The Best Hotels Closest to Kua Bay in Kailua-Kona for 2026

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A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with seating, a potted plant, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking a beach and ocean. There is a seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a small table. A television is mounted on the wall.

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Kaupulehu, 2.4 km from Kua Bay

Robert

￥192,108

￥229,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A resort pool area with multiple pools, a waterfall, and a wooden bridge.

A golf course with multiple buildings, a pond, and a mountainous backdrop.

A bar area with a curved counter, wooden shelves with bottles, and outdoor seating with green cushions.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a coffee table, and a lamp.

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

19.4 km from Kua Bay

Robert

￥38,902

￥46,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A modern house with a wooden deck, surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation.

A beach bar with thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and wooden chairs.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, palm trees, and a beach in the background.

3. Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Kaupulehu, 3.2 km from Kua Bay

Alexandra

￥183,704

￥236,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal area with a sandy beach, palm trees, and boats on the water.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central reception desk, and a view of the outdoor area with palm trees.

4. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

17.3 km from Kua Bay

Dwight

￥46,898

￥63,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A resort with a pool, beach, and ocean view.

A house with a covered patio, a small tower, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a body of water in the background.

A resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

5. Hilton Waikoloa Village

17.7 km from Kua Bay

Jennifer

￥40,564

￥57,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and a rocky backdrop.

A resort with a lush green lawn, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A large, circular hotel with multiple floors, surrounded by lush greenery and a pool area.

6. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

17.7 km from Kua Bay

Isaiah

￥28,944

￥41,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with a view of the sea, a bed, and a plant.

A modern lounge area with a large window overlooking palm trees and the ocean. There are two sofas and a coffee table.

7. Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club

17.3 km from Kua Bay

Michael

￥72,681

￥86,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

An indoor area with a view of the ocean, stone flooring, wooden furniture, and decorative columns.

A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a curved roof, and a view of the ocean.

A woman sitting on a rocky ledge by a clear, shallow water body with waves crashing nearby.

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky coastline.

8. Royal Kona Resort

Historic Kailua Village, 20.1 km from Kua Bay

Laura

￥31,162

￥41,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

9. PACIFIC 19 Kona

Historic Kailua Village, 19 km from Kua Bay

Ryan

￥28,007

￥37,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A balcony with wicker chairs overlooking a beach area with umbrellas and a dock with boats.

A coastal resort with a beach, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

A tropical resort with a pool, palm trees, and a thatched-roof hut.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach area, and boats.

10. Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Historic Kailua Village, 19 km from Kua Bay

Mayra

￥38,742

￥50,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee station.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the pool.

A hotel with a spa area including a hot tub and a pool.

A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and the ocean.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

Historic Kailua Village, 19.3 km from Kua Bay

Brandy

￥34,900

￥41,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A covered entrance with stone walls, wooden benches, and a central planter.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a bar area, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A landscaped area with a small pond, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

12. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa

18.3 km from Kua Bay

Mark

￥48,851

￥57,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A beach with a stone wall, palm trees, and a building with a blue roof.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a mural of a tropical scene.

A room with a beach mural, a wooden table with chairs, a refrigerator, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a ceiling fan. There is a large window with a view of greenery outside.

13. Kailua Studio w/ Pool Access & Garden Views!

Historic Kailua Village, 19.6 km from Kua Bay

Anonymous traveler

￥23,853

￥59,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A balcony with a wooden railing, a table, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

14. Cozy Sunset Views W/ Lanai - Close To Beach 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

Kalaoa, 8.5 km from Kua Bay

￥28,642

￥72,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A tropical garden with palm trees and various plants, leading to a view of the ocean.

A room with a red sofa, a wicker chair, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

A patio area with a blue sofa, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

15. Kona Islander Inn Condos

Historic Kailua Village, 19.6 km from Kua Bay

Mariya

￥17,365

￥70,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and rocks.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a ceiling fan, a tapestry, a nightstand, and a dresser.

16. Luxury Beach Front Villa - Kolea

17.2 km from Kua Bay

￥93,653

￥158,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

An outdoor seating area with a pool, a waterfall feature, and a view of the ocean.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious living area with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a view of the sea.

A covered walkway with stone walls, wooden doors, and a view of the ocean.

17. Kolea Kai Resort by KBM

17.1 km from Kua Bay

￥945,656

￥1,350,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A beach with rocky shoreline, a cruise ship in the background, and lush greenery overhead.

A bedroom with a beach mural, a ceiling fan, a bed, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a kitchen in the background.

18. Tropical Kailua-kona Escape < 7 Mi to Keauhou Bay!

Historic Kailua Village, 19.6 km from Kua Bay

￥27,856

￥73,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A balcony with a view of a lush garden and a building with a sloped roof.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a red vase, and artwork on the walls.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a ceiling fan.

19. Charming Pu'ukala Sunset - Near Hiking And Golf 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

Kalaoa, 8.5 km from Kua Bay

￥28,642

￥72,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A spa pool area with a wooden hot tub under a large umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies in the background.

A swimming pool with a 'NO DIVING' sign, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

20. Outstanding Oceanfront Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

Historic Kailua Village, 19.6 km from Kua Bay

"Mostly very clean, except sliding glass doors. Would have cleaned myself but no cleaning materials on site. Wanted to love this place. We have stayed in other units but were delighted to find a first floor unit. The good: well equipped, comfortable, plenty of towels, and beach stuff. Nice patio area. The bad: communication was awful. Don't know if the problem is with the owner or RedAwning. Most units are welcoming (flowers, complementary chocolates, coffee, and welcoming reminders about check...

Sustainable

￥43,858

￥106,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Kua Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai	9.6 Exceptional 501 reviews	View
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa	9.2 Wonderful 1,272 reviews	View
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort	9.4 Exceptional 101 reviews	View
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Waikoloa Village	8.4 Very Good 1,240 reviews	View

Top Kua Bay Hotel Reviews

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great property for a family vacation. Loved the bikes. Staff was very friendly. We had a great time!"

Afforable & quaint upstairs 2Bedroom 1Bath apartment with lanai and Ocean views

10/10 Excellent

"Tout de cet hébergement était parfait. La communication avec l'hôte et le voisinage, qui nous ont beaucoup aidé durant le passage de l'ouragan Lala, était également parfaite. Le logement est bien situé et on a manqué de rien. On était comme à la maison et on a vraiment senti que l'hôte voulait qu'on soit bien durant notre séjour et a mit tout en œuvre pour ce faire. Mahalo pour tout Charlotte et Greg!"

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

10/10 Excellent

"Went there everything is beautiful but the most amazing thing is the people!!!!!"

Kailua Kona, Home between the beaches & Kona town, 10 min from airport.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property and very clean. Located close to the beaches and downtown Kona."

Luxurious Makai Villa with Pool and Ocean Views

10/10 Excellent

"Couple maintain items like fan in kitchen, Lite coming from up the steps into home needs to stay on longer.Need to state that there is a hill that you need to park on and go up, also need to list stairs into the property. Stove needs to be relabled and washer was difficult to use. Could only use bluckly.Pool was excellent and to be able to use beach items was great.All extra stuff available in pantry was great.Use some leave some is a great way to work.Thank you had a great time"

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at 4th Fairway, Ocean View with 2 Golf Carts

10/10 Excellent

"Great and easy stay!"

Beautiful, Ocean View Studio- Quiet, Kitchenette, Sleeps 4, Free WiFi & Parking

8/10 Good

"Nice to have ocean view Unfortunately neighbors backyard clouded the illusion"

Serene 2BR Hillside Villa 6102 at Hualalai – Breezy Setting & Ocean Views

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful well appointed luxury property. Exactly what you would expect from Hualalai Resorts. The management team was efficient and professional. Accommodating and supportive. I will be back to reserve this hillside villa again ."

Breezy Kailua-kona Bungalow w/ Lanai & Ocean View!

10/10 Excellent

"A little far from downtown but close to the airport, it was nice to have a full living room, tv and parking and we were able to cook at home and enjoy the local sights and relax"

Other attractions near Kua Bay

A beach with clear turquoise water, waves crashing against rocks, and a clear blue sky.

Manini'owali Beach

9.0/10 (128 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

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A carved stone statue on a rocky beach with turquoise waters and palm trees in the background.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

9.2/10 (80 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua-Kona Beaches during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A turtle on rocky terrain near a beach with clear turquoise water.

Makalawena Beach

8.6/10 (21 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Makalawena Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Makalawena. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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Kekaha Kai State Park

Enjoy a trip to Kekaha Kai State Park and popular activities like snorkeling in Kailua-Kona. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Kikaua Point Beach Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kikaua Point Beach Park during your trip to Kukio? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course

8.4/10 (309 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Kailua-Kona at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as snorkeling. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Kaʻupulehu Cultural Center

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Kaʻupulehu Cultural Center during your stay in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the seaside or discover the sunsets in this romantic area.

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King's Pond

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at King's Pond during your travels in Kailua-Kona. Wander the seaside or discover the sunsets in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kua Bay?

Kua Bay is located in Kailua-Kona. Travelers like this welcoming area for its beaches and island views. You'll find 116 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kua Bay?

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 7 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kua Bay. Another good choice is Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, located 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Kua Bay?

Expedia has 116 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kua Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kua Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Kua Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kua Bay?

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What can I see and do near Kua Bay?

Manini'owali Beach, Kailua-Kona Beaches, and Kikaua Point Beach Park are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. At Makalawena Beach, Mahai'ula Beach, and King's Pond, take some time to really appreciate nature. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course and Kaʻupulehu Cultural Center.

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Our top choices for Kua Bay hotels

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

3. Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

4. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

5. Hilton Waikoloa Village

6. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

7. Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club

8. Royal Kona Resort

9. PACIFIC 19 Kona

10. Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

12. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa

13. Kailua Studio w/ Pool Access & Garden Views!

14. Cozy Sunset Views W/ Lanai - Close To Beach 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

15. Kona Islander Inn Condos

16. Luxury Beach Front Villa - Kolea

17. Kolea Kai Resort by KBM

18. Tropical Kailua-kona Escape < 7 Mi to Keauhou Bay!

19. Charming Pu'ukala Sunset - Near Hiking And Golf 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

20. Outstanding Oceanfront Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

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Top Kua Bay Hotel Reviews

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Afforable & quaint upstairs 2Bedroom 1Bath apartment with lanai and Ocean views

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Kailua Kona, Home between the beaches & Kona town, 10 min from airport.

Luxurious Makai Villa with Pool and Ocean Views

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at 4th Fairway, Ocean View with 2 Golf Carts

Beautiful, Ocean View Studio- Quiet, Kitchenette, Sleeps 4, Free WiFi & Parking

Serene 2BR Hillside Villa 6102 at Hualalai – Breezy Setting & Ocean Views

Breezy Kailua-kona Bungalow w/ Lanai & Ocean View!

Other attractions near Kua Bay

Manini'owali Beach

Kailua-Kona Beaches

Makalawena Beach

Kekaha Kai State Park

Kikaua Point Beach Park

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course

Kaʻupulehu Cultural Center

King's Pond

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