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Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay
2 stars

Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay

75-5739 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, The Big Island, HI 96740, United States
Kailua-Kona, HI
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6.2
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based on 708 reviews
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Overview

Set in Kona, Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel is a short walk from Kamakahonu and offers an outdoor pool. It is moments from the Hulihee Palace and is near the area's well-known attractions and dining spots.

There are a range of amenities available to guests of Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel Kailua Kona, including a 24-hour reception, a kids pool and laundry facilities. A fitness centre is available to those wishing to keep active while away.

The hotel has 108 well-appointed rooms that are filled with a variety of essential amenities to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay.

Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel is less than a 20-minute drive from Kona International Airport. Those wishing to explore the region are able to visit Waikoloa, situated an easy car ride from the property.

6.2
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Based on 708 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay

  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • 24-hour front desk

Reviews of Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay

6.2
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708 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
73
Good
146
Okay
107
Fair
137
Mediocre
93
Poor
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Summary of reviews

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Guests generally liked the location of the hotel, noting its proximity to attractions and restaurants. However, many reviews highlighted significant cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and bathrooms, and some guests reported poor service experiences. The hotel appears to be in need of maintenance and updates to improve overall guest satisfaction.
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8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Pros (+) Nice , helpful staff . Clean and quiet.
Cons (-) Bathroom was a bit tired.
7.1
Good
Anonymous, Nov 2019
Pros (+) Great value. Convenient location for walking to restaurants and shopping and for exploring the Kona side of the island by car. It's pretty close to the Kona airport. I wouldn't want to spend my entire Big Island vacation on Ali'i Drive, but I would stay there again at the start or end of a trip.
2.8
Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Check in took over 20 minutes due to the inefficient staff. When we finally got to the room there was only one towel there. Room smelled weird and the place and it environs were quite noisy. The place looks really old and could use some basic renovation. The atmosphere is of a cheap motel. In the morning we arrived for breakfast at about 8:20 (breakfast is until 9), and half of it was gone. There ...
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8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Sept 2017
Pros (+) Location, friendly staff, clean
Cons (-) Beds were not great but again, hard to beat for the cost
3.7
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2017
Pros (+) Great location, low cost for our last night in Hawaii. Front desk staff were nice and helpful. Management say a renovation is planned.
Cons (-) Got two doubles instead of king bed we paid for. Arrived late in Kona and had to leave early for flight, so there was no time to change rooms — it was very uncomfortable night for two in tiny bed. Bathroom had awful smell. We're normally easygoing guests with few needs, but this was beyond the pale. Stay here only if you must, or else wait until after renovation (if it happens).
3.1
Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Rooms were dirty Beds were old and uncomfortable Continental breakfast was a joke
8.8
Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) I was so pleasantly surprised by Uncle Billy's!! The room was a good size with a fridge, safe, 2 big poofy chairs, a desk with chair, a big dark wood dresser and a large flat screen TV. The bed was comfy and had 5 nice pillows on it. Based on a previous review I immediately checked the mattress for bedbugs and there were none. Everything was very clean and fresh smelling and looking. You could tel...
Cons (-) My gripes were few and minor. The bathroom was not beautiful. The toilet was what you'd expect in a public restroom but MUCH MUCH cleaner. The shower was old and mustard yellow BUT it was clean and the water pressure was amazing.
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7.1
Good
Anonymous, Oct 2016
Pros (+) Staff was friendly, we checked in late so only one receptionist on. Clean enough.
Cons (-) Rooms are older. The beds were very springy, we weren't given enough towels. We had three people in the room but was only given two sets. Had to go to front desk to get more. Second night my husband and I just shared a set.
2.8
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2016
Pros (+) Location is good, right on Ali'i drive
Cons (-) Our hotel room was on the ground floor, as soon as you enter the room it smells like mildew and wet carpet. The sink in the bathroom did not drain, there was a broken tile in the shower, there were roaches - both big and small, the lanai doors and the bathroom doors were unable to close or lock properly. Unfortunately this was the ONLY hotel available (for obvious reasons). Uncle Billy's is like a...
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8.0
Very good
Steven, May 2016
Pros (+) Friendly staff. Cheapest price. Cool layout and great location. When we checked in, counter staff told us about free parking in the adjacent parking lot (instead of pushing their paid parking), which was a nice touch.
Cons (-) The room was pretty worn down, and has 't been maintained as well as it could have been. Free breakfast was pretty limited.

Location

75-5739 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, The Big Island, HI 96740

What's nearby

  • A Ala Hawaii Massage & Spa52 m
  • Boss Frog's Dive Surf & Bike78 m
  • Kona Farmers Market139 m
  • Mokuaikaua Church231 m
  • Hulihee Palace263 m
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village274 m
  • Pau Hana Massage275 m
  • Ahu'ena Heiau0.5 km
  • Kamakahonu0.5 km
  • Kailua Pier0.5 km
  • Body Rhythms Massage and Spa0.7 km
  • The Lotus Center0.7 km

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Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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  • Where is Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay located?

    Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay is located at 75-5739 Alii Drive, 0.3 km from the centre of Kailua-Kona. A Ala Hawaii Massage & Spa is the closest landmark to Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay.

  • How far is Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay from the airport?

    Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay is 12.5 km from Kona Intl. Uncle Billy's - Kona Bay is 52.8 km from Waimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala.

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Distance to airport

6.3
0.3 km
Kona Intl
12.5 km

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