Kailua

Travel Guide

Kailua Beach featuring landscape views, swimming and a beach
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
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Kailua Beach showing swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach
Kailua Beach featuring tropical scenes and a 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 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

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

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

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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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
Amazing!

Maunawili

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

Maunawili
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P17,191 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P17,191
P23,933 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (8,193 reviews)
"The property is beautiful and everything including the beach is so close!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Wayfinder Waikiki
Wayfinder Waikiki
4 out of 5
2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, HI
The price is P7,623 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P7,623
P11,319 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,504 reviews)
"I will recommend this place, very friendly and room is very clean and spacious. Close to downtown Honolulu."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Wayfinder Waikiki
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is P15,157 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P15,157
P21,349 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (4,229 reviews)
"We love everything there. People, area, food, pool, hotel amazing."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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Skyline Island Colony Hotel
Skyline Island Colony Hotel
3 out of 5
445 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,011 reviews)
"The room is acceptable clean. A/C is somewhat loud but bearable. Kitchen is functional."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Skyline Island Colony Hotel
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! (2,933 reviews)
"Parking was sucked 😖 there was a very rude lady she even want to call the police on us .. She wanted to over charge us for parking 😩 No house keeping x11 days 🙁 Air conditioning was in issue 😨 Evething else was ok 👍"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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! (2,595 reviews)
"Daily parking charges were on the high side.parking charges should be reduced for guests"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
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Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkeling spots while in the area.

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

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

Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental

Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental

P4,607
per adult
Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental
Hawaiian Honey Tasting with Food

Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii

P1,910
per adult
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

P14,985
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour
Self-Guided Kayak Tour

Self-Guided Kayak Tour

P5,992
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Kayak Tour
Learn to Surf, Kayak OR Stand-up Paddle board in a group

Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu

P5,281
per adult
Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu
Aerial view of beach in Kauai

Kailua Beach Experience

P5,236
per adult
Kailua Beach Experience
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Honolulu

Honolulu

Makapuu Beach Park which includes flowers, general coastal views and landscape views

Waimanalo