Kaupulehu, Hawaii Island, Hawaii, USA·Americas
9.4/ 10
Family friendly
About This Pool
Half pool, half reef. King's Pond is a 1.8-million-gallon swimmable aquarium carved out of black lava rock on the Kona coast, filled with saltwater and home to more than a thousand tropical fish, including spotted eagle rays you can snorkel beside. Marine naturalists run feedings and touch-tank sessions from the Kumu Kai Marine Center next door, and an infinity pool sits on the deck above for anyone who would rather watch. It is one of eight pools at Hualalai, and the only one we know of where kids ask to stay in the water longer to see a ray!
Pool Features
Ocean View
Natural Rock
Kid Friendly
As featured in
Four SeasonsHawaii MagazineForbes Travel Guide
#38
Global Ranking
9.4/ 10
Pool Atlas editors' score
Quick Facts
HotelFour Seasons Resort Hualalai
LocationKaupulehu, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
CountryUSA
RegionAmericas
Family friendlyYes
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