Puako, HI

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Sunset at Anaeho omalu beach...
Sunset at Anaeho omalu beach...
Waikoloa Beach Resort #Adventure
#LifeAtExpedia Breezy A-Bay on Big Island Recent Kilauea Volcano eruption has severely hit tourist traffic to the entire Big Island, despite the fact the dangerous lava flows impact less than a low single digit percent of total surface area of island. Diametrically across from the eruption site in SE corner of Big Island is the VERY SAFE Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, near the popular Waikaloa. What I recall most distinctly is the granular 4 color sand I'd never seen before on a beach. I wish I could bring it back bags of it for landscaping :) A-Bay was a chance pit-stop I made, driving up Kohala Coast to Waipio Valley from Kona, the most well known city on Big Island's West Coast, with an international airport. A-Bay is a place of unparalleled tranquility, a perfect long crescent shape, and salt and pepper sand. Long rows of palm trees make A-Bay one of the premier places to photograph a Big Island sunset. Ideal for Kite-surfing, paddle boarding or just lounging and taking a walk on the beach, which is what I did.
Waikoloa Beach Resort #Adventure
Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is ₩499,674 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
₩499,674
₩593,174 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,096 reviews)
The entire facility felt neglected and stuck in the 1980’s. The previously sought after amenities have fallen into disarray, especially the canal that was left abandoned still filled with stagnant water. There is a tram that is supposed to take you to and from several points on the resort, and it ...

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa HI
The price is ₩344,164 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
₩344,164
₩477,804 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,147 reviews)
Room smelled. Misleading listing. Showed pools I never saw, said there were 6 restaurants but they were in the entire Waikaloa Resort area, not the hotel itself. Staff didn't speak English and I couldn't understand them at checkin. Couldn't find the pool towels and couldn't find staff for help. Got ...

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr Kamuela HI
The price is ₩1,106,669 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
₩1,106,669
₩1,416,262 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kamuela. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,018 reviews)
Top notch hotel. Class personified! Amazing service, food, and drinks. If you’re looking to splurge on an elite vacation, no where better than Mauna Lani! Thank you!

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
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Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

4 out of 5
69-1029 Nawahine Pl Waikoloa HI
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Beach and Mauna Lani Resort ...
9/10 Wonderful! (720 reviews)
We enjoyed staying in unit 4G. The condo had 3 bedrooms. One had a king-sized bed. The second room had a queen bed, and the third bedroom on the 1st floor had two twin beds. Each had its own bathroom. There was also a laundry room in the condo. The kitchen was well equipped with a drip coffee maker, ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Mauna Lani Point

Mauna Lani Point

4 out of 5
68-1050 Mauna Lani Point Dr. Kamuela HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Kamuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
Condo was very nice.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Mauna Lani Point
Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

3 out of 5
69-200 Pohakulana Waikoloa HI
Book a stay at this golf condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Beach and Mauna Lani Resort Golf ...
Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER
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Popular places to visit

Mauna Kea featuring tropical scenes, a beach and landscape views

Mauna Kea Beach

Visit what was once the most expensive hotel ever built, one of the first resorts in the region.

Mauna Kea Beach
Hapuna Beach State Park which includes a coastal town, a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

Walk across the white sand of this idyllic beach to reach the warm Hawaiian waters beyond.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
Scenic view from Kamuela / Waimea of Kohala mountain with lush green ranch fields, and pu'u

Kohala

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kohala during your travels in Kamuela. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

Kohala
Coastline and cliffs to the south of Hapuna

Puako Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puako Beach during your trip to Kamuela? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Puako Beach
great place to watch a sunset.

Waialea Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Waialea Beach during your travels in Puako? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Waialea Beach
Parker Ranch Center featuring land animals and horseriding

Parker Ranch Center

Step back in time at this historic cattle ranch and magnificent homestead in Waimea, where Hawai’i’s first cowboys worked the land and a family left a legacy.

Parker Ranch Center

Cities near Puako

Kamuela featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views

Kamuela