Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Description
- Hotel class: 5-star luxury resort
- Address: 72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
- Nearest airport: Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)
- Airport distance: About a 15-minute drive from Kona International Airport
- Airport shuttle: No free airport shuttle; airport transfers can be arranged for a fee
- Parking: Free self-parking on site; valet parking USD 41.88 per night
- Overall guest rating: 9.3/10
- Smoking policy: Smoke-free property
- Property type: 150 standalone hales and kauhale on 81 acres at Kahuwai Bay
- Best suited for: Luxury Hawaii stays, honeymoons, and travellers who want a standalone hale on the lava coast rather than a conventional hotel block
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort sits on 81 acres at Kahuwai Bay on Hawaii Island's Kona Coast, about a 15-minute drive from Kona International Airport. The resort has 150 freestanding hales and kauhale, each with a private furnished lanai, minibar, down comforters, and a bathroom with a deep soaking tub and rainfall shower. Dining runs from Moana and Kahuwai Cookhouse to Shipwreck Bar, with Asaya Spa set in the lava flow, four pools, free bikes, and ocean activities on site. This is a luxury resort, not a budget airport stopover — November rates start around USD 1,490 a night.
Guest Experience
9.3/10
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Area |
Score |
|---|---|
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Staff |
9.9 |
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Free Wi-Fi |
10 |
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Comfort |
9.8 |
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Cleanliness |
9.7 |
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Facilities |
9.7 |
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Location |
9.4 |
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Value for Money |
8.3 |
What Guests Like
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Theme |
What guests say |
|---|---|
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Staff |
Exceptional, attentive staff, rated 9.9 |
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Comfort |
Beautiful hales with private lanais, soaking tubs, and high comfort |
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Setting |
Lava coast, Kahuwai Bay, and a slower village rhythm |
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Facilities |
Four pools, Asaya Spa, fitness centre, and ocean activities |
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Food |
Moana and Kahuwai Cookhouse praised for local ingredients |
Main Guest Complaints
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Theme |
What guests say |
|---|---|
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Price |
Very expensive, with a USD 95 resort fee on top |
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Value |
Value for money is the lowest score, at 8.3 |
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Terms |
All November rates shown are non-refundable |
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Access |
No elevators, and no accessible shuttle |
Rooms & Suites
|
Room Type |
Beds |
Sleeps |
|---|---|---|
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Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Mountain View Two Queens Hale |
2 queen beds |
2 people |
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Garden View Two Queens Hale |
2 queen beds |
2 people |
|
Mountain View King Hale |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Lagoon View King Hale |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Lagoon View Accessible King Hale |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Lagoon View Two Queens Hale |
2 queen beds |
2 people |
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Tree Top King Hale |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Ocean View King Hale |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Ocean View Accessible King Hale |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Ocean View Two Queens Hale |
2 queen beds |
2 people |
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Ocean View Accessible Two Queens Hale |
2 queen beds |
2 people |
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Ocean Front Two Queens Hale |
2 queen beds |
2 people |
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Beach Front King Hale |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Beach Front Two Queens Hale |
2 queen beds |
2 people |
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Ocean Front Legacy King Hale |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Mountain View One Bedroom Kauhale |
1 king bed, sofa bed |
2 people |
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Lagoon View One Bedroom Kauhale |
1 king bed, sofa bed |
2 people |
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Lagoon View Accessible One Bedroom Kauhale |
1 king bed, sofa bed |
2 people |
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Ocean View One Bedroom Kauhale |
1 king bed, sofa bed |
2 people |
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Ocean View Accessible One Bedroom Kauhale |
1 king bed, sofa bed |
2 people |
Hales are 600 square feet, except the Ocean Front Legacy King Hale at 410 square feet, and the one-bedroom kauhale suites at 1,000 square feet.
Room Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private furnished lanai
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee maker
- Seating area
- Wardrobe
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets
- Soundproof walls
Prices — November 2026
|
Room Type |
Agoda |
Booking.com |
|---|---|---|
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Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View |
USD 1,504 |
Not shown |
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Mountain View Two Queens Hale |
USD 1,621 |
USD 1,490 |
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Garden View Two Queens Hale |
Not shown |
USD 1,490 |
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Mountain View King Hale |
USD 1,679 |
USD 1,490 |
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Lagoon View King Hale |
USD 1,732 |
USD 1,590 |
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Lagoon View Accessible King Hale |
USD 1,755 |
USD 1,590 |
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Lagoon View Two Queens Hale |
____ |
USD 1,615 |
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Tree Top King Hale |
____ |
USD 1,640 |
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Ocean View King Hale |
____ |
USD 2,210 |
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Ocean View Accessible King Hale |
____ |
USD 2,210 |
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Ocean View Two Queens Hale |
____ |
USD 2,260 |
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Ocean View Accessible Two Queens Hale |
____ |
USD 2,260 |
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Ocean Front Two Queens Hale |
____ |
USD 2,630 |
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Beach Front King Hale |
____ |
USD 2,780 |
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Beach Front Two Queens Hale |
____ |
USD 2,805 |
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Ocean Front Legacy King Hale |
____ |
USD 2,830 |
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Mountain View One Bedroom Kauhale |
____ |
USD 2,840 |
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Lagoon View One Bedroom Kauhale |
____ |
USD 2,965 |
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Lagoon View Accessible One Bedroom Kauhale |
____ |
USD 2,965 |
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Ocean View One Bedroom Kauhale |
____ |
USD 3,690 |
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Ocean View Accessible One Bedroom Kauhale |
____ |
USD 3,690 |
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Tax Breakdown
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Tax Type |
Percentage |
|---|---|
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Tourism fee |
3% |
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Tax |
11% |
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City tax |
4.21% |
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Local council tax |
0.5% |
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Total |
18.71% |
Booking.com prices exclude the 18.71% in taxes, while its prices include a USD 95 resort fee per night. Agoda prices are shown with taxes, with no separate tax line-item disclosed. TripAdvisor partner prices include mandatory fees, with taxes not included, mostly from USD 1,429 to 1,507.
Cancellation Policy and Prepayment
All November rates shown are non-refundable, with no free cancellation. Booking.com rates are paid to the property before arrival, and the total price is charged if the booking is cancelled, modified, or in case of no-show. Agoda rates are book and pay now, with no pay-at-hotel option.
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in from 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM, check-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is open 24 hours, with contactless and private check-in and check-out. Guests must show photo ID and a credit card at check-in.
Breakfast & Dining
There is no free breakfast, and most November rates include no meal option. Breakfast is included only in one Agoda offer for the mountain-view king room, at USD 1,508. Moana serves breakfast and dinner with Pacific Rim-to-table dishes, Kahuwai Cookhouse serves lunch and dinner with Kiawe wood-fired cooking, and the Market provides on-the-go bites and coffee. Shipwreck Bar, set in a restored schooner, serves sushi and cocktails, and Talk Story Bar and Moana Cocktail Bar serve handcrafted cocktails.
Airport Transportation
No free airport shuttle is available. Airport transfers can be arranged for a fee.
Main Hotel Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
- Four pools, including an adults-only lap pool
- Asaya Spa, set in the lava flow
- Fitness centre
- Tennis and pickleball
- Free bikes
- Kids' club
- Scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing on site
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge and tour desk
- Luggage storage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Car hire
Pool & Fitness
There are four pools, including an adults-only lap pool, plus three hot tubs. The fitness centre is fully furnished with the latest equipment. Asaya Spa offers treatments inspired by Hawaiian ingredients, with a steam room, sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub.
Parking
Self-parking is free on site. Valet parking costs USD 41.88 per night, with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is available.
Accessibility
Accessible hales are listed, including lagoon-view and ocean-view accessible king and two-queen hales and an accessible one-bedroom kauhale. There are no elevators, and there is no accessible shuttle, so confirm the exact accessible hale before booking.
Smoking Policy
This is a smoke-free property.
Pets
Pets are allowed.
Children & Extra Beds
All hales sleep 2 adults. There is a kids' club on site, and family rooms are listed.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
|
Attraction |
Approximate distance |
|---|---|
|
Kona International Airport (KOA) |
About 15 minutes by car |
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Kailua-Kona town |
About 15 minutes by car |
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Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park |
About 21 km |
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai |
Next door, south end of the property |
What Is Really Good?
This is one of the highest-rated stays in this set: Guest Experience 9.3/10, staff 9.9, comfort 9.8, and TripAdvisor 4.5/5. The standalone hales with private lanais, soaking tubs, and lava-coast setting are the draw, backed by four pools, Asaya Spa, and dining that honours Hawaiian flavours. For a luxury Big Island stay, it delivers.
What Could Be Better?
Price is the barrier: from USD 1,490 a night before 18.71% taxes, plus a USD 95 resort fee, and every November rate shown is non-refundable. Breakfast is not included in most rates, there is no free airport shuttle, and there are no elevators. This is not a budget airport layover hotel — book it for the resort itself, not for a quick night by the airport, and check the all-in total before paying.
Recommendation
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is an excellent pick for a luxury Hawaii stay, a honeymoon, or a slow village-style break on the Kona Coast, especially for travellers who want a standalone hale with a private lanai. It is not the pick for a budget stay, a flexible booking, or a quick airport layover. Compare the total, room plus USD 95 resort fee plus 18.71% taxes, across Booking.com and Agoda before booking, and note that Agoda's cheapest mountain-view king room is USD 1,504 with taxes shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kona Village close to Kona Airport?
About a 15-minute drive from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA).
Does the resort have a free airport shuttle?
No, there is no free airport shuttle. Airport transfers can be arranged for a fee.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM, check-out by 12:00 PM.
Is breakfast included?
No, most rates include no meal option. Breakfast is included only in one Agoda mountain-view king offer.
Is parking free?
Self-parking is free. Valet parking costs USD 41.88 per night.
Is the resort pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed.
Does the resort have a pool?
Yes, four pools, including an adults-only lap pool, plus three hot tubs.
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