Windward Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kailua Beach featuring swimming, a beach and landscape views
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Kailua Beach featuring landscape views, a beach and swimming
Kailua Beach featuring tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Where to stay in Windward Coast

Default Image

Lanikai

While Lanikai may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach.

Lanikai
Makapuu Beach Park which includes general coastal views, flowers and a garden

Waimanalo Beach

While visiting Waimanalo Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waimanalo Beach and Makapuu Beach.

Waimanalo Beach
Default Image

Kalama Tract

When in Kalama Tract, you can plan a visit to Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kalama Tract
Kailua Beach featuring swimming, a beach and landscape views

Beachside

While there might not be top attractions in Beachside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.

Beachside
Default Image

Enchanted Lake

While Enchanted Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.

Enchanted Lake
Default Image

Coconut Grove

While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coconut Grove
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is AU$1,049 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$1,049
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,876 reviews)
Pool was fab

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is AU$509 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$509
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,748 reviews)
We had an amazing stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott! The location is unbeatable—right across from the beach with stunning ocean views and easy access to shops, restaurants, and everything Waikiki has to offer. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable, and the staff was consistently friendly, ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd Honolulu HI
The price is AU$600 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$600
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,775 reviews)
Great location away from all the busyness of Waikiki.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
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.
BEST LOCATION ,  LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed!

BEST LOCATION , LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed!

Kailua HI
Stay at this holiday home in Kailua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Location was outstanding - a very short walk to the best beaches on Oahu (altho a bit too far to walk to town). View from deck is peaceful, but you will hear neighbors. There were a couple maintenance issues to which the manager was responsive.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

BEST LOCATION , LANIKAI registration number W00530010-01 TMK 43005029 Licensed!
Skyline Island Colony Hotel

Skyline Island Colony Hotel

3 out of 5
445 Seaside Avenue Honolulu HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,145 reviews)
I would definitely look forward to booking my next trip with this hotel

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Skyline Island Colony Hotel
Aston Waikiki Sunset

Aston Waikiki Sunset

4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave Honolulu HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,099 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff. Got hit with a resort fee upon arrival that would have made me choose a different location though to be hinest

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Aston Waikiki Sunset
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.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Windward Coast

Explore a world of travel with Expedia