Kailua, HI

Travel Guide

Kailua Beach which includes a sandy beach, swimming and landscape views
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Kailua Beach which includes landscape views, a sandy beach and swimming
Kailua Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Where to stay in Kailua

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Lanikai

4/5(3 area reviews)

While Lanikai isn't home to many top sights, Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lanikai
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Kalama Tract

5/5(1 area review)

While Kalama Tract might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach.

Kalama Tract
Lanikai pillbox hike #takeahike

Enchanted Lake

5/5(1 area review)

When in Enchanted Lake, you can plan a visit to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Enchanted Lake
This is an ube ice cream cookie sandwich, and yes, that purple is completely natural in color. Ube originated in the Philippines and is a form of purple sweet potato. Chadlou's uses Dave's Ice Cream (a local company based in Waimanalo with several locations over the island of O'ahu). You can select whichever type of cookie you'd like from what they have available

Coconut Grove

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coconut Grove
Amazing!

Maunawili

Travelers like the golf courses in Maunawili, and Olomana Three Peaks Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Maunawili
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Keolu Hills

Keolu Hills might not have many top sights, but Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Keolu Hills
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 618 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 618
AED 954 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (8,207 reviews)
"Excellent customer service! Great Friday night lau"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is AED 559 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
AED 559
AED 894 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,311 reviews)
"The property is in a great location, super close to the beach, shopping, and restaurants! However, the block of rooms we stayed at were definitely in need of upgrades. Our balcony door lock was broken so a hinge lock was installed instead to hold the door closed. It was fairly windy when we stayed ..."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is AED 856 per night from May 4 to May 5
AED 856
AED 1,235 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,028 reviews)
"I like that the Resort was close to the beach and stores and restaurants."

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach 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.
Private Beachfront Rental
Private Beachfront Rental
Kailua
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Kailua. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
A Perfect Rental in a Perfect Spot
"Our dear friends stayed in the room next to ours, and we all met up on the beach (just steps away) for sunrises, coffee, and beach breakfasts, lunches, and dinners! Shopping, restaurants, groceries are all just minutes away, but once you have your supplies there really is no need to leave this well-equipped ..."

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

Private Beachfront Rental
Luxurious five-bedroom modern retreat
Luxurious five-bedroom modern retreat
Kailua
Stay at this vacation home in Kailua. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach are located nearby.
Luxurious five-bedroom modern retreat
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,550 reviews)
"Great place great staff"

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
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

4.8
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I would highly recommend Moki's for breakfast, which is a short drive from where I stayed.

5/5 - Excellent

Jo JP24

Wonderful city with beautiful beaches and excellent food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful Beach!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There really wasn't much there for tourists except for the nearby beaches.

5/5 - Excellent

Shara

While Kailua can be tough to navigate on the weekends, it is a great place to be during the week. Lots of fabulous locally owned places to eat, beautiful beaches and a beautiful place overall.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great Restaurants. Had everything we needed to shop for.