WAIKOLOA, Hawaii – July 24, 2007 – The brand new 12,000 square-foot stateof-
the-art Naupaka Ballroom at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is quickly
becoming a premier meetings venue in the luxury Kohala Coast Resort on
Hawaii’s Big Island. It also has the distinction of being the first major hotel
meeting space to be built in the state of Hawaii since The Pavilion at Ihilani
opened in 2003 at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa on Oahu.
“The addition of the ballroom substantially raises the level of our offerings to
planners of meetings, incentives, corporate and other group events in upscale,
luxurious resort destinations,” said Rodney Ito, general manager at Waikoloa
Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
“The ballroom essentially doubles our total indoor meeting space to 27,800
square feet. In addition, the new facilities feature an outdoor function area with
scenic views of the turquoise blue waters of Anaehoomalu Bay,” Ito added.
From the eyes of a meeting planner, the new look and feel of Waikoloa Beach
Marriott Resort & Spa is an ideal location to mix business and pleasure.
Located above palm-shaded Anaehoomalu Bay beach, the hotel is adjacent to
ancient Hawaiian fishponds, the mamalahoa petroglyph field, and the historic
King’s Trail.
It recently completed a $50 million transformation that includes 556 beautifully
refurbished guest rooms, suites and cabanas; new spa, dining rooms and pool
terrace; and a new porte cochere and lobby offering a fresh and exciting guest
arrival experience.
Both the pool and dining facilities can be utilized for special events and have
been designed to appeal to the corporate meeting and events market.
The contemporary décor and tranquil ambience of the Naupaka Ballroom is
complemented by the gracious style and service of Hawaii's rich heritage. It is
the perfect centerpiece for an unforgettable meeting in Hawaii.
The new ballroom offers 12,000 square feet of luxurious indoor meeting space
and adjoins a 3,500 square-foot private lanai enclosed by a beautiful Hawaiian
rock wall complete with romantic torchlights for evening receptions.
The venue accommodates up to 1,250 people and can be divided into seven
separate rooms. The ballroom offers state-of-the-art-technology, Internet and
other forms of data traffic to be processed at tremendous speeds with reliability
and dependability.
Multiple T-3 capacities can be delivered on demand and dedicated intranets and
private systems are handled with ease. A full-service business center that’s fully
staffed is located nearby the meeting rooms and is fully equipped with computer
stations, fax machines, photocopiers, and color laser printers.
Naupaka Ballroom Facts at a Glance:
Size: 12,096 square feet divisible into 7 separate meeting rooms
Maximum set-up:
Banquet Dinner - 850 guests
Reception - 1,250 guests
Classroom
Meeting - 828
Theater Style Meeting -1,333
The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa’s well-appointed accommodations
offer a wide range of options for meeting and incentive planners and feature the
new "Revive" bed from Marriott with designer duvets, fluffier pillows, and 300
count linens. Convenient in-room amenities include high-speed Internet access,
private lanai, Kona coffee & tea service, Yukata robes, safe, and refrigerator.
Planners will also be pleased to know that their clients can luxuriate in the new
5,750 square-foot world-renowned Mandara Spa, or work out in a fitness center
with state-of-the-art equipment from cardio to free weights. Another addition is
the newly remodeled Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge that provides an
expanded outdoor lanai for ocean view dining. The resort boasts a newly built
Infinity pool with lava pots and a sandy bottom children’s pool. There is also a
children’s program.
Guests can also enjoy Waikoloa Resort’s 36 holes of championship golf, as well as
the shops, restaurants and boutiques at the Kings’ Shops. An adjacent shopping
area, The Queens’ MarketPlace is scheduled for completion in Fall 2007. The sundrenched
beach at Anaehoomalu Bay offers a variety of recreational pursuits
including parasailing, kayaks, tennis, fishing, sunset cruises and specialized
recreation programs for all ages.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on Hawaii’s Big Island is located on 19
oceanfront acres 18 miles north of the Kona-Keauhou International Airport.
For group sales or to inquire about seasonal group packages, please visit
www.marriott.com or toll-free at 877-359-3696 or the hotel at 808-886-6789.
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