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Our top choices for Makalawena vacation rentals

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

1. Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club

Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club
4.0 star property
Waikoloa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"Beautiful property"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥80,731
￥95,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club
A beachfront hotel with a stone retaining wall, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

2. Aston Kona by the Sea

Aston Kona by the Sea
4.0 star property
Holualoa Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,287 reviews)
"It was a lovely place to stay. Would return if travelling to the Big Island again."
Canada
Leith
The price is ￥45,036
￥81,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Aston Kona by the Sea
A coastal hotel with balconies, a rocky shoreline, and palm trees.

3. Sea Village

Sea Village
3.5 star property
Holualoa Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (176 reviews)
"great location and views close to downtown and excellent services"
United States
Rajesh
The price is ￥33,611
￥39,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sea Village
Gazebo and BBQ Area (shared area)

4. Kona-Amazing sunset, Ocean/POOL/AC/Great loc

Kona-Amazing sunset, Ocean/POOL/AC/Great loc
Kalaoa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"We had a great stay!! The rental has everything we needed to make meals and relax after a busy day of adventure. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. "
United States
Nicole B.
The price is ￥27,973
￥51,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Kona-Amazing sunset, Ocean/POOL/AC/Great loc
A well-maintained garden with a palm tree, stone wall, and outdoor seating area.

5. The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona
Historic Kailua Village
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (129 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a night!"
United States
Anna H.
The price is ￥14,169
￥25,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona
An outdoor dining area with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by a white pergola and palm trees.

6. Kona Garden Studio Ohana - Private sunset lanai & garden views!

Kona Garden Studio Ohana - Private sunset lanai & garden views!
Kalaoa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"10/10 would stay here again! Beautiful room, board, amenities, and aloha. The natural landscape of Kona is captured with the options of very close Kailua-Kona town restaurants and activities close by! Mahalo to this awesome host couple!!!"
United States
Jolene
The price is ￥19,805
￥42,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Kona Garden Studio Ohana - Private sunset lanai & garden views!
A beach scene with people swimming and playing in the water, a child playing with sand on the shore, and palm trees in the background.

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

Beautiful, Ocean View Studio- Quiet, Kitchenette, Sleeps 4, Free WiFi & Parking
Kalaoa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"A wonderful private, spacious get away location from the touristy areas of Kona, but definitely need to have a vehicle to get there."
United States
RK
The price is ￥21,103
￥44,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Beautiful, Ocean View Studio- Quiet, Kitchenette, Sleeps 4, Free WiFi & Parking
A beach scene with people swimming and playing in the water, a child playing with sand on the shore, and palm trees in the background.

8. Lovely Room. Wir Sprechen Deutsch. Tropical Garden, Quiet

Lovely Room. Wir Sprechen Deutsch. Tropical Garden, Quiet
Kalaoa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (26 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Sean
The price is ￥18,278
￥40,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Lovely Room. Wir Sprechen Deutsch. Tropical Garden, Quiet
An outdoor wooden deck with wicker furniture and a patterned rug.

9. Cozy Cloud Forest Ohana

Cozy Cloud Forest Ohana
Kailua-Kona
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"This is a great little place to stay. The ducks were so fun ti watch and while we didn't get to meet them, we coukd hear the goats. The view is incredible and the nights are dark and quiet"
United States
Stefanie A.
The price is ￥19,206
￥49,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Cozy Cloud Forest Ohana
A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and rocky outcrops.

10. Modern and Renovated Ocean Front Studio in Kona! Best Location!

Modern and Renovated Ocean Front Studio in Kona! Best Location!
Historic Kailua Village
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Great property with 3-5 minute walk to beach. Amazing location"
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥14,950
￥35,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Modern and Renovated Ocean Front Studio in Kona! Best Location!
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wicker chairs. A ceiling fan is visible above the table.

11. Beautifully Furnished Downtown Kailua-Kona Hawaii Condo.

Beautifully Furnished Downtown Kailua-Kona Hawaii Condo.
Historic Kailua Village
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Everything was perfect loved the location and the cleanliness!!"
United States
randy v.
The price is ￥23,606
￥62,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Beautifully Furnished Downtown Kailua-Kona Hawaii Condo.
Queen sofa view

12. Da Pool Hale - Kona Amazing Ocean Sunset

Da Pool Hale - Kona Amazing Ocean Sunset
Kalaoa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Ready when we arrived late from the mainland."
United States
sarah l.
The price is ￥29,849
￥53,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Da Pool Hale - Kona Amazing Ocean Sunset
A wooden dining table with floral cushions, a hanging pendant light, and a view of palm trees and a house through a white railing.

13. Kona Ocean View Home - Downtown, Fruit Trees, Sunset views

Kona Ocean View Home - Downtown, Fruit Trees, Sunset views
Kailua-Kona
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (208 reviews)
"CLEAN ROOM - SPACE AND THE KITCHEN"
United States
John
The price is ￥30,384
￥67,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Kona Ocean View Home - Downtown, Fruit Trees, Sunset views
A coastal beach with rocky cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and people enjoying the beach.

14. Charming Condo Hotel in lovely Beach front Kailua-Kona with AC, WiFi

Charming Condo Hotel in lovely Beach front Kailua-Kona with AC, WiFi
Historic Kailua Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great location. Perfect for a solo traveler "
United States
Rebecca W.
The price is ￥20,301
￥48,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Charming Condo Hotel in lovely Beach front Kailua-Kona with AC, WiFi
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a glass-top dining table surrounded by chairs, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a kitchen area with a white countertop and appliances.

15. Cosy studio next to Kona Beach

Cosy studio next to Kona Beach
Historic Kailua Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Parking is limited and can run out. A/c took a few hours to really cool down the room. Excellent location! Nice staff. Clean. Would stay here again."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥25,179
￥49,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Cosy studio next to Kona Beach
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and waves crashing against the shore.

16. “Ocean View • Steps From the Water • Fresh New Look!

“Ocean View • Steps From the Water • Fresh New Look!
Historic Kailua Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Absolutely loved the property! Very close walking distance to so many businesses and beaches. The room itself was beautifully prepared and had a lovely view of the ocean. I wish I had more time to stay, I would have dedicated a day just to relax in the room."
United States
Osmundo
The price is ￥22,108
￥52,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
“Ocean View • Steps From the Water • Fresh New Look!
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a round table with a potted plant, and two blue cushioned chairs.

17. The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town

The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town
Historic Kailua Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"cozy spot with a great location, mahalo!"
United States
sheyanne m.
The price is ￥19,829
￥32,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Flying Honu is located in the heart of Kona Town
A room with a view of the sunset over the ocean, featuring a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a bamboo fence.

18. Oceanfront -Waterview 1 BedroomCondo Heart of Town at Kona Plaza walk to Ironman

Oceanfront -Waterview 1 BedroomCondo Heart of Town at Kona Plaza walk to Ironman
Historic Kailua Village
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (33 reviews)
"Excellent location for a big island vacation"
United States
William R.
The price is ￥20,308
￥59,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Oceanfront -Waterview 1 BedroomCondo Heart of Town at Kona Plaza walk to Ironman
A coastal beach with rocky cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and people enjoying the beach.

19. Kona Isl Inn, AC,Wifi,Beachfront town of Kailua Kona, walk to restaurants, shops

Kona Isl Inn, AC,Wifi,Beachfront town of Kailua Kona, walk to restaurants, shops
Historic Kailua Village
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Perfect location and close to all my favorite places."
United States
Paul P.
The price is ￥18,727
￥46,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Kona Isl Inn, AC,Wifi,Beachfront town of Kailua Kona, walk to restaurants, shops
A beach with people walking along the shore, palm trees, and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

20. Experience historic charm near Kailua Pier - Walk to restaurants, shops,AC,Wifi

Experience historic charm near Kailua Pier - Walk to restaurants, shops,AC,Wifi
Historic Kailua Village
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (226 reviews)
"I traveled s as lone and found my stay very easy"
United States
Virgilia A.
The price is ￥20,301
￥48,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Experience historic charm near Kailua Pier - Walk to restaurants, shops,AC,Wifi
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Top Makalawena Hotel Reviews

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to take a family vacation."
Dawn 7-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hilton Waikoloa Village

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Makalawena?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals near the most popular points of interest in Makalawena, or you can go with a more secluded option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay. Makalawena is known for its beaches and theaters.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Makalawena has to offer?

Summer Deal Kona Oceanfront Estate with Pool Water Slide Guest House: Visitors like this Makalawena vacation home rental. It is located on the beach and has a balcony, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. You can relax into your vacation with a selection of games and a hot tub.

What’s there to see and do in Makalawena?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation, or get out into nature at a spot like Makalawena Beach. In the larger area, you’ll find Kekaha Kai State Park and Manini'owali Beach.

What’s a vacation rental in Makalawena like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can stay in for a few weeks or just a few days in Makalawena. Vacation rentals offer amenities like kitchens and laundry facilities so you'll have everything you want. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, vacation rentals can provide a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and busy concierge desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is an attractive choice for family trips.