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Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Exceptional location, amenities and service
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Kona Coast Resort
Good
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Love the location, the renovations that are being made are very nice. The pool area/coffee bar/restaurant areas are great. We enjoyed our food from both the restaurant and coffee bar. Our room was fine, but for the price thought it could be a bit more updated. It sort of had a musty smell. Overall, ...
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Decent place to stay, but hidden fees that are not advertised, like $25 for parking a car and a separate $25 "convenience fee" ... for coffee in the morning??
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
The staff here is amazing and helped us with our needs
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Clean room.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
I stay at the Royal Kona Resort every time I visit the Big Island. It is a throwback to the 1970s but that is why I love it so much. My favorite features: waterfalls and Koi gardens and tiki statues by the front entrance as well as the spectacular views from Don the Beachcomber bar and restaurant ...
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Great family resort. Could use more restaurants but other amenities were fantastic
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
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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