Kona Village Resort is rustic, yet luxurious, tranquil, yet adventurous and romantic, yet family friendly. Anyone who has ever dreamed of the perfect Hawaiian getaway, look no further than this island gem.
It is the first in a succession of world class resorts that make up the Kohala Coast, if traveling north from Kona airport. Kona Village is unique as its rooms are actually 125 free standing thatched huts or hale (HA-lay) of Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and Indonesian influence. There are no TVs, radios, phones or Internet hook-ups, which may not be for everyone, but most guests attest to experiencing a tremendous sense of peacefulness once they adjust to the lack of white noise.
The 82-acre, oceanfront property is decadently romantic and is a frequent spot for location weddings and honeymoons. It is also ideal for families, who may be looking for a way to reconnect without the electronic interference of the outside world.
Located near an ancient Hawaiian fishing village, this lush property has lagoons, ponds, hidden coves and stellar white and black sand beaches.
For those seeking relaxation or activity, Kona Village offers both in abundance. Choose from whiling away the hours reading or gazing up at the cobalt sky from the hammocks suspended outside most hale, or indulge in an expert massage or facial at Kona Village Spa. On more active days, choose from an array of activities in the azure waters of sheltered, crescent-shaped Kahuwai Bay.
The Kona Village Ocean Adventure team will assist guests with tours, equipment and lessons for snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, whale watching, outrigger canoeing, diving and SCUBA certification. Kona Village has recently added a Ribcraft (rigid inflatable boat) that can accommodate up to 20 people for snorkeling excursions, sunset cruises and seasonal whale watching.
Observe the brilliantly colored tropical fish and prolific honu, or sea turtles, which reside under the bay while floating on a clear-bottomed Boogie Board.
An on-site tennis pro is available for instruction on the resort tennis courts. Stargaze under the tutelage of an artist astronomer and learn about the sophisticated Hawaiian navigation system based on the stars.
It is difficult to find fresher fish, fruit or produce than in Hawaii and Kona Village’s restaurants and bars are perfect examples. Under the direction of Executive Chef Mark Tsuchiyama, a local with an international pedigree, the resort’s restaurants dining options boast unparalleled cuisine.
Hale Moana offers gourmet beachfront dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cuisine is of Asian/Hawaiian influence. Sophisticated Hale Samoa is open for dinner five days a week and offers French Polynesian cuisine that will dazzle the most discriminating palate. Private dining under the stars can be arranged and the chef will prepare a custom feast just for the occasion.
The resort features a traditional luau banquet on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tuesday evenings are Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) barbeques. Live entertainment is part of the festivities on banquet nights. The bay-front Talk Story Bar specializes in fresh, tropical cocktails, light lunches and early evening “pupus” or appetizers.
Whether the stay is a week or just a few days, Kona Village Resort will foster memories sure to be cherished for years after the sun sets on this idyllic Hawaiian vacation. Kona Village Resort is located at: Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; 800-367-5290 / 808-325-5555
Packages are available. For more information, go to
www.konavillage.com.
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