Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort

The resort and its setting

Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort sits on Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona, on the western, leeward coast of Hawaii's Big Island. The condos are 2-bedroom units with full kitchens and whirlpool tubs, so owners get proper living space rather than a standard hotel room — useful for anyone cooking their own meals or hosting extended family. On site there are two pools and BBQ grills, giving guests plenty of reason to stay close to base between outings. Google reviewers rate the resort 4.5 out of 5 from more than 1,700 reviews, and it's often described as a seaside property — a fitting summary of what you get here: a straightforward, well-located condo-style base rather than a sprawling resort complex.

Kailua-Kona and the Big Island

Kailua-Kona is the main town on the island's Kona side, known for its laid-back pace, ocean access, coffee farms in the uplands, and a historic waterfront with shops, restaurants and small galleries within walking distance of Ali'i Drive. The Big Island's volcanic landscape means the terrain and scenery change quickly as you move inland or around the coast, and the town itself is a popular jumping-off point for snorkelling, diving and boat trips along the Kona coast. Because the resort is in the middle of town rather than tucked away on its own, owners and renters can get to restaurants, grocery stores and the harbour on foot or with a short drive, which matters for anyone without a rental car for the whole stay.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort and no longer use it, you can list it for private resale or rent on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Before you list, it helps to understand what actually happens during a resale transfer. According to Club Wyndham, ownership changes carry a $399 processing charge, which covers moving the deed or points contract into the new owner's name. Published sources don't give a standard timeframe for how long this takes, so if you're buying, ask the seller or Club Wyndham directly before you commit to a closing date.

It's also worth knowing what a resale buyer does and doesn't get. Club Wyndham draws a clear line between resale and developer-purchased points: resale points cannot be used for VIP benefits, Club Pass, Wyndham Rewards conversion, or PlusPartners. If any of those perks matter to you as a buyer, factor that into your offer. On right of first refusal, owner reports suggest that only some Club Wyndham Access contracts — generally those from around 2017 onward — actually carry one, and even where it exists it's rarely exercised. Some brokers describe the policy more broadly, so it's sensible to ask about the specific contract's status before assuming either way.

For exchanges, this resort's ownership is affiliated with RCI, which is worth noting if you or a future buyer want the flexibility to trade the week for stays elsewhere.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Renters researching this resort are usually looking for the same things: confirmation of unit size (2-bedroom, full kitchen, whirlpool tub), proximity to the water and town, and what's included on site — here that's the two pools and BBQ areas. If you're renting from an owner rather than booking through the resort directly, confirm the reservation is in your name and get the dates in writing before paying anything. Buyers should ask sellers for the current annual maintenance fee, any special assessments on record, and confirmation of which points system or fixed week applies to the contract, since none of these details are standard across every Club Wyndham deed.