Kailua

Travel Guide

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

Travelers 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

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
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is CA $635 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $635
CA $833 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,355 reviews)
"The pool is separate from the adults' pool so that kids can have fun, and it even has a slide, which is great. There's also a Honolulu Coffee and cookie shop so you can take a quick break. I'd love to stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
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 CA $342 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
CA $342
CA $480 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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! (8,390 reviews)
"Cant go wrong for first timer to honolulu."

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 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 CA $310 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $310
CA $450 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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! (4,399 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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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.
Just steps from the sand—enjoy a pool, hot tub, bikes, beach gear & more!

Just steps from the sand—enjoy a pool, hot tub, bikes, beach gear & more!

Kailua
Stay at this vacation home in Kailua. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay this past week. Zak was an incredible host, and made everything easy - from finding the property, to check-in, and overall responsiveness friendliness. Thank you, Zak! The grounds are private and beautiful, complete with shared beach accessories for the short walk ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2025

Just steps from the sand—enjoy a pool, hot tub, bikes, beach gear & more!
BEACH FRONT KAILUA ESTATE, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PRIVATE HISTORIC PROPERTY

BEACH FRONT KAILUA ESTATE, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PRIVATE HISTORIC PROPERTY

Kailua
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kailua. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
"This is a wonderful place for a family vacation (in my case, three generations). Very well stocked. Steps to a beautiful beach with very few people on it. Paradise!"

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

BEACH FRONT KAILUA ESTATE, OCEAN VIEWS, HUGE LUSH PRIVATE HISTORIC PROPERTY
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! (2,973 reviews)
Great location and well maintained
"The hotel is located just two blocks from the beach. The building is old but well maintained and managed. It is great for a family with kids. They have a pool and multiple gas grill which is cleaned daily. I would visit again"

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Aston Waikiki Sunset
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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.

Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach

4.5/5(339 reviews)

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 featuring kayaking or canoeing, island images and landscape views

Kailua Beach

4.5/5(482 reviews)

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 temples or shops 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

CA $113
per adult
Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental
Aerial view of beach in Kauai

Kailua Beach Experience

CA $128
per adult
Kailua Beach Experience
Hawaiian Honey Tasting with Food

Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii

CA $47
per adult
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
Self-Guided Kayak Tour

Self-Guided Kayak Tour

CA $147
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Kayak Tour
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

CA $367
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Twin Islands 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

CA $129
per adult
Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu
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