Makalawena Travel Guide

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A sandy beach with people relaxing, a red umbrella, and rocky outcrops.
A beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a large tree, and rocky outcrops.
A turtle on rocky terrain near a beach with clear turquoise water.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, a rocky breakwater, and a sunset over the ocean.
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NZ$579 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$579
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,135 reviews)
"Beautiful resort but still needs a lot of maintenance. The most frustrating part was paying the resort fee and parking fee, but watching many local residents use the facilities freely. The family pool was overcrowded with residents, not guests. The pools were supposed to close at 10PM, but on our ..."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is NZ$810 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$810
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,206 reviews)
"Tv and electrical issues in room. Lack of restaurants on property. Tram broken down several times, secondary tram didn't even operate, long wait times for tram when it was operational."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NZ$457 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$457
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,979 reviews)
"Beautiful location. Great food at the pool bar. Hotel is very dated and could use some work."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Royal Kona Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aston Kona by the Sea

Aston Kona by the Sea

4 out of 5
75-6106 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 meeting rooms and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,253 reviews)
"We enjoyed a six night stay with our granddaughter (age 10) who used the sofa bed. The whole unit was very clean. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The staff was excellent with daily texts on what to do and how to get assistance. The pool area was clean and comfortable and the AC ..."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Aston Kona by the Sea
Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER

4 out of 5
75-6040 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (588 reviews)
"The room was clean. We had an issue with the toilet and it was fixed right away."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER
Sea Village

Sea Village

3.5 out of 5
75-5992 Ali‘i Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Honl's Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
"Nice place, good value. Great overall experience."

Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Sea Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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