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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - Papaikou - Reviews of Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - TripAdvisor Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Sign in • Sign up Home > United States > Hawaii > Island of Hawaii > Papaikou > Papaikou attractions > Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Papaikou tourism: Overview Hotels Flights Attractions Deals Maps, etc. Search (e.g., Boston hotels, Las Vegas, Paris art museum) Papaikou Papaikou Overview Papaikou Hotels Flights to Papaikou Papaikou Deals Papaikou Attractions Papaikou Maps Papaikou Discount Hotels Papaikou Vacation Packages Free Newsletter Get deals, news and articles on Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Plus weekend trip ideas from your hometown Nearby Cities You may also be interested in these hotels within five miles of Papaikou: Hilo Hotels e-mail this page to a friend Traveler Reviews Write a review . What was your experience with Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden? Tell others what's hot and what's not. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway Papaikou, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 96781 United States Popular attractions Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Papaikou attractions: 1 - 1 More Papaikou Hotels Our Place Papaikou Bed and Breakfast Read more Papaikou tourism Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 96781, United States Tel: 808-964-5233 URL: www.htbg.com E-mail: htbg@ilhawaii.net This is considered one of the best collections of plant life on the Island of Hawaii. Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Papaikou (arriving in Hilo, HI) Browse all Papaikou attractions Learn more about Papaikou TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews 1 Traveler review (English) Show: All languages English (1) " Beautiful Gardens" A TripAdvisor Member, Altamonte Springs FL , Mar 4, 2004 If you are into tropical flowers, this is the place for you. The display of plants and trees is impressive.... Guidebooks (3) "Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden" Fodors.com "Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden" Frommer's "Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden" Wcities.com Articles (3) "On the Big Island, Hilo Is the Perfect Rainy-Day Place" New York Times (free registration required) , Sep 21, 2003 In Hilo, rainy weather only adds to the city's charm. "Condo, B&Bs are great little places to stay on Big Island" Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune , Nov 21, 2004 A more affordable way to visit Hawaii. "Blooming marvellous" Sydney Morning Herald , Feb 17, 2004 A guide to the world's most fascinating botanical gardens. Forums Get candid advice from real travelers! Island of Hawaii : "Big Island Activities-what to do?," (5 replies, 8:30 am, today) Island of Hawaii : "Snorkle with manta rays?," (7 replies, 1:48 am, today) Island of Hawaii : "Mauna Kea - red flashllights," (2 replies, 1:45 am, today) READ: Island of Hawaii discussions POST: A topic about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Share your travel savvy! Join a discussion... Island of Hawaii : "Your Local Expert for the Island of Hawaii," (no replies, 8:23 pm, Dec 22, 2005) Island of Hawaii : "Mauna Kea weather and road report," (no replies, 2:29 pm, yesterday) Island of Hawaii : "Mauna Kea Visitor Cente Questions," (no replies, 2:55 pm, Jan 23, 2006) BROWSE: Island of Hawaii discussions Research Other Papaikou Attractions Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden not what you're looking for? Find out about other Papaikou attractions ! More Information on Travel in Island of Hawaii Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Papaikou tourism , hotels , maps and much more. Free Newsletter Interested in Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Papaikou ? We'll send you weekly updates with new articles, reviews and special deals. Just enter your e-mail address: About TripAdvisor TripAdvisor provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden , Papaikou. Recommendations for hotels, resorts, inns, vacations, travel packages, travel guides and lots more! Visit TripAdvisor's international sites: About Us | Membership | Site Map | Become an Affiliate | Top Cities | Hotel Reservations | Hotel Deals | TripAdvisor Gear Popular Hotels: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , by city TripAdvisor Recommends: Las Vegas hotels , London hotels , Paris hotels , Rome hotels , New York City hotels , Chicago hotels , Orlando hotels © 2005 TripAdvisor, Inc. All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . * TripAdvisor, Inc. is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... ( more ) TripAdvisor, Inc. is not responsible for content on external web sites.

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Chang Family Foundation Hawaii Cruise WAYNE OGIMACHI Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Christian Church in Bellevue, Washington STEVE GREEN Christian Music Artist, Former Dove Awards Artist of the Year MICHAEL CHANG Professional Tennis Player, 1989 French Open Champion JULY 4-11 2004 FRIENDS AND FAMILY CRUISE IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS with MICHAEL CHANG & STEVE GREEN Dear Friends, My family and I would like to invite you to spend a week with us experiencing one of the most stunning places on earth. We're taking an exciting cruise to the Hawaiian Islands and would love for you to join us! Departing from Honolulu, we will discover the exotic paradise islands of Kauai, Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. Not only will this be a wonderful opportunity for you to build new friendships, it will also be a special time to gather with family and old friends. It'll be a great time of fellowship on top of some fun-filled, refreshing times of worship. I will also be sharing about my experiences both on and off the court, and I hope that the time you share with us will be a good time of encouragement and blessing. God has been incredibly faithful over the years and it's my hope that you would come away with a greater understanding of how much each of you are dearly loved by Christ. So come join our family as we take a break from our busy lives and enjoy a time of relaxation and renewal. After all, life is not just about hard work. It's about love and finding fulfillment in life! Take care and we hope to see you and your family in Hawaii!!! Sponsored by the Chang Family Foundation For seven days next July, there will be a touch of excitement in the sea air, as each day will be filled with adventure touring the Hawaiian Islands. You will be able to experience the beauty of the Islands while sailing in the comfort of the Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of Aloha. Norwegian Cruise Lines is one of the top rated cruise lines in the industry. You will sure to be treated with the best service, food and entertainment the cruising industry has to offer! There is something for everyone on this cruise. Picture yourself in any one of these fabulous activities offered: Learn the latest tennis serving techniques from Michael and Carl Chang Challenge others in basketball, volleyball and/or the golf tournament Take part in the special Children's Program preformed by Dove Award artist Steve Green Participate in daily morning devotionals led by Pastor Wayne Ogimachi Join in the many Inspirational Topics and Seminars Be a part of the professional exercise classes Join us on this once in a lifetime cruise around the Hawaiian Islands! This cruise is sponsored by the Chang Family Foundation. The mission of the Chang Family Foundation is to introduce the good news of Jesus Christ to the World through local and international program, and to grow and nurture people in their personal relationship with God. About the Ship | Itinerary | Cruise prices | Terms & Conditions | Reservation | FAQ | Hotels | Transportation

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Hotspots [This Dynamic Earth, USGS] The vast majority of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur near plateboundaries, but there are some exceptions. For example, the Hawaiian Islands,which are entirely of volcanic origin, have formed in the middle of thePacific Ocean more than 3,200 km from the nearest plate boundary. How dothe Hawaiian Islands and other volcanoes that form in the interior of platesfit into the plate-tectonics picture? Space Shuttle photograph of the Hawaiian Islands, the southernmostpart of the long volcanic trail of the "Hawaiian hotspot" (seetext). Kauai is in the lower right corner (edge) and the Big Island of Hawaiiin the upper left corner. Note the curvature of the Earth (top edge). (Photographcourtesy of NASA.) In 1963, J. Tuzo Wilson, the Canadian geophysicist who discovered transformfaults, came up with an ingenious idea that became known as the "hotspot"theory. Wilson noted that in certain locations around the world, such asHawaii, volcanism has been active for very long periods of time. This couldonly happen, he reasoned, if relatively small, long-lasting, and exceptionallyhot regions -- called hotspots -- existed below the plates that wouldprovide localized sources of high heat energy (thermal plumes) tosustain volcanism. Specifically, Wilson hypothesized that the distinctivelinear shape of the Hawaiian Island-Emperor Seamounts chain resulted fromthe Pacific Plate moving over a deep, stationary hotspot in the mantle,located beneath the present-day position of the Island of Hawaii. Heat fromthis hotspot produced a persistent source of magma by partly melting theoverriding Pacific Plate. The magma, which is lighter than the surroundingsolid rock, then rises through the mantle and crust to erupt onto the seafloor,forming an active seamount. Over time, countless eruptions cause the seamountto grow until it finally emerges above sea level to form an island volcano.Wilson suggested that continuing plate movement eventually carries the islandbeyond the hotspot, cutting it off from the magma source, and volcanismceases. As one island volcano becomes extinct, another develops over thehotspot, and the cycle is repeated. This process of volcano growth and death,over many millions of years, has left a long trail of volcanic islands andseamounts across the Pacific Ocean floor. According to Wilson's hotspot theory, the volcanoes of the Hawaiian chainshould get progressively older and become more eroded the farther they travelbeyond the hotspot. The oldest volcanic rocks on Kauai, the northwesternmostinhabited Hawaiian island, are about 5.5 million years old and are deeplyeroded. By comparison, on the "Big Island" of Hawaii -- southeasternmostin the chain and presumably still positioned over the hotspot -- the oldestexposed rocks are less than 0.7 million years old and new volcanic rockis continually being formed. Above: Artist's conception of the movement of the PacificPlate over the fixed Hawaiian "Hot Spot," illustrating the formationof the Hawaiian Ridge-Emperor Seamount Chain. (Modified from a drawing providedby Maurice Krafft, Centre de Volcanologie, France). Below: J. TuzoWilson's original diagram (slightly modified), published in 1963, to showhis proposed origin of the Hawaiian Islands. (Reproduced with permissionof the Canadian Journal of Physics .) The possibility that the Hawaiian Islands become younger to the southeastwas suspected by the ancient Hawaiians, long before any scientific studieswere done. During their voyages, sea-faring Hawaiians noticed the differencesin erosion, soil formation, and vegetation and recognized that the islandsto the northwest (Niihau and Kauai) were older than those to the southeast(Maui and Hawaii). This idea was handed down from generation to generationin the legends of Pele, the fiery Goddess of Volcanoes. Pele originallylived on Kauai. When her older sister Namakaokahai, the Goddess of the Sea,attacked her, Pele fled to the Island of Oahu. When she was forced by Namakaokahaito flee again, Pele moved southeast to Maui and finally to Hawaii, whereshe now lives in the Halemaumau Crater at the summit of Kilauea Volcano.The mythical flight of Pele from Kauai to Hawaii, which alludes to the eternalstruggle between the growth of volcanic islands from eruptions and theirlater erosion by ocean waves, is consistent with geologic evidence obtainedcenturies later that clearly shows the islands becoming younger from northwestto southeast. Prominentworld hotspots [54 k] Although Hawaii is perhaps the best known hotspot, others are thought toexist beneath the oceans and continents. More than a hundred hotspots beneaththe Earth's crust have been active during the past 10 million years. Mostof these are located under plate interiors (for example, the African Plate),but some occur near diverging plate boundaries. Some are concentrated nearthe mid-oceanic ridge system, such as beneath Iceland, the Azores, and theGalapagos Islands. A few hotspots are thought to exist below the North American Plate. Perhapsthe best known is the hotspot presumed to exist under the continental crustin the region of Yellowstone National Park in northwestern Wyoming. Hereare several calderas (large craters formed by the ground collapseaccompanying explosive volcanism) that were produced by three gigantic eruptionsduring the past two million years, the most recent of which occurred about600,000 years ago. Ash deposits from these powerful eruptions have beenmapped as far away as Iowa, Missouri, Texas, and even northern Mexico. Thethermal energy of the presumed Yellowstone hotspot fuels more than 10,000hot pools and springs, geysers (like Old Faithful), and bubbling mudpots (pools of boiling mud). A large body of magma, capped by a hydrothermalsystem (a zone of pressurized steam and hot water), still exists beneaththe caldera. Recent surveys demonstrate that parts of the Yellowstone regionrise and fall by as much as 1 cm each year, indicating the area is stillgeologically restless. However, these measurable ground movements, whichmost likely reflect hydrothermal pressure changes, do not necessarily signalrenewed volcanic activity in the area. Authors' Note: Since this booklet's publication in 1996, vigorous scientific debate has ensued regarding volcanism at "hotspots." New studies suggest that hotspots are neither deep phenomena nor "fixed" in position over geologic time, as assumed in the popular plume model. See http://www.mantleplumes.org/ ." Mauna Loa Volcano [36 k] | J. Tuzo Wilson | Longtrail of Hawaiian hotspot | "Contents" "Some unanswered questions" USGS Home Page Top of this Page URL: http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/hotspots.html Last updated: 05.05.99 Contact: jmwatson@usgs.gov

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Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort - Traveler Reviews - Close Your Eyes and Imagine -This is Really a Resort - TripAdvisor Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort: Traveler Reviews Sign in • Sign up Home > United States > Hawaii > Island of Hawaii > Kailua-Kona > Hotels > Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort > Traveler Reviews Kailua-Kona tourism: Overview Hotels Flights Attractions Dining Deals Forums Maps, etc. Search (e.g., Boston hotels, Las Vegas, Paris art museum) Kailua-Kona Kailua-Kona Overview Kailua-Kona Hotels Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort All Kailua-Kona Hotels Flights to Kailua-Kona Kailua-Kona Deals Kailua-Kona Attractions Kailua-Kona Restaurants Kailua-Kona Forums Kailua-Kona Maps Kailua-Kona Discount Hotels Kailua-Kona Vacation Packages Free Newsletter Get deals, news and articles on Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Plus weekend trip ideas from your hometown Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort e-mail this page to a friend Traveler Reviews Write a review . 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Kailua-Kona Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort 78-6740 Alii Drive Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 96740 United States Deals on Nearby Kailua-Kona Hotels Kona Coast Resort ResortQuest Kona By The Sea Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff Sea Village Resort Castle Kona Bali Kai Kona Village Resort Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona Holua Resort At The Mauna Loa Village Kona Hawaiian Village Kona Reef Mauna Loa Village Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa Royal Kona Resort Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel Kona Seaside Hotel King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Four Seasons Resort Hualalai ResortQuest Waikoloa Colony Villas ResortQuest Shores at Waikoloa Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort Outrigger Fairway Villas Waikoloa Villas at Waikoloa Village Vista Waikoloa Waikoloa Villas at Waikoloa Village The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Hilton Waikoloa Village Paniolo Greens Resort Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows Mauna Lani Point Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Mauna Lani Terrace Condominiums The Islands at Mauna Lani Sunterra Resorts At Sea Mountain Colony One at Sea Mountain Waimea Country Lodge Chalet Kilauea: The Inn at Volcano Chalet Kilauea: Lokahi Lodge Chalet Kilauea: Volcano Bed and Breakfast Read more Kailua-Kona tourism Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Traveler Reviews #9 of 31 hotels in Kailua-Kona Compare rates with: Average price*: $ 145 78-6740 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 96740, United States Rooms: 311 Hotel class: TripAdvisor traveler rating: Call now to book: 1-800-353-6145 from ClassicVacations.com Map this hotel: Expedia.com Hotel photos: Expedia.com Virtual tour: VFM Interactive View candid traveler photos Attractive 7-story Oceanfront Resort facing lagoon, 3 miles from Kailua-Kona Town & 12 miles from airport. This description is based on information provided by the hotel. Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Click here for best prices for Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Great rooms from $146 Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Hawaii Experts! RoyalHawaii.com Instantly check availability & rates. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Book best available room ClassicVacations.com Call 800-921-2680 to find your luxury travel specialist Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Up to 20% Less Than All Others GreatHawaiiVacations.com We Know Hawaii Best. Five Star Service Starts With Us. All results: View all 211 Kailua-Kona travel deals Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Kailua-Kona (arriving in Kona, HI) TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 193 reviews worldwide What to expect Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Pool Recommendations couples and romantics families with small children honeymooners seniors families with teenagers Traveler Reviews (11-15 of 193) (English) Traveler reviews (11-15 of 193) Previous | Next RATING: DATE: Show: All languages English (193) Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "Close Your Eyes and Imagine -This is Really a Resort" Dec 5, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, Seattle Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: November, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: myself I recommend this hotel for: singles, families with small children, families with teenagers, seniors, tourists My visit was for: out-of-town getaway Would I stay at this location again: most likely Face it. The Big Island is in a 50 year time warp and so may be this hotel. The term "resort" was probably more useful for this hotel in years past. Now with the huge mega resorts north of Kona on the Kohala coast, this lodging retracts to a simple hotel with some amenities. The closest things to frills that could be used to label this property as a resort would be the tennis courts, the three eating locations, and its spot directly on the Pacific. But if you're expecting more than this, beware! The pool is tiny and surrounded by only a small number of deck chairs, the parking area takes up most of the grounds, staffers are few and far between, and there's a $5 daily parking fee on the premises. But on a positive note, the property adjoins a very popular black sand snorkeling beach which fills up real early on weekends, and is only a mile or so north of the Keauhou Shopping Center. And a mile and a half down the road toward Kona town is popular Magic Sands Beach, with Kona, itself, only another 2 1/2 miles farther on. Kona is not really walkable, so if you're without a vehicle inquire at the desk for scheduled transportation. The rooms, themselves, are OK and most have a lanai. There are lots of rooms here, so try to negotiate for an ocean view upgrade if you can. However, a few cautions: if you arrive late, there are no vending machines and it's not easy to find a restaurant (or any other shop) in the near vicinity open past 11 (there's a 24-hr Safeway in Kona). Also, the directions to the hotel from the air terminal route you through Kona town via Palani and, then, Alli Drive. That's direct, but awfully crowded by day and extraordinarily dark in the late evening. I found it better to drive the 8 miles on 11 to the Keauhou turnoff, and follow the road to the right around the shopping center directly to the resort on the left. It's much quicker and safer. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 18 out of 18 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "We liked it" Nov 17, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, Erie, PA Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: November, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: probably not Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2005. The rooms were a little bit worn but we had a oceanfront view which was gorgeous. From our balcony, we could look down into the tidal pools and watch turtles & fish of all varieties. It was like a view you would get when snorkeling. The snorkeling beach next door is public and a little crowded but the snorkeling is one of the best on the island. You can swim with the turtles (but don't touch or bother them in any way!!. Remember these are not sand beaches. The pool area was very nice, but not large & fancy.There is no hot tub. Like all pool areas there was a shortage of lounges. Get there early and save one with a towel, then go get breakfast. They have a great breakfast buffet. Ours was included in our package. The bar/lounge was very nice with great staff and also had a great view of the turtles. There is a nice activity desk (Expedia)with helpful people. We had dinner at the resortone night which was good. All the prices are typical resort prices. They also had a very nice gift shop. The beach/pool restaurant and bar is also very nice. They charge $5/day parking which we didn't like. They will valet for you but then you need to tip as well as pay the $5, But that's what we did just for the convenience and because we were on vacation. We really liked the place!! This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 21 out of 21 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "Mostly good" Nov 16, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, London, UK Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: November, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: friends I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, honeymooners, seniors, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: absolutely! I went to Hawaii with my sister and a friend and Kona was our first stop. I'm glad we stayed at this hotel. We had a standard room with a partial ocean view. The rooms were reasonable size and the layout was great. The location is gorgeous and it's right on the beach, rocky, not sand. The first morning we had a free breakfast sponsored by the activity guest, and they talked about all the tours and excursions available. The lady who spoke was very knowledgeable, and the talk really helped us to decide what should see and we can skip....keep it up!! The staff service was reasonable, although the day we checked in we called for maintenance and the guy showed up one and a half hour later, after we called 3 times, and had to make a trip down to reception the fourth time. Apart from this, we had a pleasant stay and would definitely stay there again!! This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 16 out of 16 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "Overall, a lotta bang for your buck" Nov 7, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, oregon Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: November, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, families with teenagers, seniors, budget travelers, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: absolutely! Just returned from 8 days at OKBR. If you're not finicky, there is good value here. Like others who have posted, the place could use a little "umpf" But since you're gone most of the day does it really matter what color the paint, or condition of the carpet ? Our room was more than adequate with coffee maker, refrigerator, clothes iron, security safe, lanai, big shower. We shopped before booking and figured we saved over $60 per day and got more amenities. Our standard garden view still had an ocean view without paying the upgrade, plus received the 5th night for free. The Kama'aina Terrace restaurant puts on a great breakfast buffet, worth the $13.95. We only ate one dinner here, Fridays prime rib-seafood dinner buffet. At $34.95 it was only so-so. Most regular dinner prices run $18 to $35. Bar drinks run $8.00, do your own in-room. I can recommend lunch at the Kalanikai Grill. Good burgers or fish and chips at $8.00 in an ocean side setting. There is a mall within a mile of here that has fast food and grocery stores. Buy your pop, booze, and munchies and eat in room. Look around for other dining options. Tennis courts, swimming pool, and exercise room available. Next door to the resort is a great beach for swimming and snorkeling. Go to Snorkel Bobs on Alii Dr. to rent your gear for $9.00/week. All in all, I'd recommend to anyone. Very hard to beat the value. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 17 out of 17 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Kailua-Kona: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : "Lovely resort but they need to upgrade their rooms" Nov 3, 2005 : View larger photos Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: October, 2005 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, families with small children, families with teenagers, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: probably not I selected this hotel based on positive reviews from Trip advisor. However, our room (#645) was horrible (stained carpeting and torn bed spread), so we asked for another room. Carpeting should be clean so that I can walk comfortably barefooted. The carpeting in our new room #515 was better but still needs replacing. The bathroom above ours leaked one day and we had to ask for maintenance to come in and fix the problem. Maid service was poor two times: Left used glasses on the table and left used towels in the bathroom floor, yet they took the other used towels. On the positive side, our room was large with a king bed, two chairs, table and ottoman, desk/chair; fabulous view of the pool area and ocean/tide pools. Service at the bar was great, although drinks were a little pricy. Excellent dinner at their main restaurant. We enjoyed the mai tais while watching the sunset and seeing the many turtles sleeping on the rocks in front of us in the tide pool. Nightly entertainment was quite enjoyable. I would definitely return here only if they upgrade their rooms. We were at least lucky to have been upgraded to an ocean deluxe room without any additional charges. Pick a room closer to the ocean to avoid the street noise. This place is located about 5 miles from the center of Kona on Alii drive. Also, Kahaluu beach, next to the hotel, is the BEST place for snorkeling. Bring an underwater camera!! I had the opportunity to swim within inches of turtles, Moorish idols, triggerfish, puffers, parrot fish, etc. This is the best place for snorkeling, especially for beginners. Just up the street is a shopping center, where you can grocery shop: Pick up the large bottle of mai tai mix and dark rum and save on your bar bill by making your own mai tais. Good place to shop for bottled water, sandwiches, and sushi! An internet cafe is there too. Overall we did enjoy our stay, but again, would like to see the place upgraded. Maybe there are other rooms that are refurbished. Ask before you book. One last thought: We spent five nights there. I think the next time we will book a condo like we did when we visited Kauai. This way we could have a kitchen to cook our breakfast and have a more comfortable place to stay. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 24 out of 24 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler reviews (11-15 of 193) Previous | Next Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Click here for best prices for Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Great rooms from $146 Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort : Hawaii Experts! RoyalHawaii.com Instantly check availability & rates. 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Deluxe Kauai Sunset - 45 min. | One Hour Helicopter Tour in Paradise Helicopter Tour in Paradise (1hr.) Kauai -- the way this helicopter tour is flown - must have been the inspiration for Hollywood's concept of cinerama. The blended shades of blue at the ocean's edge, the engaging spill of ethereal and rainbowed waterfalls, the infinite number of perfectly imposing cliffs, each one a unique work of art sculpted by 6-million years of nature's finest artisans, all combine to make your tour by air one of the most thrilling experiences of your life. Will Squyres Helicopter Tours lets you discover Kauai's most inspiring mountains, most magical caves, enticing waterways, unique flora and fauna, rich red dirt and emerald green vistas from a safe and comfortable seat aboard their ASTAR 350. This magnificent aircraft is air-conditioned and built with custom bubble windows to allow you the maximum view possible of the splendor of the Garden Island. Will knows magnificent views! And Hollywood knows and respects Will. He has scouted site locations for movies such as Universal Pictures' Jurassic Park, and Castle Rock Pictures' Outbreak and North, and you will probably get to see these and other familiar movie backdrops on your tour. A few of the best known sights and best kept secrets that await you are: Waimea Canyon, dubbed by Mark Twain as the "Grand Canyon of the South Pacific." Although Mark Twain never visited the island, he must have seen enough of it to judge the unparalleled grandeur of this famous Kauai landmark. It is truly a spectacular sight. Mount Waialeale is known as the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of about forty feet. Most of the mountain rain drains into the nearby Alakai Swamp, home to several rare species of plants and birds. Wailua Falls is also known as Fantasy Island Waterfalls for their cameo appearance weekly in the TV series of the same name. The legendary Na Pali Coast, with its dramatic cliffs chisled by time to a razor sharp beckoning, is spellbinding no matter how many times you see it. This is the home of the legendary Bali Hai as seen in the 20th Century Fox movie, South Pacific and yes, it is calling you. Will Squyres Helicopter Tours lets you respond. Many of these Kauai wonders can only be fully appreciated by air. But wait! There's more. Since these pilots are just as knowledgeable about Kauai's myths, legends and history as they are about flying the ASTAR 350, you not only get a thrilling ride but a mini Kauai education as well, as they present you with the facts and legends about the Kauai they all love and respect. NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Note: There is a $16 fuel surcharge added to each fare. Reserve - Helicopter Tour in Paradise Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 Regular price $199 Your Price $ 183 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. Open 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time...if it is after hours please click the button and we will call you back. Top Kauai Highlight - 30 min. Departing from our exclusive heliport at Princeville, this value-oriented flight includes all the major sites on Kauai! Depart our historic Princeville Airport, featured in the Kevin Costner movie "Dragonfly," and enter into a world of lush tropical rain forests, jagged mountains, sea cliffs, beaches and craters. Combined with music and narration you will climb past Hanalei, "Home of South Pacific," hover over the 3,400 ft. Mt. Namolokama waterfalls and soar into the vast Waimea Canyon. You will pass Pu’u-ka-Pele, "Volcano Hill" (Pele is said to have stamped her foot to form the crater) before crossing the Alaka’i swamp. You will be in awe as the Na Pali Cliffs open up before you. Return flight passes Bali Hai made famous in the classic movie "South Pacific." NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Reserve - Kauai Highlight - 30 min. Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 - We can also reserve a 30 min. Oahu flight for you !! Regular price $ 109 Your price $103 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. Open 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time...if it is after hours please click the button and we will call you back. Top Kauai Deluxe Kama'aina - 45 min. Departing from historic Princeville Airport, this is our most popular tour of the Island of Kaua'i! After your surround sound video presentation on Hawaii in our private theatre, you will board your luxury A-Star helicopter then climb up the Hanalei Valley to escape into a world of lush tropical rain forests, jagged mountains, sea cliffs, beaches and craters. Enter the crater of Mt. Wai’ale’ale (weather permitting) and marvel at the wailing wall with its numerous waterfalls cascading over 2,000 ft. Onward to Hanapepe Valley site of Manawaipuni Falls also known as Jurassic Park Falls. Soar into Waimea Canyon with its vivid colors, awesome depth and breadth. At the base of the canyon is Waimea Bay, where Captain Cook first landed in 1778. You will enter the spectacular Kalalau Valley and see the remains of house sites and taro patches from ancient Hawaiian civilizations. Your return flight passes Bali Hai, made famous in " South Pacific." You will land back at our historic Princeville Airport, featured in the Kevin Costner movie "Dragon Fly." NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Reserve - Kauai Deluxe Kama'aina - 45 min. Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 - We can also reserve a 45min. Oahu flight for you !! Regular price $ 169 Your price $159 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. Open 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time...if it is after hours please click the button and we will call you back. top Kauai Grand circle - 60 min.. Departing from historic Princeville Airport, this is our most popular tour of the Island of Kaua'i! After your surround sound video presentation on Hawaii in our private theatre, you will board your luxury A-Star helicopter then climb up the Hanalei Valley to escape into a world of lush tropical rain forests, jagged mountains, sea cliffs, beaches and craters. Enter the crater of Mt. Wai’ale’ale (weather permitting) and marvel at the wailing wall with its numerous waterfalls cascading over 2,000 ft. Onward to Hanapepe Valley site of Manawaipuni Falls also known as Jurassic Park Falls. Soar into Waimea Canyon with its vivid colors, awesome depth and breadth. At the base of the canyon is Waimea Bay, where Captain Cook first landed in 1778. You will enter the spectacular Kalalau Valley and see the remains of house sites and taro patches from ancient Hawaiian civilizations. Your return flight passes Bali Hai, made famous in " South Pacific." You will land back at our historic Princeville Airport, featured in the Kevin Costner movie "Dragon Fly." NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Reserve - Kauai Grand circle - 60 min. Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 - We can also reserve a 60min. Oahu flight for you !! Regular price $ 199 Your price $183 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. Open 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time...if it is after hours please click the button and we will call you back. top Kauai Deluxe Sunset Flight - 45 min. Departing beautiful Princeville, Hawaii, this luxurious helicopter flight over the 4,000 ft. sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast of Kauai is an unforgettable experience! Take Romance to the Skies and be one of the few to share the experience of the Na Pali Coast on Kaua'i at Sunset. Included are all the spectacular sites of Kaua'i as described on our Kauai Highlights "Kama'aina" flight. Cross the 4,000 foot cliffs of the Na Pali Coast as the sunset opens up before you with ever changing colors and hues. The sun gently drops into the waves on the horizon as you witness the last sunset in the United States over the Pacific. A champagne toast in our tropical gardens completes this romantic experience! Monday Through Saturday Limited Availability NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Reserve - Kauai Deluxe Sunset Flight Mon - Sat. Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 - We can also reserve a 45min. Sunset Oahu flight for you !! Regular price $ 169 Your price $158 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. 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