Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
almost good
- January 5, 2009
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Decent enough room, nice enough persons at the front desk. However, the restaurant and seaside bar and grill are another story: harried, not-friendly wait staff, complaining about their jobs, offered extraordinarily long long waits for mediocre food. The breakfasts were poor, the food was cold, and the wait staff inattentive. We, and most other guests, brought our own food into the rooms for breakfasts and lunch after the first day.
Superb location, comfortable accomodations
- December 5, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We spent three nights at the Outrigger. The Hotel is directly on the beach at Keauhou Bay. The beach here is protected by a offshore reef and shallow tidal pools line the shore filled with reef fish and Hawksbill Green Sea Turtles. One of the best snorkeling sites on the Island is right next door. I understand that the Hotel is owned by the Bishop Estate and is protective the Hawaiian heritage sites on the premises, including several restored Temple sites, which are truly spectacular. Our room was clean and comfortable with an expansive view of the Ocean. The Dining was limited to buffets, but was well prepared, and featured traditional foods. A concierge on site was helpful in arranging local tours, etc. A good value
Editor Pick
Feeling of Old Hawaii
- October 2, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
golden101 from Honokaa, Hawaii
This past weekend we (my family) stayed at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. We had a choice of staying at either the Sheraton Keauhou or the Outrigger Keauhou but we chose the Outrigger Keauhou because the kama'aina rate was more affordable. Sheraton Keauhou had a kama'aina rate of $169 for a standard room without breakfast and Outrigger Keauhou had a kama'aina rate of $130 for a Partial Ocean View room with two breakfast buffets included in the rate. When we checked in on 9/27 it went smoothly without any problems. We took the elevator up to the 4th floor (our room was 434) and we were pleasantly surprised by the nice green carpet and the beautiful green walls. Our room was very nice and the Hawaiian print bedspread and green carpet added a nice touch to the room's decor. We were surprised to see a square shaped bathtub (we never saw this before). The view from our room was very beautiful since it overlooked the newly restored Hapaiali'i Heiau which is magnificent. The view of the large tide pools and the heiaus (stone temples) are awe inspiring. I think that the hotel has a feeling of "Old Hawaii" which is a trademark of Outrigger hotels in Hawaii. We went down to the lobby to check out the Kama'aina Terrace and the Verandah Lounge. Both dining rooms have a wonderful view of Kahalu'u Beach and King Kalakaua's Beach House. The view of the ocean nearby is very soothing and relaxing. There are 2 large koa canoes (both handmade) that are on display in the lobby. One is for about paddlers and the other canoe is for 6 paddles, including the steersman. The larger canoe is beautiful. We left the hotel shortly after we checked in to go to a football game at Konawaena High School. After the football game we came back to the hotel to sleep. Our beds were very comfortable and the room was very clean. In the morning we go ready and went downstairs to the Kama'aina Terrace for the breakfast buffet. The buffet was very nice and there was a good assortment of hot and cold breakfast items. After breakfast we walked around the hotel, saw the fitness center (kind of small), took pictures of the heiaus, checked out the surf at Kahalu'u Bay (small surf), saw the pool (kind of small), and went back to our room to check out. All in all, it was a nice visit. I think that the Sheraton Keauhou has a better pool (their pool is huge and it has a slide), a better restaurant, a better lounge, and a better fitness center but the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort has a better beach which is Kahalu'u Bay. They also have a better Kama'aina rate of $130 which also includes breakfast. There is parking at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort but they charge $7 per day. I would recommend staying at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort if you want to stay at an affordable hotel with breakfast included in their room rate. Kahalu'u Bay is one of the best snorkeling spots in all of Kailua-Kona and Kahalu'u Bay has one of the best surfing spots (besides Banyans) on Ali'i Drive.
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Keauhou outrigger
- September 24, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This Hotel is by far the friendlyist and relaxing place to stay in Kailua Kona.I have stayed there numerous times and love it there.The rooms are very comfortable and clean, the staff is first rate and the breakfast buffet is great!
We will stay here again.
- July 20, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We had a great stay at the Outrigger in Kona, Hawaii. It was in a great location just minutes from downtown Kona, and had great snorkeling right by the hotel. The rooms were clean and nicely furnished. The staff was helpful and pleasant. Gardens were beautiful. We purchased the package that paid for breakfast...and that was a plus! Great place to stay!