Kalaoa Travel Guide
Kailua-Kona
Popular places to visit
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Discover ancient Hawaii at this historic settlement.
Makalawena Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Makalawena Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Makalawena. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Mahai'ula Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mahai'ula Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Kekaha Kai State Park
Enjoy a trip to Kekaha Kai State Park and popular activities such as snorkelling in Kailua-Kona. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kohanaiki Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kohanaiki Beach Park during your trip to Kailua-Kona? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.
Honokōhau Harbor
Explore the waterfront of Honokōhau Harbor and enjoy activities such as snorkelling in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Island Breeze Luau on the Big Island
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
Top hotels in Kalaoa
PACIFIC 19 Kona
The staff let us check in early and stored our luggage until the room was available. Very friendly and kind! Modern and cozy feel and the coffee bar out front is amazing!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Royal Kona Resort
I love the Royal Kona and will likely stay every time I visit the Big Island! It’s a great price point with fantastic amenities available, as well as being family-friendly. I did notice some availability issues, which is always surprising to me because it seems a touch unreasonable to overbook nowadays, ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Amazing resort. Great location on paradise. Will come back and visit other locations.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
room was good, except the bathroom is small and shower did not function properly. Stuff was good but amenities inside the room like tv has limited channels.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
The hotel was clean, the staff was fantastic, and the amenities were welcomed. A knock is that it could use a refresh, but it didn’t impact my experience.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Room is fine. Staff is friendly
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kalaoa
Kona Palisades
When in Kona Palisades, you can plan a visit to Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Kohanaiki Beach Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kaupulehu
Unique features of Kaupulehu include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Kailua-Kona Beaches or Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course while you're exploring the area.
Historic Kailua Village
Are you interested in stunning beaches, island views and popular shops? A visit to Historic Kailua Village might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kailua-Kona Wharf.
Holualoa Village
While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach.
Alii Kai
While there might not be top attractions in Alii Kai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Magic Sands Beach.
Alii Heights Mauka
While there might not be top attractions in Alii Heights Mauka, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park.
