Title: Kealakekua Travel Guide: Best of Kealakekua, Hawaii Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kealakekua](https://expedia.co.uk/Kealakekua-Hotels.d11592.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kealakekua](https://expedia.co.uk/Kealakekua-Holiday-Rentals.d11592.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kealakekua Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kealakekua.d11592.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kealakekua Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kealakekua.d11592.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kealakekua Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kealakekua which includes hiking or walking and tranquil scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11592/a72d840f-0437-4c4a-be6f-9da6903682a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kealakekua which includes hiking or walking and tranquil scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11592/a72d840f-0437-4c4a-be6f-9da6903682a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kealakekua featuring farmland as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11592/a0e50f07-539c-4bf4-9e7a-1117feb76034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kealakekua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11592/6764323a-06f5-4037-8360-a5b9ce842a3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kealakekua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11592/e0181922-fef2-4587-ae7f-73c2c946f7de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kealakekua Things to do #### Explore a heritage village and a magnificent bay at this protected cove on the Kona Coast, where tropical fish and spinner dolphins swim among the coral. Kealakekua is a small village on Hawai’i’s Big Island’s western coast, bordered by the volcanic mountains, Mauna Loa and Pōhaku Hanalei, to the east and the scenic Kealakekua Bay to the southwest. Visit Kealakekua Bay to discover an astonishing underwater world filled with tropical fish and coral and to see a significant historical site on the waterfront. Kealakekua Bay is a scenic cove naturally protected by the headland that juts out from the village border. The bay is a Marine Life Conservation District and can only be reached by foot, boat or kayak. Hike from the main road and traverse a one-hour trail through volcanic rock and tall grasses down to the cove. Make sure to bring your snorkel gear, plenty of water and good hiking shoes. Explore the clear waters by snorkeling, scuba diving or kayaking. See schools of tropical sea life and, if you’re lucky, spinner dolphins leaping out of the water. Find the Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and a historic monument to the site where British explorer Captain James Cook first landed on the Big Island in the late 18th century. A white obelisk marks the site of his arrival and commemorates his death, which occurred nearby only a year later. East of the bay, find a Hikiau Heiau, or sacred temple, in honour of the Hawai’ian god, Lono. Back in Kealakekua village, discover the island’s pioneering heritage at the Kona Historical Society and Kona Coffee Living History Farm. This museum presents a fascinating glimpse of ranching life at the turn of the 19th century and explores the history behind Hawai’i’s most revered brew of coffee. Kealakekua village is 10.3 miles (16.5 kilometres) south from Kailua in the Kona region. The bay is 6.2 miles (9.9 kilometres) farther southeast from the village. - Top hotels in Kealakekua - Top Holiday Rentals in Kealakekua ![Gingerhill Farm Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36080000/36077000/36076994/24d9d165_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gingerhill Farm Retreat 81-6467 Mamalahoa Hwy Kealakekua HI £182 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this farm stay in Kealakekua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Greenwell Farms and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (80 reviews) When I booked our stay at Gingerhill, I had no idea what to expect outside of an experience that would be unlike the typical room and board my partner and I are accustomed to. I can honestly say that this may be one of the most special stays that we have had the pleasure of experiencing. Falling ... Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=36076994&PinnedHotelID=36076994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11592) ![Royal Kona Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25276/df9877d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Kona Resort 75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI £208 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,825 reviews) Great location. Staff was very helpful. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=25276&PinnedHotelID=25276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11592) ![PACIFIC 19 Kona](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82982600/82982538/f73032c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PACIFIC 19 Kona 75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI £190 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (2,246 reviews) very good Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=82982538&PinnedHotelID=82982538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11592) [See all 3,753 properties in Kealakekua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026®ionId=11592) 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. ![Aston Kona by the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19443/2a8ac593_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aston Kona by the Sea 75-6106 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 meeting rooms and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,192 reviews) Very good. Clean. Great time Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Hotels-Aston-Kona-By-The-Sea.h19443.Hotel-Information) ![Sea Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100362100/100362093/67e62fa3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea Village 75-5992 Ali‘i Dr Kailua-Kona HI Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kailua Pier and Magic Sands Beach are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (127 reviews) Location, patio, helpful staff Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Hotels-Sea-Village.h100362093.Hotel-Information) ![Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7800/7733/e286878b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER 75-6040 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (568 reviews) The courtesy of the staff. Hot spa! Very clean. Even the guest's were friendly probably because of the nice staff. I should have mentioned the microwave may not spin completely. It still git our dinner hot. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Hotels-Royal-Sea-Cliff-Kona-By-Outrigger.h7733.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kealakekua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=11592&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 Kealakekua hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11592&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06)[5 Feb - 6 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11592&startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11592&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[6 Feb - 7 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11592&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11592&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11592&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11592&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=11592&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Kona Community Hospital If Kona Community Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kealakekua. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kona-Community-Hospital-Kealakekua.d624548970845417472.Attraction) #### Kona Historical Society Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kona Historical Society Museum during your trip to Kealakekua. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kona-Historical-Society-Museum-Kealakekua.d553248621532638997.Attraction) #### Kona Joe Coffee Farm Enjoy an outing to Kona Joe Coffee Farm during your stay in Kainaliu. Discover the area's spectacular coral reefs and seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kona-Joe-Coffee-Farm-Kealakekua.d6288143.Attraction) #### Greenwell Farms Enjoy an outing to Greenwell Farms during your stay in Kealakekua. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's spectacular coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greenwell-Farms-Kealakekua.d6288135.Attraction) #### Fire Island Glass Studio You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fire Island Glass Studio in Kealakekua. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fire-Island-Glass-Studio-Kealakekua.d6288101.Attraction) #### Donkey Balls Factory and Store Enjoy an outing to Donkey Balls Factory and Store during your stay in Kainaliu. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Donkey-Balls-Factory-And-Store-Kealakekua.d553248621532639006.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/379294/5077ba67-1482-45df-82d9-f2bf8bf153b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch £76 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/deluxe-snorkel-dolphin-watch.a379294.activity-details) ![Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45278718/3d17c02a-3359-45d4-99ab-3f881d9116af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime £70 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkel-experience-of-a-lifetime.a45278718.activity-details) ![The Glassbottom Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393134/d190ebeb-4c3b-41aa-8b70-eacc12f2bbac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour £54 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-reef-tour.a1393134.activity-details) ![Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3013206/93ac72a0-8a5a-474b-926f-513bf2bdcebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay £66 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin.a3013206.activity-details) ![Boat full of people pulling up to a monument on the shore of Hawaii ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/381758/75679b14-0b6b-4d22-ad02-6eb722e06559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive £93 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/captain-cook-snorkel-exclusive.a381758.activity-details) ![Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1397115/4f9917ba-7e98-449e-826d-e8e781ff745c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island £74 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manta-ray-night-snorkel-at-kona.a1397115.activity-details) [See all activities in Kealakekua](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kealakekua.d11592.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Kealakekua ![Kailua-Kona showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1879/61f5503e-584d-46c8-bdeb-b3567009a11c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kailua-Kona ![No trip to Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii is complete without getting all hopped up on caffeine. The drive up the mountains to get to these coffee plantations are a little steep and challenging, but well worth it for the views #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11864/0702ac57-e531-4ec6-8127-0f3b73ec1680.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Honalo ![Captain Cook showing boating and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86447/fe221833-a3f5-43f7-a30c-1c3d9f575af0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Captain Cook ![Holualoa which includes tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183149/335ae6a3-c5b7-4357-9ce1-1bdaccbd79b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Holualoa - Cities near Kealakekua - Places of interest [Kailua-Kona](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona.dx1879)[Honalo](https://expedia.co.uk/Honalo.dx11864)[Captain Cook](https://expedia.co.uk/Captain-Cook.dx86447)[Holualoa](https://expedia.co.uk/Holualoa.dx183149)[Honaunau-Napoopoo](https://expedia.co.uk/Honaunau-Napoopoo.dx553248635975867201) - [Kona Joe Coffee Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kona-Joe-Coffee-Farm-Kealakekua.d6288143.Attraction) - [Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hawaii-Volcanoes-National-Park-Hawaii.d6063971.Attraction) - [Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Four-Seasons-Resort-Hualalai-Golf-Course-Kaupulehu.d553248621532634460.Attraction) - [Kailua Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Pier-Historic-Kailua-Village.d553248621526965066.Attraction) - [Magic Sands Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Magic-Sands-Beach-Kahaluu-Keauhou.d6287814.Attraction) - [Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Puuhonua-O-Honaunau-National-Historical-Park-Captain-Cook.d6063979.Attraction) - [Kua Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kua-Bay-Kaupulehu.d6160385.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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