Kailua-Kona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kailua-Kona showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sunset
Kailua-Kona showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sunset
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park which includes swimming, general coastal views and tranquil scenes
Kailua-Kona featuring general coastal views and a sunset

Where to stay in Kailua-Kona

Aerial view of Kahikolu Congregation Church, Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach.

Holualoa Village
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Historic Kailua Village

Are you interested in stunning beaches, island views and popular shops? A visit to Historic Kailua Village might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kailua-Kona Wharf and Kona Brewing Company.

Historic Kailua Village
Panorama, coconut palms on golf course fairways

Keauhou

A noteworthy feature of Keauhou is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

Keauhou
Aerial panorama of the Kona coast on the Big Island in Hawaii. Area of the surfing spot named Pine Trees.

Kahaluu-Keauhou

If you're spending some time in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kahaluu-Keauhou
Magic Sand beach is a very nice beach to hang out and watch sunset. Waves 🌊 could be magical and dangerous to have kids get close with it.

Kahaluu Bay

5/5(2 area reviews)

Kahaluu Bay is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, seaside views and pristine golf courses. You might want to check out attractions like Kahalu'u Beach Park or Magic Sands Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kahaluu Bay
After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢

Kalaoa

Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffee shops and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kohanaiki Beach Park while you're exploring the area.

Kalaoa
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
The price is 4.592.169 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
4.592.169 ₫
6.224.507 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,890 reviews)
Hotel was ver welcoming clean and close to shopping and lots of restaurants

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
The price is 4.434.098 ₫ per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
4.434.098 ₫
6.041.836 ₫ total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,359 reviews)
Had a lot of amenities like complimentary yoga, beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella. Complimentary bikes. The staffs are very friendly. Yoga teacher was very nice. The pool was clean. There is a water filter too. The rooms had balcony and a clothes drying rack too. Everything was top notch. Had ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
The price is 11.245.544 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
11.245.544 ₫
14.439.196 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room, amazing views! Karen was kind to upgrade our room and house keeping was on top of it! (:

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER

4 out of 5
75-6040 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (576 reviews)
It was very comfortable and convenient. We were able to park right below our unit the entire stay. We used the outdoor grill to BBQ. We also visited the pool. Everything was nice and the location was great 👍

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER
Kona Bali Kai

Kona Bali Kai

2 out of 5
76-6246 Alii Drive Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
No ocean view

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Kona Bali Kai
Aston Kona by the Sea

Aston Kona by the Sea

4 out of 5
75-6106 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 meeting rooms and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,210 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Our room was absolutely amazing — very comfortable, clean, and beautifully maintained. The ocean view from the room was stunning and made our stay even more special. Waking up and seeing the ocean every morning was truly unforgettable. The service was excellent ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Aston Kona by the Sea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kailua-Kona

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I recommend eating at Kenichi’s - Japanese fusion near the resort & a lovely Italian restaurant called Mi’s in Kailua. The swimming and beaches are excellent for snorkeling. Also recommend Captain Zodiac for a snorkeling trip - dolphins and whales.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice place. Would return but very expensive. Then again its Hawaii

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