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Big Island's Best Resorts & Hotels
Beachfront with Swimmable Ocean Access
- The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort: Premier white sand stretch on the Kohala Coast with ideal conditions for swimming and beach lounging. (Formerly Hapuna Beach Prince)
- Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa: Direct access to calm, golden sands at Anaehoʻomalu Bay (A-Bay) for swimming, paddleboarding, and sunset sails.
- Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel: Located in downtown Kailua-Kona with a protected cove beach on historic Kamakahonu Bay.
Oceanfront (No Direct Beach Access)
- Royal Kona Resort: Perched on a rocky lava point in historic Kailua-Kona with panoramic views and private sandy tidal pools.
- OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa: Set on Keauhou Bay cliffs with multi-room suites, oceanfront pools, and nightly manta ray viewing. (Formerly Sheraton Kona)
Hilo & Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- Volcano House: Historic hotel located directly inside the park along the rim of Kīlauea crater—ideal for an overnight park stay.
- (Note: Most visitors use historic Hilo as a daytime stop rather than a multi-day resort hub.)
Big Island 7-Day Vacation Planner
Things to do on the Big Island
Day 1: Arrival & Kona Sunset — Arrive at Kona International Airport (KOA) and transfer to your Kohala Coast or Kona resort. Unpack, stroll the shoreline, and enjoy oceanfront dinner and drinks over Kamakahonu or Anaehoʻomalu Bay.
Day 2: Historic Kona & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel — Sail to Kealakekua Bay for world-class snorkeling, tour a high-altitude Kona coffee plantation, and top off the night with a famous manta ray night snorkel off the Keauhou coast. (Tip: Ask our team to coordinate round-trip resort transfers.)
Day 3: Kohala Coast Beaches & Upcountry Waimea — Unwind on the white sands of Hapuna Beach, explore historic Parker Ranch and boutiques in cool upcountry Waimea, and enjoy farm-to-table dining.
Day 4: Saddle Road & Hilo Rainforest Waterfalls — Scenic drive across Saddle Road to Hilo, marvel at 442-foot ʻAkaka Falls, stroll the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve, and enjoy fresh local seafood.
Day 5: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park — Explore Kīlauea Crater rim, Nāhuku Lava Tube, and Chain of Craters Road down to the sea arch. Stay overnight at historic Volcano House or return west for dinner. (Tip: Let our team book a guided tour with resort pickup for a stress-free trip.)
Day 6: South Kona & Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau — Visit sacred Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau (Place of Refuge), snorkel Two Step reef, spot honu sea turtles at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, and enjoy a beachfront luau.
Day 7: Leisure Morning & Airport Departure — Relax poolside or enjoy a paddleboard session before checking out, grabbing lunch in Kailua-Kona, and heading to KOA airport for your flight home. (Tip: Our team can arrange transfers or late checkout.)
Cruise Tour Ports: 1 Day in Hilo & 1 Day in Kona
Experience the Island by Cruise
Port 1: Historic Hilo (East Side)
Step ashore on the lush windward coast to explore rainforest waterfalls, botanical gardens, and Volcanoes National Park.
Port 2: Sunny Kona (West Side)
Tender right into Kailua Village, visit high-altitude coffee farms & the historic Queens Palace, or snorkel with giant turtles.
No Fee: Concierge Travel Planner
Your Dedicated Agent, Rose Royse
- 20+ Years of Expertise: Two decades of hands-on experience crafting custom Hawaii land packages and cruise tours.
- No Added Fees: As a licensed travel agent I work directly with the travel suppliers, delivering full concierge service at no cost to you.
- Precision Logistics: Complete schedule coordination across cruise sailings, multi-island packages with resorts and day excursions.
- Integrated Cruise Tours: Seamlessly pair a 7-day cruise with 3 to 7 nights on land for the ultimate wilderness journey.