King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Budget-minded international travelers seeking a central Kona location and full resort services find this place suits their wishes. Regulars return annually for the hospitality and casual atmosphere. In the hotel's hallways are numerous Hawaiian artifacts, such as a feathered cape and helmet, and portraits of Hawaiian royalty. Two mounted, record-setting blue marlin are also on display. Both artifacts and marlin pay tribute to Kona's special attractions and fascinating history.
Amenity highlights: Though the pool complex with its hot tub and sundeck offer a relaxing option, the pretty beach is a gem. About 60 yards wide, deep, and half-moon shaped, it fronts a cove that offers calm-water swimming and snorkeling.
Insider tip: With his court established on Oahu and his reign secure, King Kamehameha returned to his homeland of Kona in 1812 and established his residence on a lava-stone platform in the cove fronting the hotel. He also commanded a temple to be built and religious totems to be carved and erected. Replicas of all of these have been constructed as part of National Historic Site preservation. The history can be absorbed from signs and imagined by walking among seagrape hedges from the hotel out to the platform on which the king's residence and the temple are located.
Property Amenities
Arrayed broadly by the bay, the 460-room King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel comprises two six-story wings and includes an air-conditioned shopping mall.
A computer room offers a number of stations for accessing the Internet. The concierge desk books golf times, helicopter sightseeing flights, and other activities available on the island.
A beach shack rents out snorkel sets, kayaks, electric boats, pedal boats, boogie boards, and other beach gear. Glass-bottom boat tours, snorkeling excursions, outrigger canoe rides, and other water-related activities can also be arranged at the shack.
Babysitting services are available, by referral (surcharge).
- Sauna
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Spa tub
- Health club
- Bar/lounge
- Poolside bar
- Parking (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Business services
- Computer rental
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Audio-visual equipment
- Laundry facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Concierge services
- Babysitting or child care
- Number of rooms: 460
- Supervised child care/activities
- Local Expert Concierge
Room Descriptions
This beachfront Hawaii resort offers 460 air-conditioned rooms in two six-story wings. Rooms have cream-colored walls, green carpets, and dark-wood furniture. Paintings on the walls depict the hotel's site as it would have looked in King Kamehameha's day. All rooms have patios or balconies with views of the surroundings. Conveniences include refrigerators and dial-up Internet access. |
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Balcony
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Internet access - dial-up
- Voice mail
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Wheelchair accessible
- Clock radio
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Complimentary toiletries
Area Attractions
Captain Cook Monument - 30 minutes
Parker Ranch - 1.25 hours
Waimea Town - 1.25 hours
Mauna Kea Visitors Center - 1.25 hours
Volcanoes National Park - 1.5 hours
Keahole-Kona International Airport (KOA): Approximate driving time to King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is 15 minutes and distance is 8 miles.
Driving directions from Keahole-Kona International:
- Turn right from the airport exit to take State Hwy 19 (Queen Kaahumanu Hwy) south for about 6.25 miles.
- Turn right on Palani Rd.
- The hotel is on the right.
Getting there: The best option from the airport is a rental car, especially since most guests will want a car anyway for sightseeing. Taxis are also available ($16–25; fees subject to change without notice). Car rentals are available online.
Getting around: There are restaurants, shops, and activities right in Kailua-Kona, within a short walk or taxi ride of the hotel. Most attractions on the Big Island, however, are best reached by car.
Activities
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. |
- Personal watercraft
- Snorkeling
- Parasailing
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Golf - driving range
- Mountain biking
- Horse riding/rental
- Hiking/biking trails
Restaurants & Bars
Kona Beach Restaurant - Faces the beach and the bay. Breakfast served daily; dinner buffet of prime rib and seafood served Friday–Saturday only. Billfish Bar - Located next to pool. Salads, sandwiches, and light fare served. Tropical drinks and appetizers served all day. Open from late morning through the evening. Island Breeze Luau - Luau with Polynesian music and dance featured four times a week: every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (schedule subject to change). Arts and crafts displays; torchlighting ceremony; arrival of the Royal Court on Kamakahonu Bay. |
Location
5660 Palani Rd
Kailua-kona, HI 96740
USA
Nearest major airport:
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (Big) Island, HI (KOA-Keahole)
Area:
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States of America
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 72 hours of arrival will be charged a one-night room and tax fee.
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
