The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

Big Island, Hawaii

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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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Jul 18, 2025 Aimee K

Great service, plenty of aloha. The food was delicious. We especially liked the roast pork and poke. Everyone was friendly and very helpful.
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Jul 16, 2025 Odyssey23536939407

Amazing service! All of the people here are super nice, patient, helpful, and attentive. Let them know if you don't want to hear kids screaming at the pool so you can stay in a different part of the resort.
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Jul 16, 2025 Gerred A

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Gave us the scoop on places to visit. Sunsets are amazing. Love it here and would love to return.
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Jul 15, 2025 Bria G

My room was amazing. Wasn't a fan of the loud construction early in the morning. Decided not to do late check out because of it. I couldn't figure out how to use thier parking lot either and paid as I used it. And had to have the staff take it off my bill. The view from my room was awesome. And the pool looked fantastic but didn't use it since I… Read more
My room was amazing. Wasn't a fan of the loud construction early in the morning. Decided not to do late check out because of it. I couldn't figure out how to use thier parking lot either and paid as I used it. And had to have the staff take it off my bill. The view from my room was awesome. And the pool looked fantastic but didn't use it since I was on the go so much. Read less
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Jul 13, 2025 Randall R

Awesome, John and jenson the hotel technicians came to trouble shoot our ac in our room. The fan went out and they came to get it up and running. They seen our pickle ball paddles and instantly referred us to locations that have pickleball other than just here at the hotel. The hotel pickle ball court is really nice, but no one was playing… Read more
Awesome, John and jenson the hotel technicians came to trouble shoot our ac in our room. The fan went out and they came to get it up and running. They seen our pickle ball paddles and instantly referred us to locations that have pickleball other than just here at the hotel. The hotel pickle ball court is really nice, but no one was playing while we were there. Thank you Read less