The US$60 million renovation of OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa is now complete. Perched on the cliffs of Keauhou Bay with ocean views across the Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawai‘i, the history of Keauhou resonates throughout the transformed property.
The revitalised 511 guest rooms, suites and meeting spaces artfully blend the property’s heritage and reverence for voyaging with modern aesthetics. Inspired by the concept of “kōī au,” symbolising a flowing current and eloquence, the resort’s design by Looney & Associates seamlessly incorporates oceanic currents and wave motifs into its interiors, offering a genuine reflection of the spirit of Keauhou Bay.
Located in the centre of the property, the new Piko Coffee & Wine Bar features a variety of white and red wines, rosés and champagnes, sourced from California, France, Italy and New Zealand. Partnering with Big Island Coffee Roasters, a custom blend of Kona and Kaʻu coffee allows for a unique experience that evokes a sense of place through locally sourced ingredients.
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Guests can now unwind in style amidst the upgraded lounge chairs and cabanas gracing the adults-only and oceanfront pools, while the young and young-at-heart delight in the 60-metre waterslide. Club-level room guests gain exclusive access to the new Voyager 47 Club Lounge.
The adventurous traveller can take part in nightly manta ray tours via the Kini Kini, a 40ft Hawaiian sailing canoe to learn the myths, legends and facts of the Hahalua (manta ray) before getting in the water and snorkelling alongside these magnificent creatures. Kona is the premiere destination for manta ray sightings, and the property embraces conservation and education for these animals through the Manta Center and annual Manta Day festivities in September.
Visitors can also immerse themselves in daily cultural activities, including a captivating 90-minute guided tour of the historic villages of Kaukulaelae and Keauhou Bay, the birthplace of King Kamehameha III.
See outrigger.com/hawaii/hawaii-big-island/outrigger-kona-resort-and-spa
