What
Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced that it will acquire Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay. The deal will finalize in April, at which point the property will be rebranded as an Outrigger resort.
Why It Matters
Outrigger continues to cement its presence in Hawaii with the purchase of this iconic resort, which features 509 guestrooms and an oceanfront location on Hawaii Island. The company is also committed to investing in the guest experience without compromising the property’s Hawaiian roots, beginning with a resort-wide modernization plan that incorporates authentic touches from the local culture.
Fast Facts
- The 22-acre resort is located on lava rock cliffs and features a spa, a wedding chapel, a traditional Hawaiian cultural center, a fitness center, a kids’ club, an oceanfront pool and waterslide, two restaurants and four indoor meeting venues.
- The hotel’s 10,000-square-foot convention center is the largest on the Kona Coast.
- The resort is home to one of the only places on the planet where people can swim with manta rays.
- Guests can be booked at the property beginning in mid-March 2020.
What They Are Saying
“Outrigger is uniquely positioned to steward this exquisite oceanfront property; with seven decades of leadership in Hawaii’s hospitality industry, we have a pulse on this market and look forward to sharing the legacy of this remarkable place in a responsible and sustainable manner,” said Jeff Wagoner, president and CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group.
The Details
Outrigger Hospitality Group
www.outrigger.com
