Nestled amidst the lava rock, natural ponds and thick vegetation on the Island of Hawaii's renowned Kona Coast, the iconic Kona Village was lovingly reimagined by Kennedy Wilson following an 11-year closure and has reopened as a Rosewood Resort. Kennedy Wilson acquired the iconic resort in 2016 and led a substantial redevelopment process that prioritized sustainability, respect for local culture, state-of-the-art technology, and authentic design.

Kennedy Wilson’s business plan included the development of an additional 166 units, a refurbishment of all multifamily units, and converting 13,000 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space into exclusive tenant amenity space, including a gym, cinema room, lounge area, child’s play area and a high-end shared kitchen.  Two shell and core penthouse apartments were converted into 4 individual units and 2 privately-owned units were acquired separately, increasing the total of KWE-owned units to 442.