Kailua-Kona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.
A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a thatched-roof hut.
A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a thatched-roof hut.
A rocky shoreline with water pools at sunset.
A sunset over a rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.

Where to stay in Kailua-Kona

Find the best Kailua-Kona areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kailua-Kona
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A sunset over the ocean with a tree on the shore.
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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.

A coastal landscape with a church, a parking lot, and dense greenery.

Holualoa Village

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

A beach with rocky areas, palm trees, and people swimming and walking.
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Kahaluu-Keauhou

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

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a lifeguard tower.

Kahaluu Bay

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.

Alii Kai

While there might not be top attractions in Alii Kai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magic Sands Beach and Honl's Beach.

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
The price is 6.365.777 ₫ per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
6.365.777 ₫
8.649.456 ₫ total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,134 reviews)
"Beautiful resort but still needs a lot of maintenance. The most frustrating part was paying the resort fee and parking fee, but watching many local residents use the facilities freely. The family pool was overcrowded with residents, not guests. The pools were supposed to close at 10PM, but on our ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
The price is 5.118.127 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
5.118.127 ₫
6.851.240 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (2,979 reviews)
"Beautiful location. Great food at the pool bar. Hotel is very dated and could use some work."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 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 5.166.989 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
5.166.989 ₫
6.914.244 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,664 reviews)
"Clean room Staff"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
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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! (1,253 reviews)
"We enjoyed a six night stay with our granddaughter (age 10) who used the sofa bed. The whole unit was very clean. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The staff was excellent with daily texts on what to do and how to get assistance. The pool area was clean and comfortable and the AC ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Aston Kona by the Sea
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! (588 reviews)
"The room was clean. We had an issue with the toilet and it was fixed right away."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER
Sea Village

Sea Village

3.5 out of 5
75-5992 Ali‘i Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Honl's Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
"Nice place, good value. Great overall experience."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Sea Village
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Stay near popular Kailua-Kona attractions

A sandy beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and a few people.

Magic Sands Beach

8.8/10 (1,633 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona?
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Cities near Kailua-Kona

A man and a woman walking on a grassy path surrounded by lush greenery and trees, overlooking a coastal landscape.

Kealakekua

A palm tree by a rocky shoreline with clear blue water and a distant island.

Honokohau

A sandy beach with people relaxing, a red umbrella, and rocky outcrops.

Makalawena

A greenhouse amidst lush greenery, overlooking a clear blue sea with distant boats.

Honalo