Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel  

On Kailua-Kona's sun-splashed waterfront, this beach hotel sits steps from Kailua-Kona Wharf and Kailua Pier. Walk to Kamakahonu Beach, Huliheʻe Palace and Kona Brewing Company in minutes. About a 10-minute drive from Kona International Airport (KOA) and a short stroll to shops, live music and nightlife.

Set on the culturally significant Ahuʻena bay site, rooms are roomy and air-conditioned with private furnished lanais, refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. There are 452 rooms in total, and many let you wake up to sea-breeze mornings on your lanai.

Pamper at the full spa with massages, facials and body treatments. Stay active on outdoor tennis courts or in the fitness center, then cool off in the outdoor pool and spa tub. Concierge, gift shops/newsstands, a poolside bar and complimentary wireless internet keep things easy and relaxed.

A 24-hour business center, conference center and 10 meeting rooms make events simple. Express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services and on-site self parking (fees may apply) are available. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

Two on-site restaurants plus a coffee shop/café cover coffee runs, casual bites and fuller meals. Enjoy a bar/lounge and poolside bar for evening drinks. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily for a fee, and nearby spots like Kona Brewing Company add local flavor.