Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

Stay beside the ocean in the heart of Kona at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, with the IRONMAN World Championship start and finish area close by and plenty of space to relax and recover between event days.

Arriving here feels relaxed and straightforward, with open communal areas leading towards the waterfront and Kamakahonu Bay. The hotel sits directly beside the beach, giving you somewhere peaceful to step outside, take in the ocean views or simply slow down after a busy day.

Your stay is on a room-only basis, giving you the flexibility to choose when and where you eat and stay in control of your nutrition. Honu’s on the Beach serves breakfast from 6:00am, with a choice of buffet and cooked options, while Billfish Poolside Bar & Grille offers salads, lighter meals and local favourites later in the day. You will also find a good choice of restaurants and cafés within an easy walk of the hotel.

For training and recovery, the hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre with cardio and strength equipment, making it practical to keep your routine going around the event. The beachfront outdoor pool is open daily and provides an easy place for a gentle swim or time in the sun without needing to leave the hotel. The on-site spa has treatment rooms, a steam room and sauna, with massage treatments available when your body needs some extra recovery. The beachfront setting also gives you the option to take a quiet walk beside the water or spend time on the sand when you want to stay active without adding another hard session.

Rooms here have been renovated with practical comforts for a restful stay, including air conditioning, a 55-inch TV, a spacious desk and either a king bed or two queen beds. Selected rooms have private lanais, with oceanfront options offering views across Kailua Bay.

Hotel Highlights

• Start and finish area: Stay within easy walking distance of the IRONMAN World Championship start and finish area.
• Recovery facilities: 24-hour fitness centre, beachfront pool, spa, sauna and steam room support your training and recovery.
• Rest and sleep: Renovated rooms with comfortable beds, air conditioning and selected oceanfront rooms with private lanais.
• Food access: Early breakfast from 6:00am plus restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance.
• Kona location: Step outside to the waterfront, beach, shops, restaurants and historic sites of Kailua-Kona.

Experience Kona. Not Just Race Day.

Arrive early and soak in every moment. The excitement builds a full week before race day, filling the island with non-stop IRONMAN action and cultural events. 

All bookings must include minimum 5-nights from 5th-10th of October 2027.