Captain Cook Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Captain Cook showing boating and a lake or waterhole
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Where to stay in Captain Cook

Captain Cook which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views

Opihihale

Opihihale might not have many top sights, but Pebbles Beach and Ka Lae Paakai are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Opihihale
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Kona Paradise

Though Kona Paradise may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pebbles Beach and Ho'okena Beach Park.

Kona Paradise
Dragonfly Ranch

Dragonfly Ranch

3 out of 5
84-5146 Keala O Keawe Road, Captain Cook, HI
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Captain Cook. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (262 reviews)
"Lovely views"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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Dragonfly Ranch
Kona Palace in Captain Cook

Kona Palace in Captain Cook

3.5 out of 5
82-5815 Napoopoo Rd., Captain Cook, HI
The price is ฿8,851 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿8,851
฿10,818 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Captain Cook. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (304 reviews)
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"I've travelled a lot over the last 4 decades and Kona Palace has the best view of any property I've stayed in. It is cozy and secluded and it was amazing just to sit on the patio and watch the sun come up from the side of a mountain! The surrounding foliage is beautiful and the accomodations are ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Kona Palace in Captain Cook
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is ฿6,393 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿6,393
฿8,509 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,705 reviews)
"The room was outdated and had a strong musty smell, probably from the carpet. Otherwise the room and resort overall were clean and we enjoyed our stay very much."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Royal Kona Resort
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Aston Kona by the Sea

Aston Kona by the Sea

4 out of 5
75-6106 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 meeting rooms and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,125 reviews)
"The property was in a quiet location just south of Kona downtown. Within 1.5 miles of Kona downtown and multiple eating options. We did not enjoy the parking! Depending on where you parked in the same parking lot (under the Blue signs or under the Black signs ) you either had 90 minutes free with ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Aston Kona by the Sea
Kona Bali Kai

Kona Bali Kai

2 out of 5
76-6246 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kailua Pier are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (50 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Kona Bali Kai
Sea Village

Sea Village

2.5 out of 5
75-5992 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kailua Pier and Magic Sands Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (105 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Sea Village
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Popular places to visit

Captain Cook Monument which includes rugged coastline and boating

Captain Cook Monument

5/5(2 reviews)

Hike, kayak or take a boat cruise to the monument celebrating the life of the famous British explorer.

Captain Cook Monument
Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Visit the historic walled refuge of Hawaiian lawbreakers, the only place on the island where their lives would be spared.

Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Painted Church showing a church or cathedral, interior views and art

Painted Church

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Painted Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Honaunau-Napoopoo. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Painted Church

Ho'okena Beach Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ho'okena Beach Park during your trip to Captain Cook? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Ho'okena Beach Park

Kona Coffee Living History Farm

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kona Coffee Living History Farm during your travels in Captain Cook. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Kona Coffee Living History Farm

Kapahukapu Manini Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kapahukapu Manini Beach during your travels in Honaunau-Napoopoo?

Kapahukapu Manini Beach

Things to do

Boat full of people pulling up to a monument on the shore of Hawaii

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

฿4,082
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

฿4,544
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island
Come float with us!

KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings

฿2,071
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

฿3,186
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Afternoon Snorkel Cruise to Kealakekua Bay State Park

Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour

฿4,586
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour
PM Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

Afternoon Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

฿4,333
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
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