Kailua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kailua Beach featuring swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
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Kailua Beach showing landscape views, swimming and a sandy beach
Kailua Beach showing tropical scenes and a beach as well as a small group of people
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Where to stay in Kailua

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Lanikai

While Lanikai may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach.

Lanikai
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Kalama Tract

When in Kalama Tract, you can plan a visit to Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kalama Tract
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Enchanted Lake

While Enchanted Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.

Enchanted Lake
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Coconut Grove

While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coconut Grove
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Maunawili

Travellers like the golf courses in Maunawili, and Olomana Three Peaks Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Maunawili
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Keolu Hills

When in Keolu Hills, you can plan a visit to Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Keolu Hills
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is ฿6,824 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿6,824
฿10,187 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,243 reviews)
"The rooms were dated compared to the lobby. Swell restaurant was average at best food wise. Location was perfect and staff was nice. Ice dispenser was dirty and flooded and was never fixed after notifying staff. House keeping was good and very nice."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is ฿6,343 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿6,343
฿9,490 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,537 reviews)
"Staff was great. Property was across the street from beach which was great. Many amenities at hotel. Property is in need of renovations."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is ฿6,036 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿6,036
฿9,231 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,553 reviews)
"OCEAN WAS NICE. WE DIDN'T USE THE SPA"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
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Aston Waikiki Sunset

Aston Waikiki Sunset

4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,999 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, close to the beach, easy parking and felt the aloha spirit"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan

3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,651 reviews)
"The view was fantastic, air con was cool in the living room but not the bedroom so I brought me a fan. It would have been better if had ceiling fan, Also the bathroom couldn’t shut so we had to use a towel so guests from other building couldn’t look in while dressing. Nevertheless we enjoyed our ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Skyline Island Colony Hotel

Skyline Island Colony Hotel

3 out of 5
445 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,071 reviews)
"Staff was friendly"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Skyline Island Colony Hotel
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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.

Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkelling spots while in the area.

Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach which includes kayaking or canoeing, island images and landscape views

Kailua Beach

With just-right waves and refreshing breezes, this is one of the best beaches on O’ahu to learn how to windsurf or kitesurf.

Kailua Beach
Kailua Bay Beach

Kailua Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua Bay Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Kailua Bay Beach
Beach

Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Beach
Kalama Beach Park

Kalama Beach Park

Kalama Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Kailua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Kalama Beach Park

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kailua at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club. Add the area's shops or temples to your travel plans.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Things to do

7 Day All Line Hop on Hop off Waikiki Trolley pass

Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

฿478
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Hanauma Bay

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

฿1,784
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
Sailboat at sunset in Oahu

Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)

฿1,593
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Waikiki Extreme Parasailing

Waikiki Xtreme Parasailing

฿1,083
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Xtreme Parasailing
Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

฿2,645
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

฿3,792
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
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Cities near Kailua

Honolulu

Honolulu

Makapuu Beach Park showing flowers, general coastal views and landscape views

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