Where to stay in Kona?

[Rob Tucker]

Looks like I need to spend a couple nights in Kona in early May.  Business trip.

Any ideas on a reasonable place to stay without massive resort and cleaning fees?

Mahalo in advance.

[descodave]

We used to stay at Kona Seaside Hotel as they had a pretty good Kamaaina rate, but we heard they went up in price after a recent remodel. ?

[TomK]

No idea. King Kam was always the affordable place to stay but since it was taken over by Marriot it's become far too expensive. Without actual dates or your budget, it's a bit difficult to help.

[Volcanoite]

Even Uncle Billy's and the Seaside rates have doubled. Have you thought about camping?

[Rob Tucker]

Room rates with fees have a couple night running $450 to $600 which is nuts. Yes I am giving camping a thought. I can buy a lot of camping gear for that kind of money.

[Volcanoite]

Right? Or rent a van.

[My 2 cents]

I wonder if vacation rentals have gone up as much as hotels?

[Volcanoite]

We have stayed with friends of my cousin who own "Ah Paradise" in Captain Cook. It was beautiful and quite reasonable. I don't know if they are still in operation, but you might have a look.

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I also saw a private room on airbnb for $250 for two nights in Kona.

[macuu222]

We wanted to do a few days in Kona for a stay vacation. We checked the hotels and there was nothing under $500.00 a night when you include taxes and assorted "fees". We decided to just drive back home every night for 3 days.

[captkuiu]

Manago Hotel in Capt Cook now $82 + 15% tax, with private bath.