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3 Star Hotels in Kailua

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Kailua on Hotels.com. These Kailua 3 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 1, 2026.

A serene waterfront property with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and lush greenery.

A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A swimming pool with a stone border, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area with umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden TV stand, a desk with chairs, and a balcony with curtains.

1. Paradise Bay Resort

Kahaluʻu

CNY1,084

CNY1,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a waterfall feature.

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a stone pillar, overlooking a tropical landscape with palm trees and a pool.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a patterned carpet, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel with a spacious entrance, a covered patio, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore

Laie

CNY2,119

CNY2,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel lobby with outdoor seating, a stone wall, and a fire feature.

A restaurant with a long wooden table and wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

3. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu

CNY1,141

CNY1,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

A marina with boats docked, a beach in the background, and high-rise buildings with balconies.

A nighttime cityscape with high-rise buildings, a bridge with green railings, and a tiled floor.

A reception area with a stone wall, a counter, and two decorative golden leaves.

4. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

Waikiki

CNY900

CNY1,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern lounge area with wicker chairs, a round wooden coffee table, and a sofa.

A coastal cityscape with a beach, clear blue waters, and a mountain in the background.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

A compact room with a view of a cityscape and the ocean. It includes a microwave, a coffee machine, and a seating area with a view.

5. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

Waikiki

CNY799

CNY1,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A tall, modern skyscraper with reflective glass windows and a prominent corner entrance.

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and potted plants.

6. Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

Downtown Honolulu

CNY1,094

CNY1,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A dining table with breakfast plates, a bowl, a cup, and a vase with flowers.

A koi pond with rocks and plants, surrounded by buildings.

A retail space with a sign reading 'PAGODA PROVISIONS,' shelves with plants and bags, and a clothing rack.

A wall with various framed artworks and a chair in the foreground.

7. Pagoda Hotel

Ala Moana

CNY792

CNY1,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with chairs and a table, and a view of an outdoor pool area with umbrellas.

A street lamp with a rope wrapped around its base, set against a backdrop of a wooden fence and greenery.

A wooden deck leading to a house with a white exterior, surrounded by tropical plants and a small table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a door.

8. White Sands Hotel

Waikiki

CNY792

CNY1,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A person seated on a balcony chair with a cityscape and water in the background.

A sign for the Coconut Waikiki Hotel with a view of the building and surrounding greenery.

A man and a child in a swimming pool with a stone wall and greenery in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central coffee table, four sofas with cushions, and potted plants.

9. Coconut Waikiki Hotel

Waikiki

CNY682

CNY1,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with breakfast items, and a cityscape view.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area.

A cozy café with a wooden bar, seating area, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

10. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

Ala Moana

CNY1,133

CNY1,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A person sitting on a beach chair at the water's edge with a cityscape in the background.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a bench, and a lamp.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with toiletries, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern interior with a central water feature, a sofa set, and a dining area.

11. Hotel Renew

Waikiki

CNY773

CNY1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A bright room with a teal sofa, yellow chairs, and wooden coffee tables.

A building with vertical columns and balconies, illuminated by pink lighting.

A colorful mural with tropical designs reflecting on a pool.

A neon sign with the word "aloha" in a stylized font, a potted plant on a table, and two stools.

12. Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

Waikiki

CNY853

CNY1,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a clock and a vase of flowers, and wooden paneling on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

13. Oasis Hotel Waikiki

Waikiki

CNY621

CNY1,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A beach scene with clear turquoise water, people swimming and walking along the shore, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "VIVE HOTEL WAIKI".

A view of a beach with a sailboat, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A couple sitting on a grey sofa with a glass table in front of them, holding wine glasses.

14. Vive Hotel Waikiki

Waikiki

CNY960

CNY1,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern outdoor area with wooden flooring, a large umbrella, and a view of the sky.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and greenery.

15. Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach

Waikiki

CNY691

CNY955 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A rooftop terrace with a barbecue area, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a large window with a view, and a potted plant.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of city buildings.

A pool table in a room with a view, bar area, and seating.

16. Pacific Monarch Hotel

Waikiki

CNY925

CNY1,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a multi-story building.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel lobby with sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central bar area, and multiple seating arrangements.

17. Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast

Western Honolulu

CNY949

CNY1,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spacious indoor area with a pool, seating, and ceiling fans.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a green roof.

A spacious lobby with wooden furniture, a teal sofa, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a parking area.

18. Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Western Honolulu

CNY842

CNY1,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple stools, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern lounge area with a glass wall, wicker chairs, a sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a large sign reading "ALOHA AMIGO," and a variety of plants and cacti in the garden area.

A hotel pool area with a large pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach

Waikiki

CNY964

CNY1,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel with a modern facade, a stone water feature, and a sign indicating it is a 'Stay Waikiki' location.

A lobby with green and blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A reception area with a wooden desk, two monitors, a framed picture, and a tropical wallpaper.

20. Stay Hotel Waikiki

Waikiki

CNY562

CNY786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top neighborhoods in Kailua

A sandy beach with footprints, calm turquoise waters, and distant mountains under a clear sky.

A beach at sunset with waves, a clear sky, and distant landforms.

A coastal city with a beach, dense urban area, and a mountain in the background.

A coastal landscape with a town, mountains, and a clear sky.

A beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a mountain in the background.

Kalama Tract

Kalama Tract gives you authentic Hawaiian living without the tourist hustle. This peaceful residential pocket puts you just a short walk from world-famous Kailua Beach's turquoise waters and powder-soft sand. Lush tropical gardens and swaying palms line the quiet streets, creating a perfect base for beach days, kayaking adventures, or exploring the nearby Kawainui Marsh. The neighborhood itself has few businesses, so you'll head to Kailua town center (just 5-10 minutes away) for restaurants, shopping, and weekly farmers markets. Most accommodations are vacation rentals with private pools and tropical gardens, offering a genuine slice of island life with easy beach access.

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A couple walking on a beach with two prominent mountains in the background.

A sandwich with a cookie and purple ice cream.

A modern kitchen with a herringbone floor, a wooden wall, and a decorative wall piece.

A box of powdered sugar donuts from Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop.

Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove offers a slice of Hawaiian paradise with pristine white sand beaches and swaying palms. Kailua Beach beckons with turquoise waters perfect for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Nearby Lanikai Beach and Ulu Pō Heiau State Monument provide additional spots to explore. Friendship Garden and Olomana Three Peaks Trail offer green escapes for nature lovers. Beachside eateries serve fresh poke, shave ice, and plate lunches, while local fruit stands offer authentic Hawaiian snacks. Vacation rentals range from beachfront condos to residential homes with tropical gardens. Getting around is easiest by rental car, though biking is popular for coastal routes and the beach area is highly walkable.

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A sign at Maunawili Falls Trail warning against littering, using drugs, and other prohibited activities.

A solitary tree on a grassy hill with a valley in the background.

Maunawili

Maunawili's lush mountain setting offers an escape into Hawaii's natural paradise. Hikers tackle the challenging Olomana Three Peaks Trail or splash in the swimming hole beneath Maunawili Falls after a moderate 3-mile trek. The neighborhood winds through bamboo forests and tropical vegetation with birdsong as your soundtrack. Ancient Hawaiian history lives on at Ulu Pō Heiau State Monument. Accommodations are primarily upscale vacation rentals with mountain views and tropical landscaping. You'll need a rental car to explore, as public transit is limited and parking at trailheads fills early. For dining and shopping, head to nearby Kailua town, just 10-15 minutes away.

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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, two small islands, and a dense palm tree line.

A coastal landscape with a prominent mountain, clear blue sea, and a small island with people on a pier.

A coastal town with houses, palm trees, and two prominent hills by the ocean.

A coastal town with houses, a beach, and a clear blue ocean.

A coastal town with clear blue waters, two small islands, and a dense cluster of houses and palm trees.

Lanikai

Lanikai Beach delivers Hawaiian paradise without the tourist stampede. Its powdered-sugar sand and crystal-clear waters frame picture-perfect views of the twin Mokulua Islands. The Pillbox Trail rewards your climb with jaw-dropping panoramas of the coastline. This peaceful residential enclave keeps things low-key and luxurious. You'll need to drive to nearby Kailua town for restaurants and shopping since Lanikai maintains its purely residential charm. Accommodation options feature upscale vacation rentals with premium price tags. Most visitors explore by car, as public transit is limited and the narrow streets fill with parked vehicles by early morning.

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A coastal town with a clear view of the ocean, a hilly landscape, and a distant mountain range.

Beachside

Kailua's Beachside neighborhood offers attractions including Kailua Beach.

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Top landmarks in Kailua

Lanikai Beach

9.2/10 (3,293 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Lanikai Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from central Kailua. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Kailua Beach located nearby.

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Two people kayaking on turquoise waters with clear skies and two small islands in the background.

Kailua Beach

9.2/10 (4,483 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Kailua Beach, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Kailua. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Lanikai Beach located nearby.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, people swimming and sunbathing, and lush green hills in the background.

Kailua Bay Beach

9.8/10 (9 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Kailua Bay Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Kailua. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Kailua Beach, Lanikai Beach, and Bellows Field Beach Park.

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A golf course with a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course

6.0/10 (1 review)

You might want to practice your swing at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course, a golf course located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Bay View Golf Course is also nearby.

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A coastal walkway lined with palm trees, a rocky shoreline, and a clear view of the ocean.

Kalama Beach Park

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Kalama Beach Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Kalama Tract.

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Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Lanikai is home to Lanikai Pillboxes Trailhead, so why not stop by during your stay in Kailua. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Kailua has other activities you might want to enjoy such as Honolulu Harbor.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and two small islands in the distance during sunset.

Kalama Beach

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Kalama Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting Kailua. Catch the sunset by the shore at Kailua Bay Beach and Kailua Beach, located nearby.

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Mokapu Point

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Mokapu Point is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Marine Corps Base Hawaii, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Marine Corps Base Hawaii has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Diamond Head.

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