Hono Koa Resort

We own only the Koa units, which are oceanfront and our lanai is parallel to the water. We always stay Feb-March during whale season and sit on the lanai to take in the gorgeous view and watch whales. The lanai is less than 40 feet from the water, and we get to see lots of turtles and even spinner dolphins from our lanai. Be sure to take your binoculars.

It's an ordinary resort, I wouldn't call it fancy. I have stayed at the Westin via exchange, and we even had a slight ocean view, but not one of the Westin units is 40 feet from the water. But Westin is fancy, and I do enjoy the Heavenly Beds, but this place has comfortable beds, not heavenly.

These units at Hono Koa are especially wonderful because there are only four of them that are oceanfront. The unit has 2 bedrooms on the interior and two bathrooms. There is a washer/dryer off of the second bedroom, actually in the 2nd bathroom. It heats that bathroom up pretty well, and since the units have no AC, I do laundry early to keep that bathroom cooler.

The sun hits at about 2-3 PM and really warms it up in the Koa units. The units face west for beautiful, not-to-be-missed sunsets every night, well, almost every night. Storms can come in and block the views of Molokai and Lanai'i.

The kitchen is great, has everything you need, including a crockpot.

I love Hono Koa and especially love our stellar views from every window that faces the ocean. There are literally five sliding door windows that open to the ocean breezes early in the day. We open up every one and let the cool air in. The views are even visible from the kitchen.

There are bar-height tables on the lanai to view the ocean over the railing each day. We spend at least five hours on the lanai in the morning, and another two hours at night.

The staff onsite is great. They really care about your needs. They will bring a hand mixer or any other cooking utensil you need during your stay. They want good reviews like this one, and they are willing to really show you the spirit or Ohana (family) and Aloha.

Koa units are the best units on the property. Great ocean front, expansive view! We have owned here for 20 years. The Koa units are great. Only 4 Koa units, one on each floor. Great for whale watching,best place to be for sunset, great breeze and lots of doors so you can enjoy the breeze and sound of surf. Pictures here are NOT of the Koa units. Their layout and view are different-all oven front-facing. We are getting too old to travel to Hawaii and have no one to leave this to.