Most Complete Review of Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort

overview
July 12th, 2005 -- I searched three major search engines for several Outrigger related terms including "review Outrigger Keauhou", and "stayed Outrigger Keauhou Hotel".

I found 25 useable reviews -- 21 positive ones, and 4 negative ones.

approvals
21 people said they had a good time at the Outrigger, 3 said they were upgraded at no cost, 13 because the views of the beach, turtles, tide pools, garden, and birds were beautiful, 15 said they enjoyed the activities at the hotel like the pool, bar, restaraunt, beach, and snorkeling , 4 reviewers found the liked the breakfast, 15 because the location is convenient for shopping and is a short drive to many sites, 2 liked it because the ambiance is relaxed and the facilities not crowded, 5 people liked it because the units are spacious with large balconies and bathrooms, 10 liked it because they enjoyed the open air bar and restaraunt above the tide pools, 10 reported the staff was very accomodating, 7 said the rooms were well-cleaned.

disapprovals
4 people said that they did not have a good time at the Outrigger, 2 said because the parking was limited, 4 because the staff was unfriendly at the bar and restaraunt, 4 said the hall carpets were stained and worn, 1 person said because there was noise early in the morning making it hard to sleep.

Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Is located in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. It is generally regarded as a mid-range hotel. Here's a Outrigger Keauhou Review with pictures.

Preparer's notes
The Outrigger Keauhou has some great features you won't find everywhere like their open air bar and restaraunt with a deck above some beautiful tide pools brimming with life. Many reviewers remarked on the view and snorkeling next door, saying it is some of the best in Hawaii. Over all a great place to stay for a romantic vacation with a great ambiance.

Lisa's thoughts
The Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel is located at the far end of Alii Drive (not the end with all the shops and downtown Kailua-Kona) right next to Kahaluu Beach. I have stayed there myself, and found it to be a nice, inexpensive hotel with typical amenities and a unique tidepool view. What is not typical for the Big Island is the fantastic beach next door. This beach is probably the best snorkeling beach on the island. The sand area is a little small, and the beach is not one of those gorgeous-looking ones you see in the postcards, but there are fish everywhere and almost always between 2 and 10 sea turtles eating limu out of the tidepools. You can walk or swim right up to these giant turtles (please don't touch!). The bay area is also somewhat protected from waves by a rocky reef.

More information on this hotel, including does it have a pool, beach access, and driving directions plus find more reviews, book rooms, and check for sold-out dates.