Holualoa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Pu\'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park featuring a statue or sculpture

Experience the dual pleasures of art and coffee at this scenic mountainside village where you can sample aromatic Kona coffee and visit artisanal art galleries.

The charming village of Hōlualoa is a coffee-drinker’s paradise, nestled into the hills of the Kona region on Hawai’i’s Big Island. Explore the village’s Old Hawai’i-style streets, filled with historic architecture and galleries featuring local artisanal craft and artworks. Indulge in pure Kona coffee, a delicious and aromatic variety unique to the island’s western region.

Stroll through the village’s streets to find an artist’s enclave of galleries and studios. See paintings and sculptures by the region’s artists and admire the local villagers’ handcrafted woodwork. See beautiful ceramics and lauhala items, woven using traditional Hawai’ian techniques.

Explore the Ukulele Gallery to find a charming workshop and store dedicated to the island’s most iconic instrument. This gallery features a vast range of fine ukuleles, handcrafted by local artisans. Try your hand at strumming a tune or two.

Enjoy a refreshing break at one of the village’s cafés serving local Kona coffee. This rich and flavorsome variety of Hawai’ian coffee is exclusive to the volcanic mountainside coffee farms on Hualalai and Mauna Loa. Visit one of the region’s farms offering tours to the public. Learn about the unique climate and soil conditions that define Kona coffee and see coffee orchards, harvesting techniques and the bean-processing mill. Sample a fresh brew of 100% pure Kona coffee and discover why this variety is so highly valued around the world.

Visit Hōlualoa in November to experience the Hōlualoa Coffee and Art Stroll, an annual event that showcases the village’s arts scene and  coffee blends. Taste some of the region’s finest brews and meet local artists as you browse their wares.

Hōlualoa is located in the slopes above Kailua-Kona and Keauhou in the Kona region of Hawai’i’s western coast. It is under 10-minute’s drive from Kailua-Kona. Hōlualoa is a high-elevation village and has a lot of rainfall and humidity. Once you’ve experienced the aromatic Kona bean, however, any excuse will have you seeking shelter in a Hōlualoa café.

Where to stay in Holualoa

Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring tropical scenes and a park

Holualoa Village

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Holualoa Village
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is ₹16,755 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹16,755
₹22,303 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,603 reviews)
"Love this place. It’s my third time and it’s great"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Royal Kona Resort
Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI
The price is ₹26,469 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹26,469
₹36,097 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,047 reviews)
"Good hotel. Very nice but the tram was always broken. It made it difficult for our older relatives to walk around."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hilton Waikoloa Village
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is ₹24,403 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹24,403
₹32,340 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Like: very well located and beautiful landscape Didn't like: pay for parking being a guest"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aston Kona by the Sea

Aston Kona by the Sea

4 out of 5
75-6106 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 meeting rooms and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,098 reviews)
"Overall nice place. A little outdated. Cleanliness was ok. Definitely areas of improvement in the condo."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Aston Kona by the Sea
Kona Bali Kai

Kona Bali Kai

2 out of 5
76-6246 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kailua Pier are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"Loved the oceanfront unit, enjoyed the amazing sunset scenery from the balcony."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Kona Bali Kai
Castle Kanaloa at Kona

Castle Kanaloa at Kona

3 out of 5
78-261 Manukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (444 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here many times and love it. This was the first time the room wasn’t ready at check in and we had to wait two hours for it to be cleaned. A big bummer after a 6 hour flight but staff was very gracious and gave us complimentary ac for our troubles. Wish I could say the room was clean ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Castle Kanaloa at Kona
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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