Kailua

Travel Guide

Kailua Beach featuring swimming, a sandy beach and landscape views
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Kailua Beach which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and swimming
Kailua Beach showing tropical scenes and a sandy 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 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach.

Lanikai
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Kalama Tract

If you're spending some time in Kalama Tract, Kailua Bay Beach and Kalama Beach Park are top sights worth seeing.

Kalama Tract
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Enchanted Lake

While Enchanted Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lanikai Beach and Kailua Beach.

Enchanted Lake
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Coconut Grove

While Coconut Grove isn't home to many top sights, Kailua Bay Beach and Kalama Beach Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coconut Grove
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Maunawili

Travellers 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

When in Keolu Hills, you can plan a visit to Bellows Field Beach Park and Lanikai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Keolu Hills
The Twin Fin Hotel
The Twin Fin Hotel
4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is S$364 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
S$364
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,034 reviews)
"Twin Fin Hotel was located in a very convenient location with Waikiki beack being steps away. Paying extra for the breakfast is worth it. The only thing is the rooms could use a little facelift, but overall a great hotel!"

Reviewed on 3 Mar,2025

The Twin Fin Hotel
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 S$473 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
S$473
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (8,051 reviews)
"The hotel has own beach with very clear sand. The room was recently remodeled and beautiful!"

Reviewed on 3 Mar,2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is S$574 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$574
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,675 reviews)
"Great Location"

Reviewed on 5 Mar,2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
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Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
3 out of 5
201 Ohua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy 2 spa tubs, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,528 reviews)
"Everything you need."

Reviewed on 22 Feb,2025

Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
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! (2,879 reviews)
"Bathroom was nice , spacious"

Reviewed on 7 Feb,2025

Aston Waikiki Sunset
Marine Surf by Tropical Escapes Realty
Marine Surf by Tropical Escapes Realty
3 out of 5
364 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"Very clean nice place, great location. Cumbersome locking and unlocking door, always had to have phone, would prefer a code or fob. Laundry card only had enout for wash, had to wait for assistant to add $."

Reviewed on 27 Feb,2025

Marine Surf by Tropical Escapes Realty
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Popular places to visit

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach

5/5(16 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lanikai Beach during your travels in Kailua? You can seek out the snorkelling spots while in the area.

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

Kailua Beach

4.5/5(25 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
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
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

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. Visit the area's temples or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course

Things to do

Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental

Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental

S$110
per adult
Oahu: Kahana Rainforest River 4-Hour Kayak Rental
Self-Guided Kayak Tour

Self-Guided Kayak Tour

S$143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Kayak Tour
Hawaiian honey being drizzled on delicious nibbles

Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii

S$36
per adult
Honey Flight & Bites: The Best Honey Tasting in Hawaii
Aerial view of beach in Kauai

Kailua Beach Experience

S$125
per adult
Kailua Beach Experience
Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour

S$358
per traveller
94% 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

S$126
per adult
Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu
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Honolulu

Honolulu

Kaneohe showing general coastal views, sailing and mountains

Kaneohe