Makolea Beach Tours and Activities

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Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort

Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort

3 out of 5
Historic Kailua Village
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Price was AU$1,028, price is now AU$495 per person
AU$495
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29 Apr - 1 May
found 1 day ago
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Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (477 reviews)
The room was the most poorly equipped condo we have ever stayed in. Very few kitchen utensils, tiny skillets, tiny coffee pot. No food storage bags or covered containers. Rusty freezer. The outside facilities were nice, clean pool and hot tub, nice gas grills. Not enough umbrellas for shade. Stayed in E3, below street level. Would not recommend.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
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Price was AU$7,299, price is now AU$4,567 per person
AU$4,567
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8 June - 15 June
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Sydney (SYD) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
This is a fun hotel to stay at when in Paradise. We had first good weather and then rain. I would have thought that the hotel would have more activities for rain days. When my out going flight was canceled they were very cooperative on extending the sale :)

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Kona Islander Vacation Club

Kona Islander Vacation Club

2.5 out of 5
Historic Kailua Village
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8 June - 15 June
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Sydney (SYD) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
7/10 Good! (347 reviews)
Convienience because of central location. We had a pool view balcony. Less expensive. A good option to consider.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Tours & day trips

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 282 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$377 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 387 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$195 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 101 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$343 per adult
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Weddings & honeymoons

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Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

Honeymoon Lei Greeting at Kona Airport

Activity duration is 15 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$71 per traveller
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Popular places to visit

We discovered this serene little beach last month. After turning off the highway there is a 2 mile drive over rocky unpaved terrain, but if you take it slow any kind of car should be able to traverse it. Our compact rental car did great. There is a parking area, and then a trail through the lava fields to the beach

Mahai'ula Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mahai'ula Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Mahai'ula Beach
#blue 50 Shades of Blue - Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

Kekaha Kai State Park

Enjoy a trip to Kekaha Kai State Park and popular activities such as snorkelling in Kailua-Kona. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kekaha Kai State Park
After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢

Makalawena Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Makalawena Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Makalawena. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Makalawena Beach
#blue 50 Shades of Blue - Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach. During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks. Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach! There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

Manini'owali Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Manini'owali Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kailua-Kona. Take some time to visit the spas in this romantic area.

Manini'owali Beach
Kua Bay showing a sandy beach and a coastal town

Kua Bay

4/5(4 reviews)

Leave the crowds behind and head to this hidden beach paradise, one of Hawaii Island’s best-kept secrets.

Kua Bay
A weathered statue of the Hawaii god Ku. Ku is the god of war and prosperity.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua-Kona Beaches during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Kailua-Kona Beaches

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