Beachfront hotels in Kohala Coast

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 Kohala Coast. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection Hapuna Beach, United States

  

  Resort. Featuring beachfront location and a top-rated golf course, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection offers a fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, as well access to the array of water activities, on-site bars and restaurants, and private beach services. All guest rooms offer a private lanai with views of the ocean or the golf course. All guest rooms also include nightly turn-down service, a built-in entertainment centre with a flat screen TV and an electronics charging station, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. The private bathrooms provide free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. The Art of Mauna Kea, a beautiful coffee-table book about Mr. Rockefeller's art collection, is also available for the guest's enjoyment. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's on-site restaurant, Manta, offers a daily breakfast buffet and dinner made with locally sourced food. There is also Copper Bar, which hosts the cocktail and happy hour, as well as lunch. Guests have access to the restaurants at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, the sister property. A complimentary dining shuttle operates in the evening. Guests can enjoy supervised children's activities, Hawaiian culture experiences, yoga classes and a number of spa services. Guests can also take advantage of the 11 on-site tennis courts. The on-site tour desk at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection can also help arrange area tours and excursions. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $999.

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• 2 The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Hapuna Beach, United States

  

  Hotel. Providing an oceanfront location directly on Hapuna Beach, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort offers easy access to a variety of recreational activities, including an 18-hole golf course, along with a family-friendly atmosphere. All rooms feature a private lanai with an ocean view, air conditioning, a seating area, internet access, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a flat screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Suites include a second lanai, as well as a living room. Guests can also enjoy dinner at the sister property, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. A complimentary dining shuttle operates in the evening. Additional amenities at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort include a children's activity program, a full-service spa treatments and modern fitness facilities. Popular attractions and activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving and sailing are easily accessible from the Hapuna Beach Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $699.

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• 3 Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Waikoloa, United States

  

  Resort. Located on the Kohala Coast, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa overlooks the Anaeho’omalu Bay on the Big Island. The hotel offers an on-site spa, nature walks, and lei-making. The rooms include an in-room safe, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a seating area. The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers an outdoor infinity pool, water sports rental, and a tour desk for guest convenience. The hotel features an outdoor pool, a children’s poo,l and a hot tub. Guests can work out in the gym or work in the business centre. Guests at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa can dine at the Hawaii Calls Restaurant, which features tropical drinks and Pacific Rim cuisine, or the Sunset Luau, offering an authentic Polynesian show every Monday and Wednesday. The Kona Coffee Shop offers coffee and a quick breakfast. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $559.

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• 4 Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa, United States

  

  Resort. Situated amongst 32 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid is a spectacular resort offering luxurious accommodation and extensive resort facilities to the discerning traveler. The guest rooms feature air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, an in-room safe, and a writing desk with a chair. The en suite bathroom includes a bathrobe, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and ironing facilities. The Fairmont Orchid’s stunning beachfront location of white sandy beach and aquamarine waters even attracts a family of sea turtles. The resort scenery includes landscaped gardens and gorgeous waterfalls and a 10,000 square foot free form pool. Resort facilities include a wide range of restaurants and bars, 10 tennis courts, 36 holes of golf, and a unique outdoor Hawaiian ‘Spa Without Walls’, which features waterfall massage huts and massage cabanas. A casual dining experience can be found at the Hale Kai Restaurant. The Binchotan sushi at Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is also available, while the three-day rotating breakfast buffet at Orchid Court is also offered. ‘Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, is 9 km away, while Waialea Bay is 10 km away. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $654.

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• 5 Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Waikoloa, United States

  

  Hotel. Located along a white sandy beach on the Kohala Coast, this oceanfront hotel includes a spa, 2 restaurants and 2 golf courses. Kailua-Kona is 40 minutes’ drive away. A flat-screen TV and spacious private terrace are offered in each guest room at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. Tea and coffee-making facilities featuring Kona coffee are provided in each room. The CanoeHouse offers a farm-to-table menu highlighting Hawaiian cuisine. The Bay Terrace is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features salad, sandwiches, sushi and tropical drinks. 2 championship golf courses are located on site. A junior 18-hole golf course designed for children and a children’s golf academy are also available. The Mauna Lani Spa and Salon offers 2 saunas, a meditation pavilion and a watsu pool. Hawaiian-influenced massage therapy, aquatic therapy and body treatments are provided. A lap pool and beach cabanas are available. A fitness centre, tennis courts and bicycles are provided for guest recreation. Cultural activities, including hula dancing and lei making classes are offered. Kona International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. Hulihee' Palace is 28 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $1109.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!