Originally Posted by ERtraveler

Looking forward to staying at Kona Village in Feb. 2024. We have soured on FS Hualalai because of over-crowding, too many ill-behaving children and lack of a decent beach. We do love Ulu and maintain their food is still a cut above Canoe House so looking forward to some new options at Kona Village. We spend several months per year on Big Island and enjoy adding a a week or so of pampering at the end of each trip by staying at either The Auberge or FS. So glad to have another option. Our recent visit to The Auberge was disappointing last month. The place was overrun with noisy kids and oblivious parents and though we thought the food at Canoe House seemed the same (and same menu…getting boring) the service throughout has slipped a bit. The girls in The Market are still stellar, though.

We did hear that Uncle Danny had been in ICU after a health emergency. He is a delight and legendary and we’re hoping the best for him.

Many thanks to Bocastephen and Weatherboy for so much insightful detail on Kona Village.