The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in November 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Kailua-Kona. I hope you will like it!
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1 Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona, United States
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Resort.
Situated facing the Pacific Ocean on Kailua Bay, the Royal Kona Resort boasts a private beach area, a saltwater lagoon, an outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant.
A TV, a refrigerator and a coffee machine are included in all the rooms. The rooms are decorated in soft colours with rich wood accents. All rooms provide comfortable lanais with select rooms offering mountain or ocean views, and select units offering unique wrap-around sliding glass doors.
Featuring Asian fusion cuisine made with fresh local ingredients, Don the Beachcomber Restaurant is located on-site. In migrating season, guests can view humpback whales from the restaurant’s waterside tables.
Royal Kona Resort offers tennis courts and an on-site spa and wellness centre with massage services. Guests can also stop by the fitness centre for a workout and a tour desk and a 24-hour front desk is offered. Guests can also take advantage of the onsite beauty salon.
Kona Commons Shopping Center is 5 minutes’ drive from Royal Kona Resort. Kona Country Club is 8 km away. Kohanaiki Golf & Ocean Club is 12 minutes’ drive north of the resort. Kona International Airport at Keahole is 16 km away.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $194.
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2 Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club #7-302 Kailua-Kona, United States
Hotel. Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club #7-302 is set on the beachfront in Kailua-Kona, less than 1 km from Kahaluu Beach Park and 2.6 km from White Sands Beach Park. The property is around 16 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, 18 km from Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and 19 km from Kealakekua Bay. The rooms come with a balcony with sea views and free WiFi. The units at the hotel come with a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. At Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club #7-302 all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is 28 km from the accommodation, while Hulihee Palace is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 22 km from Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club #7-302. Guest review score 8.8
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3 Alii Villas 3201 Kailua-Kona, United States
Hotel. Alii Villas 3201 is situated on the beachfront in Kailua-Kona, 2.6 km from White Sands Beach Park and 16 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. Located around 18 km from Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, the hotel with free WiFi is also 19 km away from Kealakekua Bay. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Kahaluu Beach Park. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at Alii Villas 3201 also have a sea view. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at Alii Villas 3201 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kailua-Kona, like cycling. Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is 28 km from the hotel, while Hulihee Palace is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 22 km from Alii Villas 3201. Guest review score 8.5
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4 Ali'i Villas Resort - Unit 102 Kailua-Kona, United States
Hotel. Set in Kailua-Kona, less than 1 km from Honl’s Beach, Ali'i Villas Resort - Unit 102 offers rooms with air conditioning. The property is situated 9 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, 25 km from Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and 26 km from Kealakekua Bay. The property is non-smoking and is located 1. 8 km from Magic Sands Beach. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a TV with cable channels and a kitchen. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at Ali'i Villas Resort - Unit 102 also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is 35 km from Ali'i Villas Resort - Unit 102, while Hulihee Palace is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 15 km from the hotel. Guest review score 8.0
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5 Aston Kona By The Sea Kailua-Kona, United States
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii features an oceanfront outdoor pool and spacious suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Kaloko-Honokohau Historical Park is 5.5 miles away.
The furnished suites at Aston Kona by the Sea offer tropical décor and bright colors. Each has private bedrooms, a large living room and 2 bathrooms. Flat-screen cable TVs, a private balcony and washer/dryer are featured.
Guests can relax outdoors in the hot tub or use the barbecue facilities. Aston Kona by the Sea provides free on-site parking and concierge services for added convenience.
Kona International Airport is a 20-minute drive from this beachfront hotel. Kona Coast Shopping Center and the Kona Country and Golf Club are a 10-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.4
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6 Beach Villas at Kahalu'u Kailua-Kona, United States
Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Beach Villas at Kahalu'u offers accommodation in Kailua-Kona with free WiFi and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the apartment has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. At the apartment guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. If you would like to discover the area, hiking and snorkelling are possible in the surroundings and Beach Villas at Kahalu'u can arrange a bicycle rental service. Kahaluu Beach Park is 100 metres from the accommodation, while White Sands Beach Park is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 20 km from Beach Villas at Kahalu'u. Guest review score 9.1
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7 Kona Magic Honu Room Kailua-Kona, United States
Homestay. Located in Kailua-Kona, less than 1 km from White Sands Beach Park and 1.7 km from Pahoehoe Beach Park, Kona Magic Honu Room provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, sea views, and access to a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features a hot tub and a spa bath. The homestay provides guests with a terrace, city views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and minibar are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Kona Magic Honu Room offers a barbecue. The accommodation offers a business centre, laundry service and free private parking. Guests at Kona Magic Honu Room can enjoy billiards on site, or snorkelling in the surroundings. Kahaluu Beach Park is 1.7 km from the homestay, while Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 19 km from Kona Magic Honu Room. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $176.
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8 Enjoy the sunset at OCEAN FRONT 1BR Apartment - pool on site! Kailua-Kona, United States
Apartment. Situated in Kailua-Kona in the Hawaii Island region, with Honl’s Beach and Magic Sands Beach nearby, Enjoy the sunset at OCEAN FRONT 1BR Apartment - pool on site! features accommodation with free private parking. Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchen including a fridge, oven, microwave and a stovetop. Some units have a dining area and/or a terrace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is 9 km from the apartment, while Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 15 km from Enjoy the sunset at OCEAN FRONT 1BR Apartment - pool on site!. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $245.
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9 Unwind on Your Fantasy Hawaiian Vacation- 1BD/1BA Condo in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Kailua-Kona, United States
Apartment. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Unwind on Your Fantasy Hawaiian Vacation- 1BD/1BA Condo in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii provides accommodation in Kailua-Kona with free WiFi and sea views. Located on the beachfront, this property features a bar, a private beach area and barbecue facilities. This air-conditioned apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a TV, a dining area, a kitchen with a fridge, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Honl’s Beach is 1.4 km from the apartment, while Pahoehoe Beach Park is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 15 km from Unwind on Your Fantasy Hawaiian Vacation- 1BD/1BA Condo in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Guest review score 7.4
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10 Banyan Tree 404D Kailua-Kona, United States
Holiday home. Located 10 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park in Kailua-Kona, this apartment features a terrace. The holiday home is 700 metres from Keauhou Shopping Center. The kitchen is fitted with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, as well as a coffee machine. Towels and bed linen are offered at Banyan Tree 404D. There is a private bathroom with a hot tub and bath or shower. White Sand Beach is 1.7 km from Banyan Tree 404D, while Kahaluu Beach is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kona International Airport, 16 km from Banyan Tree 404D. Guest review score 10.0
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11 Kona Makai 3-203 Kailua-Kona, United States
Holiday home. Featuring a terrace and an ATM, Kona Makai 3-203 is conveniently situated in Kailua-Kona, 1.9 km from Magic Sands Beach and 9.1 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Honl’s Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The 1-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 25 km from the holiday home, while Kealakekua Bay is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 15 km from Kona Makai 3-203. Guest review score 10.0
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12 Kona Makai 3-302 Kailua-Kona, United States
Holiday home. Featuring a terrace and an ATM, Kona Makai 3-302 is conveniently set in Kailua-Kona, 1.9 km from Magic Sands Beach and 9.1 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Honl’s Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The holiday home with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 25 km from the holiday home, while Kealakekua Bay is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 15 km from Kona Makai 3-302. Guest review score 10.0
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13 Kona Seaside Yacht Villa Kailua-Kona, United States
Holiday home. Situated in Kailua-Kona, 1.4 km from Pahoehoe Beach Park and 1.9 km from White Sands Beach Park, Kona Seaside Yacht Villa features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. It is set 2.3 km from Honl’s Beach and offers an ATM. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is 10 km from the holiday home, while Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 16 km from Kona Seaside Yacht Villa. Guest review score 10.0
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14 Casa De Emdeko 204 Kailua-Kona, United States
Holiday home. Featuring a terrace and an ATM, Casa De Emdeko 204 is attractively located in Kailua-Kona, 2.3 km from Pahoehoe Beach Park and 2.3 km from Magic Sands Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.4 km from Honl’s Beach, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is 10 km from the holiday home, while Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 15 km from Casa De Emdeko 204. Guest review score 8.8
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15 Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club 3202 Kailua-Kona, United States
Holiday home. Featuring a terrace and an ATM, Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club 3202 is situated conveniently in Keauhou district of Kailua-Kona, 800 metres from Kahaluu Beach Park and 2.6 km from White Sands Beach Park. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is 16 km from the holiday home, while Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 22 km from Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club 3202. Guest review score 8.5
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16 Kona Makai 2-102 Kailua-Kona, United States
Holiday home. Featuring a terrace and an ATM, Kona Makai 2-102 is in a prime location in Kailua-Kona, 1.9 km from Magic Sands Beach and 9.1 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Honl’s Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The 1-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 25 km from the holiday home, while Kealakekua Bay is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 15 km from Kona Makai 2-102. Guest review score 8.4
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17 Kona Bali Kai II Kailua-Kona, United States
Holiday home. Located in Kailua-Kona, Kona Bali Kai II provides sea views and free WiFi, 1.1 km from Pahoehoe Beach Park and 1.6 km from White Sands Beach Park. All units feature a cable TV, a private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge. Some units are air conditioned and include a balcony and/or a patio, as well as a seating area. Honl’s Beach is 2.6 km from the holiday home, while Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 16 km from Kona Bali Kai II. Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $141.
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