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November 2026

Hotel / areaNov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingNov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
3★ from$475$470$462$1,041$422
3★ Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel · Historic Kailua Village—$716$856$1,482$598
3★ PACIFIC 19 Kona · Historic Kailua Village$475$470$462$1,041$422

December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
3★ from$392$397$396$454$1,637$809$1,103
3★ Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel · Historic Kailua Village$576$577$568$662$2,565$1,210$1,676
3★ PACIFIC 19 Kona · Historic Kailua Village$392$397$396$454$1,637$809$1,103

January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
3★ from$606$523$526$524$780$513
3★ Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel · Historic Kailua Village$1,082$662$672$676$1,006$951
3★ PACIFIC 19 Kona · Historic Kailua Village$606$523$526$524$780$513

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5 hotels in Historic Kailua Village seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 23% less than Expedia.

Axel's take on Historic Kailua Village: #1 of 3 in Kailua-Kona, 6.5/10

Kona’s easiest first-visit base, especially for evenings on foot. Historic Kailua Village wins on character and walkable sightseeing, but hotel quality and value trail Keauhou, and sandy-beach space is limited.

Stay here for Kona on foot: Aliʻi Drive between Kailua Pier and Hualālai Road puts the waterfront, Huliheʻe Palace, Mokuʻaikaua Church and casual meals into the same easy outing. This is a visitor town rather than a secluded resort enclave, with sunset strolling and sightseeing sharing the street.

The compromise is traffic and limited sandy-beach space, not a lack of things to do. Choose it for a first visit or evenings without driving; skip it for hushed grounds and a broad swimming beach. A car still makes sense for exploring the island beyond town.

  • Best for: first-time visitors, travelers without a car, museums and culture, nightlife
  • Skip it if: You want secluded, quiet grounds; A broad sandy beach is essential
  • Getting around: Walk the waterfront; Hele-On 201 follows Aliʻi Drive. From KOA, take a taxi/rental car or 202→201 at Loloku Park & Ride; ITO involves a cross-island drive.
  • After dark: Sunset dining and a few bars animate Aliʻi Drive early; visitors describe a much quieter scene after roughly 9–10 p.m.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $335 a night · usually 11% under the public rate

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Compared with cheaper PACIFIC 19 Kona, Courtyard King Kamehameha’s buys beachfront access, waterfront dining and a spa—not fresher furnishings. Pricier Kona Reef Resort buys apartment layouts, kitchens and laundry, but renovations run through the end of 2027. Neither premium is compelling if you’ll be out exploring all day and mainly need a walkable dinner base. Typical rates with Axel here run from $270 a night at PACIFIC 19 Kona to $399 at Kona Reef Resort (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Historic Kailua Village, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG 8.3/10, simple, limited-service hotel in central Kailua-Kona. A practical Kona base with strong basics, walkable surroundings and breakfast included. Why it's here: included breakfast, spacious rooms and dependable basics for a cheaper central base. Accept: some dated interiors, paid parking, and no beachfront. $228 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel 7.9/10, mid-range beachfront hotel in downtown Kailua-Kona. A strong Kona base for beach access and walkability, rather than resort polish. Why it's here: small-beach access beside Kailua Pier, with downtown dining on foot. Accept: dated furnishings, some street noise, and destination and parking fees. $239 a night with Axel against $310 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $71 a night less (23%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. PACIFIC 19 Kona 7.8/10, renovated mid-range boutique hotel in downtown Kona, not a beachfront resort. A good downtown base with fresh design, but noise and parking limit the appeal. Why it's here: fresh boutique design and walkable downtown dining for less than most here. Accept: road and neighboring-room noise, tight paid parking, and an amenity fee. $289 a night with Axel against $317 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $28 a night less (9%). Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Kona Reef Resort 7.5/10, mid-range, 3-star oceanfront condo resort near downtown Kona. Good for self-catering near town, but ongoing renovations make booking carefully essential. Why it's here: oceanfront apartments with kitchens and laundry within walking distance of town. Accept: major renovations through 2027, variable units, and unavoidable stairs. $382 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 4, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
Kona Islander · 3-starDec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$210 a night · refundable$478 a night on Expedia$268 a night less (56%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Kona Islander · 3-starJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$261 a night · refundable$492 a night on Expedia$231 a night less (47%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel · 3-star, CourtyardDec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$239 a night · includes $22 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable$310 a night on Expedia$71 a night less (23%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
PACIFIC 19 Kona · 3-star, Seaside HotelsNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$289 a night · includes $30 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable$317 a night on Expedia$28 a night less (9%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Royal Kona Resort · 4-star, Hawaiian HotelsNov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$268 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable$281 a night on Expedia$13 a night less (5%)Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Kona Islander Inn Condos · 3-starDec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$388 a night · includes $75 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable$347 a night on ExpediaCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Kailua Bay Resort 4-206 Corner Oceanview Downtown Unit · 3-starNov 20 to Nov 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$288 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Kona Islander Vacation Club · 2-starDec 26 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults$350 a night · includes $15 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Uncle Billys Kona Bay Hotel · 3-starJul 17 to Jul 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult$310 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG · 2-star, Holiday Inn ExpressDec 31 to Jan 8, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults$346 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Wyndham Vr Kona Hawaiian Resort · 3-starJan 1 to Jan 9, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults$438 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Kona Reef Resort · 3-starDec 31 to Jan 8, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults$494 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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6.5/10

Kona’s easiest first-visit base, especially for evenings on foot.

Getting around
6.8
On your doorstep
3.5
Hotels
5.6
Value
3.9
Axel’s verdict
8.8

Stay here for Kona on foot: Aliʻi Drive between Kailua Pier and Hualālai Road puts the waterfront, Huliheʻe Palace, Mokuʻaikaua Church and casual meals into the same easy outing. This is a visitor town rather than a secluded resort enclave, with sunset strolling and sightseeing sharing the street.

The compromise is traffic and limited sandy-beach space, not a lack of things to do. Choose it for a first visit or evenings without driving; skip it for hushed grounds and a broad swimming beach. A car still makes sense for exploring the island beyond town.

Best for
first-time visitorstravelers without a carmuseums and culturenightlife
Skip it if
You want secluded, quiet grounds; A broad sandy beach is essential
Getting around
Walk the waterfront; Hele-On 201 follows Aliʻi Drive. From KOA, take a taxi/rental car or 202→201 at Loloku Park & Ride; ITO involves a cross-island drive.
After dark
Sunset dining and a few bars animate Aliʻi Drive early; visitors describe a much quieter scene after roughly 9–10 p.m.

Where to look in Historic Kailua Village

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The best hotels in Historic Kailua Village, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $335 a night · usually 11% under the public rate.

How to choose

What paying more buys

Compared with cheaper PACIFIC 19 Kona, Courtyard King Kamehameha’s buys beachfront access, waterfront dining and a spa—not fresher furnishings. Pricier Kona Reef Resort buys apartment layouts, kitchens and laundry, but renovations run through the end of 2027. Neither premium is compelling if you’ll be out exploring all day and mainly need a walkable dinner base.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $270 a night at PACIFIC 19 Kona to $399 at Kona Reef Resort (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

  1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG
    #1 in Historic Kailua Village

    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG

    a simple, limited-service hotel in central Kailua-Kona

    8.3/10

    A practical Kona base with strong basics, walkable surroundings and breakfast included.

    Why it's here:
    included breakfast, spacious rooms and dependable basics for a cheaper central base
    Accept:
    some dated interiors, paid parking, and no beachfront
    • families wanting breakfast included
    • travelers exploring the island
    • visitors who prefer walking to dinner
    Axel
    $228 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Apr 20 to Apr 26, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 2

  2. Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
    #2 in Historic Kailua Village

    Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

    a mid-range beachfront hotel in downtown Kailua-Kona

    7.9/10

    A strong Kona base for beach access and walkability, rather than resort polish.

    Why it's here:
    small-beach access beside Kailua Pier, with downtown dining on foot
    Accept:
    dated furnishings, some street noise, and destination and parking fees
    • families mixing beach time and sightseeing
    • travelers who want walkable restaurants
    • couples prioritizing location over luxury
    Axel
    $239 /night
    Expedia
    $310 /night
    $71/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Rate for Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

  3. PACIFIC 19 Kona
    #3 in Historic Kailua Village

    PACIFIC 19 Kona

    A renovated mid-range boutique hotel in downtown Kona, not a beachfront resort

    7.8/10

    A good downtown base with fresh design, but noise and parking limit the appeal.

    Why it's here:
    fresh boutique design and walkable downtown dining for less than most here
    Accept:
    road and neighboring-room noise, tight paid parking, and an amenity fee
    • Independent island explorers
    • Couples wanting walkable dining
    • Short stays in downtown Kona
    Axel
    $289 /night
    Expedia
    $317 /night
    $28/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31

  4. Kona Reef Resort
    #4 in Historic Kailua Village

    Kona Reef Resort

    A mid-range, 3-star oceanfront condo resort near downtown Kona

    7.5/10

    Good for self-catering near town, but ongoing renovations make booking carefully essential.

    Why it's here:
    oceanfront apartments with kitchens and laundry within walking distance of town
    Accept:
    major renovations through 2027, variable units, and unavoidable stairs
    • Couples who prefer self-catering
    • Families wanting kitchens and laundry
    • Travelers exploring Kona on foot
    Axel
    $382 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jul 17 to Jul 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 1

More deals seen in Historic Kailua Village this week

  • Kona Islander

    Kona Islander

    ★★★
    Axel
    $210 /night
    Expedia
    $478 /night
    $268/night less than Expedia (56%)

    Rate for Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 29

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  • Kona Islander

    Kona Islander

    ★★★
    Axel
    $261 /night
    Expedia
    $492 /night
    $231/night less than Expedia (47%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

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  • Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

    Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $239 /night
    Expedia
    $310 /night

    Includes $22/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $71/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Rate for Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

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  • PACIFIC 19 Kona

    PACIFIC 19 Kona

    ★★★
    Axel
    $289 /night
    Expedia
    $317 /night

    Includes $30/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $28/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 31

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  • Royal Kona Resort

    Royal Kona Resort

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $268 /night
    Expedia
    $281 /night

    Includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $13/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Rate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 30

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  • Kona Islander Inn Condos

    Kona Islander Inn Condos

    ★★★
    Axel
    $388 /night
    Expedia
    $347 /night

    Includes $75/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 3

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  • Kailua Bay Resort 4-206 Corner Oceanview Downtown Unit

    ★★★
    Axel
    $288 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 4

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  • Kona Islander Vacation Club

    Kona Islander Vacation Club

    ★★
    Axel
    $350 /night

    Includes $15/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Nov 4

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  • Uncle Billys Kona Bay Hotel

    Uncle Billys Kona Bay Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $310 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jul 17 to Jul 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 1

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