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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Clean spacious room, welcoming staff, clean hotel, the kids loved the kei kei room and the waterslides. Loved how we had access to the grand Hilton to visit lagoon to see tropical fish and sea turtles. Classes everyday that are included in your stay for example yoga, Zumba and kid crafts! Definitely ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
The Mauna Lani is the best for a reason.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Kona Coast Resort
Nice property. More room than expected. Perfect stay.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
We stayed four days at the resort. Our room was cleaned daily and always spotless. The ocean views from our room were outstanding, especially at sunset. The check-in was easy and Michael was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the lei making and ukelele class. Both pools were large ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

PACIFIC 19 Kona
All good thanks
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Would come back.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
Nm
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Hilton Waikoloa Village
We sent our son and new daughter-in-law here for their honeymoon. They said the resort exceeded their expectations! They had a great time :) They were upgraded to an ocean view room as soon as they checked in, loved the lagoon, thought the activities director was wonderful, really enjoyed the all ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
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Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
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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