There are two things I love about hotels: robes in the room and resort pools. But the pools, really, are at the top of that short list. There are a lot of great hotels in Hawaiʻi with less-than-spectacular pools, and I get it. The Islands have some of the best beaches in the world, so […]
*This story was updated in January, 2026. Valentine’s Day will be quickly approaching. So, don’t wait to start planning. If you’re looking to create an unforgettable Valentine’s Day, consider coordinating a trip instead of a typical dinner date. Fortunately, there’s hardly a better time for a Valentine’s Day getaway since this year Feb. 14 falls
Hawaiʻi Island is known for its active volcanoes, breathtaking sunsets and stunning black-sand beaches. And its collection of luxe accommodations is growing, too. This summer the adults-only, eight-room Hāmākua Hotel opened, perched on a 100-foot sea cliff along the rugged Hāmākua Coast. The hotel—formerly the Palms Cliff House Inn—sprawls across 25 beautiful acres located 11
Let’s face it: Pools matter! In fact, some travelers base their hotel choice on this one amenity. Hawaiʻi Island hotels have pools as varied as the island’s landscapes. Here are your five favorites, as voted in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Royal Kona Resort View this post on Instagram A post shared
The mo‘olelo (stories) of storied Kahuwai Bay on the Kona Coast stretch back nearly a millennium, with its pre-contact history told through petroglyphs and features left behind at 21 archaeological sites. And the area’s newest chapter has just begun with the reimagining of Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, Hawai‘i Island’s newest luxury hotel located right
Outside my car window, all I see are lava fields—an archetypal characteristic of the landscape in Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i Island. Ancient Hawaiians classified the distinct types of lava here as ‘ā‘ā, denoting rough and jagged rocks, and pāhoehoe for lava that’s smooth and billowy. The expanses of lava rock are a sign of the Big
From historic bungalows to a family-friendly resort with the longest waterslide, here are our writers’ picks for Kailua-Kona’s best stays.
Known for its volcanoes and black-sand beaches, the largest of the Hawaiian Islands is also a great place to get away and experience true opulence. Surround yourself in tropical beauty while you soak up the sun from the comfort of one of these luxury hotels—your picks in our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Hilton Waikoloa
School’s out, and it’s time to get out in nature. Trade in midterms, homework and the weekly grind for a peaceful, mindful adventure in Hilo, a gateway to the wild side of Hawai‘i Island. Here’s our guide for mapping out spectacular natural wonders, cultural connections and active pursuits, plus all the must-dos to make the
