Here's what others have had to say about Kona Village Resort (Closed).
"The pro at this resort, Andy Klug, is amazing. Take a lesson from him if you can. He is patient, knowledgeable, and easy going. I wasn't intimidated at all in spite of my lack of talent."—K.K., Beg., December 2009
"Kona Village Resort is truly a special and unique experience. There are no phones or televisions and the emphasis is on rejuvination, relaxation,reconnection with family,nature and just plain getting back to basics. The beach activities are excellent from snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, outrigger canoes to scuba and scooter snorkels and dives. The food is also excellent. Don't let the price tag fool you - when you factor in three great meals a day as well as most resort activities this is a great vacation value for Hawaii.
The tennis is fitting to the low key nature of the resort and is a great value. There are no court fees and one of the pro's hosts a complimentary clinic daily as well as a round robin at no charge. Private lessons are excellent. Since the facility is available only to hotel guests the game finding is spotty and really depends on who happens to be at the resort on your particular week.
The pro, Andy Klug, is outstanding and is often booked as much as year in advance by the returning guests (they say 75% of guests are returnees). The tennis program is a great compliment to the resort but I would not advise the die hard, super competitive, player to go there as the atmosphere is more casual and socially oriented. Although I have witnessed some top level players who come to Kona Village specifically to hone their games with Andy, they often are a few cuts above the rest of the players. We will definitely be among the 75% of those who return to Kona Village."—A.W., Adv. Int., October 2007
"The morning drill clinic at Kona Village began my 10 year enjoyment for the sport of tennis. My husband and I return every year for a 10 day visit. We celebrate our anniversaries at this magical resort where we spent our honeymoon.
Kona Village is so much more than a visit to Hawaii. It feels like what we would imagine Hawaii was before large hotels and resorts dotted the shoreline. Kona Village has a beautiful bay, where large and small Hales look out on the beach or beautiful gardens and ancient fishponds. The setting is second only to its wonderful staff, which truly makes you feel as if you are coming home with each visit. The bay has wonderful snorkeling along its shoreline lava flow. Sea turtles swim along side you as you view a corral reef with magnificent fish, eels and rays.
For me, my visit to Kona Village is like going to tennis camp. I attend the tennis clinics each morning, play round robins and take a lesson or 2 to improve my game. And boy does this improve my game! All that tennis also allows me to eat a wonderful lunch and dinner, including desert, without gaining the 10 pounds I would have otherwise.
Andy Klug, the head of the tennis program at Kona Village is an excellent teacher. He’s very good at braking down what you’re doing and clearly instructing you what to do to improve. My husband works on his fitness and books 4 or 5 lessons weeks ahead of our visit to get as much time as he can with Andy, his tennis guru. Come and play. We will be there."—B.B., Adv. Int., September 2007
"The location, scenery and privacy of the accommodations at this resort are IMO unsurpassed in Hawaii. A large, individual oceanview cottage with lanai and three fabulous meals a day would cost much more anyplace else. It really is like being at a luxurious South Seas village summer camp. Extremely friendly staff and guests make you feel at home immediately. We especially love it the two months of the year when there are no kids for the blissful quiet on the beach and romantic dinners on the ocean.
We enjoy taking tennis lessons here because it's so laid-back and non-competitive. I recommend booking in advance with Andy, the pro, who is quite popular (and non-judgmental), so it's fun at any level of playing. They offer one-on-one lessons (fee), tennis clinic (free), racquets and balls, free court time, etc., and the fitness center is adjacent (with a view that's unbelievable).
Hard to think of a downside, except that the expansive beach is limited to one area for swimming and water sports. But this can actually be a plus if you are looking for peace and quiet - plenty of spots on the rest of the beach to watch the sea turtles make their way on the sand. A completely different experience from most five-star resort hotels. Complete relaxation."—P.S., Int., September 2007
"The resort is one of a kind. Private bungalows, no phones or tv, just paradise! It also includes all the meals and free use of tennis courts.
There is a daily tennis clinic that I attend when I am there. It is helpful and fun and a great way to meet other players. I can usually get into a doubles game after the clinc as most players want to hang around and play.
The pro, Any Klug, is a great teacher. I take lessons from him every time I go there (at least twice a year) and always learn something new. He is not one to say "Great Shot" after every ball you hit, so when he does you know you did well! He has a wonderful style of teaching as well as a great sense of humor so he makes it really a fun experience.
I highly reccomend Kona Village to anyt to any level of player."—K.L., Int., September 2007
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CLOSED after incurring damage from the tsunami generated by the earthquake off northern Japan. No reopening date has yet been announced, though in a press release the resort says it expects to be closed for "an extended period of time."
In keeping with ancient Polynesian concepts, all guests at the Kona Village Resort bed down in private, thatched-roof bungalows similar to those you would expect to find in Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa—but with all the comforts of fine resort living. The resort's 125 contemporary "hale" 
(houses) sprawl across 82 acres, in locations that range from oceanfront to lush lagoons or natural gardens.
Daily rates include not only three sumptuous meals per day, but complete use of the resort's recreational facilities, such as sunfish sailboats, glass-bottom boat excursions, snorkeling gear, tennis on three hard courts (daily clinics and round robins) and much more. However, the many regard the resort's greatest assets to be those things it does not have: no televisions, radios, in-room telephones, traffic, or noise to interfere with the total enjoyment of our peaceful village.
Pro Shop: 808-325-5555
Tennis Staff. A native of Wisconsin, Andy Klug grew up playing junior tennis and later made the team at Willamette College in Oregon, a 
school he chose partly because he'd be able to play doubles with his brother, who was two years ahead of him. After majoring in psychology and philosophy, he briefly taught at the former Club Med on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, a stint that convinced him he wanted to live in the tropics. After joining All American Sports, which had recently acquired the management contract for Kona Village, he was posted here, only to have AAS go bankrupt. In the aftermath, Kona Village hired him directly, a spot he's held continuously since 1977.
Tennis Programs. Guests wanting tennis while here will find free daily clinics and round robins and complimentary court time as well as the opportunity for private lessons. Still, with just three courts, the tennis qualifies as an amenity rather than a focal point. "We're a boutique resort with tennis," Klug concedes. "On any given week the tennis atmosphere can be great but it isn't always. It depends on who's here."
Courts & Fees. There are 3 outdoor hard courts each separately fenced at the edge of the property bordering the jagged mounds of black lava from an ancient eruption. Thatched roof palapas and white-flowered plumeria provide shade at the sides of each court. The complex adjoins the fitness center, at the end of a sandy path. Court fees: None.
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Seasons. Year-round.
Travel Instructions. Kona Village is roughly 6 miles north of Kona Airport (KOA).
General Tourist Information. For information about the resorts along this corridor, visit the Kohala Coast Resort Association website or the Big Island Visitors Bureau website or contact them at 250 Keawe St., Hilo, HI 96743. Phone: 808-961-5797. Or for information about Hawaii as a whole, visit the Hawaii Visitors Bureau website or contact them at 2270 Kalakaua Ave. #801, Honolulu, HI 96815. Phone: 808-923-1811 or Fax: 808-924-0290.