Detailed hotel photos & review.

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Hawaii

04/01/2020

Detailed review & photos “Castle Kona Bali Kai”

What is the appearance of the hotel? Check the entrance and reception

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The hotel was a little old.

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The hotel at night.

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The entrance was fa ing the street, so it was easy to find.

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The lobby was open and had a resort vibe.

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The pool was right by the lobby.

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The staff is at the front desk only until the evening. You will need to let them know in advance if you are running late.

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I stayed in a condominium which was right next to the building with the front desk.

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There were no elevators, so you will have to walk up the stairs.

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Guest room floor corridor

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What is the Studio Mountain Side like?

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The outside of the condominium looked a little old, but the inside was new.

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The room was very big with a kitchen, so it was room suitable for a long-term stay.

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The bed was big with a comfortable mattress.

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There were two pillows prepared and they were not very soft.

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A lamp next to the bed.

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A chair next to the lamp.

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An ottoman at the foot of the bed.

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There was a TV, table and two chairs across the bed.

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TV

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A table with two chairs.

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The kitchen, closet and bathroom are on the left.

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There was a veranda.

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The veranda is mot very big, but there was a table and two chairs. My room was facing the road, but not many cars passed and it was quiet.

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Bathroom

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The bathroom had a shower-integrated bathtub and it seemed a little old. The bathtub was at the back, the toilet next to it and a sink at the front.

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The bathtub had a glass partition.

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It was not a big bathtub.

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The shower was fixed on the wall. Unfortunately, it was hard to adjust the temperature and I had to wash my body with cold water at times.

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Toilet

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The counter was spacious.

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There was “cerulean” tube-type shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and body soap, and facial soap prepared on the sink. There were no other amenities, such as a toothbrushes prepared which was a little inconvenient.

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Hair dryer

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Closet and safe

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The closet was across the sink.

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It was not very big, so there was not enough space to put my luggage. There was an iron and extra pillows prepared inside.

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There was also a safe in the closet.

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Kitchen

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There was a kitchen with a counter and bar stools to sit on.

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Counter and stools

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There was everything prepared in the kitchen for cooking.

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Sink

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Stove

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Microwave and paper towels

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Drip type coffee machine

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A large fridge

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Cookware

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Cookware

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Shelf

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Facilities in the hotel

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There was an outdoor pool right at the center of the hotel in front of the reception. It was not very big and no one was swimming in it. It is surrounded by the rooms, so there was no privacy.

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There were deck chairs with parasols.

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There was a BBQ grill by the beach.

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Beach

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The beach in front of the hotel was very beautiful. There were not many people on the beach and it felt as if I was on a private beach.

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There were beach chairs by the beach, so it was nice to sit and relax.

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Hotel Surroundings

The area around the hotel is quiet and relaxing. The Holualoa Bay right in front of the hotel. The sunset was beautiful. It is a perfect hotel to stay at for those who want to enjoy a leisurely time. However, since there are no shops nearby it may be a little inconvenient at times. There was a poki shop called Da Polk Shack on the hotel premises, but the business hours were short.

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A shop across the hotel selling snacks and drinks.

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“Conine Shopping Village” about 15 minutes away by trolley from the hotel. You can buy souvenirs here.

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Staff and Guests

There was only an elderly woman working alone. She was very nice and responded casually. There were many families and groups of people staying. Because the room was a condominium type it was suitable for those staying as a large group or for a long period of time.

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Access

The airport is about a 30-minute drive away from the hotel. There are no public transports, so you need to take a shuttle bus or a taxi. There are no shops around the hotel. The city of Kailua-Kona is about 15 minutes away, with restaurants and supermarkets. There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel, where you can take a trolley bus to the city of Kailua-Kona. Only one bus leaves every two hours. You can get the bus schedule and a map at the hotel reception.

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Trolley bus stop across the road from the hotel.

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You can drink local beer at the Kona Brewing Pub.

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Summary

This hotel is not suitable for staying alone. I chose this hotel because of its cheap price and location, but at the time of check-in an extra charge was required for room cleaning. Overall, the price was not very cheap and it made me think that it would have been more convenient to stay at a hotel closer to the city of Kailua-Kona. It was a little inconvenient to have to ride the bus to get to a restaurant or to a shop. It is convent if you have a car, because you can go buy ingredients for food and cook in the kitchen. The view of the beach was very nice and I was able to spend a relaxing and quiet time.

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