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Kona Islander Vacation Club

Historic Kailua Village

per person

May 30 - Jun 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

7/10 Good! (316 reviews)

There isnless than 1/3rd ofnoarking spots to the number of units. Good luck finding a spot after 5-6p. Parking availablenshould say extremely limited parking. This was a vrbo not a hotel... fine but nothing was recieved from the host and the stafff at rhe front desk give you parking passing tell you which room and the code to get in. I had no information to contact the host if i needed but thabkfully i did not

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Aston Kona by the Sea

Holualoa Village

per person

May 30 - Jun 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,071 reviews)

Very convenient 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. Very dated building!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Gingerhill Farm Retreat

per person

May 30 - Jun 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

9/10 Wonderful! (60 reviews)

We loved staying in the jungle canopy! The staff was very responsive to questions via text and made our entire experience very straightforward and enjoyable.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Popular places to visit

Kua Bay

4.5/5(153 reviews)

Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast.

Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach.

During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks.
Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach!

There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

Kehaka Kai State Park

Enjoy a trip to Kehaka Kai State Park and popular activities like snorkeling in Kalaoa. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this walkable area.

After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢

Makalawena Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Makalawena Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalaoa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Beautiful spot to watch the dolphins play. #Adventure

Kekaha Kai State Park

Enjoy a trip to Kekaha Kai State Park and popular activities like snorkeling in Kalaoa. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

We discovered this serene little beach last month. After turning off the highway there is a 2 mile drive over rocky unpaved terrain, but if you take it slow any kind of car should be able to traverse it. Our compact rental car did great. There is a parking area, and then a trail through the lava fields to the beach

Mahai'ula Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mahai'ula Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalaoa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Queen's Bath

4/5(10 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Queen's Bath, a lovely green space in Kailua-Kona. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Best Lodging Options Near Manini'owali Beach

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

72 300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI

Kailua-kona House w/ Balcony & Ocean Views!

Kailua-Kona

Cozy Sunset Views W/ Lanai - Close To Beach 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

72-1025 Pu?ukala St, Kailua-Kona, HI

Charming Pu'ukala Sunset - Near Hiking And Golf 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

72-1025 Pu?ukala St, Kailua-Kona, HI

Breezy Kailua-kona Bungalow w/ Lanai & Ocean View!

Kailua-Kona

Mango Sunset Bed and Breakfast

73-4261 Hawaii Belt Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI

Royal Kona Resort

75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI

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Plan a trip to see Manini'owali Beach

Kona Islander Vacation Club

Aston Kona by the Sea

Gingerhill Farm Retreat

Popular places to visit

Kua Bay

Kehaka Kai State Park

Makalawena Beach

Kekaha Kai State Park

Mahai'ula Beach

Queen's Bath

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