Title: Kawaihae Travel Guide: Best of Kawaihae, Kamuela Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kawaihae](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawaihae-Hotels.d11858.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kawaihae](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawaihae-Holiday-Rentals.d11858.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kawaihae Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kawaihae.d11858.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kawaihae Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawaihae.d11858.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kawaihae Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kawaihae featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11858/a8d1d157-7142-4811-ac35-58796aee9981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawaihae featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11858/a8d1d157-7142-4811-ac35-58796aee9981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawaihae which includes a beach and rocky coastline as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11858/220f3c69-23fa-4572-afbe-71bc9c334227.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawaihae featuring desert views, food and indigenous culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11858/f2150440-0dbd-45d9-8a1b-9bcf6f059650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My Saturday evening with family happens like this in Hawaii🌺](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11858/1cb81cf9-436e-4de1-9ad0-a92eb32ed877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kawaihae Things to do #### Visit this Kohala harbour town to enjoy excellent fresh seafood and art galleries, surf clear swells rolling into the harbour and see an ancient Hawai’ian temple. Kawaihae is a historic seaside town on Hawai’i Big Island’s western coast. Visit Kawaihae to experience the town’s fine seafood, art galleries, fascinating history and exciting watersports. Embark on a charter boat adventure from Kawaihae Harbour and spot whales or drop a fishing line. Wander along Kawaihae Harbour’s man-made break wall and watch the surf rolling in on its outer side. This surf beach, known as Pua Ka ‘Ilima ‘o Kawaihae Cultural Surf Park, is a popular spot for visitors and local surfers looking for unrestricted swell on the island’s western side. Walk across the harbour to find Kawaihae Canoe Club and a boat ramp. Rent a canoe and explore the calm waters of the reef-bottomed harbour. Take a stroll through the town to find a fresh fish market and a selection of restaurants serving regional seafood. Try local poke, a raw seafood salad often made with yellow-fin tuna or octopus. Kawaihae village is filled with fascinating art galleries and local craft stores, where you can find handmade items crafted using traditional and contemporary techniques. Explore south of the harbour to find Puʻukoholā Heiau, a national historic site where you can find the ruins of an ancient Hawai’ian temple. Public access to the sacred site is not allowed, but you can follow an interpretive trail from the national park visitor centre to the border of the site. Kawaihae was the seat of the Kingdom of Hawai’i during the rule of King Alapaʻinuiakauaua. KingKamehameha I later built the temple during his rule in the late 18th century. Head north along the coast to find Pua Mau Place, a lush botanical garden filled with tropical flowers. Visit the aviary and see beautifully plumed peacocks. Relax in the picnic area and take in gorgeous views of the Kohala coast. Kawaihae is located approximately 35 miles (56 kilometres) north of Kailua-Kona on Hawai’i’s Big Island. Reach Kawaihae by car, charter tour or boat into the harbour. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_11858) - Top hotels in Kawaihae - Top Holiday Rentals in Kawaihae ![Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426160/9c03d6b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr Kamuela HI £907 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Kamuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) The whole experience at Mauna Lani was top-notch. Food is terrific (especially Canoe House; fabulous meal and service!), hospitality was warm and welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable with an incredible view, the golf courses and pools and beach amenities were five-star, and the overall vibe ... Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=426160&PinnedHotelID=426160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11858) ![Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28770000/28763200/28763131/b6c7186b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa HI £208 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,179 reviews) I loved the room and it's beautiful Ocean front view Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=28763131&PinnedHotelID=28763131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11858) ![Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2303800/2303745/e6db0854_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa 69-699 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI £235 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,084 reviews) The resort itself is great. I love the location, the room was quiet and good size etc. Pools were fun! It was just all the little things. For the Hilton brand I would have expected things to be clean, maintained and top notch, but it wasn’t. When we got to our room late at night someone had been ... Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=2303745&PinnedHotelID=2303745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11858) [See all 2,439 properties in Kawaihae](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026®ionId=11858) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1746100/1746073/774f3418_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa 69-1029 Nawahine Pl Waikoloa HI Stay at this golf aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Hāpuna Beach ... 9/10 Wonderful! (720 reviews) We enjoyed staying in unit 4G. The condo had 3 bedrooms. One had a king-sized bed. The second room had a queen bed, and the third bedroom on the 1st floor had two twin beds. Each had its own bathroom. There was also a laundry room in the condo. The kitchen was well equipped with a drip coffee maker, ... Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikoloa-Hotels-Castle-Halii-Kai-At-Waikoloa.h1746073.Hotel-Information) ![Mauna Lani Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/129200/129109/141f5e0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mauna Lani Point 68-1050 Mauna Lani Point Dr. Kamuela HI Stay at this beach condo in Kamuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews) Location on the kona coast Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-Mauna-Lani-Point.h129109.Hotel-Information) ![Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914200/914142/05b4cf60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER 69-200 Pohakulana Waikoloa HI Stay at this golf condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Waikoloa Petroglyph ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (512 reviews) Great location near beach and shops Very well manicured property and spacious condos. My only (minor) complaint is the pool closes at 9 pm. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauna-Kea-Beach-Kamuela.d6064007.Attraction) ![Hapuna Beach State Park featuring tropical scenes, a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064005/f14b7c49-8f24-4a59-8149-7fa05a683ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area Walk across the white sand of this idyllic beach to reach the warm Hawaiian waters beyond. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hapuna-Beach-State-Recreation-Area-Kamuela.d6064005.Attraction) ![Scenic view from Kamuela / Waimea of Kohala mountain with lush green ranch fields, and pu'u](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056397997/30ef95fa-2b58-46a6-a9dc-e0f1bd84dda9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kohala Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kohala during your travels in Kamuela. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kohala-Kamuela.d553248635056397997.Attraction) ![Coastline and cliffs to the south of Hapuna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193456/5f480ae1-12f7-4c03-9cc0-c62c0c4497f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puako Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puako Beach during your trip to Kamuela? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puako-Beach-Kamuela.d553248635976193456.Attraction) ![great place to watch a sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11860/a473096c-ad8d-4fec-b43b-7f8e39626bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waialea Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waialea Beach during your travels in Puako? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waialea-Beach-Kamuela.d6289979.Attraction) ![Parker Ranch Center showing horse riding and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289991/4a0a0aa6-fd24-4541-89c2-a642eaa1a124.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parker Ranch Center Step back in time at this historic cattle ranch and magnificent homestead in Waimea, where Hawai’i’s first cowboys worked the land and a family left a legacy. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parker-Ranch-Center-Kamuela.d6289991.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Gathering of kings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49212164/595c8b90-c8a1-466c-a542-874ac1a71603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hawaii Loa Luau on the Big Island £159 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hawaii-loa-luau-on-the-big-island.a49212164.activity-details) ![Edible hibiscus calyxes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47114344/20168841-88e0-4bc3-86e8-43e98017506e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edible Hibiscus Guided Farm Tour (Big Island) £36 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edible-hibiscus-guided-farm-tour-big-island.a47114344.activity-details) ![Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45029833/73d6801a-b16c-479c-82d5-f5118820530f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour £310 per traveller **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kohala-valleys-waterfalls-helicopter-tour.a45029833.activity-details) ![Maui Luau: Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45183764/36b93ec3-7092-48d2-8511-389227df510d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maui Luau: Gilligans' Island Luau in Kihei £123 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maui-luau-gilligans-island-luau-in-kihei.a45183764.activity-details) ![Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/387818/8867fa02-ffea-443d-9f67-549afde52c2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise £119 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waikoloa-catamaran-snorkel-sail-or-sunset-cruise.a387818.activity-details) ![Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3901815/de025f10-b6c7-4756-ab3d-534da58baf22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars £214 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-goat-experience-mauna-kea-summit.a3901815.activity-details) [See all activities in Kawaihae](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kawaihae.d11858.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kawaihae ![Kamuela featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252944/66ed27b5-f55c-43de-82ce-6d40eccf2696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kamuela - Cities near Kawaihae - Places of interest [Kamuela](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela.dx183159) - [Mauna Kea Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauna-Kea-Beach-Kamuela.d6064007.Attraction) - [Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hapuna-Beach-State-Recreation-Area-Kamuela.d6064005.Attraction) - [Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauna-Lani-Resort-Golf-Course-Kamuela.d6287828.Attraction) - [Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Four-Seasons-Resort-Hualalai-Golf-Course-Kaupulehu.d553248621532634460.Attraction) - [Mauna Lani Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauna-Lani-Beach-Kamuela.d553248635977231219.Attraction) - [Pololu Valley Overlook ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pololu-Valley-Overlook-Kapaau.d6185696.Attraction) ![](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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