Kailua

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Kailua

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Lanikai

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

Lanikai
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Kalama Tract

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

Kalama Tract
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Enchanted Lake

When in Enchanted Lake, you can plan a visit to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Enchanted Lake
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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
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Maunawili

Travelers like the golf courses in Maunawili, and Olomana Three Peaks Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Maunawili
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Keolu Hills

Keolu Hills might not have many top sights, but Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Keolu Hills
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is P13,602 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P13,602
P19,862 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,218 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
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 P9,631 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P9,631
P15,131 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,591 reviews)
"The mall is within walking distance, plus there are shops right on the property and plenty of food options nearby. The only downside: no hairdryer, microwave, or even hand soap in the room."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P11,330 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P11,330
P16,930 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,542 reviews)
"Awesome location"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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Aston Waikiki Sunset

Aston Waikiki Sunset

4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,995 reviews)
"The staff are very friendly, rooms very clean, the pool is nice and for kids it’s great, it’s shallow, the deepest is 5ft. Laundry facilities on every floor, there is a small market in the hotel. When checking in Rose was amazing and helpful and nice. 5 stars will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan

3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,650 reviews)
"The staff was nice. Rooms were a little old but it seems like they are renovating. I had a nice ocean view and it was quiet."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

4 out of 5
2470 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,781 reviews)
"We have a marvelous experience and would recommend Waikiki Beach tower to all of our friends and family - excellent service and wonderful staff!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
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Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkeling spots while in the area.

Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach showing kayaking or canoeing, island images and landscape views

Kailua Beach

With just-right waves and refreshing breezes, this is one of the best beaches on O’ahu to learn how to windsurf or kitesurf.

Kailua Beach
Kailua Bay Beach

Kailua Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua Bay Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Kailua Bay Beach
Beach

Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Beach
Kalama Beach Park

Kalama Beach Park

Kalama Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Kailua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Kalama Beach Park

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kailua at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club. Add the area's shops or temples to your travel plans.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Things to do

Hanauma Bay

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

P3,191
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
7 Day All Line Hop on Hop off Waikiki Trolley pass

Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off

P855
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

P4,731
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
Hollywood Movie Sites Tour

Hollywood Movie Sites Tour at Kualoa Ranch

P3,589
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Hollywood Movie Sites Tour at Kualoa Ranch
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore

Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore

P2,280
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore
Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour

Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour including Hanauma Bay Lookout

P7,552
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour including Hanauma Bay Lookout
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Honolulu

Honolulu

Makapuu Beach Park which includes flowers, general coastal views and landscape views

Waimanalo