Best hotels in Kailua-Kona
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Courtyard is a large beachfront hotel located on the Big Island overlooking Kailua Bay. Standard rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and coffeemaking facilities. Guests can also upgrade to oceanfront rooms or suites that offer picturesque views of Kailua Bay.
Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
With spacious rooms and suites, an onsite pool, spa, and saltwater lagoon, Royal Kona Resort promises guests the ultimate stay. Located just a 14-minute walk from the beach and a five-minute drive from Kona Commons Shopping Center, the hotel is ideally situated for exploring the island.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
This five-star luxury hotel is surrounded by white-sand beaches and black-lava landscapes. Featuring an award-winning golf course, seven pools, and five dining options, the Four Seasons Resort offers something for every traveler.
Best restaurants in Kailua-Kona
Huggo's
5308, 75-5828 Kahakai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Nestled on the shore of Kailua Kona’s Oneo Bay, this award-winning restaurant invites guests to enjoy island-style dining. The menu features a vast array of innovative dishes and daily specials, from freshly caught seafood to signature teriyaki steak.
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill
74-5599 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill is a seafood restaurant serving up delicious Hawaiian staples in a casual and laid-back setting. Umekes prides itself on dishes that are sourced from local ingredients. Its signature poke bowls (diced raw fish) are freshly caught from the Hawaiian waters.
Krua Thai Cuisine
75-5705 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Krua welcomes diners to experience the delicious and distinctive tastes of authentic Thai food. Each dish is crafted from traditional Thai recipes and features an exotic blend of aromas, spices, and herbs. Menu favorites include Phad Thai, a combination of sweet, salty, and sour flavors that is sure to leave your tastebuds tingling.
Best things to do in Kailua-Kona
State Route 200
Hawaii, USA
Buckle up and take to the open road. State Route 200, also known as Saddle Road, travels from east to west of Hawaii Island and offers some of the best scenery around. Along the way, you’ll pass a valley of mountains, dried lava flows, lush rainforests, and desert fields.
Kealakekua Bay
Kona District, Hawaii
Located on the tropical South Kona coast, Kealakekua Bay is home to a spectacular coral reef. Its remote location and protected area makes Kealakekua Bay one of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii. Below the crystal-clear waters, keen snorkelers can expect to find an array of marine life, from reef triggerfish to Hawaiian green sea turtles.
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160, Hōnaunau, HI 96726
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is considered one of Hawaii’s most sacred and historic sites. Learn more about Hawaiian culture, highlights include a tour of the Great Wall, a 17-foot wall protected by fierce statues beach, and the ancient fishing pools.