Makalawena Beach

After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢
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Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort

Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort

3 out of 5
Historic Kailua Village
Price was ￥248,360, price is now ￥96,189 per person
￥96,189
per person
Jun 5 - Jun 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (477 reviews)
The room was the most poorly equipped condo we have ever stayed in. Very few kitchen utensils, tiny skillets, tiny coffee pot. No food storage bags or covered containers. Rusty freezer. The outside facilities were nice, clean pool and hot tub, nice gas grills. Not enough umbrellas for shade. Stayed in E3, below street level. Would not recommend.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Lea Casa at Casa de Emdeko

Lea Casa at Casa de Emdeko

3.5 out of 5
Holualoa Village
Price was ￥222,865, price is now ￥115,870 per person
￥115,870
per person
Jun 5 - Jun 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
Great location and nice view of the ocean. Helpful staff.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Kona Islander Vacation Club

Kona Islander Vacation Club

2.5 out of 5
Historic Kailua Village
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Price was ￥182,213, price is now ￥107,688 per person
￥107,688
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Jun 5 - Jun 9
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
7/10 Good! (347 reviews)
The hot tob on the property is not working when we were there.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 55 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥51,572 per adult
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 3418 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥14,983 per adult
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Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥42,560 per adult
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Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 101 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥38,356 per adult
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Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

Activity duration is 15 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥7,928 per traveler
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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

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mahai'ula Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Mahai'ula Beach
#blue 50 Shades of Blue - Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

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.

Kekaha Kai State Park
#blue 50 Shades of Blue - Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

Manini'owali Beach

4.5/5(6 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.

Manini'owali Beach
Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a beach

Kua Bay

4.5/5(155 reviews)

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

Kua Bay
A weathered statue of the Hawaii god Ku. Ku is the god of war and prosperity.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

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 romantic area.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

Mahaiula Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mahaiula Bay during your travels in Kailua-Kona. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its snorkeling spots.

Mahaiula Bay

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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

5 out of 5
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Charming Kailua-kona Apartment Near Hiking & Golf!

3 out of 5
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Cozy Sunset Views W/ Lanai - Close To Beach 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

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

3 out of 5
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