Kona Mansions #C211

We chose this condo after reading the reviews about the good location, the view from the balcony, and other amenities. The condo was exactly as advertised via pictures. The decor is tasteful. The kitchen had all the cooking utensils we need to cook some quick meals. The TV does not have Netflix subscribed but we seldom watched TV. The closet in the bedroom has more towels, beach towels, 3 sets of snorkeling tools, beach chairs, and so on. The bathroom had small bottles of shampoos and conditioner, a bar of soap, two bath towels, and a hair dryer. I wish Mr. Mark Espanta of Guest Relations at Grand Welcome did not tell me "There is no hair dryer, shampoo and conditioner listed as an available amenity for this unit. Please see details below and hope this will help you with the luggage packing." !!! Because we always travel light with only carry-on luggage, I would not have had to pack those items had I known they were available. Before checking in, we stopped by Costco near the airport the buy some vegetables, fruits, cheese, and eggs NOT knowing that the fridge did not work properly and was not cool enough to keep the food. I sent a text message to Grand Welcome and received a reply soon. GW requested the on-site team to come in and take a look at the fridge but the man could not fix it. On the second day, we were told he was waiting for approval from the owner about replacing the fridge, and gave us two bags of ice to keep the fridge cool. Well, on the third day we came back to the condo and saw the old fridge was replaced with a working one. Unfortunately, we came back at about 8 pm to a VERY, VERY, VERY hot condo because the air con was turned off even though we left it on at about 80 degrees. It was unbearable for the first hour to stay inside a hot condo like that because it took the air con to run non-stop for about 3 hours to produce a decent temperature. I did notify GW about this and suggested they do not request guests to turn off the air con when leaving the condo but keep it on at about 80 degrees to save energy. In short, we like the condo and the prompt responses from GW before we left for Kona Mansions and while we were there. If we go to Kona again, we will rent this place again!

Great location and very clean. We would definitely stay there again!

My husband and I had such a great time and we absolutely loved this condo. It is exactly as it looks in the photos. Very clean, great location, and beautiful ocean view. We would recommend!

Thank you so much for having us during our honeymoon! The condo was a wonderful 10 minute walk from beaches, & town. AND an easy (free!) trolley ride to more beaches, & Target! It was nice cooking in the condo & we enjoyed the water filter pitcher. THANKS!!!

Kona Mansions is in a great location with a well stocked kitchen, nice views, and great pool. Only issue was there was a gas leak in the complex and would not be fixed for several days. Grand Welcome was able to move us to Casa de Emdeko after a couple days and this unit/complex was also very nice, but just a bit farther from town. There is a Kona Trolley stop right in front of the complex, so this made getting to and from town very convenient. We would definitely stay at either place again in the future. Thanks to Grand Welcome for being so helpful and righting the situation.

I will stay here again in the future.

This place was perfect for my solo vacation, just the right size for 1 or 2 people. Well stocked kitchen, and laundry in the apartment, which is so helpful for a beachy vacation. There is really nowhere to sit outside, which is too bad -- but I would return to this property. Unfortunately the management company was very unhelpful. They sent an email asking me to send them my QR code from the Hawaii Safe Travels website, which I did. They never sent my check in info, and I had to contact an after hours receptionist to get into my unit late at night. They continued to ask me to send more and more information, I never got clear instructions from them, and never got my check in info despite 3-4 messages.

Convenient location to town

Very pleasant stay with nice ocean view, affordable. Apartment/condo complex is well maintained and neighbors are quiet. Had a bit of a problem accessing property as wrong code was provided but was resolved fairly quickly. Recommended!

This place was cute, cleanly, and had all the utensils you need. There is one wall ac unit which worked pretty well. The area is quite and you have a beautiful view of the ocean and sunsets. Down sides is the laundry in the unit does not work, you have to lug your dirtys up the hill to a coin laundry building, and the hot water was not consistent. Loved our stay and can’t wait for our next trip

This place was cute, cleanly, and had all the utensils you need. There is one wall ac unit which worked pretty well. The area is quite and you have a beautiful view of the ocean and sunsets. Down sides is the laundry in the unit does not work, you have to lug your dirtys up the hill to a coin laundry building, and the hot water was not consistent. Loved our stay and can’t wait for our next trip

Location is excellent and very convenient. The condo was very clean, cute, and accommodating—you can see the water from your window! My only two minor complaints are that it was difficult to find the information about parking initially, and that Grand Welcome sent me so many emails (like 1-2 per day). But the actual stay was fabulous.

The location is perfect for walking to breakfast or down to the mai tai bar for drinks and a concert. The bed was super comfy and the kitchen was stocked with all we needed. We had a great stay!

Except for the ants in the kitchen and bathroom, noisy bathroom fan, and leaky faucets all else was very accommodating and very comfortable.

Really liked the condo. Felt just like home. Very clean and comfy. The king bed was awesome. The shower looked new. Definatly would stay here again. Grand Welcome was very returned my e-mails promply.

Not only clean but very well decorated. Location was excellent and excellent communicaition with management of building.

We GREATLY recommend this location to anyone. You will not regret it. this was a once in a life time gift to muy grand-daugther as a graduation present. Experience she will NEVER forget. Her and her travelling companion tour ALL the island and many MANY friends. Thank you so very much for making this trip a momerable one. Grand-ma; Noella Hemkne , Gatineau, Quebec

Close to everything, very comfortable place.

This rental was so well-equipped---down to the NutriBullet! Everything you need is at your fingertips---including food staples, which are not always stocked in vacation rentals. We even found rum and added a bottle of mai tai mix.

It is true that there is no balcony to sit on, but eating breakfast at the table in front of the open sliding glass doors was just as good. And the whole apartment faces the ocean, even the bedroom, which opens on to the living room via folding doors. What a view to wake up to! It was fun to see the ocean liners dock and pull back out to sea. And NOTHING beats being able to walk into Kailua-Kona. No parking hassles. This is a prime location.

Loved this property. King Bed comfy, linens very nice, shower warm and roomy. Kitchen had everything- even spices etc to cook with, chip clips, everything I would have at home. It was so nice to have room to stretch out. Tastefully decorated. Walking distance to the water, restaurants, tour stuff. Fantastic gelato place around the corner. It is an apt. complex that is very well taken care of and quiet. There are a few signs saying before 8 am and after 10 pm keep noise down. Everything was newly painted and done very well. There is a view of the ocean but we did keep the shade down since we were only there in the late evening. The smell of plumerias is wonderful right outside the front door.

Response:
Aloha Deanna, Thank you for staying with us and reviewing your stay. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Big Island. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any future bookings. Mahalo!

Great spot only a short walk into Kona town. Very clean and tidy Condo id look at again if I return.

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Aloha Glenn, Thank you for taking the time to let everyone know how much you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back, please let us know if we can help you with a future booking. Mahalo, Customer Service - Abbey Vacation Rentals / SunQuest Vacations

Very nice accommodations. Great ocean view. Enjoyed our visit.

Response:
Aloha Margaret, Thank you for letting everyone know how much you enjoyed your stay at our Kona Mansions Condo, we appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Please let me know if we can assist you with a future booking, we would love to have you back. Mahalo, Eme Manley General Manager SunQuest Vacations Abbey Vacation Rentals

Clean unit as advertised. Great home base for Kohala coast adventures. Parking spot close to the unit. Easy walk to waterfront shops. Included snorkel gear and beach chairs, which was a bonus. More than enough dishes, towels, cooking equipment, etc. Nice sunset view. Would stay here again. Thank you.

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Aloha Scott, We appreciate you letting everyone know you enjoyed your stay and the accommodations. Please let us know if we can assist you with a future booking. Mahalo, Eme Manley General Manager Abbey Vacation Rentals SunQuest Vacations

Wow!! Where to start?! This was our first time to the Big Island & we absolutely fell IN LOVE with Kona! This perfectly, newly remodeled condo (everything inside brand new and SO clean), had everything you need at your finger tips. The classy, island decor is flawless, the huge bed is possibly more comfortable and cozy than my bed at home and you are within 1-2 miles from absolutely every store, restaurant, shopping, etc., you could possibly need!! You can walk to the cutest town ever , (open late, shopping , restaurants, bars , etc .) with the ocean within a few feet away. Everything in the adorable town down the street is right on the ocean! We plan on making this an annual trip. The rental company is there 24-7 if you have questions or need anything and are so nice. We went horseback riding , went to the black sand beach, the four seasons resort /restaurant , sliders restaurant (such great food) & so much more! Rent this wonderful condo, with an ocean view and awesome pricing and you will want to go back every year too!!!! We also watched dolphins playing in the early mornings from the condo! Take some binoculars. Already missing the Kona Mansion ... we will never stay anywhere else & cannot wait to go back again! Until next time! MAHALO

Recommended for: People with Disabilities, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.

Response:
Aloha Trisha, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Kona Mansions. Guests rely on reviews when making a decision of where to book. We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write the review! Please let us know if we can assist you with a future booking, we would love to have you back. Mahalo, Eme Manley General Manager SunQuest Vacations Abbey Vacation Rentals

Overall, this condo is fantastic. Nothing to add. Everything is in perfect conditions and very clean. Very convenient, quiet and beautiful view.

Absolutely perfect location with 180 oceanviews. Walk everywhere. Abundant sea life and turtles in some of the best snorkeling waters Hawaii has to offer. Lots of extras including beach chairs, snorkeling gear, fully stocked kitchen. Remodeled beautifully

Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.

Response:
Thank you for your review and kind words. I'm happy that you enjoyed your stay and we are looking forward to having you again as a guest.