Department Stores in Kailua-Kona, HI

“The Kona WalMart & their famous wall of SPAM .. see photo !!Since World War ll, spam has remained an island staple. It's available everywhere. Even the McDonald's inside this Walmart, SPAM & rice is a featured meal.On the brighter side, the WalMart's in Hawaii have a huge assortment of quality Hula material for those talented enough to sew & craft. They also carry an entire department of Hawaiian based tourist items at prices far below the gift-shops. The 4 star rating is due to WalMart discontinuing their complimentary shuttle bus from the cruise ship dock to the store. This is a serious setback for crew members who need to stock up on personal items & can't afford taxi cab service.This store sits high in the hills above town & has the best unobstructed view of the Kona Coast & Pacific Ocean in all of this beautiful area's landscape.”

“This is the place to go for groceries, clothing, and souvenirs in Kona. Prices are much lower than anywhere else in the area, and the parking is free and plentiful.
We picked up groceries for our stay, and I was thrilled to find my familiar Milo’s sweet tea on the shelf.
As you walk in, there’s a tourist section on the right with many of the same items sold elsewhere on the island for half the price. They even carry Royal Farms peaberry Kona coffee for around thirty‑eight dollars for a 7‑ounce bag.
This area also has a large selection of stickers, magnets, novelty license plates, Christmas ornaments, shot glasses, coffee mugs, tumblers, neck pillows, and more. Across from it, in a small refrigerated case, are real Hawaiian lei. They were beautiful, came in several colors, and were by far the most reasonably priced we saw.
The rest of the store is laid out just like a typical Walmart, with one unique feature. It had a McDonald’s immediately to the right as you enter. The prices there were comparable to what we pay in the Midwest.
Overall, this Walmart is a convenient, affordable stop for groceries and souvenirs while staying in Kona.”

“I had the best experience with David the worker in the men department . He helped me look for clothes from 5pm to 7pm and I was not disappointed. It was long but I enjoyed the help from David”

“Great Target. Only had one or two situations my needs weren’t met. Both for the same reason. Signs weren’t correctly stating what items we’re allowed multiples of.”

“Ross is always hit or miss. You may find what you are looking for or not. You may get lucky and score a one of a kind item. But always check the line before you shop. You could be waiting a bit to check out.”