Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

2.5 star property

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Enjoy a variety of dishes at our buffet, featuring multiple self-service stations with clear signage.
Enjoy a tranquil beach experience with a lifeguard tower nearby and stunning ocean views.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a modern entrance with a covered area, potted plants, and large windows.
Relax in this serene space with a large bed, sofa, and desk, perfect for work or rest.
Relax by the fireplace in our cozy seating area, featuring a large mirror and comfortable armchairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
75-146 Sarona Ln, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Kailua Pier
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has 9 beach bars and a fitness centre. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, Access to hot tub, self parking and a business centre are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Kailua-Kona hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kailua Pier. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 9 beach bars and an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the 9 beach bars
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kailua Pier and 10 minutes from Magic Sands Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 9 beach bars. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Kailua-Kona hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 9 beach bars

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 15.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - W66529981-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona Hawaii
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Inn Express KailuaKona
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Next door was noisy especially around midnight
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room. Nice showers and very close to The action!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
fire alarm goes off 2 consecutive nights!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

AMEYA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was short changed since no warm items were available due to oeven issue Hot tub was closed during whole stay due to some maintenance issue
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed vibe, comfortable room, great location. Wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Great and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karthikeyanataraj

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilip

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Property is close to couple of beaches and has lot of dining options around the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilip

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient. Some repairs needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerks were very friendly and check in was quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weng, La Canada flintridge

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. We didnt ask for cleaning. Hotel is small which is what we really liked and located close to restaurants and stores. Room had everything we needed. Parking is big. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: nice refreshing pool, great location for shopping and restaurants, friendly staff, decent buffet breakfast Didn’t like: hot tub wasn't hot enough, shower curtain was falling apart, there were no hard boiled eggs the last 2 mornings, the omelettes were with fake eggs, there was a $15. parking fee per day and I was given a package of sheets to change and make up the sofabed myself!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed to just stay for 1 night, but loved the easy access to local shops, etc. Everything you need is within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ho Yin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service at the front desk. Conveniently located in town and complimentary breakfast included with stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed in the pool area. Expected it to be larger. The staff was so kind and great vibe. Great breakfast before our flight. Close to everything downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025