Hotels in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Kailua-Kona overview

You can learn about the local heritage of Kailua-Kona at top landmarks like Hulihee Palace. While you're here, stop by Big Island Country Club and Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation. Kailua-Kona is an inviting destination that has something for everyone.

Where to stay in Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona offers a wealth of hotel accommodation options for all travelers, whether you're on vacation, a business trip, or a little of both. There are 326 hotels in Kailua-Kona and you can shop as many as 214 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 40%. Our room prices start at 67 USD per night and below you'll find the number of hotels by star rating in Kailua-Kona as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 8 5-star hotels from 363 USD per night
• • 112 4-star hotels from 134 USD per night
• • 79 3-star hotels from 99 USD per night
• • 2 2-star hotels from 113 USD per night

How to get to Kailua-Kona

Fly into Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.), 11 mi (17.7 km) from central Kailua-Kona. Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) is the next closest major airport, 21.1 mi (33.9 km) away.

What to see around Kailua-Kona

Fun excursions can include a visit to:

• • Big Island Country Club
• • Makalei Golf Club
• • Honokohau Marina
• • Kailua-Kona Wharf
• • Swing Zone

Known for its family-friendly sights such as:

• • Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
• • Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation
• • Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm
• • UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate
• • Dolphin Quest

Recognized for its natural setting with these places to visit:

• • Queen's Bath
• • Kiholo Bay
• • Kua Bay
• • Manini'owali Beach
• • Kekaha Kai State Park

Some recommended places to see include:

• • Hulihee Palace
• • Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
• • Makalawena Beach
• • Hawaii Gateway Energy Center
• • Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center

When to visit Kailua-Kona

Wondering what time of year to travel, or what clothes to pack? Here are seasonal norms to help you with your planning:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 83°F day, 66°F night
• • April-June: 86°F day, 68°F night
• • July-September: 87°F day, 72°F night
• • October-December: 87°F day, 67°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 4.57 inches
• • April-June: 1.73 inches
• • July-September: 2.01 inches
• • October-December: 3.66 inches