An unforgettable stay
A former playground of Hawaiian royalty, the Kona coast and Keauhou Bay provide endless opportunities to explore the natural beauty, history and culture of the Island of Hawaii. From cultural tours to getting up close with manta rays, OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa connects you with everything that makes the island such a special place.
Celebrate the holiday season in paradise
Come be here this holiday season and celebrate with our on-property events and activities.
Family activities
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa is the ultimate family resort in Kona, Hawaii. Kids have a blast on the 200-foot winding waterslide at the oceanfront lagoon-style pool.
Pool hours: 8 am - 10 pm
Click and scroll around on the video to see the water slide in 360-degree view!
Experience our water slide virtually
Signature experiences
Keauhou Bay is one the of places in the world where you can view giant manta rays and have the experience of a lifetime by snorkeling with them at night. Swim with these graceful creatures in the warm bay waters.
Immerse yourself in the culture of the Hawaiian Islands at Kona’s newest luau show. Sway to the beating drums, enjoy Polynesian music and dance, and enjoy a feast of slow-cooked Kalua pork set along 22 acres of Kona coastline.
Join us for a 90-minute guided cultural tour of the historic villages of Kaukulaelae and Keauhou Bay, birthplace of King Kamehameha III. Discover this breathtaking place with historic sites listed on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places.
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa offers exciting complimentary cultural activities, including live music, hula lessons, yoga, lei making, and ukulele classes. Enjoy shopping at the Farmers' and Artisan Market on the lawn or take the Historic Keauhou Land Tour.
Weekly guest activities calendar
Immerse yourself in the energy and culture of Keauhou Bay with one of our many daily complimentary guest activities.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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8:30 am |
8:30 am Yoga Chapel Lawn |
8:30 am Yoga Chapel Lawn |
8:30 am Yoga Chapel Lawn |
8:30 am |
8:30 am Yoga Chapel Lawn |
8:30 am Yoga Chapel Lawn |
| 6 pm Live Music Wailele Cafe |
9 am Kaukulaelae Walking Tour Aloha Center |
9 am Kaukulaelae Walking Tour Aloha Center |
9 am Kaukulaelae Walking Tour Aloha Center |
9 am Kaukulaelae Walking Tour Aloha Center |
9 am Kaukulaelae Walking Tour Aloha Center |
6 pm Live Music Wailele Cafe |
| 10:30 am Makahiki Games Aloha Center |
10:30 am Makahiki Games Aloha Center |
9 am Hooulu Farmers & Artisans Market Lawn |
10:30 am Makahiki Games Aloha Center |
9 am |
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| 11:30 am Beginners' Hula Aloha Center |
11:30 am Beginners' Hula Aloha Center |
10:30 am Makahiki Games Aloha Center |
11:30 am Beginners' Hula Aloha Center |
10:30 am Makahiki Games Aloha Center |
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| 1 pm Slide Race Pool Deck |
1 pm Slide Race Pool Deck |
11:30 am Beginners' Hula Aloha Center |
1 pm Slide Race Pool Deck |
11:30 am Beginners' Hula Aloha Center |
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| 2 pm Lei Making Aloha Center |
2 pm |
1 pm Slide Race Pool Deck |
2 pm Lei Making Aloha Center |
1 pm Slide Race Pool Deck |
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| 5 pm Feast & Fire Luau Show Reservations: (808) 930-4818 |
6 pm Live Music Wailele Cafe |
2 pm Kukui Nut Bracelet Making Aloha Center |
5 pm Feast & Fire Luau Show Reservations: (808) 930-4818 |
2 pm Floral Hair Clip Aloha Center |
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| 6 pm Live Music Wailele Cafe |
6:15 pm Manta Talk Manta Center |
6 pm Live Music Wailele Cafe |
6 pm Live Music Wailele Cafe |
6 pm Live Music Wailele Cafe |
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| 6:15 pm Manta Talk Manta Center |
Activities and entertainment are subject to change.
Top things to do on Hawaii Island
Situated in Keauhou, just 6 miles from downtown Kona on the Island of Hawaii, Kona Country Club is rated among the Top 100 courses by Golf Digest. Carved out of the lush Kona Coast, the championship 18-hole course features stunning ocean views and natural lava rocks.
The Kona Coast is the heart of coffee country. This beautiful region on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa is home to 650 coffee farms and plantations with free and guided walking tours and fresh Kona coffee tastings.
Tucked into the Southern Kona Coast, this beautiful and protected bay is an idyllic spot for snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and boating. You can even go night snorkeling with gentle manta rays under the moonlight.
Discover the dramatic landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii. Located near the Kona Coast, this national park is home to active Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. With a peak of almost 14,000 feet above sea level, it’s the tallest point in the state and the hub of astronomical observation. Explore the breathtaking, cloudless landscape and take a stargazing tour.
Keauhou Bay Adventures
Experience everything that Keauhou Bay has to offer with poolside amenities and ocean adventures. Book a cabana and lounge poolside, or head out to Keauhou Bay for a guided kayak and snorkel tour, swim with manta rays or charter a private double-hulled sailing canoe.
Exclusive experiences for OUTRIGGER DISCOVERY members
Enjoy a private picnic for two perched above the lava-rock cliffs of Keauhou Bay with stunning views of the Pacific.
Experience Includes:
- Picnic basket with sandwiches or wraps and Hawaiian-style appetizers - pupus for two
- Special seating for two with lounge chairs, tables and an umbrella
- Telescope
Terms and conditions apply
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