Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona) is a lively oceanfront town in the heart of the sunny Kona Coast. Once a sleepy fishing village and a retreat for Hawaiian royalty, Kailua Village is now a destination for affordable accommodations, great shopping, dining and learning about Hawaii’s rich culture. Stroll down the main road of Alii Drive and you’ll find a variety of shops and restaurants. But look closer and you’ll also discover some very important Hawaii Island historic spots. Hulihee Palace and the Mokuaikaua Church are both located right on Alii Drive. King Kamehameha I spent his later years living near the current site of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort until his passing in 1819. The Ahuena Heiau, located on the grounds of the hotel, is a reconstructed temple rebuilt by Kamehameha himself and is on the register of National Historic Landmarks. Kailua Pier is a great place to watch the sunset and is also the starting and finishing point of the Ironman World Championship (October).

Enjoy famous Kamakahonu Bay, perfect for swimming, snorkel, SUP, canoe rides, kayaking and sun bathing. Beach and activity Rentals are available at the beach from Kona Boys. Our beautiful natural sandy beach is located conveniently in front of the hotel. There is no need to drive to enjoy Kona's best sandy beach access to the pristine Kona waters.

The perfect jumping off point for your next seaborne adventure! Parasailing, snorkel tours, sunset sails, sportfishing and more all await.

Ahu'ena Heiau is situated in the lands traditionally known as Kamakahonu (eye of the turtle) in the ahupua'a of Lanihau at Kailua, Kona on the island of Hawaii. Kamakahonu has been called one of the most historical sites in all of Hawaii. It was here that Kamehameha the great spent his last years and here where he died. It was here that a feast was held to mark the overthrow of the kapu system and Hawaii was changed forever. The first missionaries to Hawaii arrived here in 1820 and sought the favor of Kamehameha II (Liholiho) to land here and begin their mission. It was here that John Adams Kuakini resided as the governor of the island. It was here that the young prince Leleihoku II enjoyed the calm of Kona before his death and it was here that his brother King Kalakaua maintained a residence and made a boathouse of an historic building there. The Ahu'ena Heiau site dates before 1812 when King Kamehameha the Great took up residence at Kamakahonu. Kamehameha restored the site and maintained it as Ahu'ena until his death in 1819

Stroll through over a dozen shops, boutiques and galleries at this historic location.

Hulihe`e Palace was built by the second Governor of the Island of Hawai`i, John Adams Kuakini. Construction of the home was completed in 1838, a year after the completion of Moku`aikaua Church, the first stone church on the Island of Hawai`i.