Hawaii Island, HI

Travel Guide

Honokaa showing general coastal views
Kailua-Kona showing rugged coastline, a sunset and general coastal views
Hawaii which includes general coastal views, views and landscape views
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park featuring landscape views and signage
Waikoloa showing general coastal views and a sunset as well as a small group of people

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Where to stay in Hawaii Island

Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring a park and tropical scenes

Holualoa Village

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

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

Historic Kailua Village

Visitors to Historic Kailua Village rave about its stunning beaches, island views, and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Kailua Pier or Kailua-Kona Wharf while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Historic Kailua Village
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring snorkeling, landscape views and colorful reefs

Kahaluu Bay

4.5/5(221 area reviews)

Kahaluu Bay is a destination visitors seek out for is 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 neighborhood.

Kahaluu Bay
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring snorkeling, landscape views and colorful reefs

Kahaluu-Keauhou

While visiting Kahaluu-Keauhou, you might make a stop by sights like Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

Kahaluu-Keauhou
Richardson\'s Ocean Park which includes a park and landscape views

Keaukaha

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Keaukaha, Port of Hilo and Onekahakaha Beach Park are top sights worth seeing.

Keaukaha
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Kohala Estates

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Kohala Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Pua Mau Place Arboretum and Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden.

Kohala Estates
Royal Kona Resort
Royal Kona Resort
3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 715 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
AED 715
AED 952 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,567 reviews)
"Did not get my Original requested room they tried to put me in a partial ocean view instead of an ocean view. Construction going on. Jack hammer while trying to relax at beautiful ocean front pool"

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Royal Kona Resort
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 810 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
AED 810
AED 1,107 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly and caring staff. Wayne in coffee shop very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Waikoloa Village
4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI
The price is AED 900 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 900
AED 1,270 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Karey at check in was"

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Hilton Waikoloa Village
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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 4-star beach aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 meeting rooms, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,072 reviews)
"This was an amazing property and experience! Thank you so much for everything. We’d definitely come again."

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Aston Kona by the Sea
Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER
Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER
3 out of 5
75-6040 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (520 reviews)
"Great condo, big, ocean view, great pool, everything you need ; ability to do late check out was a plus ! Love it !"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

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 Kailua Pier are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"no ac"

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

Kona Bali Kai
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Popular places to visit

Mauna Kea featuring tropical scenes, a beach and landscape views

Mauna Kea Beach

4.5/5(262 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Mauna Kea Beach, a popular beach in Kamuela. Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Mauna Kea Beach
Hapuna Beach State Park which includes a coastal town, a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

4.5/5(604 reviews)

After visiting Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kamuela. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area, or enjoy its snorkeling spots.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
Magic Sands Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Magic Sands Beach

4.5/5(436 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Magic Sands Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Magic Sands Beach
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Kailua Pier

Find out about the history of Kailua-Kona with a stop at Kailua Pier. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Kailua Pier
An ancient protected fern found in Volcanoes National Park called Hapu'u grows to a height of 15 feet. As the new growth unfolds you can see the baby leaves for each of the new branches just days before it unwraps right before your eyes.

Volcano House

4/5(5 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Volcano with a stop at Volcano House. Wander the scenic parks or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Volcano House
Punalu'u Beach

Punalu'u Beach

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Punalu'u Beach during your travels in Punaluu? Stroll along the black-sand beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Punalu'u Beach