Kailua

Travel Guide

Kailua Beach featuring swimming, a sandy beach and landscape views
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Kailua Beach which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and swimming
Kailua Beach showing tropical scenes and a sandy beach 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
The price is S$441 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
S$441
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! (3,267 reviews)
"The resort is beautiful and the location is perfect. Right across from the beach and close enough to all the big shops. I traveled alone and I felt comfortable. I got partial ocean view king room and I was put in a corner room which I feel gave a great view, the only complain I have is that rooms ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept, 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 S$404 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
S$404
2 Oct - 3 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! (8,575 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay. Everything is there for you. The staff are all fantastic. It's a great location and some great places to shop eat and drink."

Reviewed on 25 Sept, 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 S$377 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
S$377
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! (4,542 reviews)
"Awesome location"

Reviewed on 28 Sept, 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! (2,993 reviews)
"The staff are very friendly, rooms very clean, the pool is nice and for kids it’s great, it’s shallow, the deepest is 5ft. Laundry facilities on every floor, there is a small market in the hotel. When checking in Rose was amazing and helpful and nice. 5 stars will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept, 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! (2,647 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 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 featuring kayaking or canoeing, landscape views 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: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore

Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore

S$51
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore
Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

S$107
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
Luau performers in grass skirts

Germaine's Hawaiian Luau

S$151
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Germaine's Hawaiian Luau
Diamond Head Aerial View

Diamond Head Crater

S$51
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Diamond Head Crater
Group enjoying the views aboard the Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Cruise with dinner, Fireworks on Fridays

S$108
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Sunset Catamaran Cruise with dinner, Fireworks on Fridays
MAKAPU'U

Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling

S$140
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling
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Honolulu

Honolulu

Kaneohe showing general coastal views, sailing and mountains

Kaneohe