Hapuna Beach is an absolutely stunning coastal destination, renowned for its soft, powdery white sand that stretches for nearly half a mile. The crystal-clear turquoise waters create a vibrant contrast with the lush greenery surrounding the shoreline, making it a picturesque paradise. Gentle waves lap against the shore, inviting both swimmers and snorkelers to enjoy the ocean, while the expansive beach offers the perfect spot for sunbathing, picnicking, or simply strolling along the water’s edge. As the sun begins to set, the sky often transforms into a spectacular canvas of warm oranges and pinks, enhancing the beach’s natural beauty even further.

Nice beach. Has lifeguard, nice restrooms, volleyball court, plenty of grills and family eating areas. A lot of parking, but need to pay. Went on a weekend late morning and there was plenty of places by the water. A little windy the day we went with blo ing sand, and glad we went there.

Great spot for the entire family. Soft sand beach, great facilities (life guards, shower and foot rinse stations, clean bathrooms, picnic areas, etc.). Ocean variable on currents but overall good for swimming. Good size parking lot but can get full at peak hours. For non-Hawaiian residents there is a fee of $10 per car, plus $5 per person. Pay at the mobile station and put on your dash. The pass is good for the entire day and includes access to Beach 69 (Waialea Beach). Additionally, make sure you have Reef Safe sunscreen. Hawaii passed legislation requiring it. You can search for info on details.

Great beach to play in the sun and sand. We went on Tuesday and it was not very crowded. Water was calm in the morning and got a bit choppy in the afternoon. Cost $10. To park and $5. per person.

This is my first visit to this stunning beach. Water was Aqua marin color(gorgeous). The Killer Sunset tonight! Was accompanied with my 70 yr old mother and 18 yr old daughter. Here are some pictures I took, not a professional, but I think I did alright.

Hapuna is one of my favorite beaches to visit, I have been here a few times. I fell in love with Hawaiʻi aka the Big Island. It looks like something that you'd only see in heaven, the most beautiful sunsets and the white sand. Please remember to be kind and respectful to the people and the wildlife - don't get to close to the turtles and don't be a stupid annoying entitled tourist as we are visitors to this beautiful place. Mahalo! ☺️ Until I see you again Hapuna 🌊🐚

Love this beach so much. Sand is great and there's always good waves. Bathrooms are clean but you do gotta pay for parking if non resident so prepare for that....

Beautiful and calm waters. Bring your snorkeling gear; I had a sea turtle swim about a foot away from me, it was beautiful. The waters are warm and clear and parking was free with Hawaii plates. Not too packed during the week.

Arguably the best beach on the Big Island and one of the best and most beautiful on planet Earth. Golden sand, clear water, and rock formations at the edges. Vigilant lifeguards, three bathroom buildings, outdoor showers, and plenty of covered picnic tables. Spectacular sunsets with Maui visible on the horizon.

Beautiful wide and sandy beach with public access, bathrooms and picnic area. Plenty of parking available. Fee to enter $20 per vehicle, and you can access another beach down the road with the same ticket on the same day. The water is warm and it is sandy all the way so it makes it easy to walk in. There is little shade by the rocks towards the back, so bring and umbrella or something. Really really recommended. Lifeguard not always on duty.

This might be the best beach on the Big Island as it has everything you need. It has sand, rocks, waves, fish, snorkeling, boogie boarding, etc. There is ample room to spread out and sit where you like, even in the shade. They have rinse off showers and full bathrooms. Parking is plentiful too. There are a few "wild" chickens that roam around. We saw 3 sea turtles yesterday in the water.

Nice beach with bathrooms, showers, lifeguards, some tables to eat. There is a small reef nearby so you can snorkel and see some animals. You have to pay to enter and for the parking around 20 for 2 people.

Hāpuna Beach: The Best Sand Beach on the Big Island! Hāpuna Beach is hands-down the most beautiful and convenient sand beach on the Big Island. Soft golden sand, crystal-clear turquoise water. We loved it so much that we drove here almost every day during our trip. Parking was $20 for the day for 2 people in one car (price may vary depending on the number of people), and it’s absolutely worth it for the clean facilities, lifeguards, and easy access to the beach. The waves are usually gentle, perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, or just floating in the water. If you’re looking for a classic Hawaiian beach day without worrying about rocky shorelines, Hāpuna is the spot. 📍 Tip: Arrive early to get the best parking and shaded spots.

$15 day pass for non-residents, but well worth it! The best place to watch the sunset! There was plenty of parking, public restrooms, and outdoor showers. This was the least packed place to enjoy the water. The waves weren’t too crazy, so it was perfect for swimming. We even got lucky enough to see a sea turtle!

These petroglyphs were saved from destruction by lava flows & placed here on a easy walking path. History, art, human creativity, the need for human expression rolled up into a simple walk. We learned there are thousands of petroglypths out in the surrounding lava fields. Saw some wild life on the walk including mongoose & pacific golfen-plover. It is a flat easy walk. Can accomodate wheelchairs or strollers. Plenty of free parking roadside. * Check out the photos

Amazing place to visit. Kind of a sketchy walking path once your past the laid out examples. You would not want to be caught after dark trying to find your way back. Still, it was worth it.

We walked the out and back 1.4 mile trail late in the day. The temperature was warm but not overbearing. The trail is partially shaded. Wear good shoes because it is unpaved and there are lots of loose lava rocks. Large interesting collections of petroglyphs. It is close to a very nice shaded beach park with picnic tables and grass.

Super cool hike, about an hour round trip. Starts off hot and flat, rises pretty quickly into a thick mesquite forest.

Puako is one of the richest collection of picture writings on rocks ("kaha kii") on the islands. It is so unusual to walk among such precious masterpieces that you usually see in museums behind glass in secured environment. Here they blend in with nature in their place of birth close to magnificent beach and forest. Early Hawaiians did not read or write but they expressed themselves with more than 3,000 petroglyphs at Puako alone. Some meanings of them are a mystery, that are believed to be astronomical navigation maps or encode religious messages.

Super cool experience. Sad that some people defaced some rocks by chiseling their own letters, but the signs are very educational and it's phenomenal to be witness to the history that was there. So glad they preserved the site!

We started the trail from the beach parking lot. It was about a mile and a half round trip through. There are plenty of large thorned plants throughout the walk, I wouldn't recommend slippers. It is somewhat shady but can get very hot, so plan ahead if you have kids. We had a great time, and the actual petroglyphs were very cool and interesting.

Shops close too early. It's 5:40pm and only three or four are open. The show at 7pm on Monday and Thursday is to attract people here, but if the shops are closed, we can't shop.

Great grocery store with prepared meals to grab and take to the beach!

The grocery store is very nice, has a great selection of food in the deli and 'grab-n-go' cases. There's an attached liquor store. There's a cafe with good shakes nearby. Tommy Bahamas at the other end. The shops are very expensive though, some of it is pretty high end stuff but most of it you can buy for cheaper at the local farmers markets. There's a fun 4D theater located in one of the shops, each film is about 5-12 minutes so it's a nice short break from the sun and heat. We wondered through Kozy's Tiki Palace, he had lots of cool art work and we didn't get to stay for the show but he does a comedy/ magic show every night, I think it'd be worth checking out.

The Foodland and Tommy Bahamas are great reasons to visit this center. Theres also a good coffee shop and a nice juice place. Unfortunately, many of the remaining retail spaces here are vacant and the rest are almost variably selling indistinguishable, ubiquitous island wear. Come for the food but don't expect much else.

I took the shuttle bus to The Shops at Mauna Lani. Had a Pog smoothie and a Maui surprise muffin both pretty good at Kimobean. The prices were reasonable. I also went food shopping at Foodland Farm. They have a pretty nice selection on wine. It's a small strip mall but conveniently located.

Some great shops available here. I visited foodland and kimobean coffee repeatedly, and did so on bikes from the nearby Mauna Lani Bay Resort. Poke bowls at foodland are fantastic and far more affordable than what's available at the resort. Kimobeancoffee has delicious muffins and scones. Buy local.

Convenient place to go shopping. Lots of restaurants. There's a 4D theater. Free entertainment at 7PM Mondays and Thursdays.

Small but beautiful black/gray sand beach in private area with limited parking. Very few places with shade, which is why we moved to another beach. The partially rocky constellation seems to be great for snorchling and it's not windy, so an umbrella will hold.

We stumbled upon 49 Black Sand Beach by total surprise — and what a hidden gem! It’s located inside a gated community near Wailea on the Big Island, and they give out daily parking passes based on the limited number of spaces, which keeps the beach peaceful and uncrowded. We loved how private and serene it felt. We walked along the black sand shoreline, dipped our feet in the clear water, explored the lava rocks, and admired the gorgeous homes perched up on the cliffs. The lady at the gate was so kind and helpful, and the entire experience was just perfect. If you’re looking for a quiet, scenic black sand beach on the Big Island, this spot is absolutely worth visiting.

Small beach, but very few people (probably because it's rather difficult to get to). The black sand is beautiful and there's even a nice shaded area by the cliff side. If you're on this side of the island and are looking for a peaceful black sand beach I would highly recommend this one.

Great quiet beach, looks more like salt and pepper sand to me. Snorkeling was awesome, we saw so many varieties of fish and it was clear. Lots of rock formations to swim around but protected area so you don’t feel the movement of the ocean. They have shower to rinse and bathrooms.

Beautiful beach, bring your snorkel gear too!

This is a gated beach and both times we tried the parking was full 4th time in the way to airport we finally got it!! It’s totally worth the attempts, they have only ~17 parking spots. it’s very beautiful. Looks like a steep deep beach today meant for those very comfortable in the ocean water. The sand gets very hot, wearing the water shoes can be useful. They close before sunset.It was a very windy day and there was choppy water warning everywhere.

Great place for snorkeling. Although the parking is limited, if you get there early, you can get a spot. The reef at the beach has a huge variety of coral and fish, and there are a family of dolphins who always seem to be out in the cove and will interact with you if you swim near them. There are restrooms on site. As others have noted, the black sand gets really hot so wear your beach shoes. note: while this is a great beach for snorkeling, it is not great for little kids to swim in since the drop off is immediate once you are in the water

We got there and immediately got seated the strawberry daiquiri was really good! I got the coconut shrimp for the appetizer it that was super good! Than I got the famous spicy fries and those were super good! The only bad part is that it smelled like chlorine being the fact that it's right by a pool but overall it's a good place to have dinner!

This is a resort, so your expectations should align accordingly. We ordered poolside from the adult pool. While the drinks on the menu are definitely overpriced, the convenience makes it worth it. The margarita of the day is a must-try—and it’s $5 off from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! 🍹 We enjoyed mango one day and lilikoi (passion fruit) the next. The Mai Tai is a classic Hawaiian choice 🌺, though the drinks could be a bit stronger. There are some great light bites to enjoy poolside. We especially loved the hummus plate. 🥕🫓 The views can't be beat! The service was kind and prompt, making the experience even more enjoyable.

Despite the nice presentation, the food here doesn’t live up to the hype or the price. Portions are small, flavours are lacking, and the dishes leave you feeling unsatisfied. While there are some vegetarian and vegan options, they’re quite bland and not at all filling. On the upside, the service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is pleasant. Unfortunately, that’s not enough to justify the steep cost.

Poolside restaurant at the Westin. The food is hit or miss, and they got some small things wrong on our orders (regular fries vs. sweet potato). I would not recommend this place unless you are already staying at the hotel

Are bartender was Bruce very entertaining made great drinks. Add a Mai Tai a rum punch there are sweet potato chips are the bomb diggity the food was very delicious but I forgot to post pictures because I was so excited when it came out had the Pokey stack it was phenomenal highly recommend

The food is bland, literally no flavor (there is not even any salt or pepper on the potato mac) and severely overpriced. This is what you get when you order the veggie and pita hummus plate that costs $14. We spent $60 for two people on a lunch that did not even satisfy our hunger. Do not spend your money here.

My wife and I stayed at the Westin Hapuna Resort and went to this restaurant twice. The location is excellent, but the staff were extremely unfriendly. They never came by once during our meal, and even after we finished, no one came, so I had to go to the front desk to ask for the check. Even then, it took another 10 minutes before it finally arrived.

The wait staff were great, the food not so much. We were sick all night after eating here. We all had a bit of eachother dishes. No one finished their meal. Gotta be blunt since this place is $$$. We could have grilled and made better Udon ourselves and have had much better sushi rolls. Even if we hadn’t gotten food poisoning, this place is off our list for good. Looks good enough to eat but so disappointed to have gotten ill from eating it.

TLDR good for nice dinner in a pinch but there are other better options on this side of the island. Takoyaki were OK, lacked flavor a bit and not as much octopus in them. Volcano Roll delicious. Bincho Roll also very good, and would order again but not the best Waygu I had in the area (CanoeHouse Waygu Tataki was 2x better). Sashimi Set high quality fish. Grilled Kanpachi SO good, I went back and ordered it again. The fish itself is so soft and moist. The mushrooms add incredible flavor and texture. A little pricey (~$60) for the portion but not unheard of for the area/hotel. Atmosphere was just weird....super empty. No one inside either time we went around 7/8pm. Outside was quiet and we ended up being one of the only people out there.

Ordered some sushi rolls To go to enjoy in my hotel room and pretty disappointed with the smoked kanpachi roll. The menu did not say it had cucumbers in it nor that it was deep fried. When I called to confirm the staff sounded confused and then all they had to offer was “I’m sorry.” I expect better customer service for such a high end place, at least offer to make me a different roll. If I had known it was deep fried I would not have ordered it.

Beautiful scenery great place to have dinner if you’re staying at the Fairmont orchid or not. Our server was Jacob and he was very friendly and nice and knew a lot about the menu. We had the Collar fish, curry, Volcano sushi, Bao Buns, and the best matcha lava cake! Easily the best dessert I’ve had in years. Looking forward to dining with Jacob and Binchotan again in the near future.

We had dinner here one night during our stay on the Big Island. Food was pretty good; well seasoned and solid portions. The service was exceptional. Jacob, our server, went out of his way to accommodate dietary restrictions and was an engaged, enthusiastic person who made the dining experience that much more special. Would recommend!

Visited on our first night. Food was delicious. We the salt and pepper lobster, crispy tuna rice, udon, and the $95 grill experience Was a delightful experience and service was great! Would recommend to try it, but felt like it lacked anything that made it memorable for me (personally). Nevertheless, still a great place

I’m not going to lie, I’m very perplexed by the relatively mediocre rating of the restaurant. I always keep an open mind and I’m glad I did. My husband and I dined there this evening to celebrate our honeymoon and The food was spectacular. We ordered the Tuna Crispy Rice, chicken karaage, pork gyoza, crab and corn croquettes, hot rock wagyu beef and several delicious cocktails. The food was extremely well executed and was delicious beyond our expectations. Accompanying sauces really elevated the plates of food. Our server was great- friendly and informative. It took a little time for him to get to our table but he checked in and apologized for the wait. It’s clear they are short staffed and servers are doing the best they can to manage it. Once he got our food and drink orders in he was on his game and made sure we were well taken care of. The initial service was a bit slow, but everything else made up for it. Cocktails were delicious. The bar menu has an amazing chart of their drinks as far as light vs heavy/boozy, fruity vs sour and where each cocktail falls on that “roadmap”. This place is much better than the 3.6 I’m seeing at the time of my review. Be patient and check it out. You won’t be disappointed. I hope to go back before we move islands. PS: their breakfast buffet is amazing. You can find anything you want.

First off, the atmosphere is 2nd to none. The beauty of the sunset over the ocean while drinking a citrus cocktail was surreal. The service was fantastic. Everyone was attentive and incredibly kind. We ordered the dry aged Ribeye (medium rare), and the lobster rice. The ribeye was char crusted which made it crunchy on the outside. I feel that this took away from the dry aging. Dry aged meat usually melts in your mouth. This was overcooked and kind of tasted burnt on the outside. The mashed potatoes that came with it were cold. The lobster fried rice tasted like the lobster mixed with white fish out of a bag. The sweet potatoe rolls and butter were fantastic! That was one of the most amazing parts of the meal! We spent around $200 and felt that the food was a little under whelming. However, we would come back for the atmosphere and to try something different.

I spent my birthday night at this amazing place, and I loved it right from the moment we handed our car over to the valet. We were greeted by a stunning view of the property and the house. The hostess welcomed us and gave us a perfect overview of the menu. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, and our food arrived in a timely manner. Everything I tried was phenomenal. I can honestly say this is the best food I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to many places. This experience truly stands out, and I look forward to coming back for more.

We came here for our anniversary dinner and loved the experience, especially getting to watch a beautiful sunset while dining. The service was excellent, and we really enjoyed the fries they were super tasty. The watermelon poke bowl was refreshing and a nice surprise. Dessert was just okay, and for the main course we had to request a custom vegetable fried rice since the vegetarian entrée options were limited. Overall, a memorable evening with great service and a stunning view, though we’d love to see more vegetarian choices on the menu.

We always save a night for this place. Well worth the drive from Kailua-Kona. Food is special occasion worthy. Lovely tables just feet from the beach, set on a green meadow. The service is attentive. My ribeye was scrumptious. Hubby ate all his mahi and then helped with my 12 oz steak. Mushrooms and mashed potatoes round out the plate. The scallops appetizer was so yummy! The tiny mushrooms and asparagus and sauce complemented the seared delicious circles. Tiramisu and crème were our chosen desserts. I missed taking a photo of the mains, sorry! There was a bit of kerfluffle because it rained and we had to move.

I made a reservation two weeks in advance for our wedding anniversary and specifically requested a front-row table. At the time, many seats were still available, but the restaurant ignored my request and seated us in the middle. Of course, that really affected the mood of the evening. Do not recommend Kona Prawns.

Went here a bunch at our stay on the resort and everytime it was great. Nachos, tacos, sandwiches, beer - all exactly what you want in a beachside bar. Staff was super friendly and attentive.

This was the perfect experience! We came for their private dinning experience on the beach and let me tell you it was absolutely worth it! The food was amazing, the services was fantastic, and the atmosphere was unbelievable! The ube bread was to die for as well as the orchid cosmo but you better save room for dessert as the Kona coffee tiramisu really was the cherry on top!!!

This is a food review only. The atmosphere is great. Ate here for dinner on my third and last night. The bread was soooo delectable and chewy. 🤤 I ordered the wagyu steak and it was way too chewy, rather than melt in your mouth, and there wasn’t a lot of flavor. It would’ve been better with some marinade. I would skip it if you’re looking for a good steak.

The atmosphere and views are spectacular, especially around sunset time! The service was very friendly and all the food was delicious. Definitely recommend getting the trio of dips and a couple servings of the ballon bread to share! I had the skirt steaks with bravas, both of which were season nicely and tasted wonderful.

Spectacular and beautiful views with a stunning atmosphere however the service and food was completely lacking for this upscale resort. Our group of 7 were seated right away but were then left sitting for nearly 15 minutes before being acknowledged, our server admitted that they were ready for the weekend and they seemed overworked. The signature cocktails were nothing special especially for the price (you can get much better drinks at the Rum Shack). We ordered 2 breads but only received 1 and had to ask twice for the second. I ordered the Ahi steak and was delivered not a steak but 7 small slices of Ahi on top of Orzo. A family member asked for a spicy sauce and had to wait 30 minutes before it arrived. Needless to say this restaurant was an extreme disappointment for service and food.

Beautiful place with gorgeous views. There was a cat wondering around the restaurant and I thought that was so sweet. The appetizer portions were a bit small for the price but everything tasted great. Go around sunset.

Besides the food being delicious, I actually had fun lol. Our server, Cody, was the absolute best. He was so sweet and was talking to us and took a photo for us and just being so nice. We went our first night there, we got 2 rounds of drinks, the bread balloon, a Kekela greens salad, Harissa Chicken kebabs, and a sweet toffee cake w/ macadamia nuts. Everything was so good! My friend got this drink called the Poni Punch and I was obsessed. Our server, Cody, had given us some nice recommendations on places to go visit and he told us we should come back tomorrow night and get some more drinks. Of course, we went back haha. That second night, we sat down in the section Cody was serving and he remembered the drink I liked (Poni Punch) and let me know that it would be on the house! I was so happy hahaha. We also got breakfast our last day there and honestly, the Ube pancakes were the best thing I've ever eaten. AMAZING!! Needless to say, we loved the experience. We felt so welcome and had so much fun on top of the food being great.

Beautiful location and ambiance. Great food and presentation. Service was great too. Great place for a special dinner

The best part about this place is the service and the atmosphere, the restaurant is located inside the resort, the service is top notch, they made you feel special even thought I didn’t stay there. The food is okay, ordered the mix green salad (average), prawns on the side (average) Brussels sprouts (below average), lobster Mac and cheese (very good). The beach is amazing, they let us walk around the resort it is so beautiful, would definitely come back and stay here next time.

Loved the trail to the old fishing ponds. The trails lead the beach 🌴.

Very pretty! Initially, the trail was hot, but interesting with lava tubes and info boards. But it ended in a beautiful beach with fish ponds. Worth the walk.

This historical park is in the middle of the beautiful Mauna Lani resort complex which is open to the public. There is free parking at the trail head along with restrooms and picnic tables. A smoothly paved trail winds through the lava past numerous archeological sites of interest. Interpretive signs explain the fascinating history. You can continue walking to explore the stunning emerald green fish ponds and islands.

4/28/2025 (Mon) There’s a cave in Kalāhuipua‘a Historic Park that’s said to be a spiritual power spot. At a certain time of day, when the sun is directly overhead, light shines through a hole in the rock ceiling and bathes the person standing below in a glow — creating the appearance of an aura. The ceiling isn’t as low as I expected, and it’s easy to walk to the back, but it’s quite dark inside, and the ground is uneven with large stones, so you have to step carefully. It was cloudy on the day I visited, so I didn’t get to see the aura effect, but the cave still felt mysterious and beautiful.✨️

The views in this park are so stunning. Get yourself ready for a dip in a nice calm beach. No waves here, the beach is located behind a hill and it’s very calm and super chill. There’s grass at the beach too and overall just above and beyond experience.

This place is a little gem! Gorgeous views at all parts of the journey. If you like lava fields and lava tubes this is a place for you. Not into those but would rather enjoy time close to water. With the ocean and fish ponds this place doesn't let you down. A great place to spend the afternoon. Beach access is also available for those who want to spend time at the ocean. Highly recommend visiting this place if you are on the Big Island of Hawaii.

This historic park presents a picture of the ancient Hawaiian living place. The lava rocks surrounded the cave where they lived, and the ocean is not far from the cave. When you enter the small cave, you could feel and imagine how they lived here before. If you travel with the kids, they could learn a totally different life style of them compared to modern life. I would recommend any family travelers. The rest room is at the parking lots.

Fish ponds are great., getting there was not so easy. The Google map direction will lead you to a gate with no public access. Instead you need to enter via the historic park if you drive. We were on foot via the ancient foot trail. We need to figure it out via satellite image ourselves. Besides the first blocked gate, the Google map directed us to another path that is for registered golfers only…

An amazing example of how humans have impacted their surroundings. In this case it has led to 7 serene fishponds with a fairly easy hike around equally awe inspiring nature. Dotted around this area are the reminders of a bygone era something that rightfully caused me a great deal of contemplation.

This ancient fishponds blow my mind! So beautiful and amazing one of the coolest places I’ve ever seen. Roaming around them you get lost in such beauty and awe. Well maintained and up-kept. Do yourself a favor and stroll thru here. The history and story of the area is fascinating.

I would define this fish ponds as the palm tree heaven. The ponds are surrounded by a lot of the palm trees, and you definitely can tell that "I am in the Hawaii." Beautiful and calm place! Besides, you could meet very special fishes from this ponds. When you put your feet in the ponds, the fish will come and touch your feet. It's like a hidden jem in this ponds!

Such a beautiful little gem! Walking around is peaceful and tons of birds flying around add to the ambience. I loved seeing all of the varieties of fish. One of my favorite places on the big island.

This is the SPOT!! THE FISH ARE HUGE! totally fun to walk around under the trees and palms. Take yiur time to explore, read up on the local history. You can watch herons hunting, and other birds as well!

Lovely location for something different. A bit hard to find but worth the navigation. Beautiful fish pools. Lots of fish and eels too. Unique historical nature walk through lava fields leading to the ocean.

The great debate of taking off a star for this not being an actual sail was a tough decision, but with such a fantastic crew and an all around incredible experience, I'll keep it. The Winona does have a sail, but it's never raised during this tour. While that is somewhat disappointing, the crew was very attentive and provided outstanding service of unlimited beverages (my son had 10 non-alcoholic drinks) and unlimited chips or nuts. A very relaxing tour along the shoreline with stunning views of the crashing surf and surrounding mountains. We saw a few humpback whales and flying fish during the sunset tour. Highly recommended and hope this tour keeps going elsewhere after January 31st. Many repeat customers who come year after year and even locals show how highly appreciated this experience is.

We had an amazing sail and snorkel cruise! The crew and captain were very friendly and professional. The snorkel spot we went to allowed us to see abundant amount of fish and even a sea turtle!

6 divers, and a fabulous captain and dive master! My son and I only have a few dives logged and felt very well taken care of. Real short boat ride to dive spot with amazing diving where a manta ray was getting cleaned and Dive Master Steve found octopus at both our dive spots. 2 divers in our group have used this business multiple times and we will be going back to Mauna Lani Sea Adventures again too.

We had a wonderful time on the sunset sail! The crew members were friendly, attentive, informative and cheerful. And the view of the sunset from the water was stunning. It was a great experience!

Levi and Lenette EXCEEDED our expectations! We saw so much above the surface behaviors you could believe the whales were performing. Made our trip to Maui unforgettable. Mahalo

Mauna Lani Sea Adventures is our go to sail experience on Hawaii Island. The boat is very comfortable Ean the crew is excellent. They are very knowledgable about the island and the history of the area. During our trip, we saw several whales and one of the crew members told us some amazing facts about the mammals. They must have a PhD in whales. Outstanding experience and highly recommended

Wonderful resort large comfortable rooms. Lovely calm beach for swimming. Interesting historical trail on the grounds with lava tubes and fish ponds. Friendly helpful staff and of course wonderful food.

Beautiful beach with best sunsets; the sand is great with white coral and black lava rocks; not too much shade but less people around.

The beach is not soft sand but coral and lava rock. It is beautiful and has shallow tidal pools. It's the perfect place for a picnic or day out with the kids. There are restrooms and a washpad on site.

Beautiful beach views!! But Not ideal for swimming since it’s hard to get in, not. Sandy beach, mostly rocks and reef. Good for a hike or chill by the water. Restrooms and easy parking.

October 17, 2024 stopped at Holoholokai Beach to try and see the Petroglyphs but it ended up being to far and hot! Went back to the resort and got a Cabana and drank and ate by the beach at Mauna Lani Resort!

This devastatingly beautiful beach is made of chunky white coral. While a poor choice for swimming, it is very popular for sunbathing and picnics. There are many tables in the shade with functional charcoal grills. A modern bathroom with an outdoor shower is close by. Plenty of free parking. I even saw a couple of fishing poles propped up. The water is many impossibly vibrant shades of turquoise!

Beautiful place to just look at the sand coral lava and the sea... Very calm waters and relaxing... Great for after a date or just to sit and talk, as you do. Highly recommended 10 out of 10. Grills and picnic tables are available and it is totally free to be here. Gate locks at 6:30 Aloha

One of my favorite coastal hiking trails to go hiking. You feel so remote. I start here at the beach park where the black lava rock and bleached Coral give an otherworldly scene. Follow the trail north as long as you desire you will find secluded places to watch sunset and tide pools. Keep hiking and you’ll discover one of the most amazing coast lines you’ll ever see. It makes you really feel out in the middle of the pacific. I’ve included pics from two different times, 2023 and 2015

DO THIS SHORE DIVE!! Blue Wilderness has excellent guided shore dives!! Our dive master Sam was friendly, knowledgable, and super fun. You will get a much better personal service then a boat dive, and it's a mellow customized experience. Do this dive! After the dive you can go to the store and pick up sandwiches and drink. Try the clam dip...it's spicy yumminess. :)

YAAAAAAAS! The bartender that worked at the Fairmont Orchard sent us here over a year ago. We stop here for the BEST MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES EVER! AMAZING! She told us how she gave Bret Michael's band the cookies when they were performing here. WOW!😲

We spent over $40 on two sandwiches, two cookies and 1 bag of chips. No drinks. The beef on the roast beef sandwich was so tough we couldn’t chew it and it was tasteless. The chicken wrap was mushy. We threw out the beef sandwich and only ate half the chicken. What a waste of money. Also, most of the shelves were empty. There wasn’t much for sale.

Really nice shop to grab day to day essentials and plenty of carry out foods. We went there to grab a poke bowl but they only have those on the weekends so keep that in mind if your going there to grab a bite to eat. Overall, super tiny and cute place

If you're headed to Hapuna or Mauna Kea beaches stop by this hidden gem for some awesome sushi, cookies, and other delicious delicacies.

Excellent service! Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Items were reasonably priced as well. Will come back again :)

Great place loved it, great organic section

I try not to eat at hotel restaurants as I love to venture out, but we were starving! Plus, the Ironman triathlon was taking place so the roads were a mess and I didn't want to deal with it, so here we were. ATMOSPHERE: They're located poolside, oceanfront, and 100% outdoors. A towering, thatched-roof bar that would look right at home in the Bahamas sits up front. Regular table seating spills out onto a sand floor, something I'm not fond of. There were a few umbrellas for shade. Naturally there were a few flies & gnats pestering us but that's a given being that you're outdoors. FOOD: Caesar Salad The dressing was really good; creamy and on the savory side. Burger This was really good and worth the price. The patty was thick and juicy with a nice sear, and cooked perfectly to my medium liking. The two strips of bacon had a nice crunch. The natural cut fries were thick and salted with chunky sea salt crystals which gave it a great flavor and was visually appealing. Two yums up! SERVICE: We were seated immediately as the place was empty on this Saturday afternoon around 3pm. Our server was friendly & professional, and checked on us often. OVERALL: A bit pricey, great food, views, and service.

It is located at a prime spot where you can enjoy the view of ocean. The staff was kind. However, the food was disappointing. Fish and chips was oily. Cubano (~ Pork sandwich) was somehow fishy. Thankfully their chicken wings were okay.

Beachside bistro at the Fairmont was tasty. Simple and sweet menu, something for everyone, quick and friendly service.

I loved the food. We ate at the bar and enjoyed the conversation of bartender Brandon. He was entertaining and attentive. We had the lobster tacos, poke bowl and shrimp cerviche. All were delicious. The margarita was a scrumptious desert. The lantern ceremony was also beautiful.

I loved eating at this spot during my stay at the Fairmont Orchid. There’s no requirement for a reservation, which I appreciated since I was jet lagged and was not certain about a dinner time for myself early in the trip. It has a great view of the ocean. The food came out fast and each meal was delicious! Jackie was my server each night, and he was awesome. The service was swift, fun, and he had great recommendations. Had Ono fish the first night and fish tacos the second night. Food was fresh and very tasty. Definitely recommend going here!

Celiac safe! Our servers, Iryne and Cherrish-Anne, were phenomenal, very knowledgeable, and very helpful in accommodating a safe meal for my wife to eat. The Thai Green Salad was her favorite and the Lobster Fried Rice was something we both loved. They actually made it gluten free for her! Our favorite spot at the resort for the ocean views and great cocktails! Thank you for the pleasant dining experience!

We stayed at this hotel multiple times and we always go to this place for our first meal coming to Big Island. It could be our bad luck, the young man who took us in wasn't friendly at all. All I did was asked for a shaded area and I asked nicely. He looked very grumpy. My husband said thanks man after he took us to our table. I said perfect. The guy just walked away without acknowledging us. What's up with that?! Thanks goodness our server was very nice. The food was ok. Their salad was not as good as the ones I tried 7 years ago and I'm still hoping they improve. Checkin on Wednesday 4/23, around 1 PM.

The CanoeHouse was an absolutely amazing experience. We had the pleasure of being served by Ian, whose warmth and hospitality truly made our evening unforgettable. He was welcoming, attentive, and added such a personal touch to our dinner. The food was exceptional!! Hands down the best we had on our entire trip. Every dish was beautifully presented, flavorful, and the quality was unmatched. And the view at sunset? Simply breathtaking. It made the whole evening feel absolutely magical. This is now our go to dining spot whenever we're on the Big Island. Don’t hesitate. Make a reservation! Thank you for such a beautiful and memorable night, Ian. We will absolutely be back!

Stopped by for my birthday dinner with the Hubs and loved the setting and atmosphere. Refined, lively, with a touch of relaxed Hawaiian vibe it was the perfect place to be seated outside on the terrace with dimmed lights. Although I did find it slightly too dark but it was still romantic and a lovely table. Service was professional and Engaging. Felt very celebrated but also gave us space to have a nice dinner. As far as food goes, the daikon salad is a must fresh and crisp just perfect to open up the palate. Star of the evening was the grilled lobster. Rich in flavor covered in spiced coconut sauce, delicious. We found the steak a bit underwhelming nothing special. All in all, great spot to celebrate something nice or just come for a evening out.

Without any doubt this was our best restaurant experience on the Big Island. The staff were friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is beautiful with tables set to overlook a lawn and lounge areas within steps of the ocean. Our waiter, Michael, was knowledgeable and took great care to ensure our evening was enjoyable. The food and drink were excellent, American fare with a Japanese twist. The swordfish and amberjack were seasoned and cooked to perfection. My only regret is that we did not discover this place until the end of our trip to Hawaii. Highly recommended.

DEFINITELY do not miss the Canoe House!!! It was our favorite dinner on the island. The view is spectacular, sitting in the open air, watching the sunset, it's absolutely gorgeous!! Our server, Billy, was friendly and provided excellent service. The GRILLED WHOLE KEAHOLE LOBSTER was thee BEST lobster I've ever tasted. It was tender beyond belief, plentiful and worth the $95 price tag. It was easily accessible in its shell, moist, cooked to perfection and the chef accommodated a different delicious coconut curry type sauce given I have allergies to Gluten and Dairy and didn't resonate to the spicy accompaniment. The carrots were ordinary and a bit too hard, we don't recommend them. The roasted chicken was tender, a mix of dark/white meat served on the bone. It was tasteful, however, not worth the price tag. The mango sorbet was enjoyable and the Canoe House sundae was unique and absolutely delicious!! Constructive feedback would be to create additional options for individuals like my spouse who are non fish/seafood or beef eaters. Given, the Lobster and the ambience was out of this world and the service exemplary, we will definitely return on our next visit!!

The best meal we had on the island so far. The food is mid but the atmosphere and view are fantastic. The garlic fried rice came highly recommended, but it was a bit too salty for us this time. The grilled lamp chops and oysters are pretty good.

Absolutely fantastic experience! Every dish was original and bursting with flavour, we genuinely wanted more of everything. The service was top-notch, with friendly and polite staff who made us feel very welcome. I honestly have nothing negative to say about this place. We had a wonderful evening and will definitely be coming back!

This place is one of my top 3 restaurants on the island. The view is incredible. Also loved the atmosphere. Food and service were amazing! Highly recommend. They don’t take walk-ins so make sure you make reservations!

Loved this resort. Quiet and peaceful. Sometimes it felt like we were the only people there. Pool is beautiful, grounds are very well maintained, and the staff is exceptional. The beach is gorgeous and very quiet. We stayed at 3 hotels throughout our stay in Hawaii, and they were the only ones to give us complimentary champagne and chocolate covered strawberries for our honeymoon. My one and only thing I wish they had was more food options. Given its location, it would be awesome if they had another restaurant on property. But that is minor. We would absolutely stay here again, and the big island has so much to offer! Don’t underestimate it!

My partner and I recently stayed at The Westin Hāpuna Beach on Big Island, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent. We booked an ocean-view room, and the turquoise color of the sea was absolutely stunning. The room was spacious, the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable, and the bathroom was very well equipped. We initially had a small issue with the hot water pressure, but it was quickly fixed by the staff. The beach was spotless, and the service throughout the property was outstanding. They provide snorkeling gear, and there are plenty of beautiful fish near the rocks on the right side of the beach — we even got to see a gorgeous green sea turtle! We had dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, Meridia, and both the food and drinks were exceptional. Our rate included the breakfast buffet, which was varied and delicious. We would definitely stay here again!

We just checked out from our stay here and are sad to go because we had such an amazing stay. The resort is beautiful and the amenities are nice as well. Our room was spacious and while it was listed as a partial ocean view, I thought it was spectacular. We also encountered numerous staff who were so kind and made our stay. Jhene at check in was so kind and sweet and made us feel so welcome and at home. At Ikena every morning for breakfast, Marimar, Krystal, Ginger, and Maddie were a joy to see everyday and always had friendly and smiling faces. Charlie at the omlette station also was so nice to see every morning. The free guest laundry was a nice touch as well. All in all we would stay here again in a heartbeat next time we are on the big island.

Great location on Hapuna Beach! Very attentive staff. Reasonable room rates for the amazing views and access to the beach. Food here was the weak point here. They talk a great game but short on delivery for the high prices. Still a great value if you dont spend the entire time eating here.

The highlight stay of our 2-week trip to Hawaii. We got an amazing price, and in Sept the weather was beautiful every day. Meridia is a great restaurant, as is Engawa. The staff are attentive and plentiful, you never have to want for anything from when you arrive until you leave. The western coast of the big island has a lot of things to do and see, and you can take a few days to go inland to check out other things. We thought deeply and cant really fault much about the hotel besides small nits. We will almost certainly come back at some point, and we will recommend this hotel to others!

This resort is not a 4 star resort, and the reason's may not be what you think. The venue is great. The beach is great. They do not know their customer base however. Restaurants close at 9, and room service is done at 10pm. On a Friday night, it's dead at 7pm. And they don't care that people are on vacation, to sleep late and stay up late. If you head out on a day trip, you better hit the grocery store because even the towns close by are shut down by 9pm. The food is truly bad, and 3x the price of what we pay in LA or NY. Maybe it's a big island thing, but if you want to sit on the beach and get served, or stay up late and sit at a bar..this isn't the place. It kinda ruins how beautiful it all is because the food experience is so bad.

This hotel is in the perfect spot, with the beach access and the nice pools you do not even want to leave to hotel. The vibe is very laid back. We also enjoyed the restaurants on the property as well. Great experience and hope I get to come back again!