Title: Visit Kona Paradise: 2026 Kona Paradise, Captain Cook Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kona Paradise](https://expedia.com/Kona-Paradise-Captain-Cook-Hotels.0-n553248635976480353-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Captain Cook](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Captain-Cook.d86447.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Captain Cook](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Captain-Cook.d86447.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Kona Paradise](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kona-Paradise.d553248635976480353.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kona Paradise Vacations](https://expedia.com/Kona-Paradise.d553248635976480353.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kona Paradise, HI ## Captain Cook ![nice and sweet view Shoreline in Kona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480353/14c3a05c-bdd0-41c9-9b2d-43c19a4213d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kona Paradise Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Captain Cook Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Captain-Cook.dx86447) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Pu\'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park which includes a park and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063979/b9a4ee33-5631-4ce3-8146-9a6d1673e878.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### PuÊ»uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Visit the historic walled refuge of Hawaiian lawbreakers, the only place on the island where their lives would be spared. [](https://expedia.com/Puuhonua-O-Honaunau-National-Historical-Park-Captain-Cook.d6063979.Vacation-Attraction) ![Captain Cook Monument showing rugged coastline and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063999/dc52903f-f7c4-4e7d-83f9-454a05ad5c8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Captain Cook Monument Hike, kayak or take a boat cruise to the monument celebrating the life of the famous British explorer. [](https://expedia.com/Captain-Cook-Monument-Captain-Cook.d6063999.Vacation-Attraction) ![Painted Church showing art, a church or cathedral and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288268/218a412a-ad04-4fde-9a01-978649651624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Painted Church After visiting Painted Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Honaunau-Napoopoo. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Painted-Church-Captain-Cook.d6288268.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pebbles Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pebbles Beach during your trip to Kona Paradise? [](https://expedia.com/Pebbles-Beach-Hawaii.d553248635983992174.Vacation-Attraction) #### South Kona Beaches Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Kona Beaches during your trip to Kona Paradise? [](https://expedia.com/South-Kona-Beaches-Hawaii.d553248635976496885.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ho'okena Beach Park Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ho'okena Beach Park during your trip to Captain Cook? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/Hookena-Beach-Park-Captain-Cook.d553248635977253841.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/521228/82126fe4-6e48-42ca-91cf-7994c56738d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Night Manta Ray Experience at Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor $146 per traveler **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/night-manta-ray-experience-at-manta-ray-village-from-keauhou-harbor.a521228.activity-details) ![Afternoon Snorkel Cruise to Kealakekua Bay State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/380758/e3e7984b-5a4c-44a5-b9af-3d15c2ae61c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument (Kona, Big Island) $144 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kealakekua-bay-snorkel-tour-captain-cook-monument-kona.a380758.activity-details) ![snorkelers near sea turtle in the pacific ocean ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/381762/572b641b-156c-4ed0-9818-aa680fa5253d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deluxe Morning Snorkel Adventure $143 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/deluxe-morning-snorkel-adventure.a381762.activity-details) ![Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4282280/fb593a13-3fac-44d2-bf4f-df00536ab0ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island $109 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-snorkel-at-kealakekua-bay-in-captain-cook.a4282280.activity-details) ![Expedition South Kona](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/381770/fefafc50-2dc1-445b-a318-a0a633f0f637.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snorkel Expedition South Kona $200 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snorkel-expedition-south-kona.a381770.activity-details) ![Come float with us!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48879980/ffda1b96-b620-4b7c-abdb-bd033543efaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings $86 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kona-manta-ray-night-snorkel-free-re-ride-if-no-sightings.a48879980.activity-details) [See all activities in Captain Cook](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Captain-Cook.d86447.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Kona Paradise Hotel Deals ![Ocean Beach Home In The Heart Of Authentic Old Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33506300/33506219/9c821a18_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Beach Home In The Heart Of Authentic Old Hawaii Captain Cook HI Stay at this vacation home in Captain Cook. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews) Beautiful home, beautiful location. We hope to return soon. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=33506219&PinnedHotelID=33506219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=33506219&PinnedHotelID=33506219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) ![Oceanview Escape in Captain Cook | Peaceful Island Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20060000/20056600/20056592/d6e459be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oceanview Escape in Captain Cook | Peaceful Island Retreat Captain Cook HI Stay at this vacation home in Captain Cook. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews) The view of the ocean was the best part. The spade itself has what you need as a base of operations. The hosts were very responsive and easy to work with. Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=20056592&PinnedHotelID=20056592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=20056592&PinnedHotelID=20056592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) ![180 Degree Ocean View! Steps to Beach! REDUCED rate May+June 2026](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33979800/33979726/535b50c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 180 Degree Ocean View! Steps to Beach! REDUCED rate May+June 2026 Captain Cook HI Stay at this vacation home in Captain Cook. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews) Wonderful place to sit on the screened porch and look out over the ocean. Zero issues with the house except I had trouble getting my wife to leave. Very responsive host. Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=33979726&PinnedHotelID=33979726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=33979726&PinnedHotelID=33979726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) ![OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49176000/49175916/51fddcd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI $324 nightly $385 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews) Great property, beautiful pool, areas of the complex were empty. - Just hope they do not put you next to an area that is under construction. Checked in for three nights. Literally next to construction happening between 9 and 5 am. Not just banging, but pretty much non-stop hammer drilling the entire ... Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=49175916&PinnedHotelID=49175916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) ![Kona Coast Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/581000/580914/962812bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kona Coast Resort 78-6842 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI Book a stay at this 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 reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,426 reviews) Nice pool, used it once. Clean, large condo with well equipped kitchen. Large balconies. Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=580914&PinnedHotelID=580914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=580914&PinnedHotelID=580914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) ![Holua Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890900/890813/3a7bb18e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holua Resort 78-7190 Kaleiopapa Street Kailua-Kona HI Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Nice property, nice location very close to marina where mantle ray night tours leave from. Would stay again Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=890813&PinnedHotelID=890813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=890813&PinnedHotelID=890813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976480353) [See all 1,045 properties in Kona Paradise](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026®ionId=553248635976480353) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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