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Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort

FirstSuites Score

9.03 / 10

EMPTYJET 5★

10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

76.4 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

EMPTYJET 5-starEMPTYJET 5-star

Analysed from 374 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Expedia, Agoda and Booking.com.

Most noted: service.

Best for

  • couples
  • families
  • long stays
  • beach

About Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort

Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, is located in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaiʻi. The property has earned the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026, a place on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List for 2026, and a La Liste score of 95/100, placing it among the Top 1000 hotels globally. As an EMPTYJET 5-star property, it stands out for its recognition and exact location on Hawaii’s largest island.

Affiliated with Rosewood, Kona Village appeals to travellers seeking a high standard of service and comfort. Its accolades highlight its reputation within the luxury hospitality sector, making it a notable choice for those visiting Hawaii.

Why it stands out

Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, is listed as EMPTYJET 5-star for its exact location in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and its strong recognition: Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star 2026, Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2026, and a La Liste score of 95/100. These awards confirm its status among leading luxury hotels.

Key facts

Architecture
free-standing, thatch-roofed hale are modern, elegant and seamlessly at one with their natural surroundings
Type
Beach

Amenities

Verified 6 Nov 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — ocean front two bedroom suite overlooks a secluded black sand beach
  • Beach access — evidence: ocean front two bedroom suite overlooks a secluded black sand beach
  • Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Outdoor Pool

Dining

  • Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant
  • Multiple restaurants — Moana; Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market
  • Bar — Shipwreck Bar has been restored to its former splendor.

Wellness

  • Spa — healing journeys that transcend the four walls of the spa.

Dining

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Restaurant
Moana — Pacific Rim
Restaurant
Kahuwai Cookhouse & Market — paniolo traditions
Bar
Shipwreck Bar & Sushi

Spa & wellness

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Spa
Spa — healing journeys that transcend the four walls of the spa

Beach

Verified 6 Nov 2026
Beach
Private beach

Awards & affiliations

  • MICHELIN GuideThree Keys
  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
  • Condé Nast TravelerGold List2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026
  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

19.6528, -156.0045
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official brand / collection siteBrand5 fields
  • Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider7 fields

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