SERVICES & ATTRACTIONS

Experience the True Essence of the Islands
at our Landmark Hawaiian Hotel
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel's oceanfront location and its wide range of services and facilities provide much to interest guests who prefer not to range far from the hotel as well as those who wish to explore the Big Island, or other Hawaiian islands, with the assistance of the hotel's helpful and friendly travel desk. Indeed, our Hawaiian hotel is like no other.

Included in the facilities available at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel are a pool and whirlpool spa, sauna, , Hawaiian Cultural Activity Center, Hawaiian Lu'au, beauty salon, valet laundry and dry cleaning, launderette, parking, convenience store, air-conditioned mall shops, Guest Services Desk and Travel Desk.

Also available to guests are numerous nearby attractions by the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel and activities and places of interest on the island of Hawaii, known locally as "The Big Island".

Ola Mai Ka Lani Massage
Menu of Services
Relax and unwind as you step into this tropical oasis situated within walking distance to the beautiful Kamakahonu Bay. Open to visitors, locals and hotel guests - come and experience authentic traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage. Ola Mai Ka Lani translates as "health and well-being from the heavens" and offers Hawaiian bodywork including Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, Pohaku Wela Wela (Hot Stones), foot soak and foot massage, Hapai (pregnancy massage), and chair massage. Beyond the coconut palms and lush Hawaiian gardens you will find the Oceanside hale (house) where you can enjoy a full body massage while listening to the sound of waves upon the shore. The focus at Ola Mai Ka Lani massage is on helping people feel rejuvenated, relaxed and pampered and you will find a great team of professional staff including the owners Kawena and Lisa Greig.

Pool & Whirlpool Spa
With a view of Kamakahonu Bay, the pool and whirl spa are favorite gathering points to take a refreshing break, relax and enjoy a drink and pupus (appetizers) from the pool-side Billfish Bar.

Sauna
Separate male and female saunas are located on the ground floor of the West Tower.

Hawaiian Cultural Activity Center
Called Kulana Huli Honua, which translates into foundation for the search of wisdom, the cultural center in the hotel provides lei making and hula lessons, and Hawaiian history classes.

Island Breeze Hawaiian Lu'au

Guests of King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel have convenient access to one of the Big Island's most popular Hawaiian Lu'au and shows. A sumptuous Hawaiian buffet and delicious food cooked in an imu, the traditional underground oven, combine delightfully with dramatic Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment to provide guests with an unforgettable evening under the stars.

Every Sunday and Tuesday through Friday evening, outrigger canoes carrying the royal court glide past the ancient Hawaiian temple on the seaward border of King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel to begin the evening of feasting and dancing.

"Reflections" Beauty Salon
Providing hair treatments and cuts as well as styling, Reflections is conveniently located adjacent to the lobby of the hotel.

Valet Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Arrangements for same-day dry-cleaning and laundry service may be made through the Bell Desk. Laundry that is picked up by 9:00 a.m. is returned by 8:00 p.m. that day. These services are available daily except on Sundays and holidays.

Launderette
On the ground floor of the East Tower, the launderette with its coin-operated machines is open daily.

Parking
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel has ample parking available for a minimal fee.

Convenience Store
Stocking beverages, essentials and snacks, the convenience store is located in the hotel's shopping mall and open daily.

Mall Shops
On the ground floor of the hotel is a fully air-conditioned mall with a boutique shops, a convenience store, and a Made on the Big Island Outlet.

Guest Services Desk
Open daily for dining reservations and golf outings, fishing expeditions, water sports, special events and other information.

Travel Desk
The friendly Travel Desk team can organize and advise on the best helicopter rides, volcano tours, island excursions and inter-island tours.

Nearby Attractions

• Kailua-Kona Town - Just on the doorstep of King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua is a picturesque village and the hub of the west side of the Big Island. The town provides leisurely shopping, browsing and sightseeing opportunities, and a great place to relax with a refreshing drink and watch the world go by.

• Hulihee Palace - About a 10-minute walk from King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Hulihee Palace was the summer residence of Hawaiian royalty. Built in 1838 and serving as a museum today, the Palace is operated by the Daughters of Hawaii and houses a collection of Hawaiian artifacts and personal memorabilia of 19th century Hawaiian royalty.

• Mokuaikaua Church - Across the street from Hulihee Palace is the oldest church in the Hawaiian Islands. Mokuaikaua Church was build by western missionaries in the 1820's and is open to the public.

• Ali'i Drive - A scenic route southward from King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Ali'i Drive passes popular beaches and provides wonderful views of the ocean and coastline.

• Place of Refuge - A national park and located approximately 30 miles south of the hotel, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, the Place of Refuge, is open daily to the public. During the early years of Hawaiian civilization, the Place of Refuge was a sacred sanctuary for people who broke kapu (sacred laws). Kapu-breakers' lives would be saved only if they could safely reach this area. Features at the park include ancient fishponds, thatched roof homes, heiau or temples and ancient rock walls. Live demonstrations of ancient Hawaiian craft such as the building of canoes and tikis are also held in the park.

Places of Interest

• South Kona - Historical and scenic sites that include the Place of Refuge and the Painted Church nestled along the hillside overlooking Kealakekua Bay, where famous explorer Captain Cook met his fate in 1779.

• Volcanoes National Park - Approximately 95 miles east from Kona, the park is open 24 hours daily all year round. An entrance fee gains you access to the park and the Kilauea Visitor Center. Also inside the park are the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, The Volcano House, Thurston Lava Tube and scenic vistas.

• Hilo and the East Coast - Hawaii's second largest city, Hilo is the administrative capital of the Big Island and full of interesting diversions. At the north end of town along the Wailuku River is Rainbow Falls. Northward of Hilo is Waipio Valley with its scenic gorges.

  To learn more about the King Kamehameha Hotel in Kona HI, please call (800) 367-2111.