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1. Royal Kona Resort
Royal Kona Resort4.0 star property
Historic Kailua Village
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,044 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(3,044 reviews)
"Great location, nice room, friendly and helpful staff."
"Great location, nice room, friendly and helpful staff."
Alexander
The price is AED 715
AED 715
AED 957 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa4.0 star property
Waikoloa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,299 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1,299 reviews)
"Excellent property! Loved our stay there and will be back again!"
"Excellent property! Loved our stay there and will be back again!"Kimberly
The price is AED 803
AED 803
AED 954 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
3. Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Waikoloa Village4.0 star property
Waikoloa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,239 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,239 reviews)
"Great place to take a family vacation."
"Great place to take a family vacation."Dawn
The price is AED 931
AED 931
AED 1,323 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
4. Kona Coast Resort
Kona Coast Resort3.5 star property
Keauhou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,482 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1,482 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
"Great place to stay"Eugene
5. Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel3.5 star property
Historic Kailua Village
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,003 reviews)
"This place was a very nice place to sleep and just lots of amenities available and also free parking"
"This place was a very nice place to sleep and just lots of amenities available and also free parking"leilani
The price is AED 856
AED 856
AED 1,097 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
6. OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa4.0 star property
Keauhou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,283 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,283 reviews)
"It was a nice place to stay."
"It was a nice place to stay."Sachi
The price is AED 924
AED 924
AED 1,250 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
7. PACIFIC 19 Kona
PACIFIC 19 Kona3.5 star property
Historic Kailua Village
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,832 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(2,832 reviews)
"Great family vacation spot"
"Great family vacation spot"Jordan
The price is AED 572
AED 572
AED 788 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
8. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village4.0 star property
Waikoloa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,406 reviews)
7.8/10
Good
(1,406 reviews)
"The resort was fantastic. Our only issue was the tram which broke down several times while we were there making a very long walk to our room. Views were beautiful."
"The resort was fantastic. Our only issue was the tram which broke down several times while we were there making a very long walk to our room. Views were beautiful."vernon
The price is AED 612
AED 612
AED 900 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
9. Fairmont Orchid
Fairmont Orchid4.5 star property
Kohala Coast
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1,002 reviews)
"Best stay ever!!!"
"Best stay ever!!!"Devin
The price is AED 2,127
AED 2,127
AED 2,743 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
10. Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection5.0 star property
Kamuela
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,000 reviews)
"Great breakfast and fantastic view"
"Great breakfast and fantastic view"Scott
The price is AED 2,310
AED 2,310
AED 3,003 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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Top Makalawena Hotel Reviews
Mango Sunset Bed and Breakfast
Mango Sunset Bed and BreakfastKailua-Kona
10/10 Excellent
Mango Sunset is situated on a hill in a lovely coffee plantation. It’s 15 or 20 minutes from town. The sunsets are amazing and breakfast in the morning with French pressed coffee is delicious! Heidi (host) makes her own sourdough! She and husband Dan are naturals at hospitality.
Mango Sunset is situated on a hill in a lovely coffee plantation. It’s 15 or 20 minutes from town. The sunsets are amazing and breakfast in the morning with French pressed coffee is delicious! Heidi (host) makes her own sourdough! She and husband Dan are naturals at hospitality.
Mary
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land WaikoloaWaikoloa
10/10 Excellent
We had an awesome stay. We did not realize how big this resort was. I would definitely stay at Kingsland again. It offers easy parking. And it is nice and quiet where we stayed. And we had access to any other part of the resort. So it allowed us to be away from the main building, where the beach and luau were located. Because there are a lot of people staying at that location. So where we stayed, it was nice and relaxing. They have a shuttle that will take you anywhere within their resort. They...
We had an awesome stay. We did not realize how big this resort was. I would definitely stay at Kingsland again. It offers easy parking. And it is nice and quiet where we stayed. And we had access to any other part of the resort. So it allowed us to be away from the main building, where the beach and luau were located. Because there are a lot of people staying at that location. So where we stayed, it was nice and relaxing. They have a shuttle that will take you anywhere within their resort. They...
Carla
PACIFIC 19 Kona
PACIFIC 19 KonaHistoric Kailua Village
10/10 Excellent
Great location to all that Ali’i Drive has to offer.
Great location to all that Ali’i Drive has to offer.
Jason
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort HualalaiKaupulehu
10/10 Excellent
Beach is not good. Very small swimming area. Lots of rocks even there. Need reef walkers. Hapuna beach state park is about 15 miles north of this hotel. That is a great beach.
Beach is not good. Very small swimming area. Lots of rocks even there. Need reef walkers. Hapuna beach state park is about 15 miles north of this hotel. That is a great beach.
Shekar
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites WaikoloaWaikoloa
10/10 Excellent
My 5 year old son and I spent a week at the Hilton Grand Vacation resort. For us it was a great decision. With a car, we were two minutes to the Hilton Wailkoloa resort, and had full use of their facilities with free parking. If you plan to park yourself at the Hilton Waikoloa all day,then I can see where that may be a better option for some than the Grand Vacation. We were only a few afternoons at the Waikoloa lagoon, and spent everyday exploring the island. The pool at the Grand Vacation...
My 5 year old son and I spent a week at the Hilton Grand Vacation resort. For us it was a great decision. With a car, we were two minutes to the Hilton Wailkoloa resort, and had full use of their facilities with free parking. If you plan to park yourself at the Hilton Waikoloa all day,then I can see where that may be a better option for some than the Grand Vacation. We were only a few afternoons at the Waikoloa lagoon, and spent everyday exploring the island. The pool at the Grand Vacation...
Anonymous
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHGHistoric Kailua Village
10/10 Excellent
Good location. Great and friendly staff.
Good location. Great and friendly staff.
Marie
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Kona Village, A Rosewood ResortKaupulehu
10/10 Excellent
Such an incredible stay! Just returned and it was everything I wanted in our vacation. Such a relaxing resort, beautiful grounds, amazing rooms, two large pools, plenty of space to roam around, beautiful pond with ducks, bikes available to bike around, delicious food, an awesome gym, snorkeling right from the shore….I can go on and on! We were so sad to leave and wish the Rosewood Kona so much success. Part of me doesn’t want to see it get busy so it’ll always be as quiet as it was during our...
Such an incredible stay! Just returned and it was everything I wanted in our vacation. Such a relaxing resort, beautiful grounds, amazing rooms, two large pools, plenty of space to roam around, beautiful pond with ducks, bikes available to bike around, delicious food, an awesome gym, snorkeling right from the shore….I can go on and on! We were so sad to leave and wish the Rosewood Kona so much success. Part of me doesn’t want to see it get busy so it’ll always be as quiet as it was during our...
Lisa
Big Island Retreat
Big Island RetreatKahaluu-Keauhou
10/10 Excellent
Me and the wife enjoyed staying at this hotel and its proximity to the snorkeling beach. They had all kinds of boogey boards, paddle boards, snorkel and fins, beach towels, chairs and such for you to use at no extra fee. Washer and dryer on site. A vey nice place to BBQ if you like with all the seasonings and sauces provided for you to use. The room had cooking utensils and such to prepare meals. I would stay here again. The lady Gigi that runs the place was a pleasure to meet.
Me and the wife enjoyed staying at this hotel and its proximity to the snorkeling beach. They had all kinds of boogey boards, paddle boards, snorkel and fins, beach towels, chairs and such for you to use at no extra fee. Washer and dryer on site. A vey nice place to BBQ if you like with all the seasonings and sauces provided for you to use. The room had cooking utensils and such to prepare meals. I would stay here again. The lady Gigi that runs the place was a pleasure to meet.
Anonymous traveler
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach HotelHistoric Kailua Village
10/10 Excellent
Well, I found the King Kamehameha Courtyard by Marriott to be quite a decent spot for a stay, but it wasn’t without its rough edges. There by the beach, where one hopes for a bit of serenity, there were a few folks living rough, and it tugged at the mood I’d hoped to find. Now, I believe if more of us took the time, as folks have done in places like Seattle and San Francisco, where a bit of outcry led to tangible improvements, perhaps things could change here, too. By lending a hand and...
Well, I found the King Kamehameha Courtyard by Marriott to be quite a decent spot for a stay, but it wasn’t without its rough edges. There by the beach, where one hopes for a bit of serenity, there were a few folks living rough, and it tugged at the mood I’d hoped to find. Now, I believe if more of us took the time, as folks have done in places like Seattle and San Francisco, where a bit of outcry led to tangible improvements, perhaps things could change here, too. By lending a hand and...
Juan D
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa VillageWaikoloa
10/10 Excellent
I came here 12 years ago and visited again recently. It's a fantastic resort, and I will be back again. We like the ocean tower for the views and the adult pool for peace and quiet. Walking through the whole resort is very easy, does not take much time, and is very scenic. Facilities are clean and well cared for. Nature is everywhere around you, and there is something for everyone, even young kids. Everything was 5 stars except the housekeeping service, which could have been better. Multiple...
I came here 12 years ago and visited again recently. It's a fantastic resort, and I will be back again. We like the ocean tower for the views and the adult pool for peace and quiet. Walking through the whole resort is very easy, does not take much time, and is very scenic. Facilities are clean and well cared for. Nature is everywhere around you, and there is something for everyone, even young kids. Everything was 5 stars except the housekeeping service, which could have been better. Multiple...
Molly-Marie
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Waikoloa VillageWaikoloa
10/10 Excellent
Great beautiful property however, room had roaches.
Great beautiful property however, room had roaches.
Karen
Royal Kona Resort
Royal Kona ResortHistoric Kailua Village
10/10 Excellent
Let’s start off with check in…it’s easy.
Your reservation is held for you and upgrades are offered when available for purchase. A great offer.
You are at an older hotel…get over it. It’s beautiful and is walkable to downtown Kailua. ABC is across the street.
You will have one of three towers. The lagoon, Alii and the Bay.
The pool is amazing and the view is what you are paying for, totally awesome.
Parking: easy. Your room key gets you in and out. It’s self parking.
Your room will...
Let’s start off with check in…it’s easy.
Your reservation is held for you and upgrades are offered when available for purchase. A great offer.
You are at an older hotel…get over it. It’s beautiful and is walkable to downtown Kailua. ABC is across the street.
You will have one of three towers. The lagoon, Alii and the Bay.
The pool is amazing and the view is what you are paying for, totally awesome.
Parking: easy. Your room key gets you in and out. It’s self parking.
Your room will...
Don
Fairmont Orchid
Fairmont OrchidKohala Coast
10/10 Excellent
Originally a Ritz Carlton hotel and you can tell by the quality fixtures and decor. Great dining and the sunset views are spectacular. I would definitely stay there again
Originally a Ritz Carlton hotel and you can tell by the quality fixtures and decor. Great dining and the sunset views are spectacular. I would definitely stay there again
Michael
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & SpaWaikoloa
10/10 Excellent
I like this hotel location and the environment. I will definitely go back again. However there are a few things that irritated me and left a bad taste to my experience.
Majority of the hotel staff were very friendly and nice. It’s just only a handful that I met weren’t that polite or sincere. Management should monitor and observe to correct or replace those staff. (They weren’t in just one area or department, they from parking, reception, etc) On the other hand, there were helpful and very...
I like this hotel location and the environment. I will definitely go back again. However there are a few things that irritated me and left a bad taste to my experience.
Majority of the hotel staff were very friendly and nice. It’s just only a handful that I met weren’t that polite or sincere. Management should monitor and observe to correct or replace those staff. (They weren’t in just one area or department, they from parking, reception, etc) On the other hand, there were helpful and very...
Oliver
Aston Kona by the Sea
Aston Kona by the SeaHolualoa Village
10/10 Excellent
We could not have been more pleased with Aston Kona by the Sea. We had Unit 106 which was 2 bed and 2 bath. There was a sofa bed also (a little sloped but livable). The unit was completely perfect for our needs. First, we had a fantastic view of the ocean from our lanai. There were sliding doors in the living room and master bedroom. This was great because you could go out on the lanai from the master and not disturb someone sleeping on the sofa bed. The kitchen was updated and equipped...
We could not have been more pleased with Aston Kona by the Sea. We had Unit 106 which was 2 bed and 2 bath. There was a sofa bed also (a little sloped but livable). The unit was completely perfect for our needs. First, we had a fantastic view of the ocean from our lanai. There were sliding doors in the living room and master bedroom. This was great because you could go out on the lanai from the master and not disturb someone sleeping on the sofa bed. The kitchen was updated and equipped...
Missing Hawaii
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Mauna Lani, Auberge CollectionKamuela
10/10 Excellent
We had a great 1-week stay here. We enjoyed the many features: beach, fish ponds, pool, restaurants, and the room/view was great. The hotel is beautiful, the open architecture and focus on water throughout is very unique. We visited a couple of the nearby resorts/hotels we had considered when booking the trip and it made us feel that we made the right choice, best value especially considering the price. Also, a drastic difference between the crowds we encountered at the other resorts compared...
We had a great 1-week stay here. We enjoyed the many features: beach, fish ponds, pool, restaurants, and the room/view was great. The hotel is beautiful, the open architecture and focus on water throughout is very unique. We visited a couple of the nearby resorts/hotels we had considered when booking the trip and it made us feel that we made the right choice, best value especially considering the price. Also, a drastic difference between the crowds we encountered at the other resorts compared...
Scott
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & SpaKeauhou
10/10 Excellent
we could walk to our snorkeling tour and had a great view of the water
we could walk to our snorkeling tour and had a great view of the water
Anne
Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club
Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean ClubWaikoloa
10/10 Excellent
The grounds and swimming pools are beautiful and located on a bay that is fabulous for snorkeling.
We stayed in the Vacation Club part of the hotel; they provide washer/dryer and fridge, as well as recycling bins in our room.
The grounds and swimming pools are beautiful and located on a bay that is fabulous for snorkeling.
We stayed in the Vacation Club part of the hotel; they provide washer/dryer and fridge, as well as recycling bins in our room.
Anonymous traveler
Kailua Studio w/ Pool Access & Garden Views!
Kailua Studio w/ Pool Access & Garden Views!Historic Kailua Village
10/10 Excellent
Cozy spot, a short walk from the beach and some great spots to watch the sunset.
Cozy spot, a short walk from the beach and some great spots to watch the sunset.
Anonymous traveler
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What are some of the best vacation rentals in Makalawena?
Summer Deal Kona Oceanfront Estate with Pool Water Slide Guest House: This vacation home rental near Makalawena is located on the beach and has a balcony, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. You can relax into your vacation with a selection of games and a hot tub. See all vacation rentals in Makalawena.
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What's it like to stay in Makalawena?
Visitors can enjoy all that Makalawena has to offer including the beaches and theaters. This city also attracts tourists with its scenic landscape. There are 5000 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Makalawena.
What is there to see in Makalawena?
A couple of favorite places to visit are Makalawena Beach and Kekaha Kai State Park. You'll also find Manini'owali Beach and Kua Bay in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Makalawena guide.
What's the weather like in Makalawena?
The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in Makalawena are August, June, July, and May, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.
Where is the best place for a stay in Makalawena?
Royal Kona Resort, located 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from the heart of Makalawena, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Hilton Waikoloa Village and Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Makalawena.