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 ![Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52890-Kealakekua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52890-Kealakekua.jpg) ![Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52883-Kealakekua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52883-Kealakekua.jpg) ![Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52891-Kealakekua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52891-Kealakekua.jpg) ![Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52892-Kealakekua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52892-Kealakekua.jpg) ![Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54574-Kealakekua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54574-Kealakekua.jpg) ## 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 £185 8 Dec - 9 Dec 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! (79 reviews) I loved my stay in the bamboo cabin at Gingerhill Farms! The staff was so sweet and helpful and the cabin suited my purposes perfectly. The grounds are a gorgeous lush forest full of fruit trees that is so lovely to walk around. I would recommend it to everyone who has an appreciation of nature and ... Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F12%2F2025&endDate=09%2F12%2F2025&selected=36076994&PinnedHotelID=36076994&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 £163 16 Dec - 17 Dec 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,029 reviews) Nicely upgraded hotel in a great location. Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025&selected=82982538&PinnedHotelID=82982538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11592) ![OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49176000/49175916/7ea86a85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI £229 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,030 reviews) Wonderful location and great food!!! Stayed four nights and would stay again Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F01%2F2026&endDate=05%2F01%2F2026&selected=49175916&PinnedHotelID=49175916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11592) [See all 3,730 properties in Kealakekua](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F12%2F2025&endDate=09%2F12%2F2025®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! (1,147 reviews) We were pleasantly surprised at check-in with a little gift for our 30th anniversary. The ocean view was stunning, and we loved watching the sunset and the crashing waves from our balcony. While the furniture and bed felt a bit below 4-star standards, everything else made for a truly wonderful ... Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Hotels-Aston-Kona-By-The-Sea.h19443.Hotel-Information) ![Kona Bali Kai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100910000/100902900/100902825/dcaf9a58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kona Bali Kai 76-6246 Alii Drive Kailua-Kona HI Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kailua Pier are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (58 reviews) Good location. Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailua-Kona-Hotels-Kona-Bali-Kai.h100902825.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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (112 reviews) I’d give 4.5 if it was an option, it had Great view, grounds are tropical and clean, room was spacious, and clean, downside no elevators, no air conditioner (had a lock on it) but several fans. 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Discover the area's spectacular coral reefs and seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kona-Joe-Coffee-Farm-Kealakekua.d6288143.Attraction) #### 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) #### 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) #### Donkey Balls Factory and Store Enjoy an outing to Donkey Balls Factory and Store during your stay in Kainaliu. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Donkey-Balls-Factory-And-Store-Kealakekua.d553248621532639006.Attraction) #### Aloha Theatre You can make plans for a show at Aloha Theatre on your trip to Kainaliu. Wander the seaside or discover the area's spectacular coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aloha-Theatre-Kealakekua.d6289885.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 £87 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/deluxe-snorkel-dolphin-watch.a379294.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) ![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 £95 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/captain-cook-snorkel-exclusive.a381758.activity-details) ![Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/379286/d1264055-a9d9-40b3-84e9-0a0132c8ec84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay £145 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/captain-cook-dinner-cruise-to-kealakekua-bay.a379286.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 £68 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin.a3013206.activity-details) ![Afternoon Snorkel Cruise to Kealakekua Bay State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/380758/e3e7984b-5a4c-44a5-b9af-3d15c2ae61c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour £110 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/afternoon-kealakekua-snorkel-tour.a380758.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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499056-kailua-kona.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kailua-Kona ![Photo by Ryne D](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2904ab7400dc7d40650b48cb4df2136b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Honalo ![Captain Cook showing boating and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/240000/240838-Captain-Cook.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Captain Cook ![Holualoa which includes tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52855-Holualoa.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) - [Captain Cook Monument ](https://expedia.co.uk/Captain-Cook-Monument-Captain-Cook.d6063999.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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