Kona Hawaiian Resort

The Resort & Setting

Kona Hawaiian Resort is part of the Club Wyndham portfolio, located on the Kona side of Hawaii's Big Island. Kona is the drier, sunnier coast of the island, known for calm waters, a volcanic coastline, and easy access to both ocean activities and the island's cultural history. As a Club Wyndham property, the resort operates on a points/week timeshare model, with owners using their allotted time here or applying it elsewhere through the brand's system.

The Area & Things to Do

Kona's coastline is one of the Big Island's main draws. Kealakekua Bay, around 9 miles (15 km) away, is a well-known spot for snorkeling and dolphin sightings, with the Captain Cook Monument marking the site of historic first contact. Close by, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park preserves restored temples and traditional structures from pre-contact Hawaiian life. For those wanting to see the island's volcanic side, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a longer drive (roughly 60 miles/95 km) but considered essential for a full Big Island trip. Closer to the resort, Kona Town offers oceanfront shops, restaurants, and water sports operators, while Kona International Airport is just 5 miles (8 km) away, making arrivals and departures straightforward.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week or points at Kona Hawaiian Resort and are considering a change, it helps to understand how Club Wyndham handles ownership transfers before you list.

Club Wyndham charges a $399 ownership change processing fee to record a new owner on an existing contract. This is separate from anything you negotiate with a buyer. Some older Club Wyndham Access contracts — generally those from around 2017 — carry a right of first refusal, though owners report it's rarely exercised in practice; it's worth checking your specific contract to see if this applies. Wyndham does not publish a standard timeframe for completing a transfer, so it's sensible to ask about current timelines directly when you're ready to proceed.

One important point for resale buyers: points acquired through resale do not carry VIP status, Club Pass access, Wyndham Rewards conversion, or PlusPartners benefits. These perks are tied to developer-purchased points only, so factor this into what you're offering and what a buyer should expect to receive.

Kona Hawaiian Resort is RCI-affiliated, which is a point worth highlighting to prospective buyers or renters who value exchange flexibility, since RCI membership opens access to a wide network of other resorts worldwide.

On BidMyTimeshare.com, listing a week here works as a private, owner-to-owner sale: you set your own asking price, write your listing, and interested buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to publish, and we don't take any commission on the sale — what you agree with the buyer is what you keep.

Renters, meanwhile, typically want confirmed dates, a clear description of the unit (size, view, week number if applicable), and straightforward communication about what's included — so it's worth having these details ready whether you're renting out a week or selling the ownership outright.

Practical Notes

Kona's climate stays warm and relatively dry year-round, though December through March tends to be the busiest stretch for visitor arrivals, so advance planning around travel and availability pays off. A rental car is genuinely useful here, since many of the island's attractions — from Volcanoes National Park to the Hilo side — involve real driving distances beyond what's walkable from the resort.