Best Hotels in Hawaii - The Big Island, HI

Located along the Kona-Kohala coast of Hawaii Island, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai features even swimming areas, five dining options, and ocean views. An 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature Hualalai Golf Course is on site. Rooms offer a flat-screen TV. The modern rooms at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upelehu offer Hawaiian-inspired décor with views of the resort grounds or the Pacific Ocean. Free toiletries and a work desk are also included. Guests can enjoy a saltwater pool and an adult only area, as well as a full spa, and 15,000 square feet of fitness facilities. Private, white sand beaches are available at the Four Seasons Resort Haulalai with calm waters for easy swimming. Three restaurants and 2 lounges are available on site. Beach Tree offers beachside Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy the food and ambiance of a steakhouse with Hualalai Grille, located above the 18 hole golf course. Hapuna Beach is 30 minutes’ drive from the resort. Akaka Falls State Park is 2 hours’ drive away. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is 2 hours’ drive from the property.

- "Our first stay at a Four Seasons and I must say that the property, restaurants , staff and rooms were unbelievably and" - "One of the most beautiful and relaxing places you could wish to find." - "Excellent customer service outstanding food and a beautiful hotel." - "luxury"

Providing an oceanfront location directly on Hapuna Beach, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort offers easy access to a variety of recreational activities, including an 18-hole golf course, along with a family-friendly atmosphere. All rooms feature a private lanai with an ocean view, air conditioning, a seating area, internet access, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a flat screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom includes free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Guests can also enjoy dinner at the sister property, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. A complimentary dining shuttle operates in the evening. Additional amenities at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort include a children's activity program, a full-service spa treatments and modern fitness facilities. Popular attractions and activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving and sailing are easily accessible from the Hapuna Beach Hotel.

- "Awesome property. Will be back." - "The Westin Hapuna is a gem of a resort and we will definitely be back!" - "Great first time visit to the Big Island!" - "Classy, beautiful, mellow" - "Worth the money! Very nice!" - "It was a week in paradise. The staff, the location, the hotel were all perfect" - "Great" - "Pizza at the bar, should be every night; teach your chef how to make “ceviche”" - "Fantastic! I’m going back with my husband in September or October"

Offering an outdoor pool and a tennis court, the Kohala Suites by Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa offers a free transfer service to the Hilton Waikoloa Village. All suites offer a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave. A balcony and seating area with flat-screen TV are offered in each air-conditioned suite. An private bathroom with free toiletries is also offered. A putting green, fitness center and children’s playground are available for guest use. Kohala Suites by Hilton Grand Vacations is located adjacent to championship golf course. The property offers free parking. Waikoloa Village is 15 minutes’ drive away. This resort is 56 mi from Hilo Airport.

- "Overall beautiful location and property. Would visit the area again." - "Loved it. Will stay here again, if the price is affordable." - "It was a wonderful experience staying at the Kohala Suites." - "We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, which was spacious, clean and had great clfacilties." - "Aside for the towel issue, it was a pleasant staycation." - "Great room. Well appointed." - "We loved the pool, room was a bit worn but clean. You need a restaurant on site."

This oceanfront Waikoloa Resort is less than 20 miles from Wailea, the Big Island. It features an on-site restaurant and an 18-hole golf course. All self-catering villas include free internet access and a large private terrace. A full kitchen, washing machine and dryer are featured in each air-conditioned villa at Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa. A cable TV with DVD player and CD player are provided. All fully-stocked bathrooms provide spa toiletries and a hairdryer. The Ocean Club Bar and Grill is open Monday through Saturday and serves fresh, locally-sourced cuisine for a breakfast buffet, lunch, appetizers and cocktails. A cascading swimming pool, children’s pool, hot tub and terrace are available for guest use. An oceanfront fitness cabana is offered. A gift shop, convenience store and picnic area are on site at Waikoloa Castle Halii Kai. Anaeho’omalu Bay Swimming Beach is less than 2 miles away. The Shops at Mauna Lani are a 10-minute drive away. Kona International Airport is 20 miles from Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa.

- "Great place for family! Clean and comfortable, apartments. Great location!" - "Relaxing." - "Memories to last a lifetime!" - "Well worth it!" - "Would stay there again." - "Comfortable condos with access to a private, romantic, ocean front pool/restaurant club." - "Perfect stay." - "Perfect location, clean and quiet." - "Was nice, but wouldn't stay again for cost." - "Great location and Ocean Club Pool."

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii features an oceanfront outdoor pool and spacious suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Kaloko-Honokohau Historical Park is 5.5 miles away. The furnished suites at Aston Kona by the Sea offer tropical décor and bright colors. Each has private bedrooms, a large living room and 2 bathrooms. Flat-screen cable TVs with DVD movie rentals, a private balcony and washer/dryer are featured. Guests can relax outdoors in the hot tub or use the barbecue facilities. Aston Kona by the Sea offers parking (included in the resort fee) and concierge services for added convenience. Kona International Airport is a 20-minute drive from this beachfront hotel. Kona Coast Shopping Center and the Kona Country and Golf Club are a 10-minute drive away.

- "Great place. Would stay here again." - "I’m so happy I chose this property. My other choice was the royal Kona, but I don’t think I would’ve had such a relaxed" - "Thank you" - "Beautiful view and comfortable stay." - "Just wonderful!" - "Great place to stay. Comfortable, quiet, beautiful and convenient." - "We’d happily stay at Kona By the Sea next time we visit the Big Island." - "wonder ful our 60TH" - "Great get a way"

Featuring beachfront location and a top-rated golf course, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection offers a fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, as well access to the array of water activities, on-site bars and restaurants, and private beach services. All guest rooms offer a private lanai with views of the ocean or the golf course. All guest rooms also include nightly turn-down service, a built-in entertainment center with a flat screen TV and an electronics charging station, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. The private bathrooms provide free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. The Art of Mauna Kea, a beautiful coffee-table book about Mr. Rockefeller's art collection, is also available for the guest's enjoyment. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's on-site restaurant, Manta, offers a daily breakfast buffet and dinner made with locally sourced food. There is also Copper Bar, which hosts the cocktail and happy hour, as well as dinner. Guests have access to the restaurants at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, the sister property. A complimentary dining shuttle operates in the evening. Guests can enjoy supervised children's activities, Hawaiian culture experiences and a number of spa services. Guests can also take advantage of the 11 on-site tennis courts. The on-site tour desk at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection can also help arrange area tours and excursions.

- "Paradise Found" - "Very nice and Clean." - "It was very peaceful and romantic, but still plenty to do." - "Very nice golf and beach resort but service and food not top notch" - "Location can’t be beat. Staff was adequate to nice. Rooms need maintenance: torn screens, non closing screens, leaky sho"

Located in Kailua-Kona, 13 miles from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, Kona Village A Rosewood Resort provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort, the rooms are equipped with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Kona Village A Rosewood Resort also offer a sea view. At the accommodation each room is equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Kona Village A Rosewood Resort has a terrace. Activities such as fishing, snorkeling, canoeing can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Honokohau Harbor is 14 miles from the resort, while Ahu'Ena Heiau is 16 miles away. Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport is 9.3 miles from the property.

- "Hawaiian getaway that isn’t overcrowded or ultra touristy. Great for couples and for families." - "can’t wait to go back! such a great place" - "Amazing!!"

Located on the coastline of Hilo Bay, the Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton is 30 mi from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All rooms have free WiFi. Guest rooms offer garden, ocean, or harbor views of Hilo Bay, Hamakua Coast, or Hilo Harbor. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator, and bathrooms are finished with German limestone. Suites boast a kitchenette. The Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton features an outdoor swimming pool and sundeck. The Naniloa Golf Course, located within the hotel grounds and adjacent to the Grand Naniloa Hotel, offers a free round of golf daily to guests. An on-site restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, and a lobby bar and lounge is open nightly. The 24-hour front desk offers fresh coffee and tea and is run by a multilingual staff. The Ka Lihikai restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant sources fresh local seafood catches daily and embodies local-Hawaiian cuisine. The Hilo International Airport and Hilo town center are 2 mi from the Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton. The hotel is less than 0.9 mi from Coconut Island Park.

- "It was an overall great stay." - "Nice short and sweet" - "Stay was great rooms was clean and comfortable" - "We received excellent service! Staff was friendly, and hotel grounds were beautiful!" - "Great time." - "Pool open 24 hrs" - "Just the right amount of everything." - "Great location and value." - "We’d happily stay at the Grand Naniloa on our next visit to Hilo." - "Great value for money the room was clean and nicely done and the view was gorgeous."

Located on the Kohala Coast, Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings Land Waikoloa features an on-site restaurant, 4 outdoor swimming pools and a hot tub. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service within the Waikoloa Beach Resort. This family friendly resort offers babysitting services and children’s activities. All suites offer a fully equipped kitchen, a private balcony and a flat-screen TV. An private bathroom and a washer and dryer are also provided. The Kings’ Land Bistro & Lounge, open from 08:00 until 19:00, serves an assortment of breakfast breads and pastries. The daily dining menu features salads, sandwiches, burgers and pizza. The Kings’ Land Pool Bar is open daily and offers 60 plasma TVs. A fitness center and activity center with game tables, video game systems and movies are available for guest use. Golf opportunities are located nearby at championship golf courses. WiFi is complimentary throughout the common areas, pools and the Bistro Lounge. Hilo Airport is located 55 mi away. Holualoa Kona Coffee Plantation is 45 minutes’ drive away. Puako Petroglyph Park is 10 minutes’ drive away from Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings Land Waikoloa.

- "Great!!" - "Prefect dream holiday" - "Amazing" - "Amazing" - "Will come again" - "This property is fantastic for both families and adults! It's quiet, peaceful, and beautiful!" - "Gorgeous property for every age group to have an awesome tropical vacation." - "A fabulous and wonderful event" - "Very relaxing, great location" - "Fabulous" - "Great stay, modern and luxurious room, great staff" - "A relaxing stay in paradise!"

Located a 12-minute walk from Mauna Lani Beach, Mauna Lani Luxury Vacation Villas - CoralTree Residence Collection offers 4-star accommodations in Waikoloa and features a garden, a private beach area and a terrace. The property is around 26 miles from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, 28 miles from Kohala Historical Sites State Monument and 30 miles from The Original King Kamehameha Statue. Honokohau Harbor is 27 miles from the hotel and Ahu'Ena Heiau is 29 miles away. At the hotel, all rooms come with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Mauna Lani Luxury Vacation Villas - CoralTree Residence Collection have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a patio. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Hapuna Golf Course is 7.8 miles from the accommodation, while Pu'Ukohola Heiau National Historical Park is 15 miles away. Waimea-Kohala Airport is 21 miles from the property.

This resort offers a multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, manta-ray viewing, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Guest activities include yoga, lei making, hula lessons, ukulele lessons, and cultural tours of the historic fishing village on property. All occurrences on this site. Spa is temporarily closed for renovations.

- "We want to spend more time here ." - "Amazing and I was so very sad to be leaving!" - "Great experience." - "It was terrific" - "Excellent location for Manta Rays, large rooms with comfy beds" - "Fantastic position, huge quiet room with spectacular views" - "Great place to stay." - "Manta Viewing and Well Facilitated Resort, A must-stay in Kona!" - "Otherwise perfect." - "Nice hotel" - "Wonderful trip to celebrate our 31st anniversary."

Located on Kohala Coast, Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience features a private beach area, free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. This property is located in the Mauna Lani Resort and offers access to the Fairmont Gold floor which features a patio and views of the resort. The accommodations provides concierge service. At the resort, rooms are equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV with a built-in media hub and iPod adapter, refrigerator, coffee maker and radio. some units at Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience have an ocean view. At the accommodations, every room comes with a seating area, bathroom amenities, and a bathrobe. A deluxe breakfast is served daily in the Fairmont Gold lounge. Guests can make use of the hot tub. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience. A gym and a business center are both part of the resort. Speaking English, French and Japanese at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. The Shops At Mauna Lani is 1 mi from Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience, while Genesis Gallery is 5.3 mi away.

- "We had an amazing stay!" - "Honeymoon Success" - "Golden Experience; Golden Memories" - "Aloha Luxury and elegance" - "Truly excellent---can't wait to come back." - "Very good" - "Fabulous" - "Beautiful l!"

Located in Waikoloa, a 9-minute walk from Anaeho'omalu Beach, Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The hotel has a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot, while some rooms have a balcony and others also feature sea views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is 22 miles from Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club, while Kohala Historical Sites State Monument is 30 miles from the property. Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport is 18 miles away.

Facing the beachfront in Waikoloa, Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations has a garden and a terrace. The property is located 1.2 miles from Genesis Gallery. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar. All units at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms offer a private bathroom with a hair dryer. Select rooms at Ocean Tower Hilton Grand Vacations include a balcony. All rooms at the accommodation feature air-conditioning and a work desk. The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception. The Shops At Mauna Lani is 2.3 miles from Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations.

- "perfect place for a vacation" - "ALOHA" - "Great" - "Beautiful resort, rooms are beautiful. You don’t have to leave the resort if you don’t want to." - "It was very nice and pleasant" - "It was a vacation of a lifetime will go back someday with family." - "Wonderful place and island of paradise!!" - "Beautiful resort with gorgeous lagoon" - "It was amazing. We had a Jr suite." - "Wonderful weather great location for activities and relaxation"