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King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
(800) 367-2111 or (808) 329-2911
75-5660 Palani Rd.
460 rooms, 8 shops, 2 restaurants, 10 conference rooms, business center, Wi-Fi, coin-op laundry, empty fridge, coffee maker in room with free coffee daily, pool and spa, lu'au. Built in the mid '70s, the King Kam (as it's known locally) is a Kona fixture. Located next to the Kailua Pier, the hotel is fronted by the tiny but calm Kamakahonu Beach. The 'Ahu'ena Heiau shown on page 58 is also on the grounds. This area was the home of King Kamehameha during his latter years, and his legacy has been adopted by the hotel. Paintings of him and other royal family members are strewn about the resort.
This is a resort in transition. The rooms were worn here, and the King Kam definitely shows its age--a once grand hotel past its prime. Until recently, there was little attempt to improve things. Zero concern, zero aloha, zero consideration. But a staff shake-up has ignited some desire to improve the hotel. New owners have renovated the west tower in 2009, and the east tower is scheduled to undergo renovations but will be closed until those are completed. Parking is $10 and local calls are $1.
King Kam is the center of the universe every October when the Ironman Triathlon takes place. Most of the athletes stay here, as do many from the television crew, and rooms are hard to get then. Rooms are $299-$449, and it's likely that few pay full price.| HOME | ULTIMATE KAUAI | BIG ISLAND REVEALED | MAUI REVEALED | OAHU REVEALED |
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