Kailua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kailua Beach featuring swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach
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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
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is ฿14,875 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿14,875
฿19,535 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,355 reviews)
"The pool is separate from the adults' pool so that kids can have fun, and it even has a slide, which is great. There's also a Honolulu Coffee and cookie shop so you can take a quick break. I'd love to stay here again."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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 ฿8,021 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿8,021
฿11,244 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (8,369 reviews)
"Near the beach with so much amenities but too crowded for my personal liking. Staff were ok but you can tell theyre fed up with tourist."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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 ฿7,259 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿7,259
฿10,551 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (4,409 reviews)
"I especially loved the location. It was close to everything. The staff at reception and checkin were amazing. Love it all! Mahalo!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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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! (2,973 reviews)
Great location and well maintained
"The hotel is located just two blocks from the beach. The building is old but well maintained and managed. It is great for a family with kids. They have a pool and multiple gas grill which is cleaned daily. I would visit again"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Aston Waikiki Sunset
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! (2,043 reviews)
"The hotel provided comfortable beds and great services! We enjoyed our stays. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Skyline Island Colony Hotel
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! (2,625 reviews)
"We loved the whole experience, especially the view of the beach. Having the kitchen was a great opportunity to help keep meal expenses down and be prepared for the ahead. Would totally stay at the Aston again!! The only downfall was that the recreation area (pool, sauna, etc.) was being renovated ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
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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 temples or shops to your travel plans.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Things to do

Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental

Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental

฿2,661
per adult
Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental
Learn to Surf, Kayak OR Stand-up Paddle board in a group

Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu

฿3,051
per adult
Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu
Hawaiian Honey Tasting with Food

Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii

฿1,104
per adult
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
Self-Guided Kayak Tour

Self-Guided Kayak Tour

฿3,462
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Kayak Tour
Aerial view of beach in Kauai

Kailua Beach Experience

฿3,025
per adult
Kailua Beach Experience
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

฿8,657
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour
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Cities near Kailua

Honolulu

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

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