Kailua, HI

Travel Guide

Kailua Beach which includes a sandy beach, swimming and landscape views
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Kailua Beach which includes landscape views, a sandy beach and swimming
Kailua Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Where to stay in Kailua

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Lanikai

4/5(3 area reviews)

While Lanikai isn't home to many top sights, Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lanikai
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Kalama Tract

5/5(1 area review)

While Kalama Tract might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach.

Kalama Tract
Lanikai pillbox hike #takeahike

Enchanted Lake

5/5(1 area review)

When in Enchanted Lake, you can plan a visit to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Enchanted Lake
This is an ube ice cream cookie sandwich, and yes, that purple is completely natural in color. Ube originated in the Philippines and is a form of purple sweet potato. Chadlou's uses Dave's Ice Cream (a local company based in Waimanalo with several locations over the island of O'ahu). You can select whichever type of cookie you'd like from what they have available

Coconut Grove

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coconut Grove
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Maunawili

Travelers like the golf courses in Maunawili, and Olomana Three Peaks Trail is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Maunawili
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Keolu Hills

Keolu Hills might not have many top sights, but Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Keolu Hills
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is NT$6,411 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
NT$6,411
NT$9,570 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,286 reviews)
"The helpful and friendly worker provides excellent services. The buffet breakfast service is excellent. Wonderful views from the Swell Pool. We will definitely come back again."

Reviewed on 2025/10/14

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is NT$11,581 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
NT$11,581
NT$15,536 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,613 reviews)
"First time at this hotel. Everything is excellent and good service."

Reviewed on 2025/10/15

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is NT$6,857 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
NT$6,857
NT$10,072 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,603 reviews)
"We really enjoyed this hotel. lots of things to do and everyone is so friendly. thank you :)"

Reviewed on 2025/10/15

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aston Waikiki Sunset

Aston Waikiki Sunset

4 out of 5
229 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,003 reviews)
Great Stay
"Large spacious apartment with separate bedroom and balcony with view from Diamond Head to Waikiki. Kitchen but choose to eat out during stay. 4 lifts - only busy Saturday. Short 3 min walk to Waikiki beach. Very comfortable bed. Enjoyed our stay & would stay again."

Reviewed on 2025/10/10

Aston Waikiki Sunset
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan

3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,653 reviews)
"The view was fantastic, air con was cool in the living room but not the bedroom so I brought me a fan. It would have been better if had ceiling fan, Also the bathroom couldn’t shut so we had to use a towel so guests from other building couldn’t look in while dressing. Nevertheless we enjoyed our ..."

Reviewed on 2025/10/1

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

4 out of 5
2470 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,781 reviews)
"We have a marvelous experience and would recommend Waikiki Beach tower to all of our friends and family - excellent service and wonderful staff!!!"

Reviewed on 2025/9/23

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kailua

4.8
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I would highly recommend Moki's for breakfast, which is a short drive from where I stayed.

5/5 - Excellent

Jo JP24

Wonderful city with beautiful beaches and excellent food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful Beach!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There really wasn't much there for tourists except for the nearby beaches.

5/5 - Excellent

Shara

While Kailua can be tough to navigate on the weekends, it is a great place to be during the week. Lots of fabulous locally owned places to eat, beautiful beaches and a beautiful place overall.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great Restaurants. Had everything we needed to shop for.

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