Radish

Thanks for all of the input, folks...much appreciated. I have to mull this one over today...Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort would be decent for 129-discounts, if that is what it turns out to be. It seems like the main thing keeping it from being the Royal Kona Resort is (besides the star rating) the fitness center, as I was able to find most everything else could belong to the RKR (business center, etc.). I REALLY don't want to get stuck there judging by the reviews, especially for that price... Judging by this Mar 10, 2005 Hotwire press release: at

Thanks for the welcome! Sorry! :) I searched Hotwire for "Big Island" and the dates of: "Check-in: 06/20/2005 Check-out: 06/23/2005". I am just afraid that it is the "Royal Kona Resort", which goes for $111 on Expedia (the "Priceline Hotel List - Hawaii" thread lists that property as a 3* hotel on the Priceline list for "Hawaii (Kona)"). Expedia lists that hotel as a 2.5* though, which I am sure doesn't mean much as far as Hotwire goes.. Thanks again :).

Greetings folks! First post here...thanks for the excellant site! I am looking at Hotwire for a hotel in Kona (6/19-6/23). After looking at the "Priceline Hotel List - Hawaii" list for Kona, it lists: Hawaii (Kona) 3* Outrigger Keauhou 3* Royal Kona Resort REVIEW 2* Uncle Billy's Hotel 1* Kona Seaside Hotwire lists two 3* hotels in the same area (for $105 and $162) and 3.5* for $125. The 3.5* for $125 lists "Resort" as one of its Amenities. I looked-up the Royal Kona Resort on Expedia and found they list it as a 2.5* hotel and room rates can be had starting at $111, so I am not sure if that is the hotel in question? I would much rather it be the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, which Expedia lists as a 3.5* hotel with room rates starting at $180 (but that maybe the 3* for $162 I mentioned above?)... Does anyone have any insight into this? Thanks in advance!