The Kohala Coast is the heart of Big Island golf, home to the island's most celebrated resort courses and a full range of accommodations. While ancient lava fields still dominate the dramatic landscape, this remarkable stretch of coastline is also where you'll find Hawaiʻi's greatest concentration of championship golf and world-class resorts.

Excellent lodging options are also available in Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, and Waikoloa Village, giving golfers accommodations to match virtually every style and budget.

But much has changed during the past decade...

Beachfront Hotels: Luxury Comes at a Price

In the half dozen years prior to the pandemic hotel rates rose dramatically. Extensive renovations, increased visitor demand, expanded airline service, and higher operating costs pushed nightly room rates to levels that can make longer golf vacations outrageously expensive.

Since the pandemic, the situation has worsened. The dwindling labor force made 80+ percent occupancy virtually impossible to manage statewide. So, prices rose even further to keep occupancy at manageable levels. Resort hotel stays are now prohibitive.

Visitors must also factor in Hawaiʻi's excessive lodging taxes, and other visitor imposed taxes, fees and surcharges along with daily resort (or "amenity") fees. Depending on the property, these charges may cover Wi-Fi, fitness facilities, and other services—but parking is almost always billed separately, adding yet another significant daily expense. And, of course, gratuities are an on-going daily event.

Why More Golfers Choose Resort Condos and Villas

For many golfers, condominiums and villas provide the ideal combination of comfort, convenience, and value.

While the number of beachfront hotels has remained relatively unchanged for decades, the selection of resort condominium and villa communities has expanded considerably. Today, golfers can choose from numerous beautifully maintained properties located within or adjacent to the island's premier golf resorts.

Compared to traditional hotel rooms, condos and villas typically offer:

• Significantly more living space
• Fully equipped gourmet kitchens
• Private lanais
• In-unit washer and dryer
• Complimentary parking
• Few, if any, resort or amenity fees
• No gratuities

Although daily housekeeping is generally no longer included—and departure cleaning fees have become standard—the additional space, amenities, and overall savings make resort condos and villas an outstanding value for golf travelers, especially on longer stays.

Let HawaiiGolfDeals Plan Your Perfect Golf Vacation

Planning a golf vacation shouldn't be complicated.

Our Hawaiʻi-only travel specialists have spent more than three decades building relationships with the state's leading resorts, wholesalers, and travel partners. Our local knowledge allows us to secure exceptional pricing on lodging, golf, rental cars, and we'll even locate the best airfare and air itinerary for your visit.

Every Big Island golf vacation package also includes a Big Island GOLFHAWAIICARD and our Big Island Dining Insider, adding even more value to your golf experience.

Whether you're traveling as a couple, a foursome, or a group of 8-80, we'll help create a customized itinerary that maximizes both your golf and your budget.

Simply complete our easy online Quote Request Form, and one of our Hawaii golf specialists will promptly prepare a personalized itinerary and value-packed quote designed specifically for your trip.

If you're considering another island, we can also provide preferred pricing and expert guidance for accommodations throughout Hawaiʻi. Just let us know where you'd like to play. We can book most any property on any island. All you have to do is ask.