About Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona is a contemporary hotel that is within walking distance of Kailua Bay in Hawaii.
The air-conditioned rooms provide ensuite, hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, free local calls, work desk, ironing set, tea and coffee making facilities and daily housekeeping. There are also adjoining rooms and some that feature hot tubs and small living areas with sofa beds.
The hotel offers paid parking, business centre, fitness facilities, computer station, tour assistance, laundry facilities, front desk safe, outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool.
Guests are welcome to enjoy an Express Start Breakfast at no charge each day. There are also restaurants within walking and driving distance of the hotel for other meals.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona is near Hulihee Palace, Kailua-Kona Wharf, Mokuaikaua Church, Kona Community Aquatic Centre and Swing Zone.
Positive Reviews
positive:
New Looking Hotel
Guests remarked that they like the contemporary appearance of the hotel and the rooms, which feature amenities like large room layouts and granite countertops. For the price, a number of people were pleasantly surprised by what they received.
positive:
Convenient Location for Kailua-Kona
Several guests remarked that this hotel is very walkable. You're not very far from major attractions; however, you're still far enough away to avoid the noise of the main tourist strip. As a result, several guests said they would stay again.
positive:
Breakfast Hits the Spot
A number of travellers really like the hot and cold selections available on the free breakfast buffet because it provided a nice mix of everything. Plus, the food that was offered was also fresh and yummy, with few complaints from guests.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Minor Housekeeping Issues
Most visitors commended the housekeeping staff, however there were few complaints. Some guests mentioned that the lobby had a musty smell. Others cited that housekeeping never showed up during their stay and when they did arrive the job is mediocre.
negative:
Parking Woes
Some guests mentioned that they didn't understand that there was a parking fee. Others mentioned that there weren't enough spaces for all the cars so you may be forced to parking in a public lot away from the hotel. Overall though, most people did not have an issue with parking.
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A Couple of Pool Issues
Some visitors mentioned that the pool isn't as large as it looks in the photos. Others cited that the water can feel a bit chilly. For the most part, guests didn't have an issue with the swimming pool area.