Top Big Island Hotels & Resorts

Top Big Island Hotels & Resorts

Reviewed & Ranked by Hawaii Guide

03-29-2026

John C. Derrick

Founder & certified Hawaii travel expert with 20+ years of experience in Hawaii tourism.

Every major hotel and resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, ranked by guest ratings and review volume. From the Kohala Coast luxury corridor to Hilo's waterfront hotels — each listing links to a detailed page with amenities, photos, room types, and direct booking links.

#1Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Waikoloa Village Kohala Coast GREAT$$$$
4.2/5 · 8407 Reviews · Condo/Villa
BeachfrontPoolHot tubSpaRestaurant+2 more

Vast tropical oceanfront resort with a black sand beach, tennis, golf & a swimming lagoon.

#2Royal Kona Resort
Royal Kona Resort Kona GREAT$$$$
4.1/5 · 6853 Reviews · Resort
BeachfrontPoolSpaRestaurantBar+2 more

Laid-back oceanside lodging with a private beach & a saltwater lagoon, plus a spa, a pool & dining.

#3Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay Kona GREAT$$$$
4.1/5 · 4249 Reviews · Resort
PoolHot tubRestaurantAir conditioning+2 more
#4Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Kona GREAT$$$
4.2/5 · 4049 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolSpaRestaurantBar+2 more

Modern beachfront lodging offering free WiFi & an outdoor pool, plus 2 restaurants & a spa.

#5Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Kohala Coast GREAT$$$$$
4.4/5 · 3792 Reviews · Resort
BeachfrontPoolHot tubSpaRestaurant+2 more

Classy beachfront hotel offering stylish rooms & suites, plus a restaurant, spa & 2 golf courses.

#6Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Kohala Coast EXCELLENT$$$$$
4.6/5 · 3681 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolHot tubSpaRestaurant+2 more

Beachfront resort offering sleek rooms, tennis & 6 restaurants, plus a breezy spa & 2 golf courses.

#7Grand Naniloa Resort – a DoubleTree by Hilton
Grand Naniloa Resort – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hilo GOOD$$$$
3.9/5 · 3411 Reviews · Resort
BeachfrontPoolRestaurantAir conditioningGym+2 more

Oceanfront hotel offering bright rooms & a pool, plus Wi-Fi & a 9-hole golf course.

#8King's Land by Hilton Grand Vacations Club
King's Land by Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Coast GREAT$$$$
4.4/5 · 2854 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolHot tubRestaurantAir conditioning+2 more

Airy units with kitchens in an upscale resort with 5 pools, a casual restaurant & an outdoor bar.

#9Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Hilo GREAT$$$
4.1/5 · 2438 Reviews · Hotel
PoolParking includedFree WiFiRestaurant+2 more

Informal bayside lodgings, plus a restaurant, a cocktail lounge, an outdoor pool & a garden.

#10Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Kohala Coast EXCELLENT$$$$$
4.5/5 · 2146 Reviews · Resort
BeachfrontPoolSpaRestaurantAir conditioning+2 more

Polished beachfront resort with a golf course & an infinity pool, plus 3 restaurants & a spa.

#11Auberge Mauna Lani
Auberge Mauna Lani Kohala Coast EXCELLENT$$$$
4.7/5 · 1661 Reviews · Hotel
PoolSpaHot tubBeach access+2 more

Airy rooms & bungalows in a tropical, oceanside retreat with an upscale spa & 2 scenic golf courses.

#12Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Kona EXCELLENT$$$$
4.8/5 · 1606 Reviews · Resort
BeachfrontPoolSpaHot tubBeach access+2 more

Chic rooms, suites & villas, some with ocean views, in a plush resort offering dining, golf & a spa.

#13Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations Club
Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Coast AVERAGE$$$
3.4/5 · 1146 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolSpaHot tubBeach access+2 more

Beachfront lodging in a resort offering 14 restaurants & bars, plus 3 outdoor pools, a spa & golf.

#14Royal Sea Cliff Kona by Outrigger
Royal Sea Cliff Kona by Outrigger Kona GREAT$$$
4.3/5 · 1107 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolHot tubKitchenWasher+2 more

Contemporary condos with kitchens in an oceanfront hotel offering 2 outdoor pools & free parking.

#15Kilauea Lodge
Kilauea Lodge Volcano EXCELLENT$$
4.5/5 · 1014 Reviews · Hotel
Hot tubParking includedFree WiFiRestaurant+2 more

Relaxed property with warmly decorated rooms, plus a hot tub & casual dining.

#16Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel Hilo GOOD$
3.7/5 · 730 Reviews · Hotel
PoolFree WiFiLaundryHousekeeping+1 more

Simple rooms with kitchenettes in a relaxed bayside hotel offering an outdoor pool & free Wi-Fi.

#17Aston Kona by the Sea
Aston Kona by the Sea Kona GREAT$$$
4.4/5 · 659 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolHot tubKitchenWasher+2 more

Airy suites with balconies in an oceanfront hotel offering an outdoor pool & a private beach.

#18Castle Kona Bali Kai Resort
Castle Kona Bali Kai Resort Kona GREAT$$
4/5 · 494 Reviews · Resort
BeachfrontBeachHot tubPool

Oceanfront condos with lanais, some with ocean views, plus an outdoor pool, BBQ areas & an eatery.

#19Kona Reef Resort
Kona Reef Resort Kona GREAT$$
4.3/5 · 473 Reviews · Resort
BeachfrontPoolHot tubKitchenFree WiFi+2 more

Bright suites with full kitchens in an oceanfront hotel with 2 pools, a hot tub & a BBQ area.

#20Castle Halii Kai at Waikoloa
Castle Halii Kai at Waikoloa Kohala Coast GREAT$$$
4.4/5 · 441 Reviews · Hotel
PoolHot tubKitchenWasher+2 more

Relaxed complex of villas with free Wi-Fi & parking, plus on-site dining, a pool & a golf course.

#21Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village Kona GREAT$$
4.3/5 · 349 Reviews · Condo/Villa
PoolFree WiFiAir conditioningBusiness services+2 more

Laid-back resort featuring outdoor pools, spas & tennis courts, plus BBQ areas & a gym.

#22Mauna Lani Point
Mauna Lani Point Kohala Coast EXCELLENT$$$
4.7/5 · 259 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolHot tubKitchenWasher+2 more

Oceanfront 1- and 2-bedroom condos with kitchens, plus a private beach & an upscale restaurant.

#23Kanaloa at Kona by Castle
Kanaloa at Kona by Castle Kona GREAT$$
4/5 · 247 Reviews · Hotel
PoolHot tubKitchenFree WiFi+2 more
#24Wyndham Royal Sea Cliff
Wyndham Royal Sea Cliff Kona GREAT$$
4.1/5 · 243 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolHot tubParking includedFree WiFi+2 more

Bright condos with kitchens & terraces in a laid-back oceanfront hotel with 2 pools & a hot tub.

#25Kohala Village Inn
Kohala Village Inn North Kohala GREAT$
4.3/5 · 156 Reviews · Condo/Villa
Parking includedFree WiFiAir conditioning

Relaxed old-school inn offering quaint en suite rooms, satellite TV & free WiFi.

#26Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas
Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas Kohala Coast GREAT$$
4.3/5 · 128 Reviews · Condo/Villa
BeachfrontPoolHot tubKitchenWasher+2 more

Polished villas with kitchens in a relaxed condo resort offering an outdoor pool & tennis courts.

#27Hale Ohu Bed & Breakfast
Hale Ohu Bed & Breakfast Volcano EXCELLENT$$
4.9/5 · 116 Reviews · Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast includedParking includedFree WiFiHousekeeping
#28Aston Shores at Waikoloa
Aston Shores at Waikoloa Kohala Coast GREAT$$
4.2/5 · 107 Reviews · Hotel
PoolHot tubKitchenWasher+2 more

Relaxed suites & villas with kitchens in a hotel offering an outdoor pool, a hot tub & BBQs.

#29Castle Kona Reef
Castle Kona Reef Kona GREAT$$
4/5 · 84 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolHot tubKitchenWasher+2 more

Laid-back, oceanfront hotel offering apartments with patios or balconies, plus a pool & a hot tub.

#30Old Hawaiian B&B
Old Hawaiian B&B Hilo EXCELLENT$$
4.9/5 · 60 Reviews · Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast includedParking includedFree WiFi

1930s plantation house offering airy rooms with private entrances, plus locally inspired breakfasts.

#31Puakea Ranch
Puakea Ranch North Kohala EXCELLENT$
4.6/5 · 51 Reviews · Hotel
BeachfrontPoolParking includedFree WiFiBusiness services+1 more

Serene retreat featuring 4 upscale plantation-era bungalows with ocean views & concierge service.

#32Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort
Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort Kona GREAT$$
4.4/5 · 20 Reviews · Resort
PoolHot tubParking includedFree WiFi+2 more
#33Dolphin Bay Hotel
Dolphin Bay Hotel Hilo EXCELLENT$
5/5 · 2 Reviews · Hotel
Parking includedFree WiFiLaundryHousekeeping+1 more
#34
Castle Waimea Country Lodge Kohala Coast AVERAGE$
/5 · 0 Reviews · Hotel
Parking includedFree WiFi