Big Island Family Vacation Guide

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  Moderate   Best: April-May, September-October   Hawaii
Budget Level
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
April-May, September-October
Main Airport
Kona International Airport (KOA), Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Daily Cost
$350-500/person
Language
English, Hawaiian
Passport
Not Required

Destination Scores

Family
8.5/10
Romance
8.5/10
Adventure
10.0/10

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Where to Stay in Big Island, Hawaii

Top-rated properties perfect for families traveling to Big Island, Hawaii.

Aston Kona by the Sea

Resort $$
Oceanfront condo resort with spacious units, full kitchens, pool, and great location on Alii Drive for snorkeling...
Best for: Couples and families

Aston Shores at Waikoloa

resort $$$
Golf course-adjacent condo resort in Waikoloa featuring two-bedroom villas with full kitchens, pool, and access to...
Best for: Families with children

Castle Kona Reef

Resort $$
Oceanfront condo resort on Alii Drive with full kitchens, pool, oceanfront location, and walking distance to...
Best for: Couples and families

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Resort $$
Historic beachfront hotel in downtown Kailua-Kona with sandy beach, pool, shopping mall attached, and unbeatable...
Best for: Families with children and beach lovers

Fairmont Orchid

Luxury Resort $$$$
Elegant Kohala Coast resort on 32 oceanfront acres with white sand beach, 10,000 square-foot pool, championship...
Best for: Families with children

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Luxury Resort $$$$
Ultra-luxury oceanfront resort on Kona Coast with pristine private beach, multiple pools including saltwater King's...
Best for: Families with children and luxury travelers

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton

Resort $$
Oceanfront hotel in Hilo with 9-hole golf course, pool, easy access to downtown Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National...
Best for: Families with children

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

Luxury Resort $$$$
Oceanfront resort overlooking Hapuna Beach (one of Hawaii's best beaches) with spacious rooms, championship golf at...
Best for: Beach lovers

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