Alii Kai, HI

Kailua-Kona

Popular places to visit

Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Kailua Pier

Find out about the history of Kailua-Kona with a stop at Kailua Pier. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Kailua Pier
Magic Sands Beach which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes

Magic Sands Beach

One of the closest beaches to Kona, this stretch of sand on the Big Island earned its name for an unusual shoreline occurrence.

Magic Sands Beach
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring rugged coastline, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Kahalu'u Beach Park

Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location.

Kahalu'u Beach Park
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Kailua-Kona Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Kailua-Kona Wharf and enjoy activities such as snorkeling in Kailua-Kona. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Kailua-Kona Wharf
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Discover ancient Hawaii at this historic settlement.

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Terri and I went swimming with Honu or turtle which is a protected species in Hawaii. Coral was good but got to about 2 dozen Honu in the open and sheltered waters. Awesome blue waters and skies in Kona today.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua-Kona Beaches during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

Things to do

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

$114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
Young girl holding a sea urchin on the glass bottom boat in the Pacific Ocean near the Big Island of Hawaii

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

$50
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa
Sunset private charter

Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

$71
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
Gathering of kings

Hawaii Loa Luau on the Big Island

$203
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hawaii Loa Luau on the Big Island
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

$189
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
Smiling woman ready to place lei around a customer

Authentic Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Authentic Lei Greeting at Kona Airport
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Alii Kai Hotel Deals

Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
$220 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$259 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,681 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Beautiful resort. Thanks"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI
$284 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$335 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was extremely pleasant, courteous, and accomodating. ."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
$177 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$209 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,883 reviews)
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Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI
$269 nightly
The price is $317 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$317 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Very nice stay, even considering there was a massive event going. The staff is incredibly friendly, there’s a bunch of shops/amenities inside the place, getting in and out from town was easy. It’s not the most incredible resort beach, but for the price it’s fine. Easily travel to other beaches nearby. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,363 reviews)
"Very good property, great rooms , but lack of restaurants inside, sprinkler system splashes high speed water at your door in night, can change that"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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Kona Coast Resort
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

2.5 out of 5
75-146 Sarona Ln, Kailua-Kona, HI
$155 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$183 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 9 beach bars. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast could use some healthy options. Pool looked like it needed a good cleaning or repainted. Personnel were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Alii Kai

Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring a park and tropical scenes

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Honl's Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden.

Holualoa Village
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Alii Heights Mauka

While Alii Heights Mauka might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park.

Alii Heights Mauka
Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Historic Kailua Village

Visitors to Historic Kailua Village rave about its stunning beaches, island views, and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Kailua Pier or Kailua-Kona Wharf while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Historic Kailua Village
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring snorkeling, landscape views and colorful reefs

Kahaluu Bay

4.5/5(221 area reviews)

Kahaluu Bay is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, seaside views, and pristine golf courses. You might want to check out attractions like Kahalu'u Beach Park or Magic Sands Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Kahaluu Bay
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Keauhou

Keauhou is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Kailua-Kona.

Keauhou
Kahalu\'u Beach Park featuring snorkeling, landscape views and colorful reefs

Kahaluu-Keauhou

While visiting Kahaluu-Keauhou, you might make a stop by sights like Keauhou Shopping Center and Keauhou Bay Beach.

Kahaluu-Keauhou
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