Waikoloa Travel Guide

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Waikoloa
Waikoloa
Waikoloa
Waikoloa
Waikoloa

Treat yourself to a leisurely tropical beach experience in this luxurious resort village, offering exciting adventure tours, beautiful beaches and first-class golf.

Waikoloa is a lavish resort village overlooking a blue-green lagoon and the rolling surf breaks on Waiulua Bay. Pamper yourself at one of the village’s resorts, admire the scenic waterfront, go snorkeling in the bay, play a round of golf or relax by the resort pools.

Visit some of the region’s breathtaking destinations with a helicopter or boat tour. Go whale-watching on the Kohala Coast or try deep-sea fishing. Scuba dive in the crystal-clear Hawai’ian waters to see beautiful coral reefs and tropical marine life. Experience the natural wonder of Kileaua on a volcano tour and see lush rainforest and shimmering waterfalls.

Some resorts offer day passes to visitors so you can enjoy an exciting daytrip on the resort grounds even if you aren’t staying in Waikoloa Village. Bask in the warm sunshine by the pool or explore the family-friendly adventure pools, complete with waterslides and snorkeling lagoons. Treat yourself to a luxury spa visit or hit the resort’s gym.

Visit Anaeho’omalu Bay to explore this beautiful crescent-shaped beach. Spot multicolored coral on a snorkeling trip or a glass-bottom boat ride. The waterfront lava rocks are dotted with ancient Hawai’ian fishponds and majestic turtles can often be seen sunning themselves on the sand. Find equipment rentals and tour agencies on the beach.

Enjoy a couple of leisurely rounds of golf at the resort golf courses and see magnificent views of five volcanoes and the Kahala coast. Tennis courts are also available at many resorts.

Hit the Queens’ Marketplace Shopping Centre to discover a range of retailers, including clothing boutiques, cafés, restaurants and stores selling Hawai’iana souvenirs and keepsakes.

Waikoloa Village is located in the Big Island’s Kona region, just off the Kohala coast. The village is approximately 20 miles (32 kilometres) north of Kona International Airport. Explore this area with a rental car or join a charter tour. Visit between September and October to experience this luxurious resort village during off-peak season.

Where to stay in Waikoloa

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Francolin Place

While there might not be top attractions in Francolin Place, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Waikola Village Golf Club and Waialea Beach.

Francolin Place
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Sunset Ridge

Sunset Ridge might not have many top sights, but Waikola Village Golf Club and Mauna Kea Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sunset Ridge
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Bluffs

Though Bluffs may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Waikola Village Golf Club and Mauna Kea Beach.

Bluffs
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Kilohana Kai

Though Kilohana Kai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Waikola Village Golf Club and Mauna Kea Beach.

Kilohana Kai
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Waikoloa Village
4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI
The price is ฿10,345 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿10,345
฿14,040 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,029 reviews)
"Had the time of our lives. Staff was amazing they had lost our keys to our rental, and the managers made sure they made it right for us. Took care of our valet and resort fees and gave us a cabana. They were amazing"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
4 out of 5
69-699 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI
The price is ฿7,984 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿7,984
฿10,375 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Room was awesome and so was the service"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
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 ฿6,780 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿6,780
฿9,528 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"I haven’t been here in a while, glad I booked the stay. Somethings have changed, it seems a more casual vibe than in the past. Staff was friendly, the property was beautiful. My only concern would be the one tram available and the early closure of restaurants and bars by the pool. Other than that ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa 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.
Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
4 out of 5
69-1029 Nawahine Pl, Waikoloa, HI
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Hāpuna ...
9/10 Wonderful! (688 reviews)
"The property is beautiful and so peaceful. Super nice staff."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER
Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER
3 out of 5
69-200 Pohakulana, Waikoloa, HI
Stay at this 3-star golf condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Genesis ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (483 reviews)
"This was our first family vacation to Hawaii and we were surprised and really enjoyed our visit. We were really unsure what to expect or what we needed. All I can say is that it exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to planning our next visit. Mahalo for everything!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER
Kohala Coast Vacation Rental by OUTRIGGER
Kohala Coast Vacation Rental by OUTRIGGER
3.5 out of 5
69-250 Waikoloa Beach Dr. Ste B-13, Waikoloa, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Kings ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
"The property was beautiful and the condo was well kept and clean. The pool was seriously a minute walk from the condo. The private beach club access was wonderful and super close. The beach was safe with lifeguards on duty. Also there was a restaurant to order food and restrooms close at hand. The ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Kohala Coast Vacation Rental by OUTRIGGER
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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