When Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa opened its doors in
October 2004, there was considerable anticipation among meeting
planners seeking new Big Island options. Perched atop an ancient
lava flow at the entrance to Keauhou Bay along the island’s Kona
coast, the Sheraton property offers such an option. Its Keauhou
Convention Center provides meeting, convention and incentive groups
36,000 sq. ft. of modern facilities.
The resort’s newly renovated, expanded and upgraded meeting space
can accommodate groups as small as 20 for breakouts or board
meetings within the hotel’s main building. Larger gatherings for up
to 1,200 find all the flexible space they need within the adjacent
Keauhou Convention Center. Outdoor venues are spacious enough for
groups from 200-1,800.
“Our success in 2005 proves we have a product that planners are
seeking in Hawaii,” said Revell Newton, director of sales and
marketing. “We have a great team here that knows Hawaii and knows
what is important to meeting planners. Groups love our location and
close proximity to Kailua-Kona town without being in the hustle and
bustle.”
Complete banquet catering enhances the Hawaiian experience with
imaginative cuisine created and themed especially for every meeting
planner’s needs. Wireless high-speed internet access is provided
throughout the resort, including all ballrooms and meeting
rooms.
Three dining options, the twice-weekly Origins luau, full service
Hoola Spa, a complimentary 24-hour fitness center, two tennis
courts, daily children’s program and activity center and numerous
other resort amenities mean that meeting planners and individual
travelers can enjoy an exciting new Big Island getaway.
Situated amid 22 lush oceanfront acres, the 521-room resort
features Sheraton “Sweet Sleeper” beds, in-room coffee maker,
resort-wide wireless access, iron and board, hair dryer, television
and mini-refrigerator. The hotel’s location at the water’s edge
makes it an ideal spot for viewing one of nature’s own unique
exhibitions each evening as manta rays glide along the shoreline to
feed in front of the hotel.
888-488-3535
www.starwoodhotels.com/hawaii
