Puako
Travel Guide





Visit Puako

Hilton Waikoloa Village
"First room had a massive cockroach in it( was told this was a common occurrence but didn’t see another one the whole trip) to their credit they switched us to a nicer room. If you plan on leaving this hotel a lot do not stay in any tower but the lagoon tower! The other 2 towers are about a 15 minute ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
"The place was well maintained and the kids loved the pool/ waterslides. Parking was easy and our access to the Hilton Waikoloa Village was a plus. Only down side was that the restaurant closes too early and the maid service did not replace bath towels. I would definitely recommend this place and ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
"too much walking from room to lobby, cockroaches in room, pools were great, just difficult to get around property, time share people were pushy"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Mauna Lani Point

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
"The listing photos show a spacious two-story unit with stairs leading to upstairs bedrooms, decorated living rooms, and a lanai off the master bedroom. However, upon arrival, we were placed in a single-story, darker unit beneath the main condo. The space appeared older, somewhat run down, and had ..."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club
"I stayed with my husband, my 2.5yo and 11mo. It was such a great location and had everything we need. The pools were fantastic and the beach was right there with lots of fish and even turtles! We stayed in a 1 bedroom with a kitchenette and it was quite large. Plenty of room for all of us. There ..."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Popular places to visit

Mauna Kea Beach
Visit what was once the most expensive hotel ever built, one of the first resorts in the region.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
Walk across the white sand of this idyllic beach to reach the warm Hawaiian waters beyond.

Kohala
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kohala during your travels in Kamuela. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

Waialea Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Waialea Beach during your travels in Puako? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Puako Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puako Beach during your trip to Kamuela? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Parker Ranch Center
Step back in time at this historic cattle ranch and magnificent homestead in Waimea, where Hawai’i’s first cowboys worked the land and a family left a legacy.
Things to do

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise

Edible Hibiscus Guided Farm Tour (Big Island)



