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Top Makalawena hotels

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
"Room was clean with turn down service. Breakfast was good. Overall I enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
"Great place for kids. Very convenient and great location to shops and restaurants. Kid art and classes every day. Shuttle is easy to use too."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Kona Coast Resort
"Overall great stay! We loved our rooms and pool+ocean view. The activities were really awesome, we tried ti leaf lei, plant press painting and also enjoyed the hula show a lot. In unit washer dryer was helpful. Kitchen was well equiped with utensils (no spices or any food present).. The activity ..."
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
"Extremely disappointing stay. From the first day, it was obvious that the room had not been cleaned properly. We found a used Band-Aid stuck to one of the bath towels, and the bathtub was also dirty. After checking in, I even developed a rash on my arm. While I can’t say for certain what caused it, ..."
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
"Clean and well-maintained property, exceptional staff and service. Added bonus of a “walking” cultural museum featuring Asian Pacific Islander exhibits and artifacts."
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
"My room was very clean. The staff helped me with my luggage. I only stayed one day. But I will use them in the future. Mahalo"
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
"Excellent customer service"
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
"I’ve stayed here several times and I’m always happy with the service and the value that I receive. It’s also centrally located to downtown Kona so it makes it easy to walk around and the restaurants next-door. Amazing. Can’t enough good things about Royal Kona resort love this place!"
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
"We only stayed one night because it was close to the airport. Totally not worth it. I felt trapped in this complex with actually very little to do. There are multiple hotels, you leave your car for a mere $50 on the parking lot, then take a train to your hotel. The adult only pool had the charm of ..."
Reviewed on Jul 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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Kona Coast Resort
"Overall great stay! We loved our rooms and pool+ocean view. The activities were really awesome, we tried ti leaf lei, plant press painting and also enjoyed the hula show a lot. In unit washer dryer was helpful. Kitchen was well equiped with utensils (no spices or any food present).. The activity convierge staff Connor was really awesome and suggested great beaches and food places. The reception staff was rude if asked questions and their check in is like really long full of instructions. the pool was very dirty for all 3 days, full of insects small and large. Didnt see them clean at all. They charge a lot for beach equipment rentals which are given for free by other resorts we have stayed in. The phone in rooms wasnt working, and they have only one maintenance guy for everything. No house cleaning if staying less than 10 days."
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