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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Kona Coast Resort
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Reviewed on Sep 21, 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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