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Top Makalawena hotels

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Beautiful resort!
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Excellent unit and amenities. This property is huge and we were thankful to have a beautiful pool right next to our building. It was a bit far from the ocean though.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Fairmont Orchid
This was a very special Christmas treat! The hotel is spectacular at Christmas and we had the best stay!
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Thank you!
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Shopping, activities, dining options are walking distance from the property. I had a great time with family.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
Room was cleaned and the whole appearance of the hotel was very nice. Views from the pool area and rooms are spectacular. Mandi at the front desk was very nice and helpful with our room needs, also Anita at the bar area was very friendly. I would definitely stay again at this hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
The common areas were amazing. The location is fantastic. Make sure to check in close to the check in time as they do run out of free onsite parking permits. The room is fine* and clean enough. *If you have any issues with AODA or just don’t want it in your space, call ahead and have them take the ...
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
The rooms and staff were great! The buildings are getting warn down and the food is very over priced. All restaurants options close very early and there are not to many of them to chose from. Makai tower has good ocean views and easy access to parking. We loved the lagoon with so many fish!
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
The beauty of the property. Staff was the best.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 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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