Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
The HawaiiGuide Read: The renovated family base of the Kona side, perched above Keauhou Bay — where the manta rays gather after dark, close enough that the night-snorkel boats leave from your doorstep. We'll be honest about the score: ratings around 4.1 trail the Kohala resorts up the coast. The renovation helped, but you're choosing this property for position and price, not polish.
Best for: families who want pools, a slide, and the manta experience without Kohala rates — and travelers who'd rather be near Kona town's restaurants than resort-row isolation. Skip it if: property refinement drives your satisfaction; the Gold Coast exists for you.
Our read: the manta rays are a genuinely only-here amenity — weigh that against the rating gap. Full Kona picture: our Kona guide.
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