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 Amazing service!

Dec 22, 2024 Meander24708282514

Synise was amazing! So attentive and very helpful!! Would love to come back and be served again by Synise! She also told us about the best poke spot, Umeke’s. She also said for us to order th kids burger instead of the regular burger, which is much more convenient for a family of 4!
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Dec 20, 2024 811ruthl

Just visited the lounge on the ground floor to have a drink and watch the sunset. The waitress, Kim was amazing! Helpful, welcoming, kind and friendly. Fabulous view of the sunset over the ocean! The appetizers were great and I appreciated the flexibility to enjoy.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Staff and Awesome Family Experience!

Dec 19, 2024 Jenny K

We had an amazing family vacation at the Outrigger! I don't even know where to start. Veronica at the front desk MADE our check in experience (I hope someone at the hotel sees this and credits her for it)! We got in at night and when we woke up the next day we realized that we didn't really have the ocean view we were hoping for - still an amazing… Read more
We had an amazing family vacation at the Outrigger! I don't even know where to start. Veronica at the front desk MADE our check in experience (I hope someone at the hotel sees this and credits her for it)! We got in at night and when we woke up the next day we realized that we didn't really have the ocean view we were hoping for - still an amazing view of the bay and gardens. Veronica went above and beyond to make sure we got the perfect room. She was kind and helpful, and every time we saw her around the hotel she asked how things were going. CJ at the concierge was great too! He also went above and beyond to make sure our family got the perfect experience. He even helped me with a curling iron situation! Overall the hotel staff was really fantastic and sometimes that can make or break a hotel experience. The room was awesome. We got a king suite which was more than enough room for us to move in for our 6 night trip! Clean, stylish, and incredible views. We enjoyed the awesome pool everyday but loved walking around the grounds. There is so much to see! The lava rock path is right on the ocean and wraps around to the bay where you can see colorful fish in the crystal blue waters. We saw lots of geckos, birds and whale sightings. At night, they shine a light on the ocean where you can sip a cocktail and watch the magical manta rays swimming around. We did the hotel's luau (Feast & Fire). We actually did it TWICE! Pay up for the premium seating if you can. My brother in law who is a local said it was the best luau he'd ever been to. He said the food was very authentic and it's unique in that it's very education based. The show was very mesmerizing! We had kids from age 1 year old - 13 and everyone was engaged. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back! I miss the Kona coffee at the hotel - nothing compares. Thanks for the amazing experience! Read less
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Dec 18, 2024 Theresa S

I had a very comfortable room, with a balcony that overlooked the resort grounds. I had a great stay at the outrigger for a week. I attended a lot of the free classes and found the cultural ambassadors very knowledgeable about the history of the island. One of my favorites was making a lei. I also appreciated all the customer service of all… Read more
I had a very comfortable room, with a balcony that overlooked the resort grounds. I had a great stay at the outrigger for a week. I attended a lot of the free classes and found the cultural ambassadors very knowledgeable about the history of the island. One of my favorites was making a lei. I also appreciated all the customer service of all the staff. The staff was very welcoming, it made me feel like they were being treated well at their jobs. I especially enjoyed the meals I had at the pool restaurant. The fish tacos and the arugula salads were excellent. The waitresses, Jade, Tyanna and Kim always made me feel at home. They were always there to answer my questions, serve me wonderful poolside drinks, and deliver excellent meals. Read less
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Dec 18, 2024 Christopher O Nampa, Idaho

My family and I enjoyed our time staying at Outrigger. We were given one incorrect room of two that we booked when we first arrived, however we were put in the correct room after day 2 of our stay and all was well. Overall happy with the corrected room’s view. We were able to see the manta rays from our balcony every night! We enjoyed the classes… Read more
My family and I enjoyed our time staying at Outrigger. We were given one incorrect room of two that we booked when we first arrived, however we were put in the correct room after day 2 of our stay and all was well. Overall happy with the corrected room’s view. We were able to see the manta rays from our balcony every night! We enjoyed the classes provided by the hotel. We attended a lei making class taught by Hunter and a bracelet making class taught by Nikko. We learned so much from both of them about the history of Hawai’i. Hunter was very knowledgeable and kind when it came to teaching our young son and had great answers to our questions. Also showed and explained games that originated in Hawaii to us and it was very interesting. Nikko was also knowledgeable and even took time to talk with us about planes and Pearl Harbor as we had went to see the Museum the day before on Oahu. Both Hunter and Nikko went above and beyond with their teachings and we will forever cherish those memories. The gift shop Holo holo had great workers and the two our family interacted the most with was Lala and Wayne. Both were friendly and helpful and kind to our two teenagers. Our teens spent a majority of their time at the pool and although I didn’t get the name of the gentleman that was the lifeguard at the slide on the family side; he definitely deserves praise! Also shoutout to the housekeeping staff for providing us clean rooms and clean common areas in the hotel; we saw how hard they worked. Read less