Must-see hotels in Kohala & Waimea

  • Waimea Gardens

    Kohala & Waimea

    On a well-tended property, find three spruce, well-equipped country cottages around the owners' home. The Kohala Cottage has a full kitchen, bath and…

  • Puakea Ranch

    North Kohala

    Live the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) dream in one of four meticulously restored cottages. Ranging from two to six bedrooms, each cottage enjoys its own…

  • Waikoloa Beach Marriott

    South Kohala

    This airy, enormous hotel fronts ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay and thus boasts an awesome beach setting, plus three oceanfront pools. Renovated in late 2013, rooms…

  • Kohala Lodge

    North Kohala

    Tucked away in a tree line with sweeping views, this reproduction 19th-century paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) ranch house has two bedrooms and a ton of…

  • Mauna Kea Beach Hawaii (Kaunaoa Bay)
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    Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

    South Kohala

    This grand hotel, which first opened its doors in 1965, manages to come off as coolly understated and quietly confident of its reputation. Rooms are…

  • Hawaii Island Retreat

    North Kohala

    Set on acres of zen-like gardens in an isolated, end-of-the-world corner north of Kapaʻau town, the Island Retreat lives up to its name. The rooms, all…

  • Kaiakea

    South Kohala

    This 4200-sq ft, four-bedroom villa is as luxurious as rentals get in Kohala. Designed by an architect, the space expertly utilizes natural light and…

  • Blue Makai

    South Kohala

    This two-bedroom house is decked out with hardwood floors, bright artwork and decor that evokes a seaside aesthetic, which makes sense, seeing how close…

  • A-frame Cabins

    South Kohala

    Stay overnight in one of six cabins near Hapuna Beach, an awesome location for sunset watching. While rather makeshift, the location is essentially…

  • Hilton Waikoloa Village

    South Kohala

    You'll either love or hate the showy, theme-park features of this mega-hotel. There's no natural beach, so the highlights are artificial, if well-executed…

  • Fairmont Orchid

    South Kohala

    Elegant and almost formal (for Hawaiʻi), the Orchid never lets you forget that you're at an exclusive, luxury hotel. The architecture feels rather…

  • Hawaii Healing Horse Ranch

    North Kohala

    Paso Finos are incredibly smooth-riding horses. Experience their engaging demeanor at this solar-powered ranch, where guests can engage in HEAL (Hawaiian…

  • Plumeria Cottage

    South Kohala

    This one-bedroom house sits just on the beach, mere feet from the water and a series of coves that are perfect for splashing. The cottage is blessed with…

  • Red ʻOhana

    Kohala & Waimea

    Run by a pair with extensive experience in the luxury-hotel industry, these two- and three-bedroom homes have big lanais, flat-screen televisions,…

  • Auberge Mauna Lani

    South Kohala

    The Auberge Mauna Lani is set amid tropical gardens, hundreds of towering coconut palms and precious historic sites. Of special note is an adults-only…

  • Kohala Club Hotel

    North Kohala

    Less than half a mile from Kapaʻau, this laid-back inn offers spotless rooms with private bathrooms for an unbelievable price. You'll be treated to small…

  • Kohala Country Haven

    North Kohala

    For country livin', try this relaxed, lived-in house on 10 acres of ungroomed tropical gardens, with fruit trees, livestock and coastal views. The Sundeck…

  • Kohala Village Inn

    North Kohala

    For budget travelers or those seeking digs in the heart of Hawi, this inn offers terrific value. In a plantation-era, motel-style building, no-frills…

  • Hale Ohia

    South Kohala

    Located about 1.5 miles east of Kawaihae proper, this one-bedroom house features a nice master bedroom, a thoughtfully laid-out tropical chic interior,…

  • The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

    South Kohala

    You'll find a primo setting on Hapuna Beach at this hotel, as well as rooms decked out in cooling, soothing dark tones, a cathedral like lobby, a state of…

  • Kamuela Inn

    Kohala & Waimea

    Resembling a typical motor inn, this local institution is good value. Nothing is fancy but rooms are clean and comfy, with a range of bed configurations…

  • Jacaranda Inn

    Kohala & Waimea

    Built in 1897 as a home for the manager of the Parker Ranch, the Jacaranda divides opinions. Some (including us) find the home and its eight rooms…

  • The Aeolian Residence Waikoloa

    South Kohala

    This very basic guesthouse offers a couple of wood-paneled, economy-priced and basic rooms – these are beds for crashing, but they're kept clean and the…

  • Waikoloa Vacation Rentals

    South Kohala

    This business organizes vacation rentals specifically aimed at the Waikoloa Resort Area. The condos tend to front either the water or the area's golf…

  • South Kohala Management

    South Kohala

    This is a well-designed website and resource for finding rentals in the South Kohala region.