Waikoloa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

Find the best Waikoloa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Sunset Ridge

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

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 Waialea Beach.

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 Waialea Beach.

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is ฿9,889 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿9,889
฿13,739 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,218 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the ocean view was spectacular. The property was well maintained but seemed somewhat dated. For the price of our stay, I was expecting more. There appeared to be a shortage of staff. Service was slow. We had to ask multiple times to get fresh towels and hand soap. There ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

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 ฿8,862 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿8,862
฿10,520 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,227 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

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 ฿6,570 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿6,570
฿9,400 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,308 reviews)
"The resort was so clean and huge. I walked at least 8 miles a day. They have a tram to take if you don’t want the exercise"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

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.
Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club

Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club

4 out of 5
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa HI
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Beach and Mauna Lani Resort Golf ...
Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club
Shores at Waikoloa

Shores at Waikoloa

3.5 out of 5
69-1035 Keana Pl Waikoloa HI
Stay at this golf condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Beach and Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course ...
8/10 Very good! (266 reviews)
"Everything was clean, parking was pretty easy, and the property was beautiful"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Shores at Waikoloa
Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

4 out of 5
69-200 Pohakulana Waikoloa HI
Stay at this golf condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Beach and Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this place first time in Hawaii and choosing this place mad the experience that much better first they gave us a room that didn’t have the 2 queen beds that we book but I called the office and they fixed that issue right away and upgraded us to room with a king and queen bed and ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Fairway Villas Waikoloa 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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