Title: Makalawena Beach in Kalaoa | Expedia.co.uk [Makalawena Beach Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Makalawena-Beach-Hotels.0-l6288296-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kalaoa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kalaoa.d3000186518.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Makalawena Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Makalawena-Beach.d6288296.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kalaoa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kalaoa.d3000186518.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Makalawena Beach ![After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/3ad1a807-c64b-4567-8454-a9cae430361e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/3ad1a807-c64b-4567-8454-a9cae430361e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/e3d7e6b4-f915-4b9d-9113-f58428c50535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Makalawena Beach Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Makalawena Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Royal Kona Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25276/df9877d2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Royal Kona Resort Historic Kailua Village Save 100% on your flight £558 per person 14 Apr - 19 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,752 reviews) Very nice place and staff Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 ![Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914200/914142/b88edec7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER Save 100% on your flight £772 per person 14 Apr - 19 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) 8.8/10 Excellent! (503 reviews) Very comfortable, clean condominium. The kitchen is well equipped. There is beach equipment for a day at the beach along with beach towels. Condo is walkable to great shopping, affordable Gourmet Market that has anything & everything, coffee house, restaurants, beautiful pool/spa and beach access with amazing sunsets. Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 ![Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426160/a7d0f58b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection Save 100% on your flight £1,696 per person 27 Mar - 31 Mar found 1 day ago Return direct flight included Raleigh (RDU) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Staff, food, cocktails, location, pool Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 ### Tours & day trips [See all 49 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2280859/58e057d6-8670-4eea-a912-c5b1061c7021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner 11h 9.8/10 55 verified reviews Free cancellation available £239 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-circle-tour.a2280859.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Big Island: Kona Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46969071/827f430c-021f-403c-b672-7846e3691a24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Island: Kona Whale Watching Tour 3h 9.6/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £67 includes taxes & fees per 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zip-dip-waterfall-adventure.a480429.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4114744/9a538db5-4b03-4cb3-b9f4-317c28f521df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona 1h 9.8/10 200 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hawaiian-salt-farm-tour.a4114744.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/381884/891e9afa-9f67-411a-94c0-abd308e73895.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure 8h 20m 9/10 53 verified reviews Free cancellation available £244 includes taxes & fees per traveller 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kona-whale-watching.a3877472.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2280859/58e057d6-8670-4eea-a912-c5b1061c7021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner 11h 9.8/10 55 verified reviews Free cancellation available £239 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-circle-tour.a2280859.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4114744/9a538db5-4b03-4cb3-b9f4-317c28f521df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona 1h 9.8/10 200 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hawaiian-salt-farm-tour.a4114744.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Authentic Lei Greeting at Kona Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/341412/1e224f22-c6bf-4720-a7f9-fcd1c8f9bb5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Authentic Lei Greeting at Kona Airport 15m 9.6/10 73 verified reviews Free cancellation available £46 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/authentic-lei-greeting-at-kona-airport.a341412.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1216801/4043f036-e80d-4c1d-b511-43e7000859f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours 5d 8.8/10 55 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-adventure-bundle-5-epic-audio-driving-tours.a1216801.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/341420/e712bd9d-bb59-4b28-9824-2de5230953ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport 15m 9.4/10 20 verified reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/honeymoon-lei-greeting-at-kona-airport.a341420.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Big Island Tour of East to West](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49592250/a7a0dd9f-21b5-4d65-8166-6f2de1a088e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Island Tour of East to West 11h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £214 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-tour-of-east-to-west.a49592250.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Kilauea Volcano Eruption - 105 Min Heli Tour-Doors Off or On](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49753241/eb9e936b-b63f-460b-bf08-e657adc75c39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kilauea Volcano Eruption - 105 Min Heli Tour-Doors Off or On 1h 30m Free cancellation available £873 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilauea-volcano-eruption-105-min-heli-tour-doors-off-or-on.a49753241.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Kohala Coast Volcano Waterfalls-90 Min Heli Tour-Doors Off or On](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48943454/fa7c422d-5df8-49bc-979b-7647913b46f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kohala Coast Volcano Waterfalls-90 Min Heli Tour-Doors Off or On 1h 30m 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available £662 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kohala-coast-volcano-waterfalls-90-min-heli-tour-doors-off-or-on.a48943454.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Classic Orchid Lei Greeting at Kona Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/765119/780ebf9c-3c54-4872-a34d-75ffec99b03c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Classic Orchid Lei Greeting at Kona Airport 15m 10/10 11 verified reviews Free cancellation available £46 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/classic-orchid-lei-greeting-at-kona-airport.a765119.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Makalawena Hike and Swim with Native Hawaiian](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50880470/58666ed0-fcb7-44c3-bc61-4bf5bcba1c6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Makalawena Hike and Swim with Native Hawaiian 5h Free cancellation available 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Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1216801/4043f036-e80d-4c1d-b511-43e7000859f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours 5d 8.8/10 55 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-adventure-bundle-5-epic-audio-driving-tours.a1216801.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Kona Coast Tour, Lava Fields and Beautiful Beaches](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50761285/1bde159f-1e41-4701-bb2d-93818b26326e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kona Coast Tour, Lava Fields and Beautiful Beaches 6h Free cancellation available £207 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kona-coast-tour-lava-fields-and-beautiful-beaches.a50761285.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220161/da82971e-2f7d-4127-afc5-de496dd00703.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats 2h 10/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £497 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-big-island-experience.a1220161.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Luxury Picnic Volcanoes & Waterfalls: Private Helicopter Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48939268/536154bc-38f2-4a99-961c-a9f5fb444473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxury Picnic Volcanoes & Waterfalls: Private Helicopter Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available £4,992 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/romantic-kona-coffee-landing-private-helicopter-tour.a48940960.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50148800/568f4121-792b-4fc5-9724-5c77964f0825.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II 8h Free cancellation available £1,434 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kona-hawaii-fishing-snorkel-large-group-private-charter-on-oe-ii.a50148800.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![Historic Hawaii and Big Island Market Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50182616/21f29679-5989-4309-9711-59a3dc30d5ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historic Hawaii and Big Island Market Private Tour 6h Free cancellation available £739 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historic-hawaii-and-big-island-market-private-tour.a50182616.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ![10 Passenger Max Customisable Private Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49786491/7e5ad678-11af-4b3f-a106-f24b6099ae8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 10 Passenger Max Customisable Private Charter 4h Free cancellation available £997 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-hours-customisable-private-charter.a49786491.activity-details?&rid=6288296&location=Makalawena+Beach&swp=off) ### Popular places to visit ![We discovered this serene little beach last month. After turning off the highway there is a 2 mile drive over rocky unpaved terrain, but if you take it slow any kind of car should be able to traverse it. Our compact rental car did great. There is a parking area, and then a trail through the lava fields to the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000186518/06189210-055b-41e0-856d-9a1d32c2cc3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mahai'ula Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mahai'ula Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahaiula-Beach-Kailua-Kona.d553248621555565565.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) #### Kekaha Kai State Park Enjoy a trip to Kekaha Kai State Park and popular activities such as snorkelling in Kailua-Kona. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kekaha-Kai-State-Park-Kalaoa.d6289952.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) ![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. 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