Kona Reef - detailed hotel review and pictures    Table of Contents: 1. Location - Oceanfront spot outside of Kona town 2. Rooms - Which rooms have the best view? 3. Restaurants - 3 ideas for dining out 4. Things to do - Read about on-site facilities 5. Rates - How you can get a good deal 6. Have you stayed at Kona Reef before? - Share your thoughts! 7. Not sure if this hotel is right for you? - Consider comparable hotels
1. Location    Kona Reef (also known as Castle Kona Reef) is located a 10-min walk from the center of Kailua-Kona Village. The buildings front the ocean, so you can hear and smell the waves splashing in the shore all the time. The rocky beach at the condo is not good for swimming, but there is a great swimming and snorkeling cove less than 10 min away, in front of the Royal Kona Resort. 2. Rooms Each condo has: Beds: 1 queen + sofaqueen Air-conditioning Private lanai Washer/dryer Full kitchen (refrigerator/freezer, stove/oven, toaster and utensils, some condos also have microwave) Coffee maker Color cable TV Iron and board Free local calls Daily maid service 3. Restaurants    There are quite a few restaurants and cafes located within 1-2 miles from Castle Kona Reef. Here are our 3 favorite places:    1) Huggo's – 0.1 miles away, at 75-5828 Kahakai Road in Kona (small road behind Snorkel Bob's on Alii Drive)    For the last 30 years, Huggo's earned a reputaion as Kona’s premiere restaurant for fresh seafood, oceanfront ambiance and casual elegance. You will enjoy a memorable view of the ocean from its open windows situated above the rocks. If you are lucky, you will see Manta Rays and moray eels in the well-lit shore waters.    The majority of menu items feature island fish, exquisitely prepared in Pacific Rim or Mediterranean style. As Bon Appetit magazine said, every day, the local fishermen bring their big catches directly to the restaurant’s door for the chef’s discriminating inspection.    Dinner entrees include: Seafood Linguine    Fresh Island Fish, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Macadamia Nut Pesto, Shitake Mushrooms, Garlic in a Sherry Cream Sauce, Grilled Vegetable Relish, Parmesan-Reggiano Cheese. Shrimp and Fish Stir Fry    Jumbo Shrimp, Fresh Island Fish, Garden Vegetables, Wok Seared in an Oyster, Garlic, Sherry Sauce, Chukka Soba Noodles. New York Steak    12 Ounces of Certified Angus Beef, Brandy Green Peppercorn Sauce. Wasabi Macadamia Nut Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Frizzled Onions.    After dinner, try dancing in the open ocean air to live music. Every night there is a different performer, group or entertainer.      2) Tropics Cafe – 0.1 miles away, at Royal Kona Resort    Here you will experience an interesting blend of flavors from around the world. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus feature freshest Hawaiian-style fare, with ingredients coming straight from the Big Island's gardens. Be adventurous and order something new, or stick with your favorites - either way, you may end up taking home a whole new style of cooking.      3) Windjammer Lounge – 0.1 miles away, at Royal Kona Resort    Each evening, this bar is the place to be for dancing, live entertainment and cocktail specials. It overlooks Kalua Bay's splashing surf, and, if you get here early, you can enjoy amazing sunset view. 4. Things to do On-site facilities include: Freshwater swimming pool Jet spa Sundeck Outdoor barbecue area Party pavilion Various shops and restaurants Golf course and tennis courts are nearby Free parking	Sunset view from oceanfront condo:   1-bedroom oceanfront:   Oceanfront table at Huggo's:   Buildings and pool:
5. Rates Save $37-$67 per night when you book our wholesale rate, plus get a 5th night free.      Our rates are lower than Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz.      Check rates and availability here! 6. Have you stayed at Kona Reef before? Share your thoughts!    Email us your comments about Kona Reef (also known as Castle Kona Reef) and we'll post them on this page!    Note: Your contact information will be kept strictly confidential.    We respect your privacy and we'll never sell or misuse your email address.    Your email:    Your name:    How did you like your stay at Kona Reef?            7. Not sure if this hotel is right for you? Consider comparable hotels    Here are the links to similar hotels: Kona Bali Kai (2 stars, condo) and King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Resort (2 stars, hotel).    Want to check out other hotels on Big Island? See all 21 hotels and condos. home  |  plan your trip  |  specials  |  faqs  |  about us  |  contact us © 1999-2007 Hawaii Travel Bureau. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms and Conditions.