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3 Family-Friendly Accommodations
Before you reach for the phone to book your dream-vacation accommodations,
refer back to “Tips on Accommodations & Dining,” in chapter 2 to make sure
you book the kind of place you want. Also remember that the Big Island is really
big; see “The Big Island in Brief,” earlier in this chapter, to make sure you
choose the best area in which to base yourself.
If you're interested in additional information on bed-and-breakfasts, contact
the Hawaii Island B&B Association, P.O. Box 1890, Honokaa, HI 96727 (no
phone; www.stayhawaii.com ).
In the listings below, all rooms come with a full private bathroom (with tub
or shower) and free parking unless otherwise noted. Remember to add Hawaii's
11.42% in taxes to your final bill.
If you would like to take the kids on the road, Island RV and Safari Activi-
ties ( & 800/406-4555; www.islandrv.com) offers weekly rentals of a 22-foot
class-C motor home, which sleeps up to four for $1,850. Included in the pack-
age are airport pick-up, all linens, barbecue grill, all park registration fees and
permits, your last night in a hotel (Royal Kona Resort), and help on planning
your itinerary and booking activities.
THE KONA COAST
IN & AROUND KAILUA-KONA
Very Expensive
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu If you are
looking for a relaxing vacation in the lap of luxury, one that will pamper not
only you but your kids as well, look no further—you can't get any better than
this. As soon as you call for reservations, the Four Seasons goes into gear to make
your family's experience memorable. The reservationist will discuss room
options to fit your needs and your budget, then move on to how the resort can
make sure your kids will have the time of their life.
When you arrive at these clusters of low-rise oceanfront villas, nestled
between the sea and the greens of a new golf course, your kids (6 months to 8
years) will get a complimentary welcome gift of milk and cookies, along with a
plush toy as a souvenir. When you arrive at your unit (the Four Seasons has no
concrete corridors and no massive central building—it looks like a two-story
town house complex, clustered around three seaside swimming pools), send the
kids into the bathroom, where their names will be spelled out in colorful
sponges on the side of the tub. Hanging in the closet will be kid-sized terry-cloth
and kapa cotton robes. Whatever you need, the Four Seasons will see to it that
it is done. Need a jogger, stroller, car seat, or bottle warmer? No problem, it'll be
waiting for you in your room. Want a crib set up with bumper pads and quilt,
or age-appropriate diapers? They'll supply it. Have kids under the age of 3?
They'll even child-proof the room, including netting along the lanai's railing,
bumper pads for glass coffee tables, outlet protectors, and nightlights.
Throughout the property are free laundry facilities with free detergent, which
is great for keeping the kids' clothing clean. Another thoughtful touch: kids'
menus in all the restaurants (including a separate buffet for children—with lower
tables and kid-pleasing items like chocolate-chip pancakes—during certain peak
family periods). There's a complimentary children's program (ages 5-12) filled
with activities; and for teens, there's the “Tsunami,” an activities center open
daily from 8am to 9pm, with a state-of-the-art entertainment center (54-in.
TV), two Sega game centers, pool, Ping-Pong, foosball, and zillions of board
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