Ashley24

Does anyone have any information on this resort that will be opening in October? Is it in a good location? Any other information would be appreciated!

fdecarlo

It's a renovation of the Kona Surf Hotel, not a new hotel. It's adjacent to the Keauhou Shopping Center, so location is good (or at least convenient).

cawhite

I think it's going to be great! From what I've read it will have a super pool with slides and each person staying there gets one activity per day they can choose from (included in the room rate)... snorkeling tour, etc. Unfortunately I'm going to be there this month... it doesn't open until Oct. 1st... but I'm going to check it out while I'm there with plans to stay there they next time!!

Ashley24

Can you share where you found the info? Thanks!

cawhite

Hi Ashley24,

Here is some info. on the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort. This was a link I found on tripadvisor.com.

http://www.travellady.com/Issues/Apr...milyTravel.htm

fdecarlo

There's also a bunch of info here:

http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/starwoo...ood010804b.htm

needzavacation

We were on the Big Island last month, and passed by the resort while on a snorkel trip. Most of the major resorts on the BI are along the Kohala Coast, which gets very little rain throughout the year. The Kohala Coast is north of Kona, and it's also where most of the better restaurants are. The Keauhou area is south of Kona, and it's in more of a residential/commercial area. The hotel doesn't have any beach, so if a beach is important, skip it. All things considered, I think the Kohala resorts have the Sheraton beat in terms of overall property and location.

GloriaE

The Sheraton does have the advantage of being closer to Kona, Kealekekua Bay, The Place of Refuge, Kahalu'u Beach (great for snorkling)and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach than the Kohala resorts.

fdecarlo

Very true, Gloria. And I'm sure lots of people would trade some of the grandeur of the Kohala resorts for much closer proximity to Kona -- traffic going south from KOA airport into Kona has become a real nightmare, especially in the late afternoon. Staying in Keauhou is a perfect way to avoid that problem.

As for beaches, Kahaluu is a 5 minute drive from the new hotel, although it ain't exactly Hapuna.

GloriaE

fdecarlo - you are right, Kahalu'u is not Hapuna, but what wonderful snorkling there. I love both places - okay, I just love the whole Big Island!