Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Along the pristine shores of Kahuwai Bay on Hawaiʻi's Kona Coast awaits a captivating destination sought after by voyagers for centuries. First discovered by Polynesians around the year 1000 AD and built into a thriving fishing village, these shores have continued to evolve during its long and layered history. Officially open to guests as of July 1, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is privileged to call this sacred land of Kaʻūpūlehu home. An inspired reimagination of the original Kona Village Resort, which first emerged on the site in the 1960s and subsequently shuttered in 2011, a familiar silhouette has returned to the island's horizon. Kennedy Wilson, the innovative global real estate investment company renowned for its commitment to responsible and sustainable development in Hawaiʻi, has partnered with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts^® to develop a property experience that honors the elements that made the island hideaway so beloved, while deepening the resort's connection to its powerful cultural legacy and its embodiment of long-etched, key values - particularly the Hawaiian tradition of hoʻokipa: hospitality of complete giving.

Spanning 81 acres of stunning geologic landscape, Kona Village is guided by Rosewood's A Sense of Place^® philosophy, drawing inspiration Kaʻūpūlehu's heritage, culture, and natural surroundings. In keeping with this ethos, and directly supporting Kennedy Wilson's efforts to preserve and restore the local environment, the reimagined resort is designed to uphold and honor the centuries-long legacy of stewardship of the land. Critical to this mission was the collaboration between Kennedy Wilson, landowner Kamehameha Schools, and cultural community members of Kaʻūpūlehu which helped to guide plans for the resort's renovation. Together, all partners came together to deliver a destination that will allow access to the history and moʻolelo (stories) of the Native Hawaiians who have so powerfully influenced the land. From relaying the many learnings of nature through organic teachings to embracing the profound warmth and spirituality of Hawaiian culture through shared conversation at the original Talk Story Bar, the new Kona Village weaves the past and present together seamlessly - while simultaneously looking toward the future with sustainability and positive impact seamlessly woven into the guest experience.

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