Best Hotels in Kailua

The Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is a beachfront resort located on the Big Island and overlooks Kailua Bay. The large property is large has 452 guest rooms and suites, each of which features a balcony or patio, a minifridge, complimentary Wi-Fi access, Bath & Body Works toiletries and a flat-screen TV. Most recent guests raved about the location, though others said the rooms smelled and looked old and could use a refresh. Honu's on the Beach Restaurant serves Hawaiian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Billfish Poolside Bar & Grille is great for casual fare and beverages; and Menehune Coffee Company serves Kona coffee and food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also the Island Breeze Luau, which is available three nights per week. A handful of restaurants can also be found within a half-mile radius of the property. Other on-site amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool with lounge chairs and cabanas and the Ali`i Court Fun Zone, which has complimentary bocce ball, darts and table tennis. There's also a full-service spa and yoga studio, and valet and self-parking are both available for a daily fee. Because this hotel belongs to the Marriott brand, Marriott Rewards members can redeem and accrue points by choosing to stay here.

The manicured gardens of Royal Kona Resort jut out on a black lava plain overlooking the crashing waves of Kailua Bay on Hawaii's Big Island. Recent guests are particularly fond of the property’s private lagoon. The resort's hotel has three towers, the central Ali'I Tower, the Lagoon Tower and the Bay Tower, each with unique water and mountain views. Guest rooms sport flat-screen TVs, minifridges, coffee makers and private lanais. Guests can dine at Don the Beachcomber Restaurant and Mai Tai Bar, an open-air, oceanfront bar with Hawaiian and international cuisine. The comfortable Don's Breezeway Lounge offers tropical drinks and comfy armchairs to view the waves. Some past visitors mention that the on-site eateries are expensive though. If they’re not eating, guests can take a dip in the oceanfront swimming pool or the private lagoon. Alternatively, those who want to break a sweat have lighted tennis courts and a fitness center. What’s more, the property regularly hosts a traditional luau overlooking Kailua Bay, complete with leis, Mai Tais, roasted pig and hula lessons.