Title: Kaupulehu Travel Guide: Best of Kaupulehu, Kailua-Kona Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kaupulehu](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaupulehu-Kailua-Kona-Hotels.0-n11861-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kailua-Kona](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kailua-Kona.d1879.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kailua-Kona](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kailua-Kona.d1879.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kaupulehu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kaupulehu.d11861.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kaupulehu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaupulehu.d11861.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kaupulehu Travel Guide ## Kailua-Kona ![Kua Bay showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37633-Kua-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37632-Kua-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kua Bay which includes swimming, a sandy beach and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37634-Kua-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Joe Ratliffe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f4815d7f5e6184983f441fa35d37b4c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Joe Ratliffe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f4815d7f5e6184983f441fa35d37b4c2.jpg) ![Photo by Shoba Krishnamurthy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cf9b041d4a481dcab71bd73b425a401c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Shoba Krishnamurthy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cf9b041d4a481dcab71bd73b425a401c.jpg) ## Visit Kaupulehu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kailua-Kona travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona.dx1879) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Kailua-Kona Beaches](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b8f9dde5a70e5d35199a57c80794f16a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kailua-Kona Beaches Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua-Kona Beaches during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Beaches-Hawaii.d553248635976496889.Attraction) ![Kua Bay featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37632-Kua-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kua Bay Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kua-Bay-Kaupulehu.d6160385.Attraction) ![Manini'owali Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cf9b041d4a481dcab71bd73b425a401c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manini'owali Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maniniowali-Beach-Kaupulehu.d6289962.Attraction) ![Kailua Pier](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/498000/498939-hawaii.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kailua Pier After visiting Kailua Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Pier-Historic-Kailua-Village.d553248621526965066.Attraction) ![Magic Sands Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499182-magic-sands-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magic Sands Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Magic Sands Beach during your travels in Kailua-Kona? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Magic-Sands-Beach-Kahaluu-Keauhou.d6287814.Attraction) ![Kahalu\'u Beach Park which includes rugged coastline, a coastal town and surfing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37630-Kahaluu-Beach-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kahalu'u Beach Park Snorkel with tropical fish and swim with sea turtles at this great dive location. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kahaluu-Beach-Park-Kailua-Kona.d6125342.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Young girl holding a sea urchin on the glass bottom boat in the Pacific Ocean near the Big Island of Hawaii ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/382778/6fba80e7-2957-4c88-8462-b009e22bb07b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa £37 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-tour-in-waikoloa.a382778.activity-details) ![Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45278718/3d17c02a-3359-45d4-99ab-3f881d9116af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime £70 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkel-experience-of-a-lifetime.a45278718.activity-details) ![Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46746157/69794cb6-e324-4985-b7e5-8b500881f022.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/captain-cook-reef-snorkeling-of-kealakekua-bay.a46746157.activity-details) ![Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4114744/9a538db5-4b03-4cb3-b9f4-317c28f521df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona £20 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hawaiian-salt-farm-tour-in-kona.a4114744.activity-details) ![See whales from up-close](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393605/0bcd6e19-7945-4d46-97e6-bb6cf44479d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale Watching On The Big Island £81 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-on-the-big-island.a1393605.activity-details) ![Michael our Foot Soak Attendant](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46424152/93253fd4-08b5-41f6-b593-48b76be6aa5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deep Ocean Water Foot Soak in Kailua Kona £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/deep-ocean-water-foot-soak-in-kailua-kona.a46424152.activity-details) [See all activities in Kailua-Kona](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kailua-Kona.d1879.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kaupulehu ![Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88090000/88080800/88080791/w11358h8452x0y0-03dc7c39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort 72 300 Maheawalu Drive Kailua-Kona HI £1,031 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) Amazing in every way. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=88080791&PinnedHotelID=88080791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11861) ![Four Seasons Resort Hualalai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42100/42054/8495773d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive Kailua-Kona HI £1,240 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (475 reviews) What an amazing property but even more importantly what a superamazing staff!! Ryan deserves all the credit. Her quick thinking kindness solved our issue so elegantly. This is indeed a VIP in all the senses. The fact that she is so likeablle made it even better!! Isiah from in room dining was great ... Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=42054&PinnedHotelID=42054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11861) ![PACIFIC 19 Kona](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82982600/82982538/f73032c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PACIFIC 19 Kona 75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI £176 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,154 reviews) Price and location Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=82982538&PinnedHotelID=82982538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11861) ![Royal Kona Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25276/df9877d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Kona Resort 75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI £197 14 Jan - 15 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,796 reviews) Didn’t use the laundry. Didn’t have breakfast. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=25276&PinnedHotelID=25276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11861) ![OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49176000/49175916/7ea86a85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI £273 5 Feb - 6 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) We loved this resort! Its in a great location. Make sure you do the night snorkling with the Manta rays! It's located just beside the resort (walking distance). Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=49175916&PinnedHotelID=49175916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11861) ![Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19640/d0cbc603_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Waikoloa Village 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI £230 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,072 reviews) Hang Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=19640&PinnedHotelID=19640&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11861) [See all 5,582 properties in Kaupulehu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026®ionId=11861) 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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Make a stop by Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park or Kohanaiki Beach Park while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Kalaoa.dx3000186518) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kona Palisades When in Kona Palisades, you can plan a visit to Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Kona-Palisades.dx553248635976473416) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pu'uanahulu If you're spending some time in Pu'uanahulu, Makani Golf Club is a top sight worth visiting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Puuanahulu.dx553248635976469792) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/498000/498939-hawaii.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Kailua Village Are you interested in stunning beaches, island views and popular shops? A visit to Historic Kailua Village might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kailua-Kona Wharf and Kona Brewing Company. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Kailua-Village.dx6294721) ![Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring tropical scenes and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37658-Sadie-Seymour-Botanical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Holualoa Village While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Holualoa-Village.dx864443470381879296) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alii Kai While there might not be top attractions in Alii Kai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Magic Sands Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Alii-Kai.dx975900959004065792) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Kaupulehu Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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