We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in The Big Island, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Located on Kohala Coast, Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience features a private beach area, free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. This property is located in the Mauna Lani Resort and offers access to the Fairmont Gold floor which features a patio and views of the resort. The accommodation provides concierge service and complimentary valet parking. At the resort, rooms are equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV with a built-in media hub and iPod adapter, refrigerator, coffee maker and radio. some units at Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience have an ocean view. At the accommodation, every room comes with a seating area, bathroom amenities, and a bathrobe. A deluxe breakfast is served daily in the Fairmont Gold lounge. Guests can make use of the hot tub. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience. A gym and a business centre are both part of the resort. Speaking English, French and Japanese at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. The Shops At Mauna Lani is 1.6 km from Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience, while Genesis Gallery is 8.6 km away.Show full description
Hip. Very stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Providing an oceanfront location directly on Hapuna Beach, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort offers easy access to a variety of recreational activities, including an 18-hole golf course, along with a family-friendly atmosphere. All rooms feature a private lanai with an ocean view, air conditioning, a seating area, internet access, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a flat screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Guests can also enjoy dinner at the sister property, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. A complimentary dining shuttle operates in the evening. Additional amenities at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort include a children's activity program, a full-service spa treatments and modern fitness facilities. Popular attractions and activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving and sailing are easily accessible from the Hapuna Beach Hotel.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the coolest and most stylish luxury hotel in The Big Island. It also has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Charming. Cool. Great value. A short distance from breathtaking waterfalls and within driving distance of Hawaii National Volcanoes Park, SCP Hilo Hotel offers comfortable accommodations and a swimming pool. WiFi and guest parking are available throughout the property. Guests can also enjoy locally sourced food and drink from Provisions Market. Some rooms feature a balcony, all rooms includes a refrigerator, air conditioning and a ceiling fan, ironing facilities, and an en suite bathroom complete with a hairdryer. An outdoor swimming pool is available to guests, as well as on-site laundry facilities, fitness room with Peloton bikes, complimentary bicycles and stand-up paddle boards. Guests at the SCP Hilo Hotel can enjoy on-site dining at the Coconut Grill. The SCP Hilo Hotel is situated only a short distance from the Rainbow and Akaka Falls. The Hilo International Airport is 3.7 km away from the property.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great views. Popular among women. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii features an oceanfront outdoor pool and spacious suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Kaloko-Honokohau Historical Park is 5.5 miles away. The furnished suites at Aston Kona by the Sea offer tropical décor and bright colors. Each has private bedrooms, a large living room and 2 bathrooms. Flat-screen cable TVs with DVD movie rentals, a private balcony and washer/dryer are featured. Guests can relax outdoors in the hot tub or use the barbecue facilities. Aston Kona by the Sea provides free on-site parking and concierge services for added convenience. Kona International Airport is a 20-minute drive from this beachfront hotel. Kona Coast Shopping Center and the Kona Country and Golf Club are a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated amongst 32 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid is a spectacular resort offering luxurious accommodation and extensive resort facilities to the discerning traveler. The guest rooms feature air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, an in-room safe, and a writing desk with a chair. The en suite bathroom includes a bathrobe, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and ironing facilities. The Fairmont Orchid’s stunning beachfront location of white sandy beach and aquamarine waters even attracts a family of sea turtles. The resort scenery includes landscaped gardens and gorgeous waterfalls and a 10,000 square foot free form pool. Resort facilities include a wide range of restaurants and bars, 10 tennis courts, 36 holes of golf, and a unique outdoor Hawaiian ‘Spa Without Walls’, which features waterfall massage huts and massage cabanas. A casual dining experience can be found at the Hale Kai Restaurant. The Binchotan sushi at Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is also available, while the three-day rotating breakfast buffet at Orchid Court is also offered. ‘Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, is 9 km away, while Waialea Bay is 10 km away.Show full description
This is likely one of the most beautiful, relaxing and romantic resorts in The Big Island! AMAZING.
Charming. Highly elegant. Great value. Featuring beachfront location and a top-rated golf course, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection offers a fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, as well access to the array of water activities, on-site bars and restaurants, and private beach services. All guest rooms offer a private lanai with views of the ocean or the golf course. All guest rooms also include nightly turn-down service, a built-in entertainment centre with a flat screen TV and an electronics charging station, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. The private bathrooms provide free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. The Art of Mauna Kea, a beautiful coffee-table book about Mr. Rockefeller's art collection, is also available for the guest's enjoyment. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's on-site restaurant, Manta, offers a daily breakfast buffet and dinner made with locally sourced food. There is also Copper Bar, which hosts the cocktail and happy hour, as well as dinner. Guests have access to the restaurants at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, the sister property. A complimentary dining shuttle operates in the evening. Guests can enjoy supervised children's activities, Hawaiian culture experiences and a number of spa services. Guests can also take advantage of the 11 on-site tennis courts. The on-site tour desk at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection can also help arrange area tours and excursions.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most charming and elegant luxury hotel in The Big Island.
Lovely property. Trendy. Great location. Popular among couples. This oceanfront Waikoloa Resort is less than 20 miles from Wailea, the Big Island. It offers an on-site restaurant and an 18-hole golf course. All self-catering villas include free internet access and a large private terrace. A fully-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer are featured in each air-conditioned villa at CASTLE Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa. A cable TV with DVD player and CD player are provided. All fully-stocked bathrooms provide spa toiletries and a hairdryer. The Ocean Club Bar and Grill is open Monday through Saturday and offers fresh, locally-sourced cuisine for a breakfast buffet, lunch, appetizers and cocktails. A cascading swimming pool, children’s pool, hot tub and sun terrace are available for guest use. An oceanfront fitness cabana is offered. A gift shop, convenience store and picnic area are located on site at Waikoloa Castle Halii Kai. Anaeho’omalu Bay Swimming Beach is less than 2 miles away. The Shops at Mauna Lani are 10 minutes’ drive away. Kona International Airport is 20 miles away from CASTLE Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa.Show full description
This resort has a great location in Waikoloa. It is very popular among couples travelling to The Big Island.
Great location. Good breakfast. Featuring a tranquil location on Hilo Bay and offering breathtaking views of Mauna Kea Peak, this hotel is moments from the town of Hilo and provides spacious and modern accommodation. An endless variety of leisure activities, including world-class golf courses can be found close to the CASTLE Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Guests can enjoy scenic strolls through Liliukalani Garden or along Onekahakaha Beach. Halemaumau crater, featuring waterfalls and rainforests is also nearby. In addition to an ideal location, the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel provides guests with many thoughtful amenities, including a gift shop and a freshwater pool. The guests can enjoy the in house Whisky Steak Wine (WSW) The Steakhouse restaurant at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. It features first-class steaks, an array of seafood, the best wine list in East Hawai’i, and a table-side Whisky Cart experience. Located on the lobby level, WSW The Steakhouse offers stunning views overlooking Hilo Bay. The menu features a wide selection of locally sourced produce and appetizers, Prime Grade or Premium Certified Black Angus steaks & chops, seafood, salads, sides and desserts. Daily specials and weekly features are available and include The Surf & Turf on Monday, a Wagyu Grade Tomahawk Tuesday and Wednesday Live Kona-Cold Whole Lobster. WSW also features an impressive list of exclusive fine wines and whiskies, with wines not found elsewhere in the state and whiskies from around the world. A floor-to-ceiling walk-around glass display showcases the restaurant’s worldly selections of wines and spirits. The display also houses a signature Whisky Cart, from which hand-picked selections will be poured table-side to the delight of guests.Show full description
Resort. Situated on the coastline of Hilo Bay, the Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton is 48 km from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All rooms have free WiFi. Guest rooms offer garden, ocean, or harbor views of Hilo Bay, Hamakua Coast, or Hilo Harbor. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator, and bathrooms are finished with German limestone. Suites boast a kitchenette. The Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton features an outdoor swimming pool and sundeck. The Naniloa Golf Course, located within the hotel grounds and adjacent to the Grand Naniloa Hotel, offers a free round of golf daily to guests. An on-site restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, and a lobby bar and lounge is open nightly. The 24-hour front desk offers fresh coffee and tea and is run by a multilingual staff. The Hula Hula restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant sources fresh local seafood catches daily and embodies local-Hawaiian cuisine. The Hilo International Airport and Hilo town centre are 3.2 km from the Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton. The hotel is less than 1.5 km from Coconut Island Park.Show full description
Historic. Cool. Comfortable beds. Located on the Kohala Coast, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa overlooks the Anaeho’omalu Bay on the Big Island. The hotel offers an on-site spa, nature walks, and lei-making. The rooms include an in-room safe, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a seating area. The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers an outdoor infinity pool, water sports rental, and a tour desk for guest convenience. The hotel features an outdoor pool, a children’s poo,l and a hot tub. Guests can work out in the gym or work in the business centre. Guests at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa can dine at the Hawaii Calls Restaurant, which features tropical drinks and Pacific Rim cuisine, or the Sunset Luau, offering an authentic Polynesian show every Monday and Wednesday. The Kona Coffee Shop offers coffee and a quick breakfast.Show full description
Resort. This Kohala Coast, Hawaii resort offers guest villa’s with a full kitchen and a private terrace. The resort is located on the Francis H. II Brown Golf Course (South Course). The Mauna Lani Point, a Destination by Hyatt Residence includes a full-service spa and fitness centre, available for an additional fee. Free transfer service is available within the resort. The resort offers tennis lessons, pilates classes and swimming lessons. Every villa at the Mauna Lani Point, a Destination by Hyatt Residence includes a separate living and dining area. Ocean and Fairway views are available in most of the spacious villas. Mauna Lani Point is 40 minutes' drive from the Kona International Airport. Hapuna Beach is 15 minutes' drive from the hotel and Mauna Lani Beach Club is less than 5 minutes' walk away. * Please note that the pool/spa facilities will be closed 9/5-9/29 . Show full description
Resort.Popular among women and couples. This resort offers a multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, manta-ray viewing, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Guest activities include yoga, lei making, hula lessons, ukulele lessons, and cultural tours of the historic fishing village on property. All occurrences on this site. Spa is temporarily closed for renovations.Show full description
Elegant. Unique. Great views. Popular among women. The Hilton Waikoloa Village is located on 62 oceanfront acres in the Waikoloa Beach Resort. The hotel offers tropical gardens, a full-service spa, the World famous Kings Golf Course at Waikoloa, and The Beach Golf Course Waikoloa. Guest rooms at the Waikoloa Village Hilton offers views of the Pacific Ocean and Waialua Bay. Flat-screen TVs and coffee makers are also included in each room. Hilton Waikoloa Village features 3 swimming pools, including one with a 53 metre water slide. A saltwater lagoon and dolphin encounter are also offered. The hotel also includes on-site stores, several gourmet restaurants, canal boats, and a museum walkway with art from around the Pacific.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Located in Kailua-Kona, 200 metres from Kamakahonu Beach, PACIFIC 19 Kona provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Magic Sands Beach. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. PACIFIC 19 Kona offers certain rooms with sea views, and each room is equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. PACIFIC 19 Kona can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Old Kona Airport Beach Park, Ahu'ena Heiau and Hulihee Palace. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 11 km from PACIFIC 19 Kona.Show full description
Historic property. Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and located on the Mauna Lani golf course on the Big Island of Hawaii, this property features spacious townhomes, furnished with the comforts of home, including full kitchens. While staying at CoralTree Residence Collection, a Destination by Hyatt Residence, guests can enjoy two 18-hole golf courses, full-service spa treatments and access to the exclusive Mauna Lani Beach Club. The property also features outdoor swimming pools and whirlpools as well as barbecue facilities. Spacious townhomes at the Islands are furnished with many of today's modern conveniences, including separate living and dining areas, private lanais and a 2-car garage. Accommodations also offer washers and dryers as well as central air conditioning. Only a short distance from Mauna Lani's Islands, guests can explore historic petroglyph trails, visit local shops and restaurants or relax on pristine beaches. Recreational activities, including snorkeling and scuba diving are also easily accessible.Show full description
This might be the most historic luxury hotel in The Big Island. It also has super comfortable beds!
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