TRAVEL AND HOTEL
All workshops and other activities will be at the newly renovated Westin Hapuna Beach Resort on the Kohala coast on the Big Island of Hawai'i.
Rooms typically run over $500/night, but the Westin Hapuna is offering a special group rate between June 15 - July 1, 2019 of just $230/night (plus taxes and fees) for Hawai'i Songwriting Festival attendees. To take advantage of this offer before the discounted rooms are all booked, call 1-808-880-3301 or email reservations@westinhapunabeach.com and identify yourself as a Hawai'i Songwriting Festival attendee.
UPDATE: There are no more rooms available at our discounted group rate. Other discounts (e.g., kama'aina discounts or Starwood member rates) may be available if you ask the hotel, but we cannot make any predictions or guarantees.
Check out our Facebook event page - some attendees may be looking for a roommate!
We strongly encourage attendees to stay at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort in order to maximize networking opportunities, become immersed in the creative atmosphere of the festival, and take advantage of everything that our event has to offer. However, for those who are booking without the discounted group rate, we also understand the importance of less-expensive options. If Hapuna's standard rate exceeds your budget, we suggest that you look into options for vacation rentals in Kawaihae, Puako, or Waikoloa, or another nearby hotel:
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Fairmont Orchid
For reference, most attendees will arrive on or before Wednesday, June 19 and depart on or after Sunday, June 23.
All workshops and other activities will be at the newly renovated Westin Hapuna Beach Resort on the Kohala coast on the Big Island of Hawai'i.
Rooms typically run over $500/night, but the Westin Hapuna is offering a special group rate between June 15 - July 1, 2019 of just $230/night (plus taxes and fees) for Hawai'i Songwriting Festival attendees. To take advantage of this offer before the discounted rooms are all booked, call 1-808-880-3301 or email reservations@westinhapunabeach.com and identify yourself as a Hawai'i Songwriting Festival attendee.
UPDATE: There are no more rooms available at our discounted group rate. Other discounts (e.g., kama'aina discounts or Starwood member rates) may be available if you ask the hotel, but we cannot make any predictions or guarantees.
Check out our Facebook event page - some attendees may be looking for a roommate!
We strongly encourage attendees to stay at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort in order to maximize networking opportunities, become immersed in the creative atmosphere of the festival, and take advantage of everything that our event has to offer. However, for those who are booking without the discounted group rate, we also understand the importance of less-expensive options. If Hapuna's standard rate exceeds your budget, we suggest that you look into options for vacation rentals in Kawaihae, Puako, or Waikoloa, or another nearby hotel:
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Fairmont Orchid
For reference, most attendees will arrive on or before Wednesday, June 19 and depart on or after Sunday, June 23.
Air travel and ground transportation
The Keahole Kona International Airport (KOA) is the closest airport, about 30 minutes away from the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.
Click here for location information, transportation recommendations, and driving directions. Please be advised that there are very few Uber and Lyft drivers on the Big Island. Unless you book in advance, wait times can be quite long and often there are no available drivers. We recommend renting a car or reserving a shuttle or taxi instead.
Explore the Big Island
The Big Island of Hawai'i has infinite adventures in store for visitors who want to explore! This beautiful and unique island is overflowing (literally! check out the active Kilauea volcano) with experiences just waiting to be enjoyed by all types of visitors. If you want to relax, head out for a round of golf, lounge on one of many gorgeous sandy beaches, and enjoy delicious island cuisine. Looking for adventure? You can zipline through the tree canopies of Kohala, hike to stunning waterfalls on the Hamakua coast, explore miles of beaches that can only be accessed by foot, dive in to Hawai'i's clearest waters for scuba and snorkeling fun, and go night-swimming with manta rays in Kona! Everywhere you go, you will find yourself immersed in Hawaii's traditional and contemporary culture. If you want to learn more, check out the ancient Heiau, the Honaunau city of refuge, walk along the King's Trail to find ancient petroglyphs.
Our friends at Hawai'i Forest and Trail provide authentic, immersive, and educational tours for all types of adventurers.
Visit their website (www.hawaii-forest.com) or call 808-331-8505 for more.
The Big Island of Hawai'i has infinite adventures in store for visitors who want to explore! This beautiful and unique island is overflowing (literally! check out the active Kilauea volcano) with experiences just waiting to be enjoyed by all types of visitors. If you want to relax, head out for a round of golf, lounge on one of many gorgeous sandy beaches, and enjoy delicious island cuisine. Looking for adventure? You can zipline through the tree canopies of Kohala, hike to stunning waterfalls on the Hamakua coast, explore miles of beaches that can only be accessed by foot, dive in to Hawai'i's clearest waters for scuba and snorkeling fun, and go night-swimming with manta rays in Kona! Everywhere you go, you will find yourself immersed in Hawaii's traditional and contemporary culture. If you want to learn more, check out the ancient Heiau, the Honaunau city of refuge, walk along the King's Trail to find ancient petroglyphs.
Our friends at Hawai'i Forest and Trail provide authentic, immersive, and educational tours for all types of adventurers.
Visit their website (www.hawaii-forest.com) or call 808-331-8505 for more.
