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)

If you're spending some time in Kalama Tract, Kalama Beach Park and Kailua Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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, Kalama Beach Park and Kailua Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coconut Grove
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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
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Maunawili

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

Maunawili
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is AED 848 per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
AED 848
AED 1,218 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
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! (7,752 reviews)
"The rooms are a little outdated but then again you are almost never there. The hotel is on the beach and the facilities are nice."

Reviewed on 24 November 2024

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is AED 1,028 per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
AED 1,028
AED 1,437 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,384 reviews)
"Excellent service, clean and great location."

Reviewed on 23 November 2024

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
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 Nov 29 to Nov 30
AED 856
AED 1,222 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,734 reviews)
"Parking and extra fees like Resorts fees and parking."

Reviewed on 25 November 2024

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! (184 reviews)
Great host and location!
"Shari was a warm and responsive host and her accommodation was right on the beach!"

Reviewed on 6 November 2024

Private Beachfront Rental
BEACH FRONT ESTATE, STEPS TO KAILUA BEACH, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PROPERTY
BEACH FRONT ESTATE, STEPS TO KAILUA BEACH, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PROPERTY
Kailua
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kailua. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
Here for daughter’s wedding
"Host was excellent with responses and clearly conveying expectations. Property was very pretty and along the beach access our daughter normally uses to get to the beach. Kitchen well accessorized with cooking needs, spices, etc. Our space was shared by family of 2 older adults and 2 younger adults. ..."

Reviewed on 8 November 2024

BEACH FRONT ESTATE, STEPS TO KAILUA BEACH, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PROPERTY
Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston Waikiki Sunset
4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,827 reviews)
"The property itself has seen better days, and needs upgrades. But the views are priceless. I stayed at the 31st floor with Mountain view. This building is in a high topographic point, making it taller than the buildings between itself and Manoa Valley, and providing an unobstructed view of the valley. ..."

Reviewed on 23 November 2024

Aston Waikiki Sunset
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

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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.