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Hawaii Island Retreat

￥222,756

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Apr 6 - Apr 10

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Tokyo (HND) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

8/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)

Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort

Historic Kailua Village

￥299,742

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Feb 19 - Feb 24

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Osaka (ITM) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

8.6/10 Excellent! (458 reviews)

Overall, our accommodation was quite good! The room facilities were a bit outdated, and the bathroom sink was a little small for a family of three. Room B23 had a great view, overlooking the ocean, trees, and beach. The kitchen stove was convenient for preparing simple meals. The washing machine and dryer came with laundry detergent, which was very convenient for doing laundry – a real necessity in Hawaii! The beds were comfortable, and the sofa bed was also quite comfortable. The downsides: the housekeeper only cleaned the room once, and for the rest of the time, we had to request towels and other necessities from the office. There were some small cockroaches in the room, but I think this is unavoidable due to the climate of Hawaii.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

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￥414,759

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Apr 6 - Apr 10

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Tokyo (HND) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Absolutely loved this resort! The vibe was chill and inviting. The room we received upon checking in was not quite what we were expecting. Called down to ask for a room with a view that would match the description of the premium one bedroom suite that was described when booking. Within a half hour we were moved and the room was exactly as booked and provided an amazing view of the ocean and overlooked much of the resort. The room was very nice and comfortable for the four of us with the pull out sofa in the living room and two full bathrooms. The food was excellent and amenities were well maintained. Above all else the staff were amazing. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We loved the options for shopping on the property and the gym was excellent. Overall very memorable experience and look forward to a return visit!

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

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Zip & Dip Waterfall Adventure

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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

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Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

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great hike in beach... best on the island

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We discovered this serene little beach last month. After turning off the highway there is a 2 mile drive over rocky unpaved terrain, but if you take it slow any kind of car should be able to traverse it. Our compact rental car did great. There is a parking area, and then a trail through the lava fields to the beach

Mahai'ula Beach

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Beautiful spot to watch the dolphins play. #Adventure

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.

Manini'owali Beach

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 relaxing area.

Kua Bay

Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast.

Terri and I went swimming with Honu
or turtle which is a protected species in Hawaii. Coral was good but got to about 2 dozen Honu in the open and sheltered waters. Awesome blue waters and skies in Kona today.

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Mahaiula Bay

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