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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

75-146 Sarona Road, Kailua Kona, 96740, Hawaii, United States

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, where your Hawaiian vacation dreams come to life! Nestled just 0.5mi from the lively heart of Kailua-Kona, this charming 3-star resort offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Start your day with our complimentary breakfast and fuel up for a sun-soaked day at the beach. Whether you want to kick back by the free outdoor swimming pool or explore the stunning coastline, we've got you covered.

Our cozy, non-smoking rooms are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes for those spontaneous snacks. With 504 glowing reviews from delighted guests, it’s easy to see why we’re a popular choice for travelers looking for a slice of paradise. Need assistance? Our friendly 24-hour front desk staff is here to help with everything from dining recommendations to arranging beach chairs and loungers for a perfect day in the sun.

Located at 75-146 Sarona Road, you can enjoy the luxurious amenities that include a fully equipped fitness center and parking options, all while soaking in the quintessential Hawaiian breeze. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, the starting price of just $186 makes the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona an unbeatable choice for your island getaway. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the magic of Hawaii!

At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, you're not just another guest – you're part of the family! Whether you're lounging by the adults-only outdoor pool or getting your groove on at our fully equipped fitness center, adventure meets relaxation at every turn. The sun-soaked vibes of Hawaii are infectious, and with our friendly team always ready to sprinkle some local tips on hidden gems to explore, you'll feel like a true islander in no time. Dive into a refreshing poolside drink or chill out and soak up the sun as you relish the laid-back atmosphere that our resort provides.

But wait, there's more! Part of the magic of your stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites is our array of spacious suites catering to every kind of traveler. Are you traveling with the squad or family? We've got you covered with options like the Suite, 2 Queen, Ocean View with a cozy sofa bed, or even the expansive Suite Deluxe that accommodates up to eight adventurers! That's right – from couples looking for a romantic escape to families wanting to bond, our suites offer the perfect home base for your Hawaiian getaway. Each suite radiates comfort, allowing you to unwind while relishing stunning vistas of the surrounding scenery.

What’s a vacation without some excitement? With Kailua-Kona just a hop away, make sure to explore lively beaches, seasonal snorkeling spots, and local markets bursting with fresh, tropical flavors. After soaking up the sun and exploring all that the island offers, you can gather around the breakfast bar the next morning to plan your next big adventure. From a serene retreat to a bustling local scene, your journey starts at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona – so grab your sunscreen, an adventurous spirit, and let the Hawaiian memories roll!

Closest airports

Kona International Airport

7.7mi

Waimea-Kohala Airport

32.7mi

Hilo International Airport

61.2mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

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Rooms

King Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

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1 King Standard Communications Accessible Tub includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities .

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds - Communications Accessible Tub in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

360 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free Wi-Fi, this disability access room includes a flat-screen cable satellite TV, a coffee machine and a work desk.

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Coffee machine

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Welcome to our Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, perfect for families or groups of friends! Stay comfortably in this 205 sqft room with two spacious queen beds. Enjoy amenities such as a private bathroom, microwave, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and more. With enough space to accommodate 4 adults and 3 children, this room is sure to provide a relaxing and enjoyable stay for all.

Standard Room with Two Queen Beds - Communications Accessible Tub in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in our spacious Twin Room - Disability Access, designed specially for your convenience. With 205 sqft of room to relax, private bathroom, modern amenities like air conditioning, a microwave, and flat-screen TV, and accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children, this room is perfect for those seeking comfort and accessibility.

Standard King Room in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

370 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Welcome to our stylish and spacious King Room! With 205 sqft of comfortable space, this beautiful double room is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy amenities like a private bathroom, microwave, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV, ensuring a relaxing and convenient stay.

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

415 sqft

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Flat-screen TV

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Studio 2 Queen bed mobility accessible with tub Suite with living area sofa bed microwave and minifridge

King Suite with Sofa Bed in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Suite, King Size, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

420 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Welcome to our spacious non-smoking Suite, perfect for a family of 6 adults and 4 children. Relax and unwind in this comfortable accommodation with all the amenities you need for a memorable stay.

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Suite, King Size, Ocean View, Sofa

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420 sqft

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1 King Suite Ocean View Sofa Bed includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities .

Suite with View - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Indulge in the spacious Suite with View, perfect for a family of 4 adults and 3 children. Unwind on the plush King size bed while enjoying stunning vistas, and revel in a smoke-free environment for a relaxing stay.

Queen Suite with Hearing Accessibility - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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The unit has 3 beds.

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds, Sofa

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

390 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The unit has 3 beds.

Suite with View - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

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Guest reviews

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504 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Stella

8.2

December 2024

Staff at front desk when we checked in was friendly. The room was spacious for our family of 5. The beds were comfortable to sleep on. The water pressure in the shower was nice and strong. Good location.

There was a small cockroach in the bathroom when we checked in to our room. The tiled floor in the room was very sticky. There were only 2 hangers in the closet.

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Maryann

8.2

November 2024

The room was clean, and the bed was comfy! What surprised me was the desk, chair, and free wifi. Unfortunately, the lighting in the room and the weak network connection made working online a challenge. The complimentary breakfast included hot oatmeal or cold selections. One odd thing was the Kalua pig and cream of mushroom soup, also served for breakfast.

Having to pay for parking seemed excessive. Other than that, it was an enjoyable stay.

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Noreene

8.2

September 2023

The location is so convinient. It’s walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants and the farmers market. The room is very spacious with microwave and mini fridge. They lend out beach towels going out and exchange as often as needed. The staff are friendly, especially, Donna from the front desk. The house keeping are considerate about changing the towels. Pancakes & P.O.G. Juice for breakfast.

Finding a parking spot can become difficult if you come back late. You pay $10/day(+tax)… yes, they tax the parking. I wish they had rice or potatoes with their breakfast luncheon meat, Portuguese sausage to cut through the saltiness instead of having biscuits and gravy everyday which is also salty.

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Pauline

8.2

October 2023

Great location in the middle of Kona, convenient with parking around the building available for free. We were in Kona in the week of the Ironman for two nights and we appreciated the possibility to join in on the festivities around the competition thanks to the great location. The room was big (king suite was the only room left when we booked, so possibly regular rooms will be smaller) and well equipped.

The complimentary breakfast is not worth the name. It is a nightmare come true for anybody with a prejudice about bad US food habits. No fruits or regular yogurt available, everything offered was fatty and/or full of sugar. Considering what we paid for the room, this breakfast is just not good. Nice coffee shops with fresh and healthy options close by (but of course at additional costs).

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Mieke

8.2

November 2024

Beds and pillows were comfortable. Breakfast was good and the room was clean.

There was no sheer curtain over the windows, just the blackouts. The lighting was super dim inside. So street side, if you want good light, you open the blackouts and feel totally exposed OR keep the blackouts closed and have horrible lighting. Also, you can hear people walking back and forth above you. Hopefully, you get quiet guests...we did not.

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Tania

9.1

November 2023

Staff members put on an early breakfast for all the athletes and family before they headed down to the Ironman world championship race. Yes at 4.30 am the buffet was full of all the great food they had been serving all week. They went above and beyond and it was truly appreciated. So much kindness

It was a very busy time during our stay so sometimes the rooms might not have had clean towels left. We just needed to go get them and staff were very apologetic

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Steven

10

January 2024

Excellent location. Delicious food. Perfect for visiting the local area. We were so grateful that your staff stored our luggage after check out. And also allowed us to shower before our late night flight out. We were so hot and stinky from enjoying our last day on the island. We are so grateful and forever sing your praises. We were truly treated like family.

More rice...lol

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Conor

10

July 2023

Loved the free breakfast in the morning, as well as the pool and the fitness center

My room wasn't necessarily the cleanest. Not filthy by any means, but there were a few areas that could have used a little more elbow grease to clean. Also, I found a cockroach the size of my pinky right by the front door. Though, when you go to Hawaii it's to be expected that bugs will weasel their way into cooler areas indoors so I don't hold that against the hotel.

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Karen

8.2

February 2023

We are a family of 5 adults - the 5-person room was nice & big although pullout sofa bed was not the most comfortable. The breakfast was simple but very adequate for our needs ( we had toasted bagels & coffee & some fruit). The hotel sits in the middle of a parking lot but so easy to walk to restaurants & shops & ocean that this was not a problem. The pool & hottub were very nice. We went in every day to warm up after snorkeling. Staff very pleasant.

We wanted to take the stairs but outside staircase door didn't work so had to take elevator.

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Garbani

10

May 2024

Everything was perfect. Clean room friendly staff. Great little breakfast easy parking lot. Good value

Homeless everywhere.... but it is what it is.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

Attractions

Kona (Kailua-Kona)

0.3mi

Kailua Pier

0.4mi

Kahaluu Beach Park

4.5mi

Keauhou Bay

5.4mi

Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary

5.6mi

Honokohau Harbor

11.1mi

Kekaha Kai State Park (Kona Coast State Park)

11.1mi

Captain Cook Monument

11.5mi

Kealakekua Bay

12.2mi

Hualalai Volcano

13.1mi

Anaeho'omalu Bay

20.4mi

Waikoloa Village

21mi

Saddle Road (Hawaii Route 200)

21.5mi

Kohala Coast

25.8mi

Puako Bay

26mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

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Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 03:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.

Is there parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona. The hotel offers public parking on site for a fee of $15 per day. No parking reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel?

Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel can start from $186. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.

Which room categories can I book at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including suites, double rooms, and twin rooms. The occupancy for most rooms is either 4 adults and 3 children or 6 adults and 4 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes include King, Queen, Double, and Twin depending on the room type. Room sizes range from 205 sqft to 301 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona can spend their time enjoying the outdoor swimming pool. The pool is available all year round and is located outside, providing a relaxing and refreshing atmosphere. For those seeking relaxation, the hotel also offers a hot tub or jacuzzi, where guests can unwind and rejuvenate their senses.

In addition to the pool and jacuzzi, guests can also take advantage of the beach chairs and loungers, perfect for sunbathing or enjoying the beautiful view of the surroundings. For those who want to maintain their fitness routine, the hotel provides a fitness center where guests can exercise and stay active during their stay.

Furthermore, guests have access to a business center, allowing them to stay productive and fulfill their professional needs if necessary.

Is there a swimming pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel?

The hotel has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool that is accessible to all guests throughout the year. However, there are age restrictions, and it is only open to adults.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel?

No, cash is not accepted as a payment option at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona, an IHG Hotel. However, the hotel does accept various credit cards such as Discover, Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Carte Blanche as valid payment options.