About 15 miles from the Kona International Airport sites the Castle Kona Bali Kai. I booked this room using Vacasa and paid for it using my Wyndham Rewards points so the room was free. I enjoyed my one night stay here. The Kona Bali Kai is right on the ocean, so you can sit on the rocks, a bench, or some chairs provided by the complex.
There is a small pool and some grills. Each room in the building is decorated differently. I believe that the owners of the units decorate them and rent them out through Vacasa. The units are older but show the charm of Hawaii.