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Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
The whole experience at Mauna Lani was top-notch. Food is terrific (especially Canoe House; fabulous meal and service!), hospitality was warm and welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable with an incredible view, the golf courses and pools and beach amenities were five-star, and the overall vibe ...
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Kona Coast Resort
Great place to stay with family! The villas are very spacious and the grounds are well kept. Take a stroll along the scenic botanical pathway and watch the sunset! Note that housekeeping is every 10 days, there are washer/dryer and a dishwasher in the unit. I would recommend to family and ...
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
The resort itself is great. I love the location, the room was quiet and good size etc. Pools were fun! It was just all the little things. For the Hilton brand I would have expected things to be clean, maintained and top notch, but it wasn’t. When we got to our room late at night someone had been ...
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Clean room, amazing views! Karen was kind to upgrade our room and house keeping was on top of it! (:
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Great room, amenities and staff. Well worth staying here.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
I didn’t go to the pool
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Clean room. Staff could be friendlier
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
Beautiful ocean front restaurant
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Hilton Waikaloa was one of the most beautiful hotels on the coast. Its sad to see how downhill its gone. Staff is still amazing
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Makalawena Hotel & Travel Guide
Searching for a place to stay on your trip to Hawaii, especially close to the action around Makalawena? There are 3 places to stay in Makalawena that should fit the bill.
The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu is closest to the city center of Makalawena and the only option that is located within a short drive.
15 miles (24 kilometers) from the city center of Makalawena, you can find the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. The Paniolo Greens at Waikoloa Village can be found 17 miles (27 kilometers) away. Alternatively, you might like to investigate the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection or the Mauna Lani Terrace Condominium.
Want more to do? Spend the day seeing Mokuaikaua Church, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Kailua-Kona Wharf, which you'll find in Kailua-Kona, 6 miles (9 kilometers) to the south of Makalawena. Should you wish to spend a night or two in Kailua-Kona, check out the rooms at the Mango Sunset Bed and Breakfast Inn at Lyman Kona Coffee Farm and Banyan Tree Sanctuary. Or, you could consider staying in [name of second nearby city or town (sibling)], 13 miles (22 kilometers) to the south of Makalawena, where you can pick from the Castle Kona Bali Kai , a Condominium Resort and Kona Coast Resort. The Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm, Holualoa Gallery and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are some more popular attractions to experience in [name of second nearby city or town (sibling)].
Reach Hilo, 60 miles (97 kilometers) from Makalawena. While you are exploring the region, plan to visit the Hilo Farmers Market, University of Hawaii at Hilo and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. The Liliuokalani Park and Gardens and Naniloa Country Club are also well worth a stop at. If you are thinking about exploring Hilo, check out the latest Travelocity options at the Wild Ginger Inn Hotel and Maureen's Bed & Breakfast.
Have a look at Travelocity's up-to-the-minute Makalawena travel guide and discover the great cultural and scenic attractions that this region has to offer.
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