Luxury Resorts & Accommodations in Kona, Hawaii

Arrive on the big island of Hawaii at one of two airports: Hilo or Kona. Hilo is on the rainy, green side of the island, and Kona is on the dry, leeward side. While the airport is often referred to as being in Kona, the main town on the leeward side of the island is also referred to as Kailua Town or Kailua-Kona. There are a few resorts in Kailua-Kona that offer convenience to bays, historical sites, trails, restaurants and stores. Hawaii state law requires all accommodations to be smoke-free.

Royal Kona Resort

The Royal Kona Resort in the heart of Kailua-Kona offers open-air, oceanfront lodging and dining on a private beach. The resort also features a split-level swimming pool and a saltwater swimming lagoon. The resort was renovated in 2006. Each spacious guest room has a lanai. Choose from a mountain or ocean view.

Royal Kona Resort is a 15-minute drive from the Kona International Airport and within walking distance to shopping, dining and other Kailua-Kona attractions. Hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a two-hour drive from the resort.

Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Alii Dr.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(800) 222-5642
royalkona.com

Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff

Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff on the Kona Coast offers unobstructed views of the Pacific in addition to tropical gardens with a waterfall. The resort has two swimming pools, a tennis court, a sauna and a seaside cabana in which to relax. Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff offers a variety of cultural activities each week. It's close to the historic Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Park, also known as Place of Refuge. Boat rentals and charters are available at nearby outfitters. You can set sail or kayak your way to Kealakekua Bay to see the Captain Cook Monument, spinner dolphins and sea turtles.

Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff
75-6040 Alii Dr.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(800) 688-7444
outriggerroyalseacliffcondo.com

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa

The Sheraton Keahou Bay Resort and Spa, located on Ehukai Street, offers bay-side accommodations. Activities easily done from here include swimming, snorkeling, manta ray feeding and tennis. There is also an outdoor basketball court and a 24-hour fitness center. The resort is also close to shopping and restaurants. The Sheraton offers Internet access in each room for a fee.

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai St.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 930-4900
starwoodhotels.com

Article Written By Kandra Sperling

Kandra Sperling is a freelance writer and photojournalist with more than 30 years' experience. She has worked as a community news editor, writer and photographer for the "Morning News of Northwest Arkansas." She has received three awards from the National Press Women's Association and numerous state awards. Sperling earned a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

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