Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa - Big Island

The Sheraton Keauhou Bay --on the south Kona coast of Hawaii's Big Island-- has a splashy pool complex for its guests; meanwhile, out in the natural environment, guests can stroll by the ocean and see manta rays feed along the shore.

This 22-acre oceanfront resort is located an ancient lava flow on Keauhou Bay. Special features include:

• pool complex -- see details below
• programs for all ages to learn about the culture and history of Hawaii and the Keauhou area
• Moolelo (storytelling) in the gardens on-property
• hiking and biking tours
• in the evening, manta rays glide along the shoreline to feed in front of the hotel
• a Director of Fun to orchestrate fun experiences for families*

Manta Ray Super Pool & Slide
The pool complex at the Sheraton Keauhou meanders through black lava rock and lush landscaping to an open-air atrium, and has upper, lower and children's pools;a river system connects the upper and lower pools, leads to a waterfall and becomes a 200-foot-long figure-eight lava tube waterslide. A children's "beach pool" has a sandy bottom and large sandy play area.

Find out more about the Sheraton Keauhou:

• See the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa site
• check recent visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com

This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person.

* Always check resort sites for updates!