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Kona Village suits families who want room to gather and outdoor days together, with coastal accommodation and activities shared across generations.

What makes it special

Freestanding, thatch-roofed hale and Hawaiian artisan details give the resort a village character, for guests who prefer individuality to a conventional hotel block.

Room to consider

When comparing accommodation, ask how the lanai faces the surrounding landscape, especially if private outdoor time matters more than extra indoor space.

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Coordinate your preferred ocean activity with the concierge before filling the rest of the day, as canoe outings have limited places.

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Kona Village Resort

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is for travelers who want the Big Island through hales, lava coast, cultural memory, and a slower village rhythm rather than a conventional resort block. Set on 81 acres at Kahuwai Bay on Hawaii Island's Kona Coast, the resort has standalone hale and kauhale, Asaya Spa, Moana, Kahuwai Cookhouse, Shipwreck Bar, Talk Story Bar, pools, ocean activities, complimentary bicycles, and a revived identity shaped by the original Kona Village, which closed after the 2011 tsunami and returned under Rosewood in 2023.

Ultra Luxury
4.8/5 38 Member Reviews 79% Upgrade Rate

Rooms

  • 150 150

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Beach Beach

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Rooms & Suites at Kona Village Resort

Tree Top Room
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Tree Top Room

850 sqft
From 1’725 USD

Wood panels and exposed beams rise to a high ceiling above the sleeping area. A grey sofa sits near the foot of the bed, with...

Mountain View Room
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Mountain View Room

850 sqft
From 1’768 USD

A suspended daybed hangs from chains on the covered lanai, with a shaped table beside it. The roof and wood screening frame this outdoor corner,...

Garden View Room
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Garden View Room

850 sqft
From 1’768 USD

Dense planting surrounds a raised, thatched hale with a screened deck. The outdoor seating sits beneath the roof, close to the greenery around the building....

Lagoon View Room
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Lagoon View Room

850 sqft
From 1’887 USD

A pale upholstered daybed and a shaped side table sit within the screened lanai. Upright wood slats frame the seating beneath the roof. The deck...

Ocean View Room
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Ocean View Room

850 sqft
From 2’362 USD

A thatched roof covers a raised hale, with palms and lawn around its outdoor space. The large lanai gives the room a generous place to...

Garden View Suite
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Garden View Suite

1,570 sqft
From 2’529 USD

Glass doors open from a wood-panelled lounge towards deck chairs and greenery. A pale corner sofa and a patterned armchair sit around round tables, with...

Ocean Front Room
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Ocean Front Room

850 sqft
From 2’896 USD

A dark sofa with geometric cushions sits near the foot of the bed, facing a low oval table with a carved shape. A patterned carpet...

Mountain View Suite
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Mountain View Suite

1,570 sqft
From 3’145 USD

A pale corner sofa and a patterned armchair face round tables in the living room. A footstool sits nearby, while a geometric rug marks the...

Beach Front Room
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Beach Front Room

850 sqft
From 3’223 USD

A round table and woven chairs sit beneath the timber cover of the lanai. Slatted rails and upright screens mark its edges, giving the outdoor...

Ocean Front Legacy Room
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Ocean Front Legacy Room

540 sqft
From 3’252 USD

A broad bathroom window faces lava rock and water, with a dark oval tub beside it. Wood panels line the walls, while dark frames define...

Lagoon View Suite
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Lagoon View Suite

1,570 sqft
From 3’294 USD

Steps lead down from the furnished deck towards the lagoon. Beneath the cover, a table and chairs provide a place to sit outside, with screening...

Ocean View Suite
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Ocean View Suite

1,570 sqft
From 4’143 USD

The bedroom has a separate living room, with an oversized lanai adding an outdoor place to sit. On the covered deck, two dark wood armchairs...

Ocean Front Suite
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Ocean Front Suite

1,570 sqft
From 4’380 USD

Wide glass doors and long curtains frame the bedroom's opening towards the deck. A chair sits near the bed, facing the same broad stretch of...

2 Bedroom Lagoon View Suite
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2 Bedroom Lagoon View Suite

2,420 sqft
From 4’581 USD

A dark sofa, woven chairs and a table furnish the covered lanai. A lantern hangs beneath the roof, with upright screens along the seating. The...

Beach Front Suite
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Beach Front Suite

1,570 sqft
From 4’617 USD

Two pale chairs and a small rectangular table sit between the bedroom and its broad glass doors. A patterned rug marks this sitting corner, with...

2 Bedroom Mountain View Suite
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2 Bedroom Mountain View Suite

2,420 sqft
From 4’714 USD

Round tables sit between a pale corner sofa and a patterned chair in the separate living room. Exposed beams rise above the seating, with a...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Suite
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Suite

2,420 sqft
From 4’723 USD

A separate living room brings the bedrooms together around a shared indoor lounge. Glass doors face the broad lanai, with lawn beyond the deck. The...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Kauhale
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Kauhale

2,420 sqft
From 4’951 USD

A separate living room forms the shared centre of the suite, with the bedrooms apart from it. The oversized furnished lanai adds an outdoor setting...

2 Bedroom Ocean Front Suite
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2 Bedroom Ocean Front Suite

2,420 sqft
From 4’960 USD

A covered lanai holds a table, woven chairs and dark cushioned seating beside the rocky shore. The outdoor space has places to dine and lounge...

2 Bedroom Beach Front Suite
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2 Bedroom Beach Front Suite

2,390 sqft
From 4’960 USD

Two armchairs and a shaped table sit beneath the cover of the wide lanai. Steps lead down from the deck towards the shore. The outdoor...

2 Bedroom Ocean Front Black Sand Suite
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2 Bedroom Ocean Front Black Sand Suite

1,325 sqft
From 7’230 USD

Under a high pitched roof, the open-air lounge has a sofa, armchairs and a table facing the shore. The bedrooms sit apart from this shared...

2 Bedroom Beach Front Black Sand Suite
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2 Bedroom Beach Front Black Sand Suite

1,325 sqft
From 7’420 USD

A long dark dining table, bench and folding chairs sit beneath the wood roof of the open-air lounge. A pale corner sofa and armchairs occupy...

2 Bedroom Garden View Suite
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2 Bedroom Garden View Suite

2,420 sqft
From 9’016 USD

The shared living room has a pale corner sofa, patterned armchair and round low tables. A long cabinet with woven fronts stands against wood-panelled walls....

2 Bedroom Oceanfront Accessible Kumukea Suite
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2 Bedroom Oceanfront Accessible Kumukea Suite

2,700 sqft
From 16’007 USD

A separate lounge opens to a wide deck facing the sea, with loungers and small tables outside. Pale sofas face a low table indoors. Fringed...

4 Bedroom Ohana Pool Suite
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4 Bedroom Ohana Pool Suite

6,500 sqft
From 20’334 USD

A large shared lounge connects the private sleeping rooms with outdoor places to gather. Pale sofas line white panelled walls, with blue and yellow cushions...

4 Bedroom Ocean Front Kumekea Kuahale Residence
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4 Bedroom Ocean Front Kumekea Kuahale Residence

8,500 sqft
From 39’525 USD

A private lounge and another sitting area form part of the residence's shared indoor rooms. Pale sofas, rounded tables and fringed stools gather around a...

4 Bedroom Oceanfront Maheawalu Suite
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4 Bedroom Oceanfront Maheawalu Suite

8,500 sqft
From 44’076 USD

An indoor dining room and a separate outdoor dining area form part of this residence at Maheawalu Point. A broad black island with four woven...

The strongest reason to book Kona Village is the layout. The resort does not feel like a single hotel building placed beside the ocean. Its hale are spread across paths, palms, lava, lawns, and beach areas, so guests move through the property as if crossing a coastal village.

This makes it very different from Four Seasons Resort Hualalai next door. Four Seasons is broader, more facility-rich, and more country-club in tone, with golf and a deep resort ecosystem. Kona Village is quieter, lower, and more about separation, cultural setting, and the feeling of having your own hale near the coast.

It also differs from Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, which has a polished contemporary Hawaiian style and strong family energy on the Kohala Coast. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has one of the island's classic beaches. Kona Village is best when the guest wants a sense of place more than the largest list of resort facilities.

The resort spans 81 oceanfront acres. That size matters because the experience is physical. Guests ride bicycles, walk sandy paths, move between dining venues, reach the beach, and return to their hale without feeling boxed into one central lobby.

Kahuwai Bay gives the resort its frame. The coastline, lava fields, palm groves, and historic village context create a different mood from the manicured resort zones farther north. This is still luxury, but the luxury is tied to space and a low-built sense of arrival.

Travelers should understand the rhythm before booking. Kona Village is not the easiest choice for guests who want constant outside dining, nightlife, or quick walks to shops. It is a self-contained coastal stay, designed for guests who want to remain inside the place for much of the trip.

Accommodation is built around standalone hale and kauhale rather than standard hotel rooms. Counts vary slightly by source because categories are described differently, but the resort is widely presented around 150 freestanding units across the property. Some are near the beach, some closer to gardens, and others feel more secluded.

The point is not only privacy. The hale format changes how the day feels. Guests wake with outdoor space, move across the property by bike or on foot, and return to a room that feels separated from the public resort areas.

Room choice matters. Beachfront hale give stronger ocean immediacy. More tucked-away categories may suit guests who want quiet and shade. Families should think about space, sleeping layout, and distance to pools or dining, while couples may value a more private edge of the property.

Asaya Spa gives Kona Village a major wellness identity. The spa uses the landscape as part of its atmosphere, with treatments and rituals shaped around Rosewood's integrative wellness approach and local inspiration. It is not an add-on. It is one of the pillars of the resort.

The better wellness days here are not overly scheduled. A morning swim, spa treatment, bike ride, beach pause, and dinner by the water can be enough. The resort suits guests who want the body to slow down without needing a strict retreat format.

Cultural experiences are also important. Palm weaving, ocean learning, storytelling, and Hawaiian practices appear throughout the guest program. The key is that these should feel connected to the place, not used as decoration. Kona Village works best when guests approach that context with attention.

Dining has a strong sense of setting. Moana celebrates local seafood and Hawaiian ingredients, with the bay and historic fishing village context shaping the experience. Kahuwai Cookhouse gives the resort another restaurant personality, while the bars help define the evening rhythm.

Talk Story Bar is the classic gathering point for sunset cocktails and pre-dinner drinks. Shipwreck Bar has become one of the resort's most recognizable social places, helped by its history and beachside setting. These venues matter because a self-contained resort needs more than one mood after dark.

Guests should still explore Hawaii Island beyond the resort, but dining on property is designed to carry a full stay. That is useful because the resort is not in a walkable restaurant district. Meals, bars, and room service need to be strong enough to support several nights.

The ocean program is central. Guests can build days around snorkeling, paddling, sailing, beach time, or cultural and marine activities depending on conditions. The resort's beach and water areas shape the day more than a shopping arcade or a nightlife program.

Complimentary bicycles are a small but important detail. On 81 acres, they make the resort feel playful and practical. Children can explore, adults can move easily, and the village structure becomes part of the holiday rather than a distance problem.

Families will find Kona Village especially interesting because it feels spacious without feeling anonymous. Four Seasons Hualalai has a wider facility set. Mauna Lani has broad family appeal. Kona Village gives families more of a village story and a slower pace.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is the benchmark for guests who want the most complete luxury resort on the Kona Coast, with golf, many pools, restaurants, and a highly polished service machine. Kona Village is smaller in spirit, even if its acreage is large. It is less about activity volume and more about atmosphere.

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection is sleek, warm, and excellent for guests who want a contemporary Hawaiian resort with strong dining and beach access. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is beloved for its beach and classic history. Fairmont Orchid has broader scale and value for some family trips.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is the best fit for guests searching for a luxury resort on Hawaii Island with standalone hale, cultural grounding, wellness, ocean days, and a quieter coastal village feel. It is less ideal for guests who want a golf-heavy stay or the biggest resort menu.

Book Kona Village for a milestone family trip, a couples' stay with privacy, a wellness-led Big Island holiday, or a return to Hawaii Island that is about place rather than checking off sights. It suits travelers who want space, low buildings, ocean access, good dining, and a strong sense of Hawaiian context.

It is less ideal for guests who want nightlife, a walkable outside dining scene, or the most packed activity list on the Kohala Coast. The resort is intentionally self-contained and slow. That is the attraction, not a flaw.

The main reason to choose Kona Village a Rosewood Resort is the combination of Kahuwai Bay, 81 acres, freestanding hale and kauhale, Asaya Spa, Moana, Kahuwai Cookhouse, Talk Story Bar, Shipwreck Bar, ocean programming, bicycles, and the revived spirit of one of Hawaii Island's most meaningful resort sites.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The petroglyph field and its boardwalk connect a walk with the land's history, giving cultural exploration a place within your resort days.

Kahuwai Cookhouse's paniolo-inspired menu introduces Hawaii's cowboy traditions through food, offering a different island story from the resort's ocean-led experiences.

Guest bicycles let you move around the resort at your own pace, making the journey between accommodation and shared spaces part of the holiday.

Location of KONA VILLAGE RESORT

72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States

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Weather at Kona Village Resort

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What to Know About Kona Village Resort

Is Kona Village a Rosewood Resort a good Big Island hotel?

Yes. Kona Village a Rosewood Resort is one of the strongest luxury beach resorts on Hawaii Island. It has 150 freestanding hale and kauhale, Kahuwai Bay views, Asaya Spa, four pools, dining, and ocean activities.

Where is Kona Village a Rosewood Resort located?

Kona Village a Rosewood Resort is set on Kahuwai Bay on the Kona Coast of Hawaii Island. The resort address is in Kailua-Kona, in the Kaupulehu area north of Kona International Airport.

How far is Kona Village from Kona International Airport?

Kona Village is about 10 miles north of Kona International Airport, depending on the route used. The drive is usually simple, but arrival timing can vary with traffic and island road conditions.

How many rooms does Kona Village a Rosewood Resort have?

Kona Village has 150 freestanding hale and kauhale across its coastal resort grounds. The layout feels more private than a standard hotel tower because each accommodation is its own structure.

What is special about the hale at Kona Village?

The hale and kauhale are thatch-roofed, freestanding accommodations inspired by the original Kona Village spirit. Many have outdoor showers, generous lanais, and views toward gardens, lagoons, mountains, or the ocean.

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