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

Photoshoot at the Bay!

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki

฿1,869
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki

฿3,305
per adult
Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience from Waikiki
Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkel Tour

Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkel Tour (with guaranteed entrance time)

฿3,461
per adult
Hanauma Bay Guided Snorkel Tour (with guaranteed entrance time)
Self-Guided Kayak Tour

Self-Guided Kayak Tour

฿3,561
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Kayak Tour
Oahu: Koʻolau Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience

Oahu: Koʻolau Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience

฿874
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

฿6,344
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Premiere Oahu Dolphin Cruise with Turtle Snorkeling, 20ft Sea Slide & Lunch
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Top hotels in Lanikai

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿8,749 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿8,749
฿12,591 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (5,546 reviews)
"Laa a"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 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 ฿11,799 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿11,799
฿16,078 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (3,808 reviews)
"Great resort. So fun! Pool, beach,shopping,views,food! Pretty much everything we were looking for on our 25th anniversary. What a place to celebrate! Do it and you won’t be let down."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
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 ฿8,010 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
฿8,010
฿11,701 total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
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
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is ฿7,436 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿7,436
฿10,993 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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. ...
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is ฿7,397 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿7,397
฿11,147 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort 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. ...
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
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 ฿3,667 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿3,667
฿6,158 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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! (3,697 reviews)
"It is the perfect location, staff is so accommodating. Love this place 😀."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

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Where to stay in Lanikai

Find the best Lanikai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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 coastal landscape with a town, mountains, and a clear sky.
Photo by Chihoyo Shiosaki
Open Photo by Chihoyo Shiosaki

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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