WorldMark Kona

This is another great Worldmark location. I’ve read other reviews dating back that talked about no air conditioning and pool area that needed updating. I think the place looks great with the same flair and style of a Worldmark location. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

Smaller property but will all the amenities. Having a kitchen and fridge for a week is a HUGE plus. The pool was adequate– no slides or waterfalls like some other properties — but clean and not too crowded. The grills are plentiful (8 total?) and clean. We got free laundry and dishwasher detergent from the office whenever we’d come back for the day — also exchange your pool or beach towels there. Look for a cabinet with items left by previous guests (e.g. beach toys, swim noodles, … we did our part and left a boogie board!). We got free wi-​fi (legacy Worldmark members) but had to go to the office to signup for the account. Finally, for some reason, the tap water tasted a bit salty to us (we never got used to it so we bought bottled water at Safeway) … but unfortunately, that meant on day trips having to choose between drinking warm room temp water or cold, slightly salty water (from the melted ice cubes that the freezer made from tap water). It’s a sign of a good vacation, if that’s one’s toughest decision all week!

Looks a lot like the Maui Worldmark property but smaller. We were completely satisfied with room, amenities, etc. It isn’t a resort/​hotel like Waikoloa or a Hyatt. It is a timeshare condo. We are owners and we love it! One bedroom had lots of room. Having a kitchen with full refrigerator, stove, etc is key for family travel. Will return!

I called in am and I wanted to request quiet room and extra blankets and towels. The receptionist said the rooms were preassigned and our room was stocked for 6 guests. No safe in house, but you can leave with manager (I don’t feel like the inconvenience with getting my wedding ring, wallet, etc)! No free wi-​fi. Thank God our room was top level and quiet. There was 3 adults staying in our room. Bed time came… minimal supplies. I called and asked where the extra blankets etc were. They said «we removed the extra.» One of us pulled a thin blanket off hide-​a-​bed, the other one froze. They only give supplies from 8am-​3pm. But you can «walk down to front desk for towels or some supplies.» After busy day we were too tired. Yes theres air conditioning but all of us kept having swollen eyes during the night… not sure if filters/​cleaning needs to help with that. The next am we had to scrub hardened food on pots and pans, mop the sand off bathroom and kitchen floors, wipe off hair off toilets and clean up toe nail clippings. Again tiring day and our bad for not complaining. Due to previous phone calls it was like why bother.
Super tiny master shower and bathroom (notice no photos on here yet), minimal lighting in master room, (no tub for master bedroom), no windows in bathrooms, definitely towel natzi. One housekeeper had worked here 7 years she was fantastic. Pool was cloudy (again poor maintenance). Grounds were kept clean. Parking is limited in front and difficult to maneuver. Great location to downtown and beach access.
We had a «recently updated room» but inside washing machine was dirty, broken shelf in fridge so we lost storage, dishwasher was barely working, no paper pad in room to write down anything, BARE MINIMUM SUPPLIES. If we are here a week and gone to beach or scuba diving we should have a few toilet papers, soaps etc. I suppose bugs are expected on an island but we didnt have any at our other resort. Very small deck… BEDS (mattresses) ARE BELOW AVERAGE.
Wyndam Kona or Kona Coast resort is much nicer.
This is my first negative review on trip advisor, but since I noticed there weren’t any current reviews I thought I would let you know in case you had higher expectstions.

I likes this Resort. It is full of senior citizens, but they were all friendly. Actually all of Hawai’i is full of old people. This resort was conviniently located next to all the shopping you need. Walmart, KTA Grocery, fast food, etc… Everyone here was nice. Expect a timeshare sales pitch when u arrive. 11÷6÷2014

I love staying at Worldmarks and this place was no exception. We have a three year old and everything about the place, from the rooms to the resort amenities, is family friendly. The concierge service was extremely helpful and the staff was on top of making sure everyone was safe and prepared during Iselle. Great place to stay!

We had a great stay and the staff was very helpful and friendly. This timeshare is not on the beach, but it is across the street from the beach. There is a lot to do around Kona. It seemed like it was right in the middle of everything. North of the island was around a 1.5 hour drive. The drive to Hilo with the new hwy is also about a 1.5 drive. Ask the staff about the new hwy. Its not on any of the maps and it wasn’t on our GPS. It cuts a lot of time off of your route to Hilo. It was called Daniel something. Sorry I can’t remember the name. The drive to the Volcano National park is around a 2.5 hour dr. Long drive, but a must see. I loved the resort and will be back.

It’s is close to down town. Very centralized to a lot of the excursions we did. It’s quiet. There is a warm pool and hot tub. No gym. They are a little sneaky/​pushy on the timeshare sales but we managed to break free. The best thing it here is that there is a cabinet called recycled beach items.
It’s filled with things people bought that they can’t take back. We got to use a real cooler, 2 boogie boards, 1 noodle and 2 beach mats. Placed it back in, for someone else. Pay it forward!

If you came to Hawaii expecting a luxurious stay where you could lounge poolside sipping fruity drinks with umbrellas in them, then don’t stay here. If you came to Hawaii, expecting to do a lot of activities, and spend little time in your room, and to perhaps save on some costs by cooking your own meals, then this is probably the place for you. The units are spacious and blessed with an air conditioning unit in each room. This is great for combating the unbearable humidity during the summer. There is really no view from the units as they almost all face the inner quad /​pool area. Parking seems sufficient although maybe not spacious.
The location is very good in its proximity to downtown Kona and the supermarket is nearby. It is not so close to Kona that you will get bogged down in traffic. Getting in and out of the premises can be a bit tricky as it is right off of Alii Drive right next to a stop sign. Most of the drivers, especially the locals, are very accommodating and will let you in or out with relative ease. I really liked that they were a short drive to the Poke Shack which has da bomb poke.
The worst thing about this facility is that it is located right next door to the Wyndham resort with its bungalows, bar, and landscaped pool, so you will feel like the lower crust. Especially knowing that you could have booked there instead.
Overall, I would not say that this facility is poorly maintained, but it is not pristine either. It is more of the level of a premium college apartment. One thing I really liked was that they have an Expedia Local Expert give a presentation daily on what to go see and do on the island and help you to book your adventures. It was valuable and saved us a lot of time.

Great location just south of Kailua-​Kona proper. If you’ve been to other Worldmarks, this will live up to your expectations — they use the standard one or two bedroom configurations. This resort is way smaller than the one in Maui — just one building. The only views of the water are on the condos on the west side, and probably only on the 4^th floor.
But I don’t stay at Worldmark for a great view or to be pampered. I expect that the rooms will be clean, that everything will be in good working order and that the staff will be friendly. All expectations met in that respect.
The one standout of the resort is the concierge, Lehua. She’s a local and full of energy and does a great job with the daily island orientations. Her recs and help with scheduling activities really made this trip a standout.
One last thing — they have wireless internet — kinda slow, but better than the wired access in Maui.