Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village - detailed hotel review and pictures1. Location - Next to a golf couse on Kona Coast 2. Rooms - Which rooms have the best view? 3. Restaurants - See 3 reviews 4. Things to do - Read about activities and on-site facilities 5. Rates - How you can get a good deal 6. Have you stayed at Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village before? - Share your thoughts! 7. Not sure if this condo is right for you? - Consider comparable condos
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1. Location Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village is located on the Kona Coast, adjacent to Keauhou Bay's private harbor with access to many boating activities and watersports. "Holua" means "slide" in Hawaiian. The property sits on the slopes of Hulalai Mountain, a dormant volcano. The mountain contains a vertical slide that begins at about 800-foot elevation and dramatically drops into the ocean. Many years ago, the Hawaiians cleared out a section in the hillside. To prove their bravery, the men would slide all the way down the mountain into the water on a very narrow board, about 4 inches wide. You can still see parts of the slide. Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village is nestled on 16 acres of gardens just a couple of hundred yards away from a beach and marina. It is surrounded by a 36-hole championship golf course. The grounds are very nice-looking. Unique lava waterways meander through the entire property, fountains and lush floweres are everywhere. There are also a few ancient petroglyphs right on the grounds. Those were made by ancient Hawaiians who carved out stories on rocks. You can learn about Hawaiian history and the meaning of those carvings through the Petroglyph classes, conducted by the resort's activities director. There are many shops and restaurants at the Keauhou Shopping Village, within driving distance from the Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village . Downtown Kailua Kona is only 10 min north, and that is a very scenic drive with stunning coastal views. Kona International Airport (KOA) is 17 minutes (10 miles) away.
2. Rooms Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village has 141 1- and 2-bedroom condos in 2-storey buildings. The octagon-shaped buildings are set among fountains and lush courtyards and each condo has a beautiful garden view. Your condo will look very romantic, from Hawaiian gates and gas lamps on the outside to the distinct Polynesian architecture and decor on the inside. Furnishings are very striking. In 2001, Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village went through a $4 million renovation. After it was complete, the resort was awarded a gold medal for the new interior design. This place is quiet, spacious, beautiful, and still close enough to all the action.
3. Restaurants Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village does not have an on-site restaurant, but there are quite a few restaurants and cafes located within 1-2 miles from the condo. Here are our 3 favorite places: 1) The Vista Restaurant – 0.4 miles, located at the Kona Country Club This restaurant serves a breakfast menu all day (it is considered one of the best breakfast places on the Big Island), as well as sandwich/salad lunches and steak/seafood dinners. Make sure to come here for dinner so you can enjoy a terrific view of the sun setting over Keauhou Bay. Menu can be described as upscale at affordable prices. Start with an appetizer Sashimi and Ahi (thin sliced fish presented no a bed of cabbage with curls of daikon and carrots). For the main course, try Island-Style Seafood Stir-Fry (Jumbo shrimp, scallops & fresh catch seared and Wok-Fried with ginger, Lemon Grass, red onion, sweet bell peppers, carrots & mushrooms in Hoison & Sesame sauce), or Island Fish Tacos with Gourmet Greens (fresh catch sautéed in chili-infused olive oil and wrapped in a Spinach tortilla with crisp lettuce, fresh salsa, Jack & Cheddar cheese). 2) Drysdale's Two Restaurant – 1.1 mile away, at Keauhou Shopping Center Local sports bar with eclectic menu. Their fish sandwiches are great! Overlooks part of the Ironman course. Great place to watch the race. 3) Jameson's by the Sea – 2.5 miles away Sit outside next to the ocean or just inside the picture windows for glorious sunset views over Magic Sands Beach in Kona. The views is what has earned this restaurant quite a reputation among visitors and locals alike. You can choose between 3 or 4 daily fish specials, some prepared Cajun-style. Sautéed scallops with lemon butter and capers and Jameson's special creamy clam chowder are popular as well. They also have great appetizers, steaks and tropical cocktails.
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7. Not sure if this condo is right for you? Consider comparable condos Here are the links to similar condos: Kona Coast Resort (3 stars) and Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff (3 stars). Want to check out other hotels on Big Island? See all 21 hotels and condos.
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