Puako
Travel Guide





Visit Puako

Hilton Waikoloa Village
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 Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa
Amazing pools! Rooms were gorgeous!
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
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

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Beautiful property! Very quiet and safe community. Perfect for a relaxing vacation getaway. Will definitely come back!
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Mauna Lani Point
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

Fairway Villas Waikoloa by OUTRIGGER
What a wonderful place to vacation! Clean property! Beautifully maintained gated community!
Reviewed on Mar 10, 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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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.

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.

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

Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour

Edible Hibiscus Guided Farm Tour (Big Island)


