The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

Big Island, Hawaii

Virgin rating

Ocean Front Room
Ocean View 2 Queen
Rays on the Bay Restaurant and Bar
Mountain View
Mountain View
Resort View 2 Queen
Ocean View 2 Double
Rays on the Beach
Ainakai
Holua
Spa
Club Deluxe Oceanfront Suite
Club Lounge
Ocean Front Room
Ocean View 2 Queen
Rays on the Bay Restaurant and Bar
Mountain View
Mountain View
Resort View 2 Queen
Ocean View 2 Double
Rays on the Beach
Ainakai
Holua
Spa
Club Deluxe Oceanfront Suite
Club Lounge

The hotel

Spanning 22-acres of oceanfront, adjacent to Keauhou Bay, this truly special resort offers a perfect location for an authentic Hawaiian experience. Most of the resort overlooks the ocean and feature beautiful colours and prints created by renowned Hawaii designer, Sig Zane. Another highlight is the fantasy pool, set on several different levels and dramatically nestled along the ocean’s lava cliffs — it really is unequalled in all of Hawaii, something we don’t say lightly! Kids will love the 200-foot winding waterslide at the oceanfront lagoon pool. 

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Overlooking Keauhou Bay, on the Big Island, a 5-minute drive from Kona Town.

Hotel information

509 rooms and suites on 7 floors, across 4 buildings. All with private balcony or terrace, air conditioning satellite TV, telephone, WiFi access, mini refrigerator, bottled water, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, iron and ironing board. 

Resort View rooms have either 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Mountain View rooms feature views of Mauna Loa and tropical resort grounds, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Partial Ocean View rooms feature partial views of the Pacific Ocean, and have either 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View rooms feature breathtaking views of Keauhou Bay and the Pacific Ocean, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Oceanfront rooms feature captivating views of the Kona coast, as well as the beautiful lawn and gardens, and have either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, and Oceanfront rooms can all also be booked as Club rooms, which includes access to Voyager 47 Club Lounge, offering complimentary breakfast, as well as evening drinks and appetizers.

Club Oceanfront Deluxe Suites feature a separate living area with sofa bed, wet bar, and oversized balcony, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people. 


Holua Poolside Bar & Lounge (serving island-inspired cuisine and a range of tropical drinks). Wailele Cafe (casual oceanfront restaurant serving Hawaiian and American cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner daily, with live music Thursday-Saturday evenings.)

Daily cultural activities and regular evening entertainment. 

Multi-level system of swimming pools with waterslide and children's section. 2 whirlpools. 24-hour fitness centre. Daily activities including lei making, yoga, ukulele lessons, hula lessons, and cultural tours. Water sports including snorkelling, paddle boarding, diving* and deep-sea fishing*. Tennis, basketball and bocce ball. 

Complimentary WiFi access (included in resort fee). Laundry/dry cleaning service*. Room service*. Self-parking $25, valet parking $35, plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee of $35 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change).

Resort fee includes: - Enhanced WiFi in guest rooms and public areas of the resort - Welcome shell lei upon arrival - Tote bag (1 per stay) - Cultural activities including lei making, hula lessons, slide races and more - Guided historical tours of Keauhou Bay - Manta Talk at Manta Learning Centre - Daily pool refreshments - Daily access to outdoor games (tennis, basketball, bocce ball - complimentary equipment) - Daily yoga or fitness class - Daily paddleboard rental (1 board for 2 hour use) - Discounted green fees at Kona Country Club  - Discounted snorkel rental, beach chairs and umbrellas at Keauhou Bay Adventure. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don’t miss the Outrigger!

Oct 30, 2024 Steven M Kansas

I don’t think you’ll find a better resort anywhere on Kona. Outrigger has everything you could want on a vacation. I would live here if I could - it’s that good. From the first few minutes when I arrived I knew I was in for an elevated experience. The staff I encountered were amazing - everyone from bellhops and custodians to the bar staff and… Read more
I don’t think you’ll find a better resort anywhere on Kona. Outrigger has everything you could want on a vacation. I would live here if I could - it’s that good. From the first few minutes when I arrived I knew I was in for an elevated experience. The staff I encountered were amazing - everyone from bellhops and custodians to the bar staff and concierge desk. I only stayed for 4 nights but many of them got to know me and greeted me by name each time I saw them and stopped what they were doing to ask me how my vacation was. If anything was less than perfect, they saw to fixing it quickly. The room was clean and well apportioned. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The lanais and true blackout curtains really make a difference for those long nights and late mornings on vacation. I’ve stayed in many, many hotels in my life and I can say with absolute certainty that I’ve never slept as well in a hotel as I did at the Outrigger. I loved the manta ray deck too, although I didn’t get to see a ray. The sunsets from that deck are postcard worthy even on cloudy days. My Costco package got me a discounted Voyager 47 pass even though I wasn’t in an oceanfront room. Voyager elevated a great stay to an excellent one and is very much worth the price of admission. Special shoutout to Sharlaine, Tessa, and the whole V47 crew - they were awesome. Truly class acts and assets to this wonderful resort. V47 was the icing on the cake of an excellent stay, and IMO it’s absolutely worth the price of admission if you stay around the resort and don’t fancy paying $50+ for dinner and drinks per person every night. This was my first stay at an Outrigger resort but definitely won’t be my last. I don’t know when I’ll be back to Kona, but I know Outrigger will always be high on my list when my travels take me places they have properties. It’s just the right amount of luxury at just the right price, and I truly appreciate the team behind the place that make Outrigger what it is. Bravo. Read less
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Oct 27, 2024 coastalCAgirl San Francisco, California

Came here for the Ironman Medical Conference and to relax. The conference facility was great! Clean, spacious, easy accessible and great snacks, etc. We stayed in the Mauka wing on the 5th floor, partial ocean view facing the basketball courts. Really lovely room, with lots of space and very clean. The bed was too soft and a bit lumpy for me, but… Read more
Came here for the Ironman Medical Conference and to relax. The conference facility was great! Clean, spacious, easy accessible and great snacks, etc. We stayed in the Mauka wing on the 5th floor, partial ocean view facing the basketball courts. Really lovely room, with lots of space and very clean. The bed was too soft and a bit lumpy for me, but my bf said it was fine. The shampoo/conditioner/shower gel was all slightly scented and seemed pretty high quality for a hotel, which was really appreciated. The pools are both also lovely. There’s an adult pool with a nice waterfall and close access to the outdoor bar. Unfortunately, you can’t really see the ocean from this one. The family side, has a nice, sandy zero entry for the kiddos, two hot tubs, ocean view and a fun water slide! Even though we didn’t come with kids, I stayed on that side because it was just more fun. The staff comes by regularly to get drink/food orders, hand out pineapple, water, etc. Highlights: Manta viewing deck (yes, you can see them from the actual hotel) Pool Spacious and clean room Perks-Farmers market, pickleball, paddle board, snorkel gear, activities (I enjoyed the yoga overlooking the bay), and public access to the bay. Overall, would highly recommend staying at this Hawaiian owned property that appears to be upgrading little by little. Read less
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Oct 23, 2024 Mike F

Tessa and Sharlaine from V 47 Lounge were amazing to chat with and were so helpful. Friendly and amazing. They also spoke highly of the IM event. They also provided so much information about the area and gave great tips for the area as well. Thanks ladies.
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Oct 22, 2024 javier g Basel, Switzerland

West coast of Big island is offering great resort but this is one of the top ones. As usually here you need to have a rental car but the parking is big enough. the hotel had recent renovation and the employees and facilities are great. wonderful swimming pool, decent restaurants, luau, ... and you can see the mantha rays from the hotel too!! also… Read more
West coast of Big island is offering great resort but this is one of the top ones. As usually here you need to have a rental car but the parking is big enough. the hotel had recent renovation and the employees and facilities are great. wonderful swimming pool, decent restaurants, luau, ... and you can see the mantha rays from the hotel too!! also offer interesting activities to understand better the hawaiian tradition. i can only recommend the hotel and also the chain. i will try to repeat Read less
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Oct 13, 2024 Michele S

We stayed for 4 nights. Our room came with Club lounge breakfast & Evening appetizers. We attended everyday. The food was great & the staff very friendly. Shout out to Emiel who went over & beyond to accommodate us each morning. He made our experience much more memorable. Fred was also amazing as well. The staff in the evening were great too! I'm… Read more
We stayed for 4 nights. Our room came with Club lounge breakfast & Evening appetizers. We attended everyday. The food was great & the staff very friendly. Shout out to Emiel who went over & beyond to accommodate us each morning. He made our experience much more memorable. Fred was also amazing as well. The staff in the evening were great too! I'm glad we included this offer. Read less