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.

Top Big Island Hotels & Resorts
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Top Big Island Hotels & Resorts
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Photo:Hilton Waikoloa Village
Vast tropical oceanfront resort with a black sand beach, tennis, golf & a swimming lagoon.
Photo:Royal Kona Resort
Laid-back oceanside lodging with a private beach & a saltwater lagoon, plus a spa, a pool & dining.
Photo:OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Photo:William Shuman
Modern beachfront lodging offering free WiFi & an outdoor pool, plus 2 restaurants & a spa.
Photo:Deejay
Classy beachfront hotel offering stylish rooms & suites, plus a restaurant, spa & 2 golf courses.
Photo:Charles Yazel
Beachfront resort offering sleek rooms, tennis & 6 restaurants, plus a breezy spa & 2 golf courses.
Photo:Michael St. Denis
Oceanfront hotel offering bright rooms & a pool, plus Wi-Fi & a 9-hole golf course.
Photo:Josie “Jojo”
Airy units with kitchens in an upscale resort with 5 pools, a casual restaurant & an outdoor bar.
Photo:Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Informal bayside lodgings, plus a restaurant, a cocktail lounge, an outdoor pool & a garden.
Photo:The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Polished beachfront resort with a golf course & an infinity pool, plus 3 restaurants & a spa.
Photo:Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Airy rooms & bungalows in a tropical, oceanside retreat with an upscale spa & 2 scenic golf courses.
Photo:Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Chic rooms, suites & villas, some with ocean views, in a plush resort offering dining, golf & a spa.
Photo:Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Beachfront lodging in a resort offering 14 restaurants & bars, plus 3 outdoor pools, a spa & golf.
Photo:Tom Chillquist
Contemporary condos with kitchens in an oceanfront hotel offering 2 outdoor pools & free parking.
Photo:Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant
Relaxed property with warmly decorated rooms, plus a hot tub & casual dining.
Photo:saho
Simple rooms with kitchenettes in a relaxed bayside hotel offering an outdoor pool & free Wi-Fi.
Photo:Aston Kona by the Sea
Airy suites with balconies in an oceanfront hotel offering an outdoor pool & a private beach.
Photo:Castle Kona Bali Kai
Oceanfront condos with lanais, some with ocean views, plus an outdoor pool, BBQ areas & an eatery.
Photo:Kona Reef Resort
Bright suites with full kitchens in an oceanfront hotel with 2 pools, a hot tub & a BBQ area.
Photo:Meyers Shawn
Relaxed complex of villas with free Wi-Fi & parking, plus on-site dining, a pool & a golf course.
Photo:Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
Laid-back resort featuring outdoor pools, spas & tennis courts, plus BBQ areas & a gym.
Photo:Mauna Lani Point
Oceanfront 1- and 2-bedroom condos with kitchens, plus a private beach & an upscale restaurant.
Photo:Ryan
Photo:Club Wyndham Royal Sea Cliff
Bright condos with kitchens & terraces in a laid-back oceanfront hotel with 2 pools & a hot tub.
Photo:Kohala Village Inn
Relaxed old-school inn offering quaint en suite rooms, satellite TV & free WiFi.
Photo:Waikoloa Colony Villas
Polished villas with kitchens in a relaxed condo resort offering an outdoor pool & tennis courts.
Photo:Hale 'Ohu Bed & Breakfast
Photo:The Shores at Waikōloa Beach Resort Home Owners Association
Relaxed suites & villas with kitchens in a hotel offering an outdoor pool, a hot tub & BBQs.
Photo:Castle Kona Reef
Laid-back, oceanfront hotel offering apartments with patios or balconies, plus a pool & a hot tub.
Photo:Old Hawaiian Bed & Breakfast
1930s plantation house offering airy rooms with private entrances, plus locally inspired breakfasts.
Photo:Puakea Ranch
Serene retreat featuring 4 upscale plantation-era bungalows with ocean views & concierge service.
Photo:Club Wyndham Kona
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Dry conditions on Oʻahu today, with breezy wind in exposed areas. Drier weather continues through Wednesday as moisture clears out.
A medium-sized northwest swell will bring elevated surf to north and west-facing shores tonight through Sunday morning—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. Winds remain breezy through Sunday, easing slightly Monday and Tuesday before picking up again Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory is active through Monday morning for most coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Scattered showers arrive Thursday into Friday.
South and west shore beaches work well through Sunday for calmer conditions. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're drawn to bigger waves.
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Skies are drying out across Maui today through Wednesday as moisture clears. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed and terrain-favored spots.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell moves in—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then strengthen again Wednesday. The next chance of scattered showers arrives Thursday through Friday.
If you're heading to the beach, south and west shores are your best bet through Sunday. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're into bigger waves.
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Mostly clear and dry today on the Big Island, with noticeably breezy winds in exposed areas and terrain-favored spots. That breeze continues through Sunday.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell arrives—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. South shores stay small. A Small Craft Advisory covers most coastal waters through Monday morning due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive statewide Thursday to Friday.
Head to the south and west shores for beach and snorkeling through Sunday. If bigger waves interest you, the north shore has surf to watch tonight into Sunday morning.
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Drier air is moving in through Wednesday. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed areas.
Tonight into Sunday morning, a medium-sized northwest swell will push elevated surf onto the north and west shores—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive Thursday or Friday.
Hit the south and west shores for swimming and snorkeling through Sunday. If you want to watch big waves, the north shore is worth a look tonight into Sunday morning.
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