King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

The location is terrific: downtown Kailua-Kona, right on the ocean. The problem: This 30-plus-years-old hotel looks tired. Rooms are showing their age, but they are clean and can have views of an ancient banyan tree, the Kailua Pier, or sparkling Kailua Bay. The hotel's own small gold-sand beach is right out the front door. The restaurant is forgettable, but you're within walking distance of dozens of other options. The best deal here is the Paradise on Wheels package, which includes a double room, a compact car, and breakfast for two starting at just $230 -- a price that makes the "King Kam" (as locals call it) attractive to travelers on a budget.

Facilities:
Restaurant; outdoor bar w/Hawaiian entertainment; outdoor pool; 4 tennis courts; Jacuzzi; watersports equipment rentals; activities desk; shopping arcade; salon; room service; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning

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