Home Destinations USA Hawaii Big Island Sights Kona Inn Shopping Village

Kona Inn Shopping Village Review

Read our Big Island sights reviews. Or post your own.

Kona Inn Shopping Village

  • Address: 75-5744 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI | Map It

Fodor's Review:

Originally a hotel, the Kona Inn was built in 1928 to woo a new wave of wealthy travelers. As newer condos and resorts opened along the Kona and Kohala coasts, it lost much of its appeal, and was eventually transformed into a low-rise mall with dozens of clothing boutiques, art galleries, gift shops, and island-style eateries. Broad lawns with coconut trees on the ocean side are lovely for afternoon picnics and the open-air Kona Inn restaurant is a local favorite for evening mai tais. Prior to the construction of the inn, the personal heiau of King Liholiho stood on this shore.

Find more sights in Big Island »

Member Reviews and Ratings

Be the first to review this property

Get Advice From Other Travelers

Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip



Get the Fodor's Newsletter

For more travel ideas, tips, and deals, sign up for the Fodor's newsletter here. Read the current issue. Browse previous issues.




Copyright © 2009 Fodor's Travel, a division of Random House, Inc.