Review of Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian, Kailua-Kona, Big Island

We don’t often stay in condo resorts, but the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian is a great one that we really enjoyed. It was wonderful to both have lots of space and be close enough to things to do that you can really enjoy the destination without adding a lot of driving to your stay. Being fully a condo resort, the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian is ideal for families coming to the Big Island.

We’ve got the whole scoop on what the condo units are like, amenities at the resort and some great ideas for things to do in and around Kailua-Kona. If you have any questions about the resort, the Kona Coast or visiting the Big Island in general, please leave a comment or send us a note. We’re always happy to share more.

Why Choose the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian

The reasons to choose the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort are many, but I think the two biggest factors that make it a great option are the amount of space you get and the location. We stay in a lot of hotels and sometimes we’re in juniors or suites, but they are always a little cramped for how many people they should sleep. At the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian the units are legit apartment sized resort accommodations. Large living rooms, large bedrooms, two bathrooms, large private outdoor space. You can easily accommodate a family that likes to sprawl out or has small kid OR TEENS very easily.

When it comes to the location, the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian is in a great spot. If you want to walk to downtown you can just go along Ali’i Drive right to the seawall and lots of restaurants, the palace, the beach… And when you want to drive somewhere out of town, because of the location you don’t have to deal with the downtown traffic, and it’s the same when you’re coming back to the Kona Hawaiian at the end of the day. It’s a great spot.

What Are the Accommodation Options at Club Wyndham Kona?

All of the room options at Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian are two bedroom condos. This means plenty of private space, a kitchen area, a private balcony or patio (lanai), and separate bedrooms. All units can accommodate up to six people with the bedroom setup:

• 2 rooms with either a king or queen bed
• Sleeper sofa in living room

The condos at Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian also all have two bathrooms and a living area. This is a great option for where to stay in Kailua-Kona if you’re a large family or if you’re traveling with the grandparents.

The setting is wonderful. The condo buildings are small, and more like bungalows than what you picture for condominiums. Each is encompassed in a garden setting, and it’s very quite.

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Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Amenities

While it isn’t the fanciest resort you can find on the Big Island, the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian has wonderfully beautiful gardens filling the whole property that you can walk through. And then there are plenty of amenities making it so you can relax there with all the conveniences you might need:

• swimming pool and kids pool
• hot tub
• activities area/game room
• fitness center
• and barbecues.

One of the great things about being in Kailua-Kona is the collection of restaurants, but if you do want to stay in you can easily pop to Safeway for groceries and then cook in your full kitchen and utilize the BBQs. Staying here is all about getting to relax and feel at home in Hawaii.

Dining Near the Club Wyndham

There aren’t dining option directly on property, but as I mentioned, you have a full kitchen and barbecues at your disposal. For dining, you can easily walk the fifteen or twenty minutes to the restaurants downtown. You can also drive to some of the other parts of Kailua-Kona for dinner.

If you want to enjoy a luau while you’re staying at the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian, there are two directly in Kailua-Kona: the Island Breeze Luau at the King Kamehameha Hotel and the Voyagers of the Pacific Luau at the Kona Royal Hawaiian. Each of these luaus includes a show full of songs, traditional Hawaiian or Polynesian dances, and a dinner buffet.

Where is Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian?

The Wyndham Kona Hawaiian is located just to the southeast of the main town area of Kailua-Kona. It’s about a fifteen minute walk into town or a four minute drive. From the Kona airport (KOA), it takes about 20 minutes to get there, and you’ll pass several spots that you’ll want to stop.

And in case you need a little more info about the Kona Coast, it’s on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii, and then the main town of Kailua-Kona is at the mid-southern end of the Kona Coast. From here, there are two routes you can drive to the east side of the island (the town of Hilo). The drive to Hilo and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is about two hours from Kailua-Kona, so if you want to experience lava glow in Hawaii Volcanoes NP, do that when you’re staying in Hilo as it’s much closer and an easier drive home.

Parking Details at Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian

Parking is included when you stay at the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort. It has self parking so you don’t have to depend on resort valet. I will say though, the parking is sometimes limited depending on which building you’re in, so you may have to walk more than a few yards from your car, but it’s not typically an inconvenient distance.

Ten Fun Things to do near Club Wyndham Kona

While I do love to share about the places we stay, as your accommodations really do have an impact on the overall enjoyment of traveling, I love even more when I get to share about our favorite activities and sights to see. Kailua-Kona is a wonderful town to visit and you’ll find plenty to do very near the Wyndham Kona Hawaiian, and then short day trips up the Kona Coast are easy too.

While there are tons of unique things to do on the Big Island, here are our top ten picks for fun things to do when you’re staying in Kailua-Kona:

1. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park – TURTLES!
2. Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark – beach and historic ki’i carvings (tiki carvings)
3. Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation – learn about and drink Kona Coffee
4. Kona Style Manta Ray Snorkeling – leave at sunset, it’s amazing – Read more about manta experiences
5. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, Waialea Beach – beautiful kid-friendly snorkeling
6. Makolea Beach – black sand and lava rock tidepools
7. Walk into Kailua-Kona stopping for snacks and drinks along the way (and the farmers market if open)
8. Kiholo Bay Beach – crazy drive, but beautiful and amazing snorkeling
9. Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park – incredible historic site with many carvings
10. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – this is a longer day trip

We really enjoyed being based out of Kailua-Kona for exploring the Big Island’s west coast. Staying at the Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian was wonderful for having lots of space and a quiet, relaxing place to unwind at the end of each busy day. We for sure recommend staying here for the comforts of home, but not if you’re looking for all the features of a hotel. With proper expectations you’ll have a wonderful stay.

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