The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

Big Island, Hawaii

Star 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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (165)
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Aug 25, 2025 Michael C

Awesome place. My wife and I are celebrating our 35 Anniversary and the team at Outrigger Kona has made it extra special! Special thanks to Randy, Sharlaine, Zach and Octavia.
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Aug 23, 2025 Christine A

The Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa was fantastic. We had an Ocean front view and looking out on the ocean from our Lanai was spectacular. Having two pools, one for Adults Only and the other for families and kids, was great. The food and drinks menu at the in house restaurants were filled with savory and creative options. We will be going back… Read more
The Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa was fantastic. We had an Ocean front view and looking out on the ocean from our Lanai was spectacular. Having two pools, one for Adults Only and the other for families and kids, was great. The food and drinks menu at the in house restaurants were filled with savory and creative options. We will be going back to this resort when we go back to the Big Isle Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Voyager 47 was well worth it!

Aug 22, 2025 Lisa M

Had a wonderful stay at Outrigger. Voyager 47 Club was well worth the money - the appetizers became our dinner and the Mai Tais were the best of our Hawaiian vacation. Tessa and Zach were friendly and made us feel right at home!
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Aug 22, 2025 Michael B Colusa, California

This place keeps getting better and better! The renovations are beautiful and the future Duke’s Restaurant is going to be a great addition! We upgraded our stay to include the club level access and we were enjoying the included evening dinner and cocktails, which were amazing! One of the hosts, Zach, was very attentive, informative, and… Read more
This place keeps getting better and better! The renovations are beautiful and the future Duke’s Restaurant is going to be a great addition! We upgraded our stay to include the club level access and we were enjoying the included evening dinner and cocktails, which were amazing! One of the hosts, Zach, was very attentive, informative, and charismatic. The wonderful bartender, Tessa, found out that we were celebrating our fifteenth anniversary today, and when we left, she called us by name and presented us with a box of Hawaiian Host Milk Chocolate Aloha Macs. What made it most special is she wrote “Happy Anniversary” on the box and wrote the name of every staff member! It’s heartfelt gestures like that that will keep us coming back to this beautiful resort, time and time again. Tessa, Zach, thank you for making our anniversary so much more amazing!!! Outrigger is very fortunate to have wonderful people like them! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very Pleasantly Surprised!!

Aug 21, 2025 bob1654 ct

Took a chance on the Outrigger, coming from the east coast of USA I had never heard of them. It was on Costco's travel site and I love Costco- if its good enough for Costco its good enough for me. Having a bad experience at the Hyatt hotel in Waikiki, I knew the standards of east coast Hyatt's was not applicable to Hawaii. I was very happy at the… Read more
Took a chance on the Outrigger, coming from the east coast of USA I had never heard of them. It was on Costco's travel site and I love Costco- if its good enough for Costco its good enough for me. Having a bad experience at the Hyatt hotel in Waikiki, I knew the standards of east coast Hyatt's was not applicable to Hawaii. I was very happy at the Outrigger, it was a beautiful property. Service was great, from check-in to the valet service. The only gripe I had, would be they don't have a "real" full-service restaurant. Its location to the marina is a huge plus with all the water tours you want leaving from there are within walking distance. You can tell everybody in the Hotel is trying to lift their game, very friendly and the take care of any inquires you may have. Read less