Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

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

Guest rating: 4.6 / 5

Overview

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is in Kailua-Kona at 72-300 Maheawalu Drive, on a coastal setting guests describe as secluded and carefully designed for privacy. Its public rating is 4.6 from 334 reviews; the star class is not documented.

Accommodations

Guest accounts describe spacious, elegant individual hales, with some rooms opening onto a porch and golf-course views. Reviews also mention lagoon-side accommodation and the ability to request a different location, though room configurations and features are not otherwise documented.

Dining

Guests describe several on-site dining options, including a casual restaurant, beachfront dining, a vintage steakhouse, and Talk Story Bar. Reviews praise meals and service overall, and one describes an open kitchen where diners could watch chefs at work.

Activities & Recreation

Guest reviews report pools and hot tubs, a beach and lagoon, and opportunities for snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and sailing. They also describe bikes and golf-cart rides around the property, plus cultural activities such as ukulele lessons, weaving, and visits to on-site petroglyphs; current offerings are not independently documented.

Location

The nearby coast includes Kukio Beach, listed 1,914 m away, Kikaua Point Park at 2,144 m, and Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) at 3,248 m. Makalawena Beach is listed 6,386 m away, while Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is 17,582 m away; Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is 831 m away.

Best for

The property may suit families and multigenerational groups: guests describe individual hales, pools, water activities, cultural experiences, and attentive help accommodating different family members. It also appeals to couples, with honeymoon guests praising the setting, rooms, and service, and to travelers seeking beach and ocean activities close to the resort.

Travel tips

Use the listed nearby distances to plan outings: Kukio Beach is 1,914 m away, Kikaua Point Park 2,144 m, and Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) 3,248 m. Guests mention using bikes and golf-cart rides around the property and transportation arranged by staff, but transport schedules and airport connections are not documented. If room location matters to your group, raise preferences when arranging your stay; one review describes a guest requesting a move from a pool-adjacent room to a lagoon-side one.

What guests say

Guests frequently praise the setting, rooms, and staff, with several describing helpful, warm service and thoughtful attention to individual needs. Families highlight the range of activities and cultural experiences, while couples mention the views and peaceful location. Dining feedback is largely positive, though one guest found a pork-chop preparation unusual. One review also notes that a room close to the pool did not suit an older family member, underscoring that room placement can matter to guests.

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