At one time, visiting ali'i would beach their canoes there to find refreshing, mullet-filled ponds and paramount ruling chiefs of North and South Kohala would hold summit meetings.
Meetings are usually medical or business conferences.
Keep It Hawai'i competition. Changes include replacing about 40,000 square feet of structure with landscaping and pools to broaden vistas of natural ponds and Anaeho'omalu Bay, often called A-Bay by locals. Outrigger engaged cultural consultant George S. Kanahele to develop a Hawaiian theme and story line for the resort and to work closely with everyone from architect Matthew Gilbertson to the hotel staff in creating a resort that is traditional yet modern. Rough, dark pahoehoe lava and smooth, glistening marble on the entrance wall symbolize both old and new. Daily cultural tours and activities enlighten guests who want to know more about their surroundings.