kayaking, jet skiing and windsurfing. Honu Beach is just a stone's throw from the resort.

The sites of Kealakekua Bay, Honaunau National Historic Park, and the City of Refuge are also close at hand, as are botanical gardens, macadamia nut farms, coffee plantations, and spectacular lookouts. Sightseeing information is available at the hotel's front desk, open from 8:30am till 5pm daily.

To get to the resort from Keahole-Kona International Airport, take the exit toward Kailua-Kona. After seven miles, turn right on Palani Road and head toward the ocean until the road turns left on to Alii Drive. This street passes through town leading to the hotel, just past the Royal Kona Resort. The Castle Kona Reef has a blue tile roof. The street address is 75-5888 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. Complimentary parking is available to all guests.