The Best Hotels Closest to Kamakahonu Beach in Kailua-Kona for 2026

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An indoor area with a view of the ocean, stone flooring, wooden furniture, and decorative columns.

A woman sitting on a rocky ledge by a clear, shallow water body with waves crashing nearby.

A hotel lobby with a water feature, seating, and a stone wall with a television.

An aerial view of a resort with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky coastline.

1. Royal Kona Resort

Historic Kailua Village, 1.2 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Karl

₩270,369

₩361,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee station.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

A hotel with a spa area including a hot tub and a pool.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the pool.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

Historic Kailua Village, 0.6 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Brandy

₩284,745

₩338,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of trees and the sea, and framed artwork on the wall.

3. PACIFIC 19 Kona

Historic Kailua Village, 0.2 km from Kamakahonu Beach

MARQUANES

₩258,562

₩348,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A beachfront hotel with a stone retaining wall, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A resort with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees, a pool, and outdoor seating.

4. Aston Kona by the Sea

Holualoa Village, 3.1 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Shannon Marie

₩418,513

₩740,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A tropical garden with palm trees and various plants, leading to a view of the ocean.

A beach with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a building with a stone wall.

A room with a red sofa, a wicker chair, and a ceiling fan.

A patio area with a blue sofa, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

5. Kona Islander Inn Condos

Historic Kailua Village, 0.9 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Mariya

₩132,233

₩583,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A hotel with a two-story structure, balconies, and a well-maintained lawn with palm trees.

A spa area with a hot tub under a canopy, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A hotel with a balcony, a grassy lawn, and palm trees.

6. Nautical Theme Garden View Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

Historic Kailua Village, 0.9 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Linda

₩304,997

₩716,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A beach with rocky shoreline, a cruise ship in the background, and lush greenery overhead.

A bedroom with a beach mural, a ceiling fan, a bed, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a kitchen in the background.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.

7. Tropical Kailua-kona Escape < 7 Mi to Keauhou Bay!

Historic Kailua Village, 0.8 km from Kamakahonu Beach

₩241,686

₩639,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

A beach with a rocky shoreline, a cruise ship in the background, and a building with a sloped roof.

A living room with a television, a clock, a ceiling fan, a sofa with colorful cushions, and a view of greenery outside.

A spa pool area with a wooden hot tub under a large umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies in the background.

8. Garden View Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

Historic Kailua Village, 0.8 km from Kamakahonu Beach

carlotta

₩304,997

₩736,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A swimming pool with a 'NO DIVING' sign, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

9. Outstanding Oceanfront Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

Historic Kailua Village, 0.8 km from Kamakahonu Beach

"Mostly very clean, except sliding glass doors. Would have cleaned myself but no cleaning materials on site. Wanted to love this place. We have stayed in other units but were delighted to find a first floor unit. The good: well equipped, comfortable, plenty of towels, and beach stuff. Nice patio area. The bad: communication was awful. Don't know if the problem is with the owner or RedAwning. Most units are welcoming (flowers, complementary chocolates, coffee, and welcoming reminders about check...

Sustainable

₩380,530

₩921,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A tropical garden with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A room with a wooden floor, a wooden dresser, a wicker chair with a green cushion, a wall mural of palm trees, and a ceiling fan.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a tiled floor, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

10. Garden View Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

Historic Kailua Village, 0.8 km from Kamakahonu Beach

₩304,997

₩736,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A beachfront property with a restaurant named "OCEANS" and a building with a green roof.

11. Garden View Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

Historic Kailua Village, 0.8 km from Kamakahonu Beach

₩304,997

₩716,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Two wooden chairs with cushions, a small round table, and a stone wall.

A sunset over a calm sea with silhouettes of trees in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the garden through the sliding glass door.

A bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, a glass shower enclosure, and a patterned rug.

12. Mango Sunset Bed and Breakfast

9.7 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Jesse

₩333,064

₩395,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A wooden deck with a stone bench and two wooden chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a clear view of the sky.

A house surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A neatly made bed with a folded towel and a rose, a wooden floor, and a view of an outdoor area with a chair and a table through a glass door.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

13. Gingerhill Farm Retreat

16.9 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Bernard Gerard

₩123,561

₩294,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. There is a ceiling fan, a painting of a beach, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a window with blinds.

A four-poster bed with a view of the sea through a window.

14. Big Island Retreat

Kahaluu Bay, 7.3 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Dan

₩145,206

₩317,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A person sliding down a water slide at a resort with a pool and palm trees in the background.

A well-maintained golf course with a clear view of the ocean and palm trees.

A coastal resort with a large pool, multiple buildings, and lush greenery.

A terrace with wicker furniture and a round table, overlooking a coastal view with the ocean and palm trees.

15. OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

Keauhou, 9.6 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Maria Guadalupe

₩326,436

₩445,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A covered outdoor patio with a wooden table and benches, a white railing, and a view of greenery.

A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase, and a small garden area.

A hallway with a wooden wall, a bench, a framed picture, and a small potted plant.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, a surfboard, a wardrobe, a kitchen area, and a painting on the wall.

16. Sunset Shores - Unit B Kauipoho

Kahaluu Bay, 6.3 km from Kamakahonu Beach

"Excellent location. Room was different than expected with pictures shown. They are a mix of rooms. Once I figured out some things, all was amazing. Quiet. Safe. Comfortable.Great location for exploring the island. Walkable small beaches. Received a lot of different emails about the property and checking in. It made it confusing but figured it out. Its kind of like staying in a friend's guest room. Never really saw anyone."

Linda

₩124,829

₩450,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A balcony with a wooden railing, a table, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a ceiling fan.

A cozy living room with a brown sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

Kalaoa, 11.1 km from Kamakahonu Beach

₩267,216

₩651,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a tiled backsplash.

A spacious living area with wooden floors, a sofa, a chair, and a bookshelf.

18. Hale O Aloha Handicap Accessible Gem in Kona!

Holualoa Village, 4.1 km from Kamakahonu Beach

₩616,716

₩1,236,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A palm tree on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

A small room with a window, two stools, a table, an air conditioner, and a surfboard.

A two-story building with a white exterior, a covered porch with a white railing, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

19. Sandy Toes Getaway in Kona

Kahaluu Bay, 6.3 km from Kamakahonu Beach

Evelyn

₩124,829

₩450,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A two-story building with a white exterior, a covered porch with white railings, and a set of stairs leading to the entrance.

A room with a wooden wall panel design and a door leading to another room.

A room with a wooden table and two chairs, a window with curtains, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

20. Island Elegance Prime Spot

Kahaluu Bay, 6.3 km from Kamakahonu Beach

"It is really very close to the beach, you can even walk it.i also love the place itself. very quiet. The only thing really is the air con is very loud that you can’t sleep! That is the tie breaker. Either you sleep in comfort with the loud sound of the air conditioner blasting loud into your ear or hot but quiet during the night. I always end up turning off the air and just taking off my clothes under the covers Lol. Also the small window by the back porch doesn’t have a curtain so the neighbor...

Melinda

₩124,829

₩450,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Kamakahonu Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Royal Kona Resort	8.4 Very Good 2,985 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,011 reviews	View
PACIFIC 19 Kona	8.4 Very Good 2,749 reviews	View
Aston Kona by the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,269 reviews	View
Kona Islander Inn Condos	6.4 151 reviews	View

Top Kamakahonu Beach Hotel Reviews

Royal Kona Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect. AC - GREAT. STAFF - AMAZING. ROOMS - PRISTINE!!!! Laundry was far from our tower. But I got locked out and the staff was really understanding and helpful. Don't do laundry after dark kids!"

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All"

Casa De Emdeko 204

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property, very clean and maintenance people constant taking care of it. Gorgeous salt water pool, multiple grills, and beautiful place to hang out and eat what you cook with gas tiki torches creating a luxurious vibe at night."

Kona Shores#130

10/10 Excellent

"Such an amazing location and experience. Had everything we needed plus more. Thank you for the hospitality:) 10/10 recommend "

Kona Isle B31

8/10 Good

"the beach view was unobstructed "

Other attractions near Kamakahonu Beach

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and red boats docked at a pier.

Kailua Pier

9.0/10 (666 reviews)

After visiting Kailua Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the snorkeling spots.

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A coastal town with a prominent church steeple, lush palm trees, and a rocky shoreline.

Hulihee Palace

8.6/10 (328 reviews)

At this former royal vacation home and museum, view original handmade koa furnishings and watch free folk concerts.

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A church with a white steeple and stone walls.

Moku‘aikaua Church

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Visit the oldest Christian church in Hawai'i to admire an example of architecture unlike any other on the islands and gain insight into the local religious history.

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Ahu'ena Heiau

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kailua-Kona when you spend time at Ahu'ena Heiau. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark

Find out about the history of Kailua-Kona with a stop at Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument

9.2/10 (13 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Kona Brewing Company

9.0/10 (290 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Kona Brewing Company and popular activities like snorkeling in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Kona Inn Shopping Village

9.2/10 (31 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kona Inn Shopping Village during your visit to Kailua-Kona. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area, or enjoy its snorkeling spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kamakahonu Beach?

Kamakahonu Beach is located in Kailua-Kona. This walkable area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 729 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kamakahonu Beach?

Adjacent to Kamakahonu Beach, PACIFIC 19 Kona is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a cafe. Other good choices close by include Royal Kona Resort and Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Kamakahonu Beach?

Expedia has 729 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kamakahonu Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kamakahonu Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Kamakahonu Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kamakahonu Beach?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Kamakahonu Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Kamakahonu Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Hulihee Palace and Hulihe'e Palace State Monument. Sights like Kailua Pier, Ahu'ena Heiau, and Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, and Kahalu'u Beach Park.

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Our top choices for Kamakahonu Beach hotels

1. Royal Kona Resort

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

3. PACIFIC 19 Kona

4. Aston Kona by the Sea

5. Kona Islander Inn Condos

6. Nautical Theme Garden View Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

7. Tropical Kailua-kona Escape < 7 Mi to Keauhou Bay!

8. Garden View Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

9. Outstanding Oceanfront Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

10. Garden View Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

11. Garden View Studio - Kona Islander Inn Condos Condo by RedAwning

12. Mango Sunset Bed and Breakfast

13. Gingerhill Farm Retreat

14. Big Island Retreat

15. OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

16. Sunset Shores - Unit B Kauipoho

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

18. Hale O Aloha Handicap Accessible Gem in Kona!

19. Sandy Toes Getaway in Kona

20. Island Elegance Prime Spot

Compare popular hotels close to Kamakahonu Beach

Top Kamakahonu Beach Hotel Reviews

Royal Kona Resort

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Casa De Emdeko 204

Kona Shores#130

Kona Isle B31

Other attractions near Kamakahonu Beach

Kailua Pier

Hulihee Palace

Moku‘aikaua Church

Ahu'ena Heiau

Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark

Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument

Kona Brewing Company

Kona Inn Shopping Village

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