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Kona Village Resort to Reopen

Kamehameha Schools and Kennedy Wilson, a global real estate investment company, have reached a final agreement on a ground lease of the Kona Village Resort property on Hawai‘i island.

While complete terms of the transaction remain undisclosed, the agreement allows Kennedy Wilson to immediately begin restoring and enhancing the […]

Kona Village Resort to reopen more than 5 years after tsunami

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By Graham Milldrum West Hawaii Today gmilldrum@westhawaiitoday.com

KAILUA-KONA— The once-iconic Kona Village Resort is set to reopen by 2019, after an agreement made public Thursday.

Kamehameha Schools, the owner of the property, has granted a ground lease that “allows Kennedy Wilson […]

Bloomberg Article and Videos about Hualalai Law Suit

If you have not already seen the following two videos and/or the print article we have posted it here for your information.

 

Florian Reidel has shared the links with the membership as well as making the following statement: “As stated before, we believe the plaintiff’s claims are without merit and do not represent the […]

Kona Village lenders witholding cash. Remaining two dozen employees without jobs Sept. 17

A hale at the Kona Village resort was ripped apart by the March 2011 tsunami.

By Erin Miller

West Hawaii Today

emiller@westhawaiitoday.com

Deutsche Bank and Kennedy Wilson, the lenders in control of the Kona Village Resort’s insurance payout, are refusing to pass that cash along to the resort, CEO Pat Fitzgerald said Monday.

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Kona Village resort — Rebuild and reopen

By Erin Miller From West Hawaii Today September 29, 2011

Damage to Kona Village Resort from the March tsunami reached into the tens of millions of dollars, CEO Patrick Fitzgerald said Thursday, but he is certain the iconic hotel will open again.

Fitzgerald said he does not yet have a timeline for the resort […]

Please Help…Donate to the Kona Village Relief Fund

Our Portal to Kona Village

IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE MARCH 11, 2011 TSUNAMI, 220 LIVELIHOODS ARE THROWN IN THE AIR AND WASHED AWAY

AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE OHANA FOUNDATION PUTTING UP A $50,000 MATCHING GIFT, OVER $170,000 HAS BEEN RAISED. THE MONEY IS BEING RAISED FOR THE KONA VILLAGE/HUALALAI RELIEF […]

Waimea Ocean Film Festival Schedule and Special Hualalai Pricing

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Special Hualalai Member Pricing as follows: Day Pass, $125 (Saturday pass including reception is $150); 6-punch film pass is $125 ; 3 day individual pass is $300; 3 day couple pass is $500 (includes everything on attached schedule). For tickets and more info: […]

CHRISTMAS AT KONA VILLAGE — Evening of December 4th

Annually presented by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona Kohala Chefs Association, this elegant extravaganza marks its 22nd year with tantalizing cuisine prepared by over 20 top Hawai’i chefs. Enjoy island music under the stars and an exciting live auction of exclusive, private dinner parties and receptions expertly hosted by local chefs. Proceeds from […]

Kona Village Hidden Secrets #5

Burdekin Duck

One of the neat things about Kona Village are the various birds you will find around the property. Many of the birds have been there for years. Check out the Burdekin Ducks that float in the ponds. The Burdekin Duck is found in coastal tropical Australia from […]

What is a Ribcraft?

Available twice a week and free to members is a trip on the Ribcraft. You must make reservations with the club concierge. You will be given a time (in the morning) and you will go to Kona Village and stop at the Beach Pavilion and the Alaka’i Nalu staff will have you sign a waiver, […]

Kona Village Hidden Treasure #4

Next to the Paniolo grounds is another party venue, The Luau Grounds. KV is known for their Luaus. Wander over to the area to see the large stage which is accessed by a bridge over another one of KV’s ponds. Check with our concierge if you would like to attend one of Kona […]

Kona Village Hidden Treasures #3

There are two party areas at KV. One is for a Paniolo barbecue. Hunt around the property and you will find it with the stage that looks like an old fashion western movie set. The area also has a beautiful two story water fall.

Western Style Movie Set

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Kona Village Hidden Treasures #2

There are a number of ponds throughout Kona Village. In fact the Hales (rooms) encircle the ponds. There are bridges and walk ways. Water fowl enjoy the ponds. You should, too.

A little island where the birds hang out.

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Kona Village Hidden Treasures #1

Kona Village offers some beautiful scenery and some hidden treasures. I’ll be sharing some. Here’s number one.

Once you park your golf cart you can wander this flowered bedecked trail to the heart of the KV resort.

This little grove of trees has three or four kinds of Bougainvillea climbing up the […]

Kona Village

Kona Village (KV): Hualalai and Kona Village are owned by the same entity, allowing members of Hualalai the use of the facilities at Kona Village

Feel free to wander over to Kona Village and walk around the property—it’s exquisite and delightful and a step back in time with representations of the many Polynesian cultures who […]