Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay

Item: Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

78-128 Ehukai Street | Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 [SEE MAP]Kailua-Kona, HI [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Lots of activities are included in resort fee, including all cultural activities such as Lei making and hula lessons

Though the property is on the water, there is no beach access at the resort

Perched on the volcanic cliffs of Keauhou Bay on the western shores of the Big Island, the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa offers beautiful views and kid-friendly amenities. Teens can meet and greet at the Club Le'ale' lounge while younger kids can play in the sand-bottom children's pool. The whole family can take part in manta ray presentations (offered in the evenings Monday through Friday). For a little more excitement, bring the whole family to the Haleo Luau dinner and show, which takes place every Monday. Accommodations here are fairly standard in terms of decor, offering private balconies, flat-panel TVs and Sheraton's signature Sweet Sleeper beds. Though while some travelers weren't too wowed by the rooms, guests can earn or cash in points if they're a part of the Marriott Bonvoy club.

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Location: Kailua-Kona, HI

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Resort, 509 rooms

Primary View: Ocean

Style: Modern

Best For: Business travelers, Couples, Groups, Families

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Critic Reviews

Other Awards

Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Fodor's

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Those traveling with kids appreciate the pool, one of the coolest on the island, with a slide, waterfalls, and an ocean view. Culture vultures like the historic walking tour with the resort's cultural liaison. A luau, on a grassy lawn with a backdrop of coconut trees, features a live Polynesian show.

Travel + Leisure

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If you opt for an oceanfront room, request a view of the manta rays; after dark, spotlights illuminate the water so you can watch them swim.

Oyster.com

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The ... 509-room Sheraton may be lacking an on-site beach (it's a five-minute drive to the Kahaluu Beach Park), but prices are affordable and the south Kailua-Kona location is convenient.

Smarter Travel

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Every night after sunset, a dinner-theater show happens just offshore Hawaii's Kona Coast. Microscopic plankton rise toward the ocean surface to set the scene. Charter companies bring underwater lights to illuminate the main dish and attract more. Onlookers adjust their masks, snorkels, and cameras then wait for the action. From out of the darkness, almost on cue, as many as 12 manta rays, some with wingspans of more than 15 feet wide, swoop in to feast on one of their favorites.

Other Awards

Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 3154 have reviewed the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, giving it a rating of 3.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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3.5 (based on 3154 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

The Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay reopened in 2012 after a $20 million renovation, which included new decor in all oceanfront and ocean view rooms with fabrics, colors and prints created by renowned Hawaii designer Sig Zane. All guest rooms feature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, 37-inch flat screen TVs, minifridges, and coffee makers. SPG members receive additional perks including a daily newspaper and a complimentary loofa with extra bath amenities. The daily resort fee of $30 includes Wi-Fi, complimentary yoga classes, a historical tour and cultural activities, including hula and ukulele lessons and lei making.

Complimentary access to fitness center

Standard room size: 420 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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If you can’t find enough to do at this 22-acre oceanfront resort, the Sheraton Kona offers complimentary trolley service to with to the Keauhou Shopping Center, Historic Kailua Village, Magic Sands Beach Park, Walmart, Macy's, Kailua Pier and the Kona Commons Shopping Center. The trolley runs from 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. daily and the transportation is included in the daily resort fee. Hilo Hattie, a local fashion and gift shop, also offers complimentary shuttle service for resort guests.

Kona Coffee Living History Farm nearby
Hooulu Farmers Market each Wednesday and Saturday morning on the lawn at resort entrance
Kona International Airport about 15 miles north

24-hour valet parking
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle (with fee)
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The Sheraton Kona offers four dining outlets, including the world’s only restaurant with views of manta rays from its open-air deck on the lava cliffs. Featuring fresh Hawaiian ingredients from ahi and ono to coconut, mango and sea asparagus, Rays on the Bay offers impressive ocean views and live music nightly. (It also hosts the daily Sheraton Social Hour wine tastings for $5 per person, per pour.) The Keauhou Coffee Company offers coffee, pastries and fruit. Holua Poolside Bar and Lounge serves casual fare for lunch, including its signature sliders.

Room service available from 6 to 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Children's menus at all outlets and room service
Haleo Luau dinner and show on the Hawaii Lawn Monday evenings (reservations required)

Number of restaurants: 2

Cuisine Types: Buffet, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

The Sheraton Kona’s multi-level pool is nestled on the dramatic lava cliffs. The meandering, lagoon-style pools occupy 14,100 square feet with features that include a 200-foot Manta Ray Super Slide, two whirlpools, a waterfall and a children's sand-bottom pool.

Holua poolside bar
Pool open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

The Hawaiian word, hoola, means "to heal' and the Ho'ola Spa at the Sheraton Kona incorporates Hawaii's cultural and healing traditions into its massage, facial and body treatments. The spa is known for its unique Himalayan Salt Room, the first in the state. Adapted from the centuries-old underground salt caves of Eastern Europe, the artificial "salt cave" is lined with pink Himalayan Salt Panels, creating pure, bacteria-free air that is therapeutic. The spa also features hydrotherapy, a dry sauna, steam room and Vichy shower.

Full-service salon with hair and nail treatments
Variety of packages offered
Massage for two and whirlpool on exclusive, private terrace overlooking the Pacific

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

The Sheraton Kona is known for its extensive amenities for children and families. The resort offers a kids club with a pingpong table, three TVs and video games. A keiki activity area for younger children is adjacent to the kids club, but it's not supervised. The resort also offers Starwood’s Kids Eat Free Program: children up to age 5 may dine at the buffets when eating with an adult. For older children, the SPG Kids Pass Program offers the same benefits for an additional $15 per child, per day. For an off-resort adventure, visit the world’s most active volcano at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Children’s sand-bottom pool and Manta Ray Super Slide and Pool
Complimentary volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

The Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa offers a wide variety of recreational activities from complimentary tennis, basketball and volleyball to nighttime snorkeling excursions and dolphin swim adventures that depart from Keauhou Bay (additional fee). The oceanfront fitness center features floor-to-ceiling windows for spectacular views for guests working out on the Core Performance treadmills, Life Fitness elliptical trainers and stationary bicycles. The center also offers weight-training equipment, free weights and complimentary yoga classes.

Complimentary equipment for tennis, basketball and volleyball available from poolside activities desk
Paddleboard, kayak and bicycle rentals from The Flying Fish
Complimentary historical tours and cultural activities

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay offers more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, including the Kaleiopapa Convention Center that can accommodate up to 800 guests and houses the Kona Coast's largest ballroom. Indoor space includes two ballrooms and three dedicated meeting rooms and expansive outdoor venues include the Pool Terrace and Hawaii Lawn, with the capacity to host banquets for up to 1,200.

The Link @ Sheraton communication center for individual travelers
All-inclusive Aloha group starting at $245 per person, based on double occupancy and minimum of 10 or more rooms include breakfast, dinner, accommodations and resort fee
Stargroups custom Web site with unique URL for meetings including logos and images, welcome messaging and useful details or related links

Number of meeting rooms: 5

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

Wedding

Situated on the lava cliffs of the Big Island, the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa is known for its picturesque outdoor ceremony options. The resort's Bayside Wedding Gardens has Kona’s only resort chapel and gazebo. Indoor venues include the Kaleiopapa Convention Center or a choice of two ballrooms. The resort’s professional wedding planners can arrange everything from marriage or civil union licensing appointments to photography, entertainment and catering.

Earn SPG points with wedding bookings

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 1200

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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