When you've seen all there is to see at this Pahala stretch of coastline, there are plenty of other things to keep you on the go in the area. Many travelers pay a visit to Whittington Beach Park next. It's conveniently close to Punalu'u Beach. Why not add it to your itinerary?
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OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Keauhou
Price was $1,592, price is now $1,071 per person
$1,071
per person
Nov 20 - Nov 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Burbank (BUR) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Staff was extremely pleasant, courteous, and accomodating. .
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort
Historic Kailua Village
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Price was $2,051, price is now $1,111 per person
$1,111
per person
Nov 20 - Nov 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Burbank (BUR) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
Well, we were hoping to love it. But didn’t. Here are the pros and cons:
Pros
Location-right on the beach and easy walk to shops and restaurants
Staff- front desk staff was extremely friendly
Beach accessories- free use of beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, and coolers
Cons
Dirty-hair in the shower, wad of hair just outside the door(even after cleaning crew had been by), floor not swept (hair and sand stuck to our bare feet), floor not mopped (our bare feet turned black on the bottom so we wore shoes inside).
Internet never worked- we let them
Know but it was never addressed during our stay
Tv worked the first night but not again. We let them know but it was not addressed.
No soap in the shower. They did bring some the next day after we let them know.
Dryer lint filter was probably never emptied. We cleaned it out as well as picked out most of the dryer lint heading into to vent tube. Serious fire hazard.
Personally, I think they need to fire their cleaning company and find one that can pay attention to details.
Would I stay there again? No I don’t think so.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Kona Islander Vacation Club
Historic Kailua Village
Price was $2,932, price is now $1,910 per person
$1,910
per person
Dec 22 - Dec 27
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
7/10 Good! (328 reviews)
Quaint, small, efficient condo. Right on the main strip with easy walking distance to the best restaurants and sites.
Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
Reviews of Punalu'u Beach
4.7
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
It was cool to see the black sand and the turtles in their natural habitat!
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Green Sand Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Green Sand Beach during your travels in Naalehu? Wander the sandy beaches and seaside while you're in the area.

Kula Kai Caverns
Explore the great outdoors at Kula Kai Caverns, a lovely green space in Ocean View. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Ka Lae
Explore the great outdoors at Ka Lae, a lovely green space in Naalehu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Drive around the crater of an erupting volcano and learn about the cultural importance of lava to the ancient Hawaiians.

Kilauea
Explore the great outdoors at Kilauea and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Volcano. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Whittington Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Whittington Beach Park, a lovely green space in Naalehu. Wander the sandy beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
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