Kona Village Hawaii Earns Third Straight Three MICHELIN Key Honour For Luxury Hospitality

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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, has been awarded three MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide’s 2026 Hotel & Lodging edition. It is one of the top resorts in the world, and the only Three-Key resort in Hawaii. Kona Village and the Rosewood brand as a whole is proud to showcase its best-in-class service, design and experience to guests around the world. Maintaining exceptional standards and values, this is the third year in a row Kona Village has earned Three MICHELIN Keys. Alongside other top resorts in the world, Kona Village proudly shows off its key as the only three key resort in the United States.

Introduced in 2024, the MICHELIN Key is considered the hotel industry’s equivalent of the renowned MICHELIN Star for restaurants. The distinction celebrates hotels that deliver remarkable experiences through architecture, atmosphere, service, character and overall hospitality. The ranking system includes One, Two and Three MICHELIN Keys, with the Three-Key designation representing the highest level of recognition and reserved for properties that provide an extraordinary stay, exceptional comfort, refined elegance and a truly memorable travel experience.

Spread across 81 acres along Kahuwai Bay, Kona Village is deeply connected to the heritage, traditions and natural beauty of Kaʻūpūlehu. The resort honours its Hawaiian roots while offering a contemporary luxury experience through its collection of 150 private guest hale, destination-focused dining venues and the restorative Asaya Spa. Every element of the property reflects the spirit of ʻohana and hoʻokipa, embracing the Hawaiian philosophy of family, connection and wholehearted hospitality.

Through its thoughtful design, cultural storytelling and immersive guest experiences, Kona Village continues to preserve the legacy of the original resort while creating a new standard for luxury travel in Hawaiʻi. The Three MICHELIN Key recognition reinforces its reputation as a destination where authentic Hawaiian traditions, natural surroundings and world-class hospitality come together to create an unforgettable journey.

“Earning Three MICHELIN Keys for a third consecutive year is a profound honor, and shows this isn’t just a moment, but a standard we’ve built and upheld since our earliest days. This recognition belongs to every member of our team who carries forward the stories, values, and traditions of Kaʻūpūlehu, and we are deeply grateful to welcome guests into that legacy.” TRACY STOLTZ, MANAGING DIRECTOR, KONA VILLAGE, A ROSEWOOD RESORT.

To receive recognition in the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, properties are assessed against five universal evaluation criteria: outstanding architecture and interior design, exceptional and consistent service quality, a unique personality and character, value for the overall experience, and the hotel’s contribution to its surrounding destination or community.

Among more than 7,000 hotels featured in the MICHELIN Guide, the MICHELIN Key highlights the most exceptional stays across different categories and regions, based on independent evaluations conducted by MICHELIN Guide Inspectors. The 2025 edition introduced the first global MICHELIN Key announcement, allowing exceptional hotels from around the world to compete for this prestigious hospitality distinction.

Key Highlights

• Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort has achieved the prestigious Three MICHELIN Keys recognition for the third consecutive year.
• The resort continues to hold its position as Hawaiʻi’s only Three-Key hotel and is among just 15 Three-Key hotels in the United States.
• The 2026 MICHELIN Key selections were announced worldwide on September 18, 2026, following independent assessments and evaluations by MICHELIN Guide Inspectors.