Kona Palisades Travel Guide
Kailua-Kona
Visit Kona Palisades
Things to do

4.5hr Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide

Kona Catamaran Day or Sunset Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha

Deep Ocean Water Foot Soak in Kailua Kona

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor

Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
Top hotels in Kona Palisades

Royal Kona Resort
"Everything was excellent. We stayed at 4 hotels on 3 islands this trip. Overall this was the best one. Only issue we had is- compared to the other 3 hotels- the food and bar is overpriced- especially desserts. Otherwise- great."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

PACIFIC 19 Kona
"This is a cute little boutique hotel with a Hawaiian vibe. My only complaint is that the check in was slow… otherwise a fun place to stay. The staff was lovely, the room was immaculate. Great little coffee cart in the garden to get a little breakfast and some delicious Kona coffee."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
"Beware of the front desk billing at this property if you book through a site like Expedia. They recently updated their booking system, which caused a glitch that incorrectly charged our card $1,800. It took them days to figure out what happened, and no one knew what to tell us. To make up for the ..."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
"Unfortunately, our experience with the customer service at this resort was extremely disappointing. The island itself is absolutely beautiful, but every time we had to interact with the resort staff or deal with something on the property, it negatively affected our vacation. Most of the staff we ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Kona Palisades

Keauhou
A noteworthy feature of Keauhou is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

Kahaluu-Keauhou
If you're spending some time in Kahaluu-Keauhou, Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Holualoa Village
While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Honl's Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden.

Historic Kailua Village
Are you interested in stunning beaches, island views and popular shops? A visit to Historic Kailua Village might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kona Brewing Company and Kamakahonu Beach.

Kalaoa
Unique features of Kalaoa include the coffee shops and seaside views. Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kailua-Kona Beaches while you're exploring the area.



















