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Sunset at Anaeho omalu beach...
Waikoloa Beach Resort 

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Breezy A-Bay on Big Island

Recent Kilauea Volcano eruption has severely hit tourist traffic to the entire Big Island, despite the fact the dangerous lava flows impact less than a low single digit percent of total surface area of island. 

Diametrically across from the eruption site in SE corner of Big Island is the VERY SAFE Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, near the popular Waikaloa. 

What I recall most distinctly is the granular 4 color sand I'd never seen before on a beach. I wish I could bring it back bags of it for landscaping :) 

A-Bay was a chance pit-stop I made, driving up Kohala Coast to Waipio Valley from Kona, the most well known city on Big Island's West Coast, with an international airport.

A-Bay is a place of unparalleled tranquility, a perfect long crescent shape, and salt and pepper sand. Long rows of palm trees make A-Bay one of the premier places to photograph a Big Island sunset. Ideal for Kite-surfing, paddle boarding or just lounging and taking a walk on the beach, which is what I did.
Waikoloa Beach Resort 

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A great golf course! Play north or south, you will see endless beauty of ocean and stop by on 16 to take a peak at colourful fish and turtles. #hawaii
Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is CA $543 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
CA $543
CA $645 total
Apr 17 - Apr 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,136 reviews)
Great room- view of dolphins and ocean. Restaurant staff was friendly but you really have to navigate this if property by yourself and figure it out. pool was great. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa

4 out of 5
69-699 Waikoloa Beach Dr Waikoloa HI
The price is CA $361 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $361
CA $428 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,104 reviews)
Amazing pools! Rooms were gorgeous!

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa HI
The price is CA $295 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
CA $295
CA $415 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,180 reviews)
I wish I had read the reviews before I stayed at Ocean Tower - the carpet was disgusting, stained couch, yellowed sheets and the air conditioning barely worked. The room was unbearably hot for sleeping. The kind staff was the only saving grace. I didn't mind all the walking but if you don't like ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
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.
Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

4 out of 5
69-1029 Nawahine Pl Waikoloa HI
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Hāpuna ...
9/10 Wonderful! (724 reviews)
Beautiful property! Very quiet and safe community. Perfect for a relaxing vacation getaway. Will definitely come back!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Mauna Lani Point

Mauna Lani Point

4 out of 5
68-1050 Mauna Lani Point Dr. Kamuela HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Kamuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
We have stayed at the destination twice and it is quiet and relaxing. The condos vary in quality so I tecomm nd calling the managing co Is y if you want a particular standard, rely remodeled, etc.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Mauna Lani Point
Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER

4 out of 5
69-200 Pohakulana Waikoloa HI
Book a stay at this golf condo in Waikoloa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Waikoloa ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (514 reviews)
What a wonderful place to vacation! Clean property! Beautifully maintained gated community!

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER
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.

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