Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is Hawai’i’s only three-Michelin Key resort tucked away on Kahuwai Bay, spanning 81 acres of extraordinary geologic landscape. Rooted in the spirit of ‘ohana, the resort offers guests experiences in storytelling, culture, and celebration, and whether considering a last-minute spring getaway, or summer experience, the property is thoughtfully designed with multi-generational travel in mind.
With immersive and delightful culinary nights that bring the whole family together alongside adults-only experiences, Kona Village offers a thoughtful balance of togetherness and independence through the lens of Hawai’i’s culinary heritage.
A few highlights include:
Paniolo Pa`ina: Celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of Hawaiian ranching lagoonside with a spirited evening of live music and a menu centered around a wood-fired kitchen. Honoring Hawai’i’s paniolo (cowboy) traditions, the experience brings families together for local meats, island sides, and festive, story-filled atmosphere. | Offered select nights at 5:30 PM ($320/adult & $160/child ages 5-12)
Pūlehu Night: Enjoy this newly launched interactive, communal-style dinner at Kahuwai Cookhouse celebrating the local bounty of fresh seafood, produce, and pasture-raised meats cooked over an open flame in the traditional Hawaiian way. The fire-forward format invites conversations across generations, with chefs often engaging guests tableside, creating a sense of shared discovery for food-loving families. | Offered Thursdays at 5:30 PM ($180/adult & $80/child ages 5-12)
Cooking Class: Keiki and adults alike are invited to experience a hands-on cooking class taught by Kona Village’s chefs. Learn to prepare delicious meals from scratch using local ingredients, from lilikoi and hawaiian honey to fresh seafood. | Offered Mondays & Fridays at 1 PM at Moana Restaurant($150/person)
Pizza Night: A relaxed, crowd-pleasing favorite, Pizza Night at Moana Bar offers wood-fired pies and coastal Italian-inspired flavors in an open-air setting along Kahuwai Bay. An easy, joyful option for families traveling with younger children or teens while still maintaining the elevated culinary standards adults appreciate, Pizza night is ideal for a low-key evening after a day in the sun. | Offered select nights at 5 PM at Moana Bar
Sunset Bonfires: As the sun dips below the horizon, families can gather along the shoreline for beach bonfires under the stars. Complete with s’mores, storytelling, and the rhythmic sound of the waves, the experience sets the scene for teens to unwind and connect while parents savor a nostalgic, unplugged moment together. | Offered on Tuesdays at 6 PM at Kahuwai Beach
Island Roots (Adults-Only): For parents seeking a refined culinary interlude, Island Roots offers an intimate, adults-only dinner celebrating hyper-local ingredients and native Hawaiian culinary traditions. Set under the kiawe trees, the dinner highlights ingredients sourced entirely from Hawai’i, including Kona Village’s on-site farm and honors and celebrates a sense of community. | Offered Wednesdays & Saturdays at 6 PM ($270/adult)
At Kona Village, food is the thread that ties generations together, whether through celebratory feasts, fire-cooked island dinners, or quiet gatherings that create space for reconnection.
