Waimea Reservoir Tours and Activities
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Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa
CA $71
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
CA $420
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend

Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise
CA $211
per adult
96% of travellers recommend

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
CA $49
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend

Edible Hibiscus Guided Farm Tour (Big Island)
CA $69
per adult
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Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort
Historic Kailua Village
Save 100% on your flight
Price was CA $4,679, price is now CA $2,391 per person
CA $2,391
per person
Dec 17 - Dec 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.4/10 Very good! (509 reviews)
Kona Reef is proof that even a spectacular oceanfront location can't make up for neglected accommodations and nonexistent management.
The grounds are beautiful, and the views are incredible. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end.
Our room appeared clean at first glance, but the bathroom exhaust fan didn't work, and mildew was visible along the ceiling near the shower. Worse, the bedroom AC smelled like mold every time we turned it on. Nothing says tropical paradise quite like questionable air quality. The furniture looked and felt like it had been rescued from the clearance bin at a thrift store.
But the biggest failure was management. Guests are given a number to text for assistance, which would be great if anyone actually responded. They don't. Ever. Other guests confirmed they experienced the same frustration.
Apparently, collecting payment is considerably easier than providing customer service.
It's remarkable that a property with so much natural beauty can be operated with so little apparent care. The ocean does all the heavy lifting while management seems determined to do absolutely none.
My advice? Admire Kona Reef from a distance and spend your money somewhere that actually values its guests
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER
Price was CA $2,893, price is now CA $2,040 per person
CA $2,040
per person
Jan 21 - Jan 27
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.8/10 Excellent! (539 reviews)
The entire space was great. Easy to walk to near by shops and very relaxing
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026
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