When staying in the "Big Island" most people stay in the Kailua-Kona area, which is more active and closest to most tours and dives. For more secluded and upscale accommodations, the Kohala Coast offers some of the more elaborate accommodations. To ease your choices we have chosen some of the best-valued hotels and categorized them as budget, standard and deluxe. KONA SEASIDE BUDGET Conveniently located in the heard of Kailuna-Kona just steps from the ocean, this Polynesian styled hotel is within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. There are two swimming pools, 2 restaurants and a shopping arcade. OUTRIGGER ROYAL SEA CLIFF RESORT CONDO Located on a breathtaking oceanfront location at the sunny Kona Coast, this resort offers deluxe, spacious, fully furnished 1- and 2-bedroom condo units. All units have air conditioning, full kitchen, washer & drier. The property offers seawater and fresh water pools, whirlpool, tennis court, sauna, barbecue grills and many other amenities. OHANA KEAUHOU BEACH RESORT STANDARD Surrounded by nature this secluded 10-acre resort is only 10 minutes away from Kailua-Kona. Located an Kahaluu bay, you have right at your door one of Konas best snorkeling beaches in addition to Restaurants, Pool, Fitness Center and Tennis Courts HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE DELUXE The Hilton Waikoloa Village is a self-contained vacation land. There are 2 beautiful pools, a dolphin lagoon, 7 restaurants, a grotto bar, 2 golf courses, tennis courts and the “Kohala Spa” provides unlimited opportunities for sport and relaxation.