Keauhou Beach Resort-Kona, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, HI (hotel)

Name:Keauhou Beach Resort-Kona, Hawaii
Type:hotel
Street:78-6740 Alii Drive
City:Kailua-Kona
State:HI
Zip:96740
country:USA
Phone:808-322-3441
Status:operational

Description:
Operational until October 2012 according to news reports here in the Hawaiian Islands. Apparently the hotel will then be demolished. The historical features "will be preserved as a learning facility" according to owner/landowner Kamehameha Schools, Tiki Central context is here

http://www.keauhoubeachresort-hawaii.com/

I have stayed there. I loved how it literally hugs the coast. While it does not have a beach per se, there is a grassy lani and a gravel coastline suitable for beach chairs. Virtually every room has an ocean view and the blue sea brushing against the volcanic rock is stunning. A shame.

found this today:

KEAUHOU BEACH HOTEL