Tropical views in Kona
Kona is the name of a district on the Big Island in Hawaii. The name "Kona" is often used to refer to the largest town in the district, Kailua-Kona. Kona is a beautiful area on the leeward side of the island that is home to a variety of hotels, from the simple to the grand and luxurious.
Wyndham-Kona Hawaiian Resort
Wyndham-Kona Hawaiian Resort was designed in the style of the charming island ambiance found back in the 1930s, with plenty of modern-day, luxurious touches. The resort offers two-bedroom suites featuring full kitchens, washers and dryers, dining rooms, bedrooms, living rooms and lanais with pool or garden views. The grounds at the resort feature thatched roofs, tropical bungalows and paths and plenty of flowers and other tropical vegetation. The resort has two swimming pools, including a separate kids' pool; a fitness center; and barbecue stations. Activities at the resort include biking, walking, hiking, swimming or snorkeling, to name a few. The resort is only 10 miles from Keahole-Kona International Airport.
Wyndham-Kona Hawaiian Resort
75-5961 Alii Drive
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1333
808-327-0455
wyndham.com
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort features 521 guest rooms and suites, each of which comes with a private Ianai. The resort has a 3,200-square-foot spa that offers Hawaiian lomi lomi or hot stone massage treatments. The resort features several bars and restaurants, with food focused on locally grown fruits and vegetables and fresh fish. The Manta Ray Super Pool and Slide, a great place for children, offers interactive fountains, a sand-bottomed pool, a 200-foot waterslide, Jacuzzis and waterfalls. The resort also has activities including tennis, basketball, sand volleyball and a fitness center.
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-930-4900
starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1469
Keauhou Beach Resort
Keauhou Beach Resort offers six room types, each of which has at least 300 square feet of living space, a king-size bed, air-conditioning, in-room safe and private balcony. The grounds at the resort are a testament to the natural beauty of the area, with walking paths shaded by candlenut trees, lush gardens and ocean tide pools. The full-service salon and spa offers massage, aromatherapy, nail and hair treatments and the restaurant offers open-air dining with views of the Kona coastline. Don't miss the Sunday all-you-can-eat buffet with live Hawaiian entertainment too. A highlight at the resort are the cultural education classes, where you can learn about many different aspects of the Hawaiian culture.
Keauhou Beach Resort
78-6740 Alii Drive
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2497
808-322-3441
keauhoubeachresort.com
Kona Coast Resort
Kona Coast Resort is located on 21 acres of lush, tropical gardens with a panoramic view of the Kona coast. The resort features two swimming pools, three Jacuzzis, a sauna, a separate kids' pool and playground, tennis courts, beach volleyball, a workout center, hula lessons and diving instruction. The resort has over 250 villas that each has a full kitchen, private lanai, air-conditioning and bright, Hawaiian decor. For the green-friendly crowd, you'll be happy to know the resort was recognized by the West Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Green Business Committee as a Kuleana Green Business.
Kona Coast Resort
78-6842 Alii Drive
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
808-324-1721
shellhospitality.com/hotels/kona_coast_resort/?chebs=gl_kona
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