Reserving a Hotel Room
Participants are eligible for the Conference room rate of $199 (single or double per room per night plus prevailing taxes, at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. This special room rate will be available until December 15, 2017 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Please note that there is a daily discounted resort fee of $10 that includes internet access in guest room and public areas, unlimited Local and 1-800 calls, 30 minutes of long distance telephone calls per day, complimentary use of Keauhou to Kona Trolley, access to guided cultural and historical tours, hula lessons, and lei making classes per the Daily Schedule of Events. The resort charge inclusions may be subject to change. Guest self-parking will be complimentary.
Please make your reservations by December 15, 2017. The hotel will require a credit card number (plus expiration date) to guarantee the first night’s stay. Please note, most attendees will arrive on Saturday or Sunday (afternoon) and leave on Thursday (afternoon) (unless they wish to stay longer and enjoy the surrounding attractions).
For cancellations, please refer to the instructions in your hotel confirmation letter.
*Due to limited space we recommend booking as early as possible to receive this special rate—please note that once the reserved/contracted room block is full, the room availability and rate are not guaranteed and may vary.
Airport
Kona International Airport (KOA) (20 Miles) is the primary airport on the Island of Hawaii. It serves international, overseas and interisland flights. KOA is located in West Hawaii in Keahole. The Big Island is known for its active volcanoes, orchids, golf courses and scenic coastline. We look forward to welcoming you to Kona.
Airline tickets to the Hawaiian Islands can really vary. Please check departures from all your nearest airports, in some cases the savings can be far greater than the inconvenience. Also, consider inner island flights, especially from Oahu to Kona.
Transportation
- Car Rentals: If you plan to do any touring then a car rental would be best; however please book prior to arrival as demand is very high.
- SpeediShuttle: Shuttles run from 9 am. until the last flight each day. SpeediShuttle, LLC, (877) 242-5777 (Toll Free), (808) 329-5433 (Direct)