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
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
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Keauhou

Keauhou is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Kailua-Kona.

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
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-Kona Wharf or Kona Brewing Company while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Historic Kailua Village
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park showing signage

Kalaoa

Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffeehouses and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kohanaiki Beach Park while you're exploring the area.

Kalaoa
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
The price is SAR 654 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
SAR 654
SAR 888 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,153 reviews)
The building and room were a little aged, but the feel of the hotel was good.

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
The price is SAR 746 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 746
SAR 997 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,796 reviews)
Didn’t use the laundry. Didn’t have breakfast.

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

Royal Kona Resort
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
The price is SAR 956 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 956
SAR 1,291 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
We loved this resort! Its in a great location. Make sure you do the night snorkling with the Manta rays! It's located just beside the resort (walking distance).

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and 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.
Aston Kona by the Sea

Aston Kona by the Sea

4 out of 5
75-6106 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Book a 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,180 reviews)
Staff was friendly and accommodating and our room exceeded expectations. Breathtaking views of the ocean. Loved our stay!

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

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! (562 reviews)
Best and peaceful stay, rooms were spacious and the view was amazing.

Reviewed on 9 January 2026

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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
Yes the room was spotless. There was no staff…we never saw them. The location was perfect, near downtown shopping and not far from Safeway Supermarket. We cooked our own breakfast every morning. The kitchen equip with pots and pans pyrex dishes forks and knives, everything. There was also a restaurant ...

Reviewed on 1 January 2026

Kona Bali Kai
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!!!