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Best Kona Hotels & Top Places to Stay
Where to Stay in Kona
Planning your activities when you get to the island is the most fun part of putting together your itinerary, but finding the right hotel for you can make your vacation that much better! Choose a hotel that’s close to beach activities and other amenities that will make your trip to the Big Island truly unforgettable!
Here’s our list of the best and most popular hotels in Kona, with some extra information to help you decide which one is right for you.
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Take your pick of amenities - Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel has it all! The hotel is beachfront, offering you easy access to stunning beach views so you can be sure to catch unforgettable sunrises and sunsets across the ocean. Enjoy culture showcases, spacious rooms, and private balconies at this hotel.
The Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is located just moments from the edge of Kona’s beaches. The resort is found just around the corner from Kuakini Highway.
Holualoa Inn
Looking for a peaceful getaway? Then the Holualoa Inn is for you. The bed and breakfast offers comfortable accommodations with ocean views from the dining area.
While this hotel isn’t located right on the beach, it is only a handful of minutes from the coast. To get to the coast from the hotel, follow Kuakini Hwy to Lako St in Holualoa, continuing on Lako Street to Highway 180. From the highway, turn left onto Ala Makaa and you’ll soon be stepping foot onto the sandy beach!
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Royal Kona Resort
This Hawaiian getaway has your name on it. The Royal Kona Resort is right on the oceanfront, with on-site restaurants, a pool, and, of course, comfortable spacious accommodations. The hotel is close to everything you need - island shopping and beach activities.
From the oceanfront area of Kona, Royal Kona Resort isn’t far. Begin by heading northeast on Kaahumanu Place toward Palani Road, turning right onto Ali’i Drive, then turning right again onto Kahakai Road. Your luxurious destination will be waiting on your right.
Kona Coast Resort
Resort suites at the Kona Coast Resort are fully equipped for your every need, whether it’s cooking a quick meal in your in-suite kitchen or freshening up your bathing suits in the washer and dryer in your room. There’s even a golf course just moments from the resort!
Getting to the Kona Coast Resort from the heart of Kona is super simple and only takes a short 16-minute drive to get there. Start by b driving northeast on Kaahumanu Place toward Palani Road, and then turn right onto Alii' Drive. You’ll arrive at your destination in no time - look for the Kona Coast Resort on your right!
Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort
Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort is perfectly nestled amidst every activity that you could possibly imagine doing on the island. Make sure you leave time for museums, golf courses, volcanoes, sightseeing, and shopping. Suites at the resort are spacious with complete amenities.
To get to Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort, head northeast on Kaahumanu Place toward Palani Road, turning right onto Ali'i Drive. Turn left, then left once again to arrive at your destination on your left.
Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
Private bedrooms welcome you home every night that you’re in Kona with the added convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, and a washer/dryer in each suite. Outside of your room is where the real fun begins: enjoy access to nearby shopping, restaurants, golf courses and more.
Start driving northeast on Kaahumanu Place toward Palani Road. Turn left onto Palani Road, then right onto Kuakini Highway. Take another right onto Kamehameha III Road and left onto Ali’i Highway. Finally, turn right onto Kaleiopapa Street to arrive at the hotel.
