Many people in Hawaiʻi love the Manago Hotel, and with good reason. It is comfortable, clean, and way cheaper than all the ridiculously overpriced hotels in Kailua-Kona. Here are some other positives: very good food with huge portions, a really nice staff who are genuinely friendly, beautiful grounds and a great view, very comfortable beds, and excellent shower pressure. Also, they now have wifi, which works well. If you haveʻt been before, although I would recommend it, you should know what is missing. There are no TVS in the rooms, no phones, no "do not disturb" signs (so housekeeping may come by when you donʻt want them to), no ice machines, no coffee/tea setups, no fridge, no amenities such as shampoo, tissues, and absolutely nothing on the walls so it looks very spartan. There is no air conditioning although the ceiling fan helps. Also, there is a soap dispenser in the shower, and I think that works for shampoo. They have phone booths located throughout the hotel for guests who may not have a cell phone (or whose service doesn't work in the Captain Cook area). The towels are small and there are not a lot of them - same is true for the one small pillow on the bed. But if you go to the lobby, they will happily give you whatever you need. The walls are pretty thin, so that's another consideration. If you are a larger person, everything will seem too small to you: the toilet, the single bed, etc. There are no elevators, and there are many levels. Part of its charm is the unusual design, but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. Our room was clean, but the closet was unusable due to.a strong mildew smell. Also, if you arrive late (after 7:30 pm), you must have a working cell phone in order to call up the night watchman who will give you your key as the lobby closes early. Another issue is something which is prevalent no matter where you stay on Hawaiʻi Island in a place with the windows open: coqui frogs. They are quite noisy and they will either drive you crazy or lull you to sleep. Lastly, the location - the Manago Hotel is not very far from Kailua-Kona town where all the action is. But if you stay in the area, there is not much going on and very little to see. So itʻs either peaceful or boring, depending on your temperament.