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Uncle Billys Kona Bay Hotel

75-5739 Alii Dr, Kailua, HI 96740
Uncle Billys Kona Bay Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 100 reviews from 4 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 100 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "It was good overall, Clean room and great friendly staff." source Orbitz

    "The name can be very deceiving but what a great place to stay." source Hotels.com

    "I would recommend against Kona in general- go to another island to get the picture-perfect Hawaii." source Travelocity

    "I will stay there again." source Expedia

    "Hotel was inexpensive, clean, and centrally located, so we will stay again." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 3.4 out of 5

    "The exterior of the hotel looks a little run down but rooms were clean and seemed new." source Orbitz

    "Each time I stay at Uncle Billy's (Hilo & Kona) The Kona hotel has always been clean, the staff friendly and you can't beat the convenience." source Travelocity

    "The desk attendant was very nice to change our room immediately to a new room which was clean and sufficient for a nights stay." source Expedia

    "In Hawaii, we like a clean, cheap hotel where we can spend the night after long days spent visiting the adventure spots on the island." source Travelocity

    "This place was clean, comfortable and friendly." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The staff was nice and it was in a great location." source Orbitz

    "I loved the courtyard with blooming tropical plants, and the grass-roof structure in the middle, which houses the check-in desk & cafe/pool area." source Hotels.com

    "Uncle Billie's is an older, somewhat (charmingly) seedy inn with perhaps the best location on Ali'i Drive. Many of the Ali'i drive attractions as listed in "Hawaii, The Big Island Revealed" are within walking distance, as are many restaurants, live music and shopping." source Travelocity

    "The Hotel is within walking distance of everything downtown, plus the ocean and eating places ranging from MacDonalds to high end." source Expedia

    "Uncle Billy's is a great location across from the beach,eateries, shops, on the main street in the heart of it all." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "i wouldnt say this is the best hotel, but its perfect for us, last year we went to hawaii and stayed down the street in a apt style room and it was more than we needed , when your in kona we dont think you should really care about the hotel since you dont hang out there much , this hotel was just what we needed at a good price the room wasnt what most people would want but it had four walls a bed and a bathroom a great view and a kicker AC the people were reallly nice." source Travelocity

    "Not a great value in my opinion." source Travelocity

    "\n\nThe location is also good as you can walk to everything on Alii drive very easily, and the price is right." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "Room was good - nothing spectacular but I wasn't looking for it anyway." source Orbitz

    "it was an okay place to stay since we don't spend much time in our room except to sleep." source Hotels.com

    "Basic easy place, in teh center of town, close to everything, accomodating staff, cheap brekfast buffet in the company of a tree-full of finches, no weird/unexpected charges, pleasant comfortable rooms." source Travelocity

    "If you are lucky enough to get a 4th floor room, a nice view of the ocean." source Expedia

    "the staff was very helpful, the room was comfortable, it made our vacation relaxing and enjoyable." source Travelocity

More information on Uncle Billys Kona Bay Hotel

Ready for an adventure that awaits you on the Big Island of Hawaii? Kona!Explore our rocky shoreline with uniquely located sandy shores. Secluded beaches are more our offering. Catch an elusive Pacific Blue Marlin, a fishing tale for the ages. Traverse the coastline visiting our world famous Kona Coffee farms and all their history. Walk the paths that our ancient kings and queens built. Explore an active volcano, up close and personal. Adventures are waiting to happen on the Big Island of Hawaii, all on an affordable budget with Uncle Billy's. Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel is located in the heart of Kona Village. Our affordable island style designed property is a great starting point for your Big Island adventure. Across the street youll find a shopper's paradise at the Kona Inn Shopping Village. After the sun goes down you're in the heart of town where the nightlife begins! Choose from a variety of restaurants and night activities all within a short distance.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

1994

Total Rooms:

Superior Room:Our spacious superior rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the property; enjoy views of our tropical garden below with red ginger and fragrant plumerias. Rooms are equipped with either a king size or 2 full size beds, individual climate controls, refrigerators, in-room safes, cable television, telephone, coffee and coffee maker, iron and ironing board, alarm clock radios, and a private lanai.

Total Floors:

4 floors.

Rooms:

Superior Room:Our spacious superior rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the property; enjoy views of our tropical garden below with red ginger and fragrant plumerias. Rooms are equipped with either a king size or 2 full size beds, individual climate controls, refrigerators, in-room safes, cable television, telephone, coffee and coffee maker, iron and ironing board, alarm clock radios, and a private lanai.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel 72 hr prior to arrival, 1-night penalty

Directions

In the heart of Downtown Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Area

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Pets

False

Attractions

Hulihee Palace Adjacent Snorkel/Dive Center On Site Ahuena Heiau 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers North Kona Coffee Region 15 Miles / 24 Kilometers Captain Cook's Landing 15 Miles / 24 Kilometers Magic Sands Beach 4 Miles / 6 Kilometers Pu'uhonua O Honaunau Historical Park "City of Refuge" 6 Miles / 10 Kilometers Deep Sea Fishing 6 Miles / 10 Kilometers Snorkel Dive Cruise 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Tennis Center 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers Waipio Falls 40 Miles / 64 Kilometers Golf Courses 6 to 25 Miles / 10 to 40 Kilometers

Dining

Kimo's Family BuffetServing breakfast 7 days a week, 7:30am - 10:00am Mon - Sat, 7:30am -11:00am Sun.

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