It’s a few feet from the beach, where a natural spring dedicated to the Hawaiian God Kane pours into the ocean. Built long before its mega resort neighbors, the resort offers the Hawaii visitor an experience that is more traditional and serene than that of those newer glitzy hotels. Dress is casual at this resort.
Beachwear with cover-ups are the uniform of the day, shirts with sleeves and collars are the male requirement, while what is suggested for ladies are slacks, skirts and blouses for the evening.
There are no central air-conditioned rooms or long corridors. Guest accommodations include a choice of several different types of “hales” or single free standing thatched roof cottages that accommodate anywhere from three to nine guests. All rooms include a private lanai, miniature refrigerator (stocked with complimentary beverages and mixers), coffee maker, safe, and daily maid service. Balmy breezes and tropical ceiling fans cool each of the hale. Some feature private outdoor whirlpools to enjoy under a star-lit night. Bedding options include two twins, two doubles or one King with cribs, day beds and rollaway available.
Located on one of the few natural white sand beaches on the Big Island, the Kona Village has many activities to offer the weeklong visitor. Complimentary unlimited use of snorkels and masks, kayaks, sailboats and body boards. The protected beach is great for swimming, snorkeling and sailing. There is also volleyball every day and complimentary glass bottom boat tours every morning. Optional activities including deep-sea fishing charters, catamaran snorkel cruises, scuba lessons, dive excursions, horseback riding and helicopter tours can also be arranged through the Activities Desk.
For a more active approach, you'll enjoy two outdoor swimming pools with accompanying whirlpool spas, extensive jogging trails and tennis with lighted courts, clinics, lessons and tournaments. Kona Village Resort's Fitness Center features saunas, locker rooms, showers, outdoor and indoor massage rooms and popular exercise equipment such as stationary cycles, stair climbers and rowing machines. Fitness programs designed specifically for guests and draw upon the culture and spirit of historic Ka`upulehu.
All meals at the Kona Village are included as a part of the unique Full American Plan. The menus are full of flavors unique to the region. Fresh vegetables are grown locally and served daily. Fresh tropical fruits and juices reign over breakfast menus with old-fashioned country omelets and Belgian waffles. Buffet lunches feature fresh fish and game of course, and the two oceanfront restaurants put on a show at dinner that is unforgettable. Soups, salads and entrees that include influences of Pacific Rim cuisine such as Herb-Macadamia Nut Crusted Rack of Lamb, Baked Guinea Hen Breast, Fresh Island Fish and Stir-Fry "Mako." By no means is the food here plain and unexciting. Even the "lie" menu selections are wonderful.
Then there is the Luau. A tradition for almost 30 years, it is the oldest continuously running luau on the Big Island and has been judged the best by our guests, visitors, travel writers and dining critics. There is a Polynesian Revue as well. Some traditional foods you will sample are Kalua Pig, Steamed Taro, Maki Sushi, Lomi Salmon, Opihi, Poi, Laulau, Chicken Long Rice, Fresh Fish, Teriyaki Beef, Haupia Pudding, Banana and Papaya Po`e and Haupia Cake.
Following our `Aha`aina (feast), we present our Polynesian revue, which features the hula (dances) of Hawai`i. Rhythmic oli (chants) tell stories of the people, their land and the gods they served. The Samoan fire knife dance, New Zealand's Maori warrior haka and the Tahitian tamure are also featured to complete the evening's entertainment.
Remember that there are no phones in your room at Kona Village Resort. Nor are there TVs or radios to distract you. Instead, the tradewinds and the sea provide music to relax and enjoy by. And, the airport transportation is complimentary.