Kailua

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Kailua

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Lanikai

While Lanikai may 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 Beach.

Lanikai
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Kalama Tract

When in Kalama Tract, you can plan a visit to Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kalama Tract
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Enchanted Lake

While Enchanted Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach.

Enchanted Lake
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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.

Coconut Grove
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Maunawili

Travellers 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

When in Keolu Hills, you can plan a visit to Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Keolu Hills
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM985 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
RM985
RM1,439 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (3,223 reviews)
"Beach view"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki 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 RM698 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM698
RM1,096 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (8,518 reviews)
"Yes we had an ocean view looking out at the lagoon but construction was very noisy and Tv would not work called engineering but they did nothing to resolve issue ."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is RM821 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM821
RM1,226 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,526 reviews)
"The view was amazing. The staff was very professional and very friendly, definitely will go back"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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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! (2,999 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, close to the beach, easy parking and felt the aloha spirit"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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! (2,652 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 1 Oct 2025

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 23 Sept 2025

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
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Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkelling spots while in the area.

Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach showing landscape views, kayaking or canoeing and island images

Kailua Beach

With just-right waves and refreshing breezes, this is one of the best beaches on O’ahu to learn how to windsurf or kitesurf.

Kailua Beach
Kailua Bay Beach

Kailua Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kailua Bay Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Kailua Bay Beach
Beach

Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beach during your trip to Kailua? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Beach
Kalama Beach Park

Kalama Beach Park

Kalama Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Kailua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Kalama Beach Park

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kailua at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club. Add the area's shops or temples to your travel plans.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Things to do

Honolulu: Unlimited Hawaii Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Honolulu: Unlimited Hawaii Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

RM13
per traveller
Honolulu: Unlimited Hawaii Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Hanauma Bay

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

RM235
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

RM290
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
Waimea Waterfall Hike & Swim w/Dole Plantation

Waimea Waterfall Hike & Swim w/Dole Plantation (Breakfast/Lunch included)

RM506
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Waimea Waterfall Hike & Swim w/Dole Plantation (Breakfast/Lunch included)
Multi-Passenger ATV Raptor Tour

Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour

RM739
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour
Waikiki Extreme Parasailing

Waikiki Xtreme Parasailing

RM143
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Xtreme Parasailing
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Honolulu

Honolulu

Kaneohe which includes landscape views, general coastal views and mountains

Kaneohe

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