Popular Cities in Island of Hawaii

Kailua Kona
Hilo
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Waimea
Volcano
Holualoa
Kamuela
Kohala Coast
Naalehu
Honaunau

Popular Hotels in Island of Hawaii

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
Kona Village Resort
Casa de Emdeko
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel at MaunaKea Resort
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel at Mauna Kea
Mauna Loa Village
Dolphin Bay Hotel
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Popular Attractions in Island of Hawaii
Papohaku Beach
Hapuna Beach Park
Waimea Canyon
Dolphin Discoveries
Akaka Falls State Park
Polihale State Park
Big Island Country Club
Koke’e State Park
UFO Parasail
Hapa Laka

Here is top ten hotels in Kailua Kona …. first two are spendy number looks interesting!

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai $560
2. Kona Village Resort $515
3. Casa de Emdeko $65
4. Mauna Loa Village N/A
5. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa $160
6. Kahaluu Bay Villas $95
7. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort $118
8. Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club $167
9. Hale Kona Kai Condo N/A
10. Kona Nalu $194

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I would suggest the Kona-Kailua side of the island, rather than Hilo. If you want to do your own cooking, rather than dining out, maybe the condo is best. The hotels there will offer all types of services and have beach and well as pools.

an expedia.com search of Kailua-Kona hotels will get you the options for hotels and condos.