Puako

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Sunset at Anaeho omalu beach...
Waikoloa Beach Resort #Adventure
#LifeAtExpedia Breezy A-Bay on Big Island Recent Kilauea Volcano eruption has severely hit tourist traffic to the entire Big Island, despite the fact the dangerous lava flows impact less than a low single digit percent of total surface area of island. Diametrically across from the eruption site in SE corner of Big Island is the VERY SAFE Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, near the popular Waikaloa. What I recall most distinctly is the granular 4 color sand I'd never seen before on a beach. I wish I could bring it back bags of it for landscaping :) A-Bay was a chance pit-stop I made, driving up Kohala Coast to Waipio Valley from Kona, the most well known city on Big Island's West Coast, with an international airport. A-Bay is a place of unparalleled tranquility, a perfect long crescent shape, and salt and pepper sand. Long rows of palm trees make A-Bay one of the premier places to photograph a Big Island sunset. Ideal for Kite-surfing, paddle boarding or just lounging and taking a walk on the beach, which is what I did.
Waikoloa Beach Resort #Adventure
A great golf course! Play north or south, you will see endless beauty of ocean and stop by on 16 to take a peak at colourful fish and turtles. #hawaii
Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is HK$2,925 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
HK$2,925
HK$3,473 total
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,136 reviews)
Visited during the Kona storm. Was not able to use pool as much as would have liked. The grounds of the property is beautiful even in the rain. Loved being able to watch the dolphins from my balcony every morning when drinking coffee and watching the rain.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

4 out of 5
69-699 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is HK$2,059 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
HK$2,059
HK$2,444 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,103 reviews)
Amazing pools! Rooms were gorgeous!

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa HI
The price is HK$1,683 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
HK$1,683
HK$2,370 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,177 reviews)
I wish I had read the reviews before I stayed at Ocean Tower - the carpet was disgusting, stained couch, yellowed sheets and the air conditioning barely worked. The room was unbearably hot for sleeping. The kind staff was the only saving grace. I didn't mind all the walking but if you don't like ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
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Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

4 out of 5
69-1029 Nawahine Pl Waikoloa HI
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Hāpuna Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (724 reviews)
Beautiful property! Very quiet and safe community. Perfect for a relaxing vacation getaway. Will definitely come back!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Mauna Lani Point

Mauna Lani Point

4 out of 5
68-1050 Mauna Lani Point Dr. Kamuela HI
Stay at this beach condo in Kamuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
We have stayed at the destination twice and it is quiet and relaxing. The condos vary in quality so I tecomm nd calling the managing co Is y if you want a particular standard, rely remodeled, etc.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Mauna Lani Point
Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

4 out of 5
69-200 Pohakulana Waikoloa HI
Stay at this golf condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Waikoloa Petroglyph ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (514 reviews)
What a wonderful place to vacation! Clean property! Beautifully maintained gated community!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER
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Popular places to visit

Mauna Kea featuring tropical scenes, a beach and landscape views

Mauna Kea Beach

Visit what was once the most expensive hotel ever built, one of the first resorts in the region.

Mauna Kea Beach
Hapuna Beach State Park which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and a luxury hotel or resort

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

Walk across the white sand of this idyllic beach to reach the warm Hawaiian waters beyond.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
Scenic view from Kamuela / Waimea of Kohala mountain with lush green ranch fields, and pu'u

Kohala

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kohala during your travels in Kamuela. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

Kohala
Coastline and cliffs to the south of Hapuna

Puako Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puako Beach during your trip to Kamuela? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Puako Beach
great place to watch a sunset.

Waialea Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waialea Beach during your travels in Puako? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Waialea Beach
Parker Ranch Center which includes land animals and horse riding

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.

Parker Ranch Center

Things to do

Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

HK$2,259
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Gathering of kings

Hawaii Loa Luau on the Big Island

HK$1,679
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hawaii Loa Luau on the Big Island
Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour

Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour

HK$3,278
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour
Young girl holding a sea urchin on the glass bottom boat in the Pacific Ocean near the Big Island of Hawaii

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

HK$390
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa
Snow covering the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

HK$2,580
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

HK$1,802
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani
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