The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Kailua-Kona

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i

If you're a scuba diver, the waters around Kailua-Kona are a great place to explore. And what better way to enjoy a scuba trip than by staying in a hotel that caters to divers like you? We've analyzed all the dive resorts and scuba hotels in Kailua-Kona to give you the best options for your dive vacation. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels or cheap hotels, there's a scuba diving hotel in the area for you. From 4-star hotels to 5-star hotels, we've got you covered. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the stunning underwater world in the area by staying in one of these great hotels and resorts. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers in Kailua-Kona? We've looked at the amenities and scuba packages offered by each hotel to bring you the top dive resorts and scuba hotels in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Book your scuba vacation at one of these dive hotels and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

5-star Resort with prices starting at $672 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection has great rooms from $672 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 22.7 miles from the city center, scuba divers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care at this terrific hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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Kona Coast Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Kailua-Kona
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Kona Coast Resort which has nice rooms starting at $178. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 78-6842 Alii Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, golf, a hot tub, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.2 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Wyndham Mauna Loa Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Wyndham Mauna Loa Village to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $200. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 78-7190 Kaleiopapa Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and free parking which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 6.1 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle


The Great Kona Escape

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $321 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $321, The Great Kona Escape, at 73-4863 Anini Street provides scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers golf, free parking, evening entertainment, horse riding, and a tour desk. It's located just 4 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only


Mango Sunset Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $253 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Kailua-Kona
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Mango Sunset Bed and Breakfast has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10, and offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. The great rooms here start at $253 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 73-4261 Hawaii Belt Rd. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 5.9 miles from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holua Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Kailua-Kona
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Holua Resort is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $150, and it's located at 78-7190 Kaleiopapa Street. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 6.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Big Island Retreat

Guest house with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Big Island Retreat because it has great rooms that start at $150. It has scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 78-226 Kahaluu Road. Only 4.6 miles from the city center, divers will especially love golf, free parking, laundry facilities, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this fun hotel. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Kailua-Kona?

Kailua-Kona Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$275

Visitors will find a large range of terrific scuba diving hotel choices when planning a visit to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The price of these scuba diving hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average scuba diving hotel price in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $275. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kailua-Kona.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $672
  • 4-star hotels: $321
  • 3-star hotels: $186


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