Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Overview
Destinations / Hawaii / Big Island
Kaʻūpūlehu Coast, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi Island · $$$$
Photos courtesy of the hotel.
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The reborn Kona Village: thatched bungalows on a bay, with Hawaiian culture woven into everything.
You want a one-of-a-kind, culturally rooted stay and the budget for it.
You want a traditional high-rise resort with lots of nightlife.
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Kona Village was a beloved old-school Hawaiian resort for decades, and Rosewood rebuilt it on the same bay on the Kona Coast. Guests stay in thatched hale spread along the shoreline, inspired by an ancient fishing village.
The cultural programming and ocean activities are a big part of the experience. It's ideal for families and couples who want something that feels truly Hawaiian, not just a beach resort.
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Thatch-roofed bungalows on the water
Four pools
Asaya Spa
Ocean activities program
Hawaiian cultural programming
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Multigenerational families
Couples who want cultural immersion
Milestone trips
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On Kahuwai Bay on the Kona Coast
About 15 minutes from Kona airport
Manta ray night snorkels and Kealakekua Bay nearby
The stay, in detail
Rooms
Thatch-roofed hale rooms with large lanai and outdoor showers, plus one- to four-bedroom suites and residences, some with private pools.
Pools and beach
Four outdoor pools on Kahuwai Bay, plus an ocean program with canoe paddles, snorkeling and sailing.
Dining
Five restaurants and bars, with ingredients from the resort's own garden.
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