Title: Waipio Valley Lookout in Honokaa | Expedia.co.uk

[Waipio Valley Lookout Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Waipio-Valley-Lookout-Hotels.0-l6289981-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Honokaa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Honokaa.d11591.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Honokaa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Honokaa.d11591.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Waipio Valley Lookout Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waipio-Valley-Lookout.d6289981.Car-Hire-Guide)[Honokaa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Honokaa.d11591.Holidays-City-Breaks)

# Waipio Valley Lookout

![Waipio Valley Lookout which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289981/dc8aadd1-7ab9-49f2-9f0c-ebe605ca3e60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Waipio Valley Lookout which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289981/dc8aadd1-7ab9-49f2-9f0c-ebe605ca3e60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Waipio Valley Lookout showing general coastal views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289981/0a336334-39ce-48e4-af35-4e4dc2eead59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Waipio Valley Lookout which includes general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289981/e665c440-2387-40fb-b08e-bc9d83b482c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Waipio Valley Lookout showing mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289981/25f7209f-d2d2-4e5f-b564-0fc5600ec574.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Waipio Valley Lookout

Activities

[Honokaa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Honokaa.dx11591)

---

---

#### Treat yourself to a bird’s-eye view of the verdant stretch of land nicknamed The Valley of the Kings, a place of striking beauty and historical importance.

Climb to Waipi'o Valley Lookout to get a whole new perspective on the natural spectacle of Waipi'o Valley below. This picturesque area is known locally as “The Valley of the Kings” and is celebrated for its important role in Haiwaiian royal history. However, the exquisite tropical landscape itself is every bit as captivating as the stories that surround it and this lookout point gives you a chance to see it as its best.

Waipi'o Valley’s poetic nickname comes from the story that the island’s kings once resided here. Most importantly, legend has it that King Kamehameha I, who united the Haiwaiian Islands, was raised in secret here after prophecies about his future power placed him in danger.

Look up at the hilltops up to 2,000 feet (619 metres) above as you lose yourself in the mythic past of this natural wonder. Imagine the time when this valley buzzed with thousands of inhabitants. Today, there are fewer than 100 people living here, but the valley’s significance remains. It has survived an amazing amount, including a tsunami that nearly destroyed it completely in 1946.

From the overlook, scan the valley for its most famous highlights. Look for Hawai'i’s tallest waterfall, Hi'ilawe Falls, as its waters crash down from a height of 1,300 feet (396 metres). This is just one of several waterfalls that shine like diamonds against this lush green backdrop. Look down into the rich valley, thick with tropical plants and trees, as you think about the many stories that surround this place. See neat taro fields spread out below you and turn towards the other side of the overlook to take in some stunning sea vistas. 

Waipi'o Valley Lookout is easily accessible via a nearby highway. At the end of the road, leave your car in the lot and walk the short distance to the lookout itself. The valley below can only be reached by four-wheel drive, due to the steep hill, but in any case, the most interesting way to discover its stories is to join a guided tour. Consider taking a horseback tour to experience the ultimate journey into the past.

## Plan a trip to see Waipio Valley Lookout

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)

Great service, very clean, nice location right next to the beach. The restaurant in hotel has good food, reasonable prices; we could watch sunset while eating in there. We enjoyed our stay there. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 7 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

### Popular places to visit

![1-1/2 hr drive northeast of Kona is this beautiful black sand beach. Well worth the drive. You need a 4x4 to get there, but that’s half the fun! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11591/28fc3020-45d7-4a14-8f45-a08d2719b0b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Waipio Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipio Beach during your trip to Honokaa? Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment choices. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Waipio-Beach-Honokaa.d553248635976195012.Attraction)

![Hawaii which includes tropical scenes, rugged coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634341011670/4543748d-5166-4cf6-9953-b26b36ae764f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hamakua Heritage Corridor

This scenic journey is the perfect daytrip to the Hāmākua Coast and its natural sites, including dramatic cliffs, fern groves, waterfalls and tropical gardens.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamakua-Heritage-Corridor-Hawaii.d553248634341011670.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)

![My favorite hiking trail on the Big Island of Hawaii. #adventure #tentree #kendrapowersphotography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183159/614f3949-7afe-45b9-b4fc-6f476291f6b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Waimea Park

Explore the great outdoors at Waimea Park, a lovely green space in Kamuela. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimea-Park-Kamuela.d6289544.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)

#### Hiilawe Waterfall

Explore the great outdoors at Hiilawe Waterfall, a lovely green space in Honokaa. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiilawe-Waterfall-Honokaa.d6289924.Attraction)

---

## Top Hotel Deals

## Check availability on hotels close to Waipio Valley Lookout

[Tonight

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6289981&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6289981&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)

[Tomorrow night

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6289981&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6289981&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)

[Next weekend

](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6289981&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=6289981&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)

![ Waipio Valley and Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27360000/27354300/27354259/3eba84fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

 Waipio Valley and Ocean View

 Honokaa HI

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Honokaa-Hotels-Waipio-Valley-And-Ocean-View.h27354259.Hotel-Information)

![Beautiful ocean views located minutes away from Waipio Valley
](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92471000/92470972/1acc95b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Beautiful ocean views located minutes away from Waipio Valley 

 Honokaa HI

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Honokaa-Hotels-Beautiful-Ocean-Views-Located-Minutes-Away-From-Waipio-Valley.h92470972.Hotel-Information)

![Castle Waimea Country Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18642/69fbc7da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Castle Waimea Country Lodge

65-1210 Lindsey Rd Kamuela HI

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-Castle-Waimea-Country-Lodge.h18642.Hotel-Information)

![Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Home in Beautiful Location!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21712500/21712485/d71657e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Home in Beautiful Location!

 Kamuela HI

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-Frank-Lloyd-Wright-Designed-Home-In-Beautiful-Location.h21712485.Hotel-Information)

![The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34872/a97f8084_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

62-100 Kauna'oa Drive Kamuela HI

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-The-Westin-Hapuna-Beach-Resort.h34872.Hotel-Information)

![Hawaii Island Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4260000/4257200/4257147/a7f1addc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Hawaii Island Retreat

250, Lokahi Road Kapaau HI

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaau-Hotels-Hawaii-Island-Retreat.h4257147.Hotel-Information)

![Studio Kohala Big Island Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33935400/33935303/adbf46ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Studio Kohala Big Island Ocean View

 kamuela HI

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-Studio-Kohala-Big-Island-Ocean-View.h33935303.Hotel-Information)

![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

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information)

![Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34873/0ab71396_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr Kamuela HI

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-Mauna-Kea-Beach-Hotel.h34873.Hotel-Information)

[See all 2,342 properties in Waipio Valley Lookout](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&regionId=6289981)

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.