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An outdoor dining area with a glass table and chairs, surrounded by a white pergola and palm trees.

1. Kona Garden Studio Ohana - Private sunset lanai & garden views!

Kalaoa

Jolene

$244 nightly

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a chair. There are windows with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

2. Lovely Room. Wir Sprechen Deutsch. Tropical Garden, Quiet

Kalaoa

Sean

$233 nightly

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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3. Kona-Amazing sunset, Ocean/POOL/AC/Great loc

Kalaoa

Nicole B.

$248 nightly

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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A well-maintained garden with a palm tree, stone wall, and outdoor seating area.

4. The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

Historic Kailua Village

Anna H.

$150 nightly

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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An outdoor wooden deck with wicker furniture and a patterned rug.

5. Cozy Cloud Forest Ohana

Kailua-Kona

Stefanie A.

$257 nightly

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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A modern living room with a hanging chair, a sofa, and a dining table.

6. Lihau Boho House

Kalaoa

Julie R.

$527 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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7. Da Pool Hale - Kona Amazing Ocean Sunset

Kalaoa

Brandon

$252 nightly

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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A coastal hotel with balconies, a rocky shoreline, and palm trees.

8. Sea Village

Holualoa Village

Travis

$210 nightly

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Top Makalawena Hotel Reviews

Royal Kona Resort

8/10 Good

"It’s a very nice place to stay with lots of amenities close by, but all the fees really add up on the bill."

PACIFIC 19 Kona

8/10 Good

"Pacific 19 was very convenient for our stay in Kona. Parking was a bit tricky, but staff were helpful and friendly. There is no restaurant but only an outside breakfast building-cart with coffee and pastries. However other dining options close by and room had a small fridge plus a microwave. Would stay there again as price was great for the convenience."

Kona Coast Resort

8/10 Good

"I had a pleasant, not great, stay at Kona Coast Resort. Some things that were wonderful: the size of the villa! A full kitchen, dining, and living area was not quite what I expected; the bathroom and bedroom were also huge. The deck was enormous. The bed was very comfortable. I appreciated the ceiling fan in the bedroom & living room, the white noise machine/alarm clock, the good quality shampoo/conditioner/body wash, and the full kitchen. Things that were okay: it did take some time for the place to cool down. Not ideal when arriving late, as I think many flights from the mainland do. I skipped the timeshare hard sell (I was able to use amenities with just my room keys) and I received calls to my cell throughout my stay trying to get me to come do that. I ignored them, but it was irritating. The floors are surprisingly thin; I think I did not have a herd of rhinos in the condo above me, but it sure sounded as though I did. Things that were bad: the wifi. My apple iOS devices would not stay connected. I called both the front desk and the tech support number provided multiple times, and was unable to resolve this problem. My macbook connected, but I was dropped from my meetings several times to the point where I just had to join from my phone - it was unprofessional. I woke up to a Hawaiian centipede in the bathroom on my second day, which was unpleasant. I subsequently killed two roaches. I would not return if I had work obligations. I might otherwise."

Fairmont Orchid

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I had a wonderful one week stay at Fairmont Orchid. The weather was perfect mid October, and this area is generally very dry. We were looking to unwind and only rented a car for one day to go visit Volcano village and the botanical gardens in Hilo. I do recommend a one and a half hour scenic drive to the beautiful gardens. Snorkeling in the hotel lagoon was an amazing experience. There are so many turtles there and different kinds of fish. The hotel provides snorkeling equipment free of charge. Do not forget water shoes for swimming. I saw many sea urchins. There were plenty of chaises in the shade as well as in the sun, and you could also rent covered chaises as well as private cabanas. The food is good but it’s better at the neighboring Mauna Lani for the same money. The shuttle will take you there free of charge. You can walk there along the beach. We enjoyed both resorts. Fairmont guests are welcome at Mauna Lani. Overall, great relaxing time."

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

10/10 Excellent

"This is the first time I’ve stayed at a Hilton Village, it’s massive. The Tower is a long way from the parking lot, the boat wasn’t working but the tram was fine. We ended up walking instead, because the path is lovely. It has many pool areas and places just to sit and relax. Our Tower room was quite large and the balcony was perfect with a great view of the lagoon and the ocean. The only negative was it didn’t have another restaurants open every day, some of them closed too early. Sitting on the ocean in bar was what I could have done every day. They’re really losing out on a lot of income with a bar that stays open later. Otherwise, great trip and would stay there again."

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Can I find vacation rentals in Makalawena?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals near the most popular points of interest in Makalawena, or you can go with a more secluded option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay. Makalawena is known for its beaches and theaters.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Makalawena has to offer?

Summer Deal Kona Oceanfront Estate with Pool Water Slide Guest House: Visitors like this Makalawena vacation home rental. It is located on the beach and has a balcony, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. You can relax into your vacation with a selection of games and a hot tub.

What’s there to see and do in Makalawena?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation, or get out into nature at a spot like Makalawena Beach. In the larger area, you’ll find Kekaha Kai State Park and Manini'owali Beach.

What’s a vacation rental in Makalawena like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can stay in for a few weeks or just a few days in Makalawena. Vacation rentals offer amenities like kitchens and laundry facilities so you'll have everything you want. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, vacation rentals can provide a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and busy concierge desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is an attractive choice for family trips.

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Our top choices for Makalawena vacation rentals

1. Kona Garden Studio Ohana - Private sunset lanai & garden views!

2. Lovely Room. Wir Sprechen Deutsch. Tropical Garden, Quiet

3. Kona-Amazing sunset, Ocean/POOL/AC/Great loc

4. The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

5. Cozy Cloud Forest Ohana

6. Lihau Boho House

7. Da Pool Hale - Kona Amazing Ocean Sunset

8. Sea Village

9. Aston Kona by the Sea

10. Enjoy the Sunset Ocean Front 1BR Apt-pool On-site

11. Kailua-Kona 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home Ocean & Sunset View

12. Modern and Renovated Ocean Front Studio in Kona! Best Location!

13. RENOVATED Kona Studio By The Ocean!!!

14. Charming Condo Hotel in lovely Beach front Kailua-Kona with AC, WiFi

15. Kona Ocean View Home - Downtown, Fruit Trees, Sunset views

16. Ocean View Condo in the Heart of Kona

17. OCEAN FRONT! Paradise in Kona! Best Location!

18. Cozy studio with WiFi and AC that is within walking distance of Magic Sands Bch

19. Kona Isl Inn, AC,Wifi,Beachfront town of Kailua Kona, walk to restaurants, shops

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