Kahaluu-Keauhou Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal resort with a beach, parking area, and lush greenery.
A coastal landscape with lush green hills and a clear blue ocean.
A beach with rocky areas, palm trees, and people swimming and walking.
A beach with a palm tree, rocky shoreline, and a picnic table.
A rocky beach with clear water, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

Stay near popular Kahaluu-Keauhou attractions

A sandy beach with palm trees, ocean waves, and a few people.

Magic Sands Beach

8.8/5 (1,633 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona?
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Activities

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide

NZ$193
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide
Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor

NZ$224
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

NZ$233
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

NZ$123
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure

Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure

NZ$273
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

NZ$341
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier
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Our pick of the best Kahaluu-Keauhou Hotel Deals

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NZ$595 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$595
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,122 reviews)
"The cashier at the hotel supermarket has an extremely poor sense of service. The basic knowledge of the room attendants is all lacking. The room is too old. The bed is even collapsed."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,449 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay at while in Kona!"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

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Kona Coast Resort
Holua Resort

Holua Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-7190 Kaleiopapa Street Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The refrigerator froze our groceries even when adjusted to the highest temperature setting, and the ice maker didn’t work. The pools and hot tubs are small. Otherwise, the premises was okay."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

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Holua Resort
Big Island Retreat

Big Island Retreat

3 out of 5
78-226 Kahaluu Road Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NZ$406 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$406
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
"Great middle spot. Close to the beach but away from the main tourist attractions."

Reviewed on 13 June 2026

Big Island Retreat
Castle Kanaloa at Kona

Castle Kanaloa at Kona

3 out of 5
78-261 Manukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this apartment in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (481 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

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Castle Kanaloa at Kona
Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village

Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village

3.5 out of 5
78-7190 Kaleiopapa St. Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
"Our stay here was very nice. The property is beautiful, well maintained and has a lot of amenities. I love that they have a bin of beach toys and chairs that you can use. It has a great location. The only down side was the employee that was rude about us parking in the reserved instead of the limited ..."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

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Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
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Our guide on where to stay in Kahaluu-Keauhou

Find the best Kahaluu-Keauhou areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kahaluu-Keauhou
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A coastal landscape with a church, a parking lot, and dense greenery.

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Dovetail and Honl's Beach.

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, rocky outcrops, and dense green vegetation.

Keauhou

A noteworthy feature of Keauhou is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

A sunset over the ocean with a tree on the shore.
Photo by Joe Ratliffe
Open Photo by Joe Ratliffe

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 Kailua-Kona Wharf and Kona Brewing Company.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a lifeguard tower.

Kahaluu Bay

Kahaluu Bay is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, seaside views and pristine golf courses. You might want to check out attractions like Kahalu'u Beach Park or Magic Sands Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A sandy beach with clear blue water, palm trees, and a rocky outcrop in the distance.
Photo by Kenneth Mendenhall III
Open Photo by Kenneth Mendenhall III

Kalaoa

Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffee shops and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kailua-Kona Beaches while you're exploring the area.

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