Closest you can stay to Punalu’u black sand beach. Sea mountain resort and Colony One are both aging slowly in to decrepitude despite the fantastic location and environment. If you are looking for a low key time with modest expectations then Colony One will suffice. Not a place to bring a new spouse on honeymoon lest they begin to consider the “or worse” part of their vows. Fine for the kids who just need some sun and a pool while you grill and drink fruity rum cocktails and lounge glad to not have to shovel snow or drive 1000 miles on a vacation. Volcano is nearby, beaches, fishing if you want, maybe even golf. It would be great if somebody came in and renovated and revitalized this amenity but that seems unlikely. Just keeping it going while maintaining safety and cleanliness is enough of a challenge though we had no complaints about either.