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 ![Turtle in Hawai'i. Really nice beach to hang out, white sand and clear water!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/a3d821a9-4df3-4c6e-9732-8391fdb27806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Turtle in Hawai'i. Really nice beach to hang out, white sand and clear water!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/a3d821a9-4df3-4c6e-9732-8391fdb27806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the most picturesque bay on The Big Island, Hawai’i🌴 Kua Bay🌊](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/2729461e-5a03-4498-9514-681a1040a950.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A weathered statue of the Hawaii god Ku. Ku is the god of war and prosperity.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626247204242641/6cea80f5-0dcd-4248-a8c8-ea88fd4ae1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Four seasons magic ✨ #lifeatexpedia #fourseasons #hawaii #bigisland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626247204242641/af1999e7-629b-4319-ba15-fa1a5aa5b885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kaupulehu Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kailua-Kona travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona.dx1879) --- ### Popular places to visit ![A weathered statue of the Hawaii god Ku. Ku is the god of war and prosperity.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626247204242641/6cea80f5-0dcd-4248-a8c8-ea88fd4ae1e6.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160385/84d46ab4-038c-431c-8762-810125d8c390.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) ![#blue 50 Shades of Blue - Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/edd6cf50-5be3-40ea-98a3-7ebaab98bfc8.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 featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965066/99e32530-c24c-4477-bb66-01cc6dee85aa.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 which includes general coastal views, a beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287814/4e6bd2f9-613c-42d8-99f1-7576ec23a1b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magic Sands Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125342/fb5b0155-4903-4b54-a07f-adadad186cac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kahalu'u Beach Park 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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 ![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 **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkel-experience-of-a-lifetime.a45278718.activity-details) ![Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752191/522394e7-2135-4390-b5a1-ead911c496c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona £56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-manta-ray-night-snorkeling-adventure-in-kailua-kona.a46752191.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 £60 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) ![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) ![Kona Catamaran Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha from Honokohau Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3877476/8e7a4f76-e10f-4d54-8439-5a828d9544d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kona Catamaran Sail aboard Spirit of Aloha from Honokohau Harbor £82 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kona-catamaran-sail-aboard-spirit-of-aloha-from-honokohau-harbor.a3877476.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 ![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 £1,279 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (478 reviews) Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, wonderful resort experience! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=42054&PinnedHotelID=42054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11861) ![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 £1,256 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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! (74 reviews) X Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=88080791&PinnedHotelID=88080791&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 £192 24 Feb - 25 Feb 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! (2,246 reviews) very good Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%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 £208 9 Feb - 10 Feb 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! (2,825 reviews) Great location. Staff was very helpful. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=25276&PinnedHotelID=25276&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 £303 26 Feb - 27 Feb 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! (1,089 reviews) Magical Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=19640&PinnedHotelID=19640&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 £439 16 Feb - 17 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! (1,012 reviews) Room was clean and updated. Main restaurant is under construction, so pool bar and breakfast patio only for food. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=49175916&PinnedHotelID=49175916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11861) [See all 5,621 properties in Kaupulehu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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 Kailua-Kona Beaches 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) ![Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965066/99e32530-c24c-4477-bb66-01cc6dee85aa.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 Kamakahonu Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Kailua-Village.dx6294721) ![Aerial view of Kahikolu Congregation Church, Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864443470381879296/8e5bdcac-f81b-4661-b5b0-7f6ac8767357.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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