Lanikai Travel Guide

Kailua

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, two small islands, and a dense palm tree line.
A coastal landscape with a prominent mountain, clear blue sea, and a small island with people on a pier.
A coastal residential area with houses, palm trees, and two volcanic islands in the ocean.
A coastal town with houses, a beach, and two small islands in the ocean.
A coastal town with houses, palm trees, and two prominent hills by the ocean.

Stay near popular Lanikai attractions

Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead

9.4/10 (6 reviews)
You can take time to visit Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead during your travels to Kailua. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

฿2,786
per adult
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki
Photoshoot at the Bay!

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki

฿1,836
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki
Hawaiian Honey Tasting with Food

Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii

฿1,115
per adult
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
Oahu: Koʻolau Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience

Oahu: Koʻolau Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience

฿859
per adult
Oahu: Koʻolau Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience
Premiere Oahu Dolphin Cruise with Turtle Snorkeling, 20ft Sea Slide & Lunch

Premiere Oahu Dolphin Cruise with Turtle Snorkeling, 20ft Sea Slide & Lunch

฿6,232
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Premiere Oahu Dolphin Cruise with Turtle Snorkeling, 20ft Sea Slide & Lunch
Oahu Waterfall Hiking Tour with Lunch

Oahu Waterfall Hiking Tour with Lunch

฿3,903
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oahu Waterfall Hiking Tour with Lunch
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Top hotels in Lanikai

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 ฿7,938 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿7,938
฿11,595 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿8,669 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿8,669
฿12,476 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,429 reviews)
"The view was great,"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿8,156 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿8,156
฿11,731 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,599 reviews)
"Staff is so cool & cleaning is top notch. Always stay at Marriott run hotels and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Sheraton are two of the most famous hotels the Marriott runs. We always stay at Royal Hawaiian but decided to spend a few nights at the Sheraton different experience, but still amazing. ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is ฿6,881 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿6,881
฿10,309 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,240 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Resort Hotel

Waikiki Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2460 Koa Avenue Honolulu HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,731 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,731
฿6,212 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,641 reviews)
"There are nicer motels than this place. Do not recommend."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Waikiki Resort Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿4,876 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿4,876
฿8,013 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
The Twin Fin Hotel
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Where to stay in Lanikai

Find the best Lanikai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a clear view of the ocean, a hilly landscape, and a distant mountain range.

Beachside

While there might not be top attractions in Beachside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.

A beach at sunset with two prominent rock formations in the distance and a vibrant sky.

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.

A sandy beach with footprints, calm turquoise waters, and distant mountains under a clear sky.
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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.

A couple walking on a beach with two prominent mountains in the background.

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.

Downtown Kailua

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

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