Kona Coast Resort

Location. Kona Coast Resort is beautifully landscaped and conveniently located across from the Keauhou Shopping Village and adjacent to the Kona Country Club Golf Course in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Part of the allure of the Big Island is its contrasting geology. Active volcanoes, shimmering waterfalls, snowcapped mountains, tropical rainforests, a glacial lake and miles upon miles of golden, black, white and even green-sand beaches occupy an area smaller than the state of Connecticut.
Hotel Features. Settled amongst 21 acres of lush tropical gardens, the resort offers two outdoor pools, a children's pool, a dry sauna and three spa tubs. Recreational amenities include a three-mile running track, two playgrounds, and volleyball, shuffleboard and basketball courts. Children's activities are offered, and in-room child care can be arranged. The Sea Shell Point restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an indoor/outdoor setting, and the resort offers the use of barbecue grills. High-speed Internet access is available. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning, tour planning, and concierge and business services. Guest laundry facilities are located on site.

Guestrooms. All of the property's 261 condo-style villas feature private, furnished lanais and full kitchens with refrigerators, ranges, microwave ovens and dishwashers. Washers and dryers are provided in all villas. Entertainment centers offer DVD/VCRs, CD stereos and cable television. In-room safes are large enough to accommodate laptops.

Expert Tip. On the other side of the island, are some of Hawaii's most scenic waterfalls, including Akaka Falls, accessed via a paved path that loops through a rainforest. Fantastic views of the 442-foot falls and of nearby Kahuna Falls are offered at the observation point.