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 P24,034 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
P24,034
P28,531 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,133 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
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 P12,846 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
P12,846
P18,086 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,181 reviews)
The room smelled like a wet dog slept there. There was mold on the vents in the bathroom, the sliding glass doors allowed for rain to come in and we found a cockroach in our closet. The WiFi was weak. The resort is aged and not worth the cost of what we paid.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower 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 P15,714 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
P15,714
P18,654 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,092 reviews)
Fabulous stay!! Loved it!

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
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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
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Hāpuna ...
9/10 Wonderful! (722 reviews)
Every thing went great

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
Book a stay at this beach condo in Kamuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
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 Mar 14, 2026

Mauna Lani Point
Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

4 out of 5
69-200 Pohakulana Waikoloa HI
Book a stay at this golf condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Waikoloa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
What a wonderful place to vacation! Clean property! Beautifully maintained gated community!

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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

Relax on the pristine sands of this luxury beach resort, one the most expensive hotel ever built on the island.

Mauna Kea Beach
Hapuna Beach State Park which includes landscape views, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area

The idyllic white sands and clear blue waters of this coastal stretch offer endless entertainment for visitors of all ages.

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 snorkeling spots.

Puako Beach
great place to watch a sunset.

Waialea Beach

Why not spend a carefree 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 horseriding and land animals

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

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

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

P16,940
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Small Group Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Adventure

Small Group Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Adventure

P15,711
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small Group Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Adventure
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

P2,967
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa
The Sunset Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort

The Sunset Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort

P11,548
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
The Sunset Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
ATV Ranch ride Big Island Hawaii

ATV Ranch ride Big Island Hawaii

P9,906
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
ATV Ranch ride Big Island Hawaii
Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour

Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour

P24,560
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour
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Kamuela featuring tranquil scenes, mountains and landscape views

Kamuela