Kailua-Kona, HI

Travel Guide

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
Kailua-Kona showing rugged coastline, a sunset and general coastal views

Where to stay in Kailua-Kona

Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring a park and tropical scenes

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

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-Keauhou

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

Kahaluu-Keauhou
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
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Alii Heights Mauka

While Alii Heights Mauka might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park.

Alii Heights Mauka
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Kona Palisades

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Kona Palisades might not have many top sights, but Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Hawaii Gateway Energy Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kona Palisades
Royal Kona Resort
Royal Kona Resort
3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is SAR 730 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 730
SAR 972 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,569 reviews)
"Easy check in, Ann was very helpful at the front desk. Rooms were clean and staff was friendly. Food was excellent."

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

Royal Kona Resort
Kona Coast Resort
Kona Coast Resort
3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,298 reviews)
"The good: Easy access to propery. Villas had all that we need. The lawns were very well taken care of. Staff were helpful. They provided extra blankets as soon as we requested. The bad: Pillows were terrible, they sink so bad they disapear from under your head! The carpet had a very foul odor. The ..."

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Kona Coast Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona
PACIFIC 19 Kona
3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is SAR 682 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 682
SAR 915 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,626 reviews)
"Unique, wonderful for families; they offered beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels to borrow. Very nice!"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

PACIFIC 19 Kona
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.
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! (1,083 reviews)
"It was AMAZING!!! I hope to get back here!"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Aston Kona by the Sea
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"I was in Kona on a work trip. The hotels in area were way over the U.S. government’s lodging per diem rate. Kona Bali Kai was a very great and affordable option for me. I will definitely be staying there in the future for work again and for vacation in the future as well."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Kona Bali Kai
Sea Village
Sea Village
2.5 out of 5
75-5992 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kailua Pier and Magic Sands Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Beautiful view from our balcony."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Sea Village
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

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
883
5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
500
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
77
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
20
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Kailu Kona is unique tnat I always go there for work.There is dryside and wetside for sometimes also have snow on mountain and still have those active volcanoe for view.The island was big and lots of place for view or big enough for cruising around.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Our trip was made difficult by all the coronavirus restrictions. We couldn't use the beach or go in the ocean, had to order take out food and life became very difficult. Then our flight was cancelled and we had to pay for a new one.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely quiet area that was amazingly beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

DonK

Rugged, Borderline-Rural Beauty. I highly recommend an extended visit to this area for a unique face of Hawaii!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love the Big Island but with the Corona virus going on, throughout the world, things were starting to shutdown and you couldn't visit many places. We still had a nice time, visiting friends and family there.

1/5 - Terrible

Disappointed

Don’t stay here!!!