Title: Punaluu Travel Guide: Best of Punaluu, Pahala Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Punaluu](https://expedia.co.uk/Punaluu-Hotels.d11871.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Punaluu](https://expedia.co.uk/Punaluu-Holiday-Rentals.d11871.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Punaluu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Punaluu.d11871.Car-Hire-Guide)[Punaluu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Punaluu.d11871.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Punaluu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The Punaluu black sand beach, Big Island, Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/c59e09c6-9ce2-469f-b513-d3524a7b72ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![hawaiin beach with volcanic sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/a7ea4186-68cf-4d68-8971-67e103802102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing Punalu'u black sand beach, Big Island, Hawaii](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/41021d30-c1cd-49bc-bd3e-c0d0e1e3c7be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Punaluu Beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools.; Shutterstock ID 387623206; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighb](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/12b26fba-e837-493c-b5b9-160591777ebb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ocean waves breaking on the Black Sand Beach, Big Island, Hawaii, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11871/a63163bd-be44-44ff-977a-802b3498b7a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Punaluu Things to do - Top hotels in Punaluu - Top Holiday Rentals in Punaluu ![#05 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu`u](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41540000/41534200/41534180/w641h960x400y0-1a1e3591_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### #05 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu\`u Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park ... 9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) The accommodations were nice and clean. Views were great. Nice pool. Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=41534180&PinnedHotelID=41534180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=41534180&PinnedHotelID=41534180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) ![Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54477800/54477733/18a31796_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) Clean and great view. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=54477733&PinnedHotelID=54477733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=54477733&PinnedHotelID=54477733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) ![#11 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu`u](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64590000/64586200/64586163/d24d8bee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### #11 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu\`u Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=64586163&PinnedHotelID=64586163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=64586163&PinnedHotelID=64586163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11871) [See all 77 properties in Punaluu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=11871) 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. ![#05 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu`u](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41540000/41534200/41534180/w641h960x400y0-1a1e3591_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### #05 Colony One at Sea Mt. Punalu\`u Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park ... 9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) The accommodations were nice and clean. Views were great. Nice pool. Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pahala-Hotels-5-Well-Maintained-Studio-With-Ocean-Views.h41534180.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54477800/54477733/18a31796_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach Pahala HI Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) Clean and great view. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pahala-Hotels-Cozy-Condo-With-Ocean-View-Great-Pool-Walk-To-Punaluu-Beach.h54477733.Hotel-Information) ![#11 Colony One at Sea Mt. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Punaluu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11871&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11871&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11871&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11871&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11871&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11871&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11871&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11871&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Punalu'u Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160389/6bc9821f-7f96-444c-9178-229bb37e7b6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Punalu'u Beach 5/5(1 review) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Punalu'u Beach during your travels in Punaluu? Stroll along the black-sand beaches or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Punaluu-Beach-Pahala.d6160389.Attraction) #### Wood Valley Temple After visiting Wood Valley Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pahala. Wander the beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wood-Valley-Temple-Pahala.d6289387.Attraction) #### Kaʻu Coffee Mill Take the family on an outing to Kaʻu Coffee Mill during your trip to Pahala. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kau-Coffee-Mill-Pahala.d6288141.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2449290/f0179c7c-5948-475e-beae-66317bd1c8b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa £192 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volcano-national-park-adventure-from-waikoloa.a2449290.activity-details) ![Circle of Fire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46642822/bb6faad3-e87a-4694-98ee-75bbab00640a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Discover Hilo Tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters £325 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-hilo-tour-with-blue-hawaiian-helicopters.a46642822.activity-details) ![E-Mountain Bike Adventure Tour in Naalehu Hawaii](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49874356/0d96863b-1274-444f-93af-a23d4b47771e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### E-Mountain Bike Tour in South Point Hawaii £93 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/e-mountain-bike-tour-in-south-point-hawaii.a49874356.activity-details) ![Big Island One Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47630445/2965dc55-1572-4d4b-9329-2e8c12dbd94a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hawaii Big Island Hilo & Volcano One Day Tour £170 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hawaii-big-island-hilo-volcano-one-day-tour.a47630445.activity-details) ![Kīlauea Hike and Lava Gazing with Native Hawaiian](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48495692/5d779e2d-8e0a-43b1-bd42-9419965f09e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kīlauea Hike and Lava Gazing with Native Hawaiian £148 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilauea-hike-and-lava-gazing-with-native-hawaiian.a48495692.activity-details) ![Big Island Spectacular & Volcano Helicopter Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45025561/210e24b7-dff2-4045-878f-4f3de698547a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Island Spectacular & Volcano Helicopter Tour £533 per traveller **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-island-spectacular-volcano-helicopter-tour.a45025561.activity-details) [See all activities in Punaluu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Punaluu.d11871.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Punaluu ![Punaluʻu Beach ( Black Sand Beach) is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt lava.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11872/13b49d3b-8bb5-4611-afe2-7951ebb20abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pahala - Cities near Punaluu - Places of interest [Pahala](https://expedia.co.uk/Pahala.dx11872) - [Punalu'u Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Punaluu-Beach-Pahala.d6160389.Attraction) - [Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hawaii-Volcanoes-National-Park-Hawaii.d6063971.Attraction) - [Whittington Beach Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Whittington-Beach-Park-Naalehu.d553248634829830835.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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app