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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
$69
per adult
86% of travellers recommend

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
$132
per traveler
96% of travellers recommend

Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts
$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed at the Manta Ray Village
$71
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Kealakekua Bay AM or PM Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument with 2 Slides
$144
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort
Historic Kailua Village
Price was $1,601, price is now $892 per person
$892
per person
Dec 12 - Dec 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.4/10 Very Good! (509 reviews)
Kona Reef is proof that even a spectacular oceanfront location can't make up for neglected accommodations and nonexistent management.
The grounds are beautiful, and the views are incredible. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end.
Our room appeared clean at first glance, but the bathroom exhaust fan didn't work, and mildew was visible along the ceiling near the shower. Worse, the bedroom AC smelled like mold every time we turned it on. Nothing says tropical paradise quite like questionable air quality. The furniture looked and felt like it had been rescued from the clearance bin at a thrift store.
But the biggest failure was management. Guests are given a number to text for assistance, which would be great if anyone actually responded. They don't. Ever. Other guests confirmed they experienced the same frustration.
Apparently, collecting payment is considerably easier than providing customer service.
It's remarkable that a property with so much natural beauty can be operated with so little apparent care. The ocean does all the heavy lifting while management seems determined to do absolutely none.
My advice? Admire Kona Reef from a distance and spend your money somewhere that actually values its guests
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

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