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-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
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, Keaukaha Beach Park and Port of Hilo 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
The price is SAR 845 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 845
SAR 1,107 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (2,490 reviews)
"The room was spacious and had a partial view of the ocean from private balcony. Close to restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 11 February 2025

Royal Kona Resort
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
4 out of 5
93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI
The price is SAR 612 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
SAR 612
SAR 894 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a golf course. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,234 reviews)
"Parking charges are excessive.Long wait times for a table at breakfast times, need more staff."

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
PACIFIC 19 Kona
PACIFIC 19 Kona
3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is SAR 794 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 794
SAR 1,047 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,243 reviews)
"Awesome stay great staff clean rooms"

Reviewed on 9 February 2025

PACIFIC 19 Kona
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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! (1,059 reviews)
Cue the whales!!
"The staff were professional and kind. The property was located on the water and the view was outstanding!! My unit was clean and I felt very safe. Every unit within these places may be slightly different, mine was dated, lacking some kitchen pieces (tongs and sheet pan, and my bed was so soft my ..."

Reviewed on 7 February 2025

Aston Kona by the Sea
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 Honl's Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)
"We loved the location of this property; we were right on the water with a beautiful view. Check in was easy and the condo was very clean, we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 6 February 2025

Sea Village
Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
4 out of 5
69-1029 Nawahine Pl, Waikoloa, HI
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area ...
9/10 Wonderful! (668 reviews)
"Love the 3 bedrooms and 3 baths for our family!"

Reviewed on 7 February 2025

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
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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)

Explore the great outdoors at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Kamuela. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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

Magic Sands Beach

4.5/5(436 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona?

Magic Sands Beach
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring rugged coastline, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Kahalu'u Beach Park

4.5/5(572 reviews)

During your trip to Kailua-Kona, enjoy the surf and sand at Kahalu'u Beach Park along with the snorkeling. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

Kahalu'u Beach Park
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