Manini'owali Beach at Kua Bay, part of Kekaha Kai State Park, is another of the very pretty Hawaii Big Island beaches, with fine white sand that slopes gently to the beautiful clear turquoise water. The swimming here is awesome when the ocean is calm, and there can be some decent snorkeling along the rocky outcroppings at either end of the beach.

During certain times of the year, particularly the summer months, the beautiful soft sand covers the entire beach from north to south. More lava rocks become exposed in the winter months as sand is carried out with the surf. Be aware of those rocks in the shallows when boogie boarding or body surfing. This is a good place to have water shoes to navigate across the rocks.
Manini'owali Beach is one of the nicer Big Island beaches that is easy to reach from Kailua-Kona. You can practically drive right to the beach, and some days it seems everyone on the Big Island knows it! If you arrive later in the day, parking can be a little crazy, especially on weekends. As you approach the beach you may see cars lined up down the road. You may have to walk down the road a bit but don't worry; there's plenty of room on the beach!

There is a rocky shoreline trail at the northern end of the beach that leads to another of our favorite Hawaii beaches, spectacular Kikaua Beach to the north. The trail winds through a lava field and across a coral beach less than a mile to scenic Kikaua Point.

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Hotels near Manini'owali Beach

Unmatched location Four Seasons Hualalai 5BR/5BA Ocean Estate 6500sqft 3/4 acre

1.12 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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A hot tub is featured at this vacation home, along with a garden and laundry facilities. Barbecue grills are provided for your convenience.

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at 4th Fairway, Ocean View with 2 Golf Carts

1.38 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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A water park and an outdoor pool are featured at this smoke-free villa. There's fun for all ages with a playground and an arcade/game room, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy the gym and conveniences like limo/town car service and concierge services.

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI

1.49 mi from Manini'owali Beach

$1,208 nightly

$1,424 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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This luxury resort features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and an arcade/game room, and in-room childcare is an added bonus. Enjoy the 7 outdoor pools and get free self parking.

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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

72 300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI

2.03 mi from Manini'owali Beach

$1,270 nightly

$1,498 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 3 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's club and a children's pool, and in-room childcare is an added bonus. Enjoy the 3 hot tubs and perks like free self parking and free WiFi.

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Charming Kailua-kona Apartment Near Hiking & Golf!

5.23 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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Free WiFi in public areas is available at this cottage. Take advantage of the free self parking.

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Kailua-kona House w/ Balcony & Ocean Views!

5.23 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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This cottage doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A garden is also provided.

Kailua-Kona House w/ Balcony & Ocean Views!

5.23 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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This vacation home includes a garden and laundry facilities.

Charming Kailua-Kona Apartment Near Hiking & Golf!

5.23 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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Stay at this cottage in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy parking (surcharge), cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course and Makalei Golf Club are located nearby.

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Beautiful, Ocean View Studio- Quiet, Kitchenette, Sleeps 4, Free WiFi & Parking

5.23 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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This vacation home includes a garden and laundry facilities.

Ocean View, Full Kitchen, Gorgeous Top Floor Suite surrounded by Tropical Garden

5.24 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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This vacation home includes a garden and laundry facilities.

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Wir sprechen Deutsch. Lovely studio with kitchenette, spacious lanai,TV and WiFi

5.24 mi from Manini'owali Beach

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This vacation home includes a garden and laundry facilities.

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Charming Pu'ukala Sunset - Near Hiking And Golf 1 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

72-1025 Pu?ukala St, Kailua-Kona, HI

5.25 mi from Manini'owali Beach

$365 nightly

$435 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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This vacation home features barbecue grills.

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Popular places to visit

Kua Bay

Get off the beaten track to discover one of Hawaii’s most serene stretches of coast.

After a very bad road of 2 miles in between lava fields, you get tovthid amazing black sand beach, with nearly no-one, just a few turtles 🐢

Makalawena Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Makalawena Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalaoa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Beautiful spot to watch the dolphins play. #Adventure

Kekaha Kai State Park

Enjoy a trip to Kekaha Kai State Park and popular activities like snorkeling in Kalaoa. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

We discovered this serene little beach last month. After turning off the highway there is a 2 mile drive over rocky unpaved terrain, but if you take it slow any kind of car should be able to traverse it. Our compact rental car did great. There is a parking area, and then a trail through the lava fields to the beach

Mahai'ula Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mahai'ula Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kalaoa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Queen's Bath

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Queen's Bath, a lovely green space in Kailua-Kona. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Kikaua Point Beach Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kikaua Point Beach Park during your trip to Kaupulehu? Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this romantic area.

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Recent Manini'owali Beach hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

5 out of 5

Posted 5 days ago

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"Property, rooms, spa, concierge were amazing the food and beverage needs improvement "

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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at 4th Fairway, Ocean View with 2 Golf Carts

5 out of 5

Posted 1 month ago

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"Hilbert was a wonderful host - very responsive, accommodating and easy to communicate with. The place was exactly as described - perfectly located, clean, spacious and well stocked with everything our family needed, including plenty of child-friendly items that made it very convenient. Having access to the resort and amenities yet still the space and convenience of a comfortable villa and kitchen was the perfect combination. Would highly recommend and definitely return! Thank you Hilbert!"

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