Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa is a 4-star oceanfront resort in Keauhou, just south of central Kailua-Kona, offering triathletes a peaceful base within easy driving distance of the IRONMAN World Championship course and race hub.

Arriving feels open and unhurried, with tropical gardens, wide pathways and views straight out to the Pacific. The lobby and communal areas are airy and spacious, making it easy to settle in, stay cool and organise your race week without feeling confined. There’s a natural sense of space that helps you slow your breathing and stay focused.

You’ll stay on a room only basis, giving you full control over your race nutrition and timing. The resort has on-site dining for convenient meals, and you’re a short drive from grocery stores, cafés and restaurants in Kailua-Kona where you can source familiar pre-race foods. Having flexibility around when and what you eat can make race week feel more predictable.

For recovery and light training, the setting works in your favour. There’s a well-equipped fitness centre for short activation sessions and mobility work, plus a large outdoor pool that’s useful for gentle swims or cooling off in the Kona heat. The spa offers treatments and massage options if you want structured recovery. Open lawns, oceanfront paths and shaded areas give you space for stretching, easy walks and staying off your feet while still getting fresh air. The coastal location also means you can practise short acclimatisation sessions in warm conditions without straying far from your room.

Rooms here are spacious and designed with comfort in mind, featuring supportive bedding, air conditioning, blackout curtains and private balconies or lanais, many with ocean views. Modern bathrooms with walk-in showers and practical storage make it easy to organise kit and recover properly between sessions.

Hotel Highlights
• Oceanfront base within easy driving distance of the IRONMAN race hub
• Large outdoor pool and fitness centre for light training and recovery
• Spacious, air-conditioned rooms with blackout curtains for quality sleep
• Room only flexibility to manage your own race nutrition plan
• Tropical setting with ocean views and open space away from downtown crowds