Kona Reef Resort, Managed by LaTour Hotels & Resorts
Hipster Hotel | Kailua-Kona
Kona Reef Resort, Managed by LaTour Hotels & Resorts is a hipster hotel in Holualoa in Kailua-Kona. This place has 242 reviews and an average rating of 4.2 of 5. This is a good rating.
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Pleasantly surprised on how wonderful our stay was. The bed could have been more comfortable, but all in all everything was great! Check in was easy, easy cleanup, the apartment was filled with everything that we needed! It was absolutely perfect. Can't wait for our next staycation there!
We absolutely loved our stay at Kona Reef. Our flight landed super early, so we went to see if we could check in early. Brian at the front desk said our room would be ready in about 30 mins, but still checked us in and gave us the pool keys so we could sit outside and hang out. Then, he came back to let us know a better room was available right now and he wanted to give us the free upgrade. The condo had an ocean view from the balcony and it was beautiful. The condo had everything we could ever need; the kitchen has a stove, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, and silverware/plates. Next door was a small beach, it's a rocky beach so it's not for swimming, but the beach was great to watch sunsets from. The free parking was a huge plus, and the property is only a block or so away from the main drag of restaurants/bars. In the times of COVID, the residents and staff were amazing about keeping their masks on. We felt 100% safe at Kona Reef. Thanks for the upgrade and amazing hospitality, we'll definitely be back!
DO NOT VISIT HAWAII. And DEFINITELY don't stay at Kona Reef Resorts. I am sorry I have to say that but please read my story and save yourself a world of trouble.
I read that Hawaii is a great vacation choice and that if travellers can show they've been tested and cleared of Covid within72 hours of the trip, they'd be exempt from quarantine. That sounded reasonable.
I have already been vaccinated as a firefighter, and I got my test at my local pharmacy showing I was Covid free. I was really excited.
When I arrived in Hawaii I was told that they would not accept my test results because it wasn't performed by one of their 'trusted partners' (none of which exsist in my small town) and uploaded 24 hrs before my trip.
My options were to quarantine for 14 days and do daily checkins, get right back on a plane and leave, or go to jail for up to a year. Im talking complete house arrest. You cant even walk a dog. You cant rent a car. You cant get food.
Airline officials told me I must go straight to the hotel I booked. I was able to get in that night because they emailed me the code. The next day when they found out I am told to quarantine they THREW ME OUT ON THE STREETS. Not because I have Covid, mind you. I passed my test. It was because I didnt get my test at Walgreens.
Katharina, in management, said "we dont take quarantine guests". She claims the "State made her do it" but when I asked for a refund on my 2 week stay, she outright refused. She decided its ok to keep my money and book that room again. Katharina, you and I are not finished. I have nothing but time to work on this.
So there I am, no place to go, a single woman forced to sleep under a tree in a parking lot, afraid of being arrested for breaking quarantine!!! I dodged the police for 36 hours before another flight was available. Treated like a disease and a common criminal...
You think this just happened to me? NO. Whole families, young couples, elderly people...30% of the people on my plane were treated like this that day alone. Hundreds of travelers turned away everyday while Hawaii cashes in and keeps their money!! How many more people have been ripped off?? 30% of every plane in from the mainland?
The airport screening official told an elderly woman that this is on her for not being able to read the fine print. I don't know where she is, but Im so worried about her.
So, if by some miracle, you get everything approved in advance you are safe, right? WRONG.
They will test you again at the airport. I asked why they wouldnt just test us all and let us in. NOPE. Those tests are to see who else they can reject even after they were approved before. They were fishing for people to screw over and rob.
Once you are there at the airport, its already too late. There are no other options or steps you can take to avoid house arrest. And if your hotelier kicks you out because they dont want to deal with you, you can go to a govt approved facility which, Im guessing, you will also be paying for....2 hotels for a trip you can't even have.
Are you willing to risk it?? Hawaii will rob you, shame you, and then treat YOU like the criminal.
I knew I should have gone to the Virgin Islands instead. At least there, you can get tested on the island to free yourself.
Best sunsets. Grill by the ocean
Great rental. Here for 2.5 weeks. Good pool and hot tub. Condo was great. Grounds were well maintained. Had an issue getting in and called at 1am spoke to a live person and they were able to help us out. Can't beat that kind of service. Views of dolphins turtles whales and amazing sunsets right from our lanai. Quiet respectful neighbors. Nice people around the pool.
Address: 75-5888 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Opening Hours: Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours Visit the website
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