Title: Puako Travel Guide: Best of Puako, Kamuela Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Puako](https://expedia.co.uk/Puako-Hotels.d11860.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Puako](https://expedia.co.uk/Puako-Holiday-Rentals.d11860.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Puako Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Puako.d11860.Car-Hire-Guide)[Puako Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Puako.d11860.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Puako Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Sunset at Anaeho omalu beach...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11860/86cac33e-dd91-4b08-b19f-afaef61f492b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset at Anaeho omalu beach...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11860/86cac33e-dd91-4b08-b19f-afaef61f492b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikoloa Beach Resort #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11860/51e09835-4365-4bf7-a2b6-f4febf3a59ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#LifeAtExpedia Breezy A-Bay on Big Island Recent Kilauea Volcano eruption has severely hit tourist traffic to the entire Big Island, despite the fact the dangerous lava flows impact less than a low single digit percent of total surface area of island. Diametrically across from the eruption site in SE corner of Big Island is the VERY SAFE Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, near the popular Waikaloa. What I recall most distinctly is the granular 4 color sand I'd never seen before on a beach. I wish I could bring it back bags of it for landscaping :) A-Bay was a chance pit-stop I made, driving up Kohala Coast to Waipio Valley from Kona, the most well known city on Big Island's West Coast, with an international airport. A-Bay is a place of unparalleled tranquility, a perfect long crescent shape, and salt and pepper sand. Long rows of palm trees make A-Bay one of the premier places to photograph a Big Island sunset. Ideal for Kite-surfing, paddle boarding or just lounging and taking a walk on the beach, which is what I did. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11860/ca845fc3-6963-47a3-a34b-1c5bdd80dce8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikoloa Beach Resort #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11860/87c1eead-31f4-4568-9de3-53f52be5cc73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Puako Things to do - Top hotels in Puako - Top Holiday Rentals in Puako ![BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39810000/39808300/39808226/2b8cf588_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort! Waimea HI Stay at this beach holiday home in Kamuela. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hāpuna Beach State Recreation ... 10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews) Andy was extremely welcoming and met up with special Mai Tais and shared the features of the property. The property looks exactly like it is pictured - it is beautiful! Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=39808226&PinnedHotelID=39808226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11860) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=39808226&PinnedHotelID=39808226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11860) ![Gorgeous Oceanfront Estate, Steps From Beach w/AC & Puako Bay Views: 10D](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931300/33931273/b9e9ad59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gorgeous Oceanfront Estate, Steps From Beach w/AC & Puako Bay Views: 10D Kamuela HI Stay at this beach holiday home in Kamuela. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews) Great communication with host, house had everything we needed, comfy beds, beautiful bay to watch whales and snorkel, great location on the Big Island for getting places. We loved it! Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=33931273&PinnedHotelID=33931273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11860) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=33931273&PinnedHotelID=33931273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11860) ![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 £301 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=11860) [See all 2,427 properties in Puako](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=11860) 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. ![BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39810000/39808300/39808226/2b8cf588_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort! Waimea HI Stay at this beach holiday home in Kamuela. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hāpuna Beach State Recreation ... 10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews) Andy was extremely welcoming and met up with special Mai Tais and shared the features of the property. The property looks exactly like it is pictured - it is beautiful! Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-BEACHFRONT-HOME-2-Acres.h39808226.Hotel-Information) ![Gorgeous Oceanfront Estate, Steps From Beach w/AC & Puako Bay Views: 10D](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931300/33931273/b9e9ad59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gorgeous Oceanfront Estate, Steps From Beach w/AC & Puako Bay Views: 10D Kamuela HI Stay at this beach holiday home in Kamuela. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and ... 10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews) Great communication with host, house had everything we needed, comfy beds, beautiful bay to watch whales and snorkel, great location on the Big Island for getting places. We loved it! Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-Gorgeous-Oceanfront-Estate.h33931273.Hotel-Information) ![Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1746100/1746073/567a162f_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 Beach and Mauna Lani Resort Golf ... 9/10 Wonderful! (718 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) [See all properties in Puako](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=11860&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Puako hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11860&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11860&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11860&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11860&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11860&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11860&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Mauna Kea featuring tropical scenes, a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048519/729be71d-2ede-497c-9908-b0b987069d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mauna Kea Beach Visit what was once the most expensive hotel ever built, one of the first resorts in the region. [](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 5/5(4 reviews) 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 5/5(2 reviews) 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 £160 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hawaii-loa-luau-on-the-big-island.a49212164.activity-details) ![Enjoy the beauty!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46188853/eb8e1c99-ee0a-4292-bb6e-841f8dd8f442.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ATV Ranch ride Big Island Hawaii £123 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/atv-ranch-ride-big-island-hawaii.a46188853.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) ![Mauna Kea Sunset Coastline Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50362804/688c6563-bf77-4a1b-bc1c-163f97232cc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mauna Kea Sunset Coastline Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor £82 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mauna-kea-sunset-coastline-cruise-from-kawaihae-harbor.a50362804.activity-details) ![Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46091547/1b59e992-9014-402c-bc76-c6f07e7b8016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani £172 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hale-hoaloha-luau-at-the-mauna-lani.a46091547.activity-details) ![Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1216801/4043f036-e80d-4c1d-b511-43e7000859f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours £26 per traveller **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-adventure-bundle-5-epic-audio-driving-tours.a1216801.activity-details) [See all activities in Puako](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Puako.d11860.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Puako ![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 Puako - 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) - [Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Four-Seasons-Resort-Hualalai-Golf-Course-Kaupulehu.d553248621532634460.Attraction) - [Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauna-Lani-Resort-Golf-Course-Kamuela.d6287828.Attraction) - [Mauna Lani Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauna-Lani-Beach-Kamuela.d553248635977231219.Attraction) - [Kua Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kua-Bay-Kaupulehu.d6160385.Attraction) - [Pololu Valley Overlook ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pololu-Valley-Overlook-Kapaau.d6185696.Attraction) - [Manini'owali Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Maniniowali-Beach-Kaupulehu.d6289962.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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