Kailua, HI

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Where to stay in Kailua

Find the best Kailua areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kailua
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Kalama Tract

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 Lanikai Beach and Kailua Bay Beach.

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Coconut Grove

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

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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.

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Lanikai

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

Beachside

Though Beachside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach.

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$7,678 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
NT$7,678
NT$11,215 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9,452 reviews)
"It is just ridiculously over crowded. Those that are coming to Honolulu for the first time thinking they are going to get a mix of city life + tropical beaches with that island life will be very disappointed. Honolulu (and for the most part Oahu) isn’t what the Hawaiian islands is about. If you love ..."

Reviewed on 2026/7/30

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is NT$11,234 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
NT$11,234
NT$15,322 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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 our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,318 reviews)
"I love how everything’s is near by walking distance Food, shops, beach, zoo, aquarium. Everything time I come to Hawaii this is my got-to place to stay at 10/10"

Reviewed on 2026/7/30

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is NT$5,052 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
NT$5,052
NT$8,150 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,518 reviews)
"The location is great. The rooms are small. The beds are full size bed not enough room for four people. The room smelled like mildew. Pillows were super thin. We were a party of four and we would only get three towel. Staff was not very helpful."

Reviewed on 2026/7/30

The Twin Fin Hotel
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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 free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,240 reviews)
"Ocean view was a little distracted cause of other tall buildings or else everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 2026/7/29

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 aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 3 hot tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,744 reviews)
"Room 3312 was infested with roaches. We told the front desk and they offered no solution. I had to ask for something to kill them myself. Desk clerk offered to comp our parking although we had no car. Had to suggest my own compensation. I am very disappointed in this property. It should be ..."

Reviewed on 2026/7/27

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Bishop Suites At The Executive Centre

Bishop Suites At The Executive Centre

4 out of 5
1088 Bishop St Honolulu HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Honolulu Harbor and Ala Moana Center are ...
7.6/10 Good! (137 reviews)
"Hidden fees for “amenities “ for $185 I got an extra roll of toilet paper. Parking is super expensive on site but you won’t find it anywhere else so there’s another $280 (5 days) to tag onto what you paid for the room."

Reviewed on 2026/7/25

Bishop Suites At The Executive Centre
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Stay near popular Kailua attractions

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Lanikai Beach

9.2/10 (3,293 reviews)
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Lanikai Beach, a popular beach in Kailua. You can seek out the snorkeling spots while in the area.
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Cities near Kailua

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Honolulu

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Kaneohe

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