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

Coconut Grove
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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
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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
The price is SAR 1,123 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
SAR 1,123
SAR 1,546 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2025
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! (7,808 reviews)
"They upgraded us to executive suite. Even though the room furniture and carpet were quite old but the view from the room was gorgeous and room was quite spacious. Loved our stay in this property highly recommend ."

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is SAR 808 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
SAR 808
SAR 1,170 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
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! (3,756 reviews)
"The view was beautiful, the hotel was clean! They could use more elevators but it didn’t hinder the trip at all!"

Reviewed on 18 December 2024

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is SAR 635 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
SAR 635
SAR 989 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,586 reviews)
"Breakfast is awesome!"

Reviewed on 19 December 2024

The Twin Fin Hotel
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.
BEACH FRONT KAILUA ESTATE, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PRIVATE HISTORIC PROPERTY
BEACH FRONT KAILUA ESTATE, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PRIVATE HISTORIC 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 KAILUA ESTATE, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PRIVATE HISTORIC PROPERTY
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! (188 reviews)
Location. Location. Location!!
"This location gave us the perfect beachfront oasis we were looking for! The accommodations were clean and well kept. The bed was comfortable with soft sheets and perfectly fluffed pillows. Shari made check in and out a breeze. She also gave us a lot of local restaurant recommendations which were ..."

Reviewed on 12 December 2024

Private Beachfront Rental
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)
"Our stay at Aston Waikīkī Sunset exceeded our expectations. It’s not a luxury 5 star hotel but we needed accommodations for 6 within a month. We booked a 2 bedroom suite with a queen bed in one room, 2 twin beds in the other bedroom and a queen sofa sleeper in the living area. It was perfect for ..."

Reviewed on 18 December 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.