Steeped in the history of Hawaii, King Kamehamea's Kona Beach Hotel on the Big Island pays homage to King Kamehamea and his love of the nature. Situating his royal residence in Kona, the King filled his home with lush tropical gardens and fish ponds, and constructed Ahu'ena Heiau, a temple to the Hawaiian god of peace, agriculture, and prosperity. The hotel is located on the same beach on which he used to conduct royal business, and the dramatic coastline and its sparkling...
Steeped in the history of Hawaii, King Kamehamea's Kona Beach Hotel on the Big Island pays homage to King Kamehamea and his love of the nature. Situating his royal residence in Kona, the King filled his home with lush tropical gardens and fish ponds, and constructed Ahu'ena Heiau, a temple to the Hawaiian god of peace, agriculture, and prosperity. The hotel is located on the same beach on which he used to conduct royal business, and the dramatic coastline and its sparkling tropical beaches lend a stately air to one’s vacation.
The hotel pays respect to the King and the islands with a reverence not often found in other hotels by featuring historical murals, royal feather wreaths made from the feathers of local birds, and other artifacts of life in old Hawaii. In keeping with the cultural significance of the area, the hotel offers an extremely popular luau. On Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays, dancers arrive at the beach riding outrigger canoes and begin a night of dancing while guests feast on food cooked in a traditional Hawaiian imu oven. Guests will enjoy the quaint thatched roofs at the poolside cabanas and the convenience of the on-site salon, boutiques, and laundry service.
There are 460 spacious and comfortable rooms on site. Recently renovated rooms are designed to be true to Hawaiian history, incorporating a natural color palette that evokes the wild beauty of the surrounding area. Each color and furnishing was chosen to represent an aspect of nature in the Hawaiian islands, such as the white sands and greens of the forest.
Visitors seeking a representation of traditional Hawaii while reaping the features of a modern resort hotel will find that balance at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. The respect paid to the history of the area and to Hawaii's most famous ruler is apparent in every detail, offering authenticity to any island holiday.
Price Range: from $118 and up for double occupancy.
