Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts in Big Island

*Published June 23, 2026 · Updated June 23, 2026*

Like the rest of Hawaii, the Big Island has no traditional all-inclusive resorts where one rate covers all food, drinks, and activities. Instead, the island's luxury properties bundle value through resort credits, meal plans, and included amenities. This ranking covers the best full-service and near-all-inclusive resorts on the Big Island, with an honest note on what each includes.

The Best Overall pick is Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, named the #1 hotel in the United States two years running, with the deepest roster of included activities. The Best Value pick is The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, which fronts the island's finest beach at a noticeably lower rate than its Kohala Coast neighbors.

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 🏆 BEST OVERALL

Type: Ultra-luxury resort | Price: ~$1,500–$3,000/night | Location: Kohala Coast, north of Kona airport | Best for: Travelers wanting the best resort in the U.S.

Named the #1 hotel and #1 resort in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years, Four Seasons Hualalai sits on the slopes of the Hualalai volcano with rooms arranged in oceanside crescents. It is not all-inclusive, but it bundles an unusually generous set of included activities: snorkeling in the King's Pond aquarium, fitness classes, and cultural programming come with the stay.

The seven pools, the Jack Nicklaus golf course, and the Hawaiian Cultural Center make it the most complete luxury experience on the island.

Pros:

• #1-ranked U.S. Resort: top of U.S. News rankings two years straight.
• Generous included activities: snorkeling, fitness, and culture programs.
• Seven pools including King's Pond: swim with tropical fish on site.
• Championship golf: Nicklaus-designed course on property.

Cons:

• Among the most expensive resorts in Hawaii.
• No true all-inclusive rate despite included extras.

Verdict: The definitive top luxury stay on the Big Island.

2. The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort 💎 BEST VALUE

Type: Beachfront resort | Price: ~$500–$850/night | Location: Kohala Coast | Best for: Beach lovers who want value

Fronting Hapuna Beach, regularly ranked one of the best beaches in America, this Westin delivers Kohala Coast quality at a meaningfully lower price than the Four Seasons or Mauna Lani. Marriott Bonvoy packages frequently fold in breakfast and resort credits, the closest path to an inclusive feel here.

The renovated rooms, the Arnold Palmer golf course shared with the neighboring Mauna Kea, and the sheer scale of Hapuna's white sand make it the smart-money pick.

Pros:

• Best beach value on the island: fronts famous Hapuna Beach.
• Frequent Bonvoy credit deals: breakfast and credits bundled.
• Renovated modern rooms: fresh after recent updates.
• Golf access: shared championship course with Mauna Kea.

Cons:

• Larger and less intimate than the top-tier properties.
• Resort fee applies on top of the rate.

Verdict: The best balance of beach, quality, and price.

3. Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

Type: Luxury resort | Price: ~$900–$1,800/night | Location: Kohala Coast | Best for: Families wanting upscale calm

After a $200 million renovation reopened it in 2020, Mauna Lani became the island's standout upscale family resort. Set on ancient fishponds and lava fields, it blends modern luxury with strong cultural roots. Packages here lean toward resort credits and dining inclusions rather than full all-inclusive.

Pros:

• $200M renovation: among the freshest luxury rooms on the coast.
• Strong family programming: kids' activities and pools.
• Historic fishpond setting: genuine cultural depth.
• Excellent dining: CanoeHouse is a destination restaurant.

Cons:

• Premium pricing close to the Four Seasons tier.
• Beach is smaller than Hapuna or Mauna Kea.

Verdict: The top upscale family choice on the Big Island.

4. Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

Type: Luxury resort | Price: ~$600–$1,200/night | Location: Kohala Coast | Best for: Relaxed five-star luxury

Spread across 32 oceanfront acres about 20 miles north of Kona airport, the Fairmont Orchid sits firmly in the luxury club with the Four Seasons and Mauna Lani but with a more relaxed feel. Its protected snorkel cove, spa, and family pools make it a versatile choice. Packages can include breakfast and resort-credit options.

Pros:

• 32 oceanfront acres: spacious, uncrowded grounds.
• Protected snorkel cove: safe ocean swimming on site.
• Excellent spa: open-air hale treatments.
• Family-and-couple friendly: broad appeal.

Cons:

• Beach is more cove than wide stretch of sand.
• No all-inclusive rate.

Verdict: A relaxed five-star stay with strong all-around amenities.

5. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Type: Historic luxury resort | Price: ~$700–$1,400/night | Location: Kohala Coast | Best for: Classic Hawaii and the best beach view

The first resort built on the Big Island, Mauna Kea was Laurance Rockefeller's 1965 vision built beside the island's finest beach, Kauna'oa. It is famous for nightly manta ray viewing from the shoreline and an iconic golf course. Packages typically bundle breakfast and golf credits.

Pros:

• Best beach view of any room: sits on Kauna'oa Bay.
• Nightly manta ray viewing: a signature experience.
• Iconic golf: historic Robert Trent Jones Sr. Course.
• Classic, timeless design: mid-century luxury heritage.

Cons:

• Rooms feel more classic than contemporary.
• Limited self-catering options.

Verdict: Choose it for heritage and the island's best beach.

6. Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

Type: Oceanfront resort | Price: ~$300–$550/night | Location: Keauhou, Kona side | Best for: Value seekers who want manta rays

On the Kona side at Keauhou Bay, this renovated resort offers strong mid-luxury value and is one of the best places on the island to see manta rays at night from its lighted shoreline. The multi-level pool with waterslides suits families. Packages often add breakfast credits.

Pros:

• Strong value on the Kona side: lower rates than Kohala Coast.
• Manta ray viewing: lighted ocean access at night.
• Family pool complex: waterslides and multiple levels.
• Renovated rooms: modern after recent updates.

Cons:

• No swimmable beach directly on property.
• Farther from the prime Kohala beaches.

Verdict: The best mid-range value resort on the Kona coast.

7. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Type: Beachfront resort | Price: ~$350–$650/night | Location: Waikoloa Beach, Kohala Coast | Best for: Families wanting beach access and walkable amenities

Set on Anaeho'omalu Bay (the "A-Bay") within the Waikoloa Beach Resort complex, this Marriott pairs a real swimmable beach with easy walking access to shops and restaurants at Queens' Marketplace and Kings' Shops. Bonvoy packages can include breakfast and credits.

Pros:

• Real swimmable beach: fronts A-Bay's calm waters.
• Walkable to shops and dining: two retail centers nearby.
• Family-friendly value: good Bonvoy redemption value.
• Historic fishponds: cultural grounds on site.

Cons:

• Less luxurious than the top Kohala resorts.
• Can feel busy during peak season.

Verdict: A practical, well-located family base on the Kohala Coast.

8. Hilton Waikoloa Village

Type: Large resort complex | Price: ~$300–$600/night | Location: Waikoloa Beach, Kohala Coast | Best for: Families who want everything on site

This sprawling 62-acre resort runs on a scale all its own, with a dolphin lagoon, multiple pools with waterslides, a saltwater lagoon for swimming, and a tram and boat system to move guests around. The density of on-site activity means you rarely need to leave the property. Hilton Honors packages add dining and resort credits.

Pros:

• Everything on one property: lagoon, pools, slides, and dining.
• Dolphin lagoon and tram: unique on-site features.
• Saltwater swimming lagoon: safe ocean-style swimming.
• Family-friendly scale: activities for all ages.

Cons:

• No natural beach for swimming.
• Massive layout can feel impersonal.

Verdict: The all-in-one self-contained choice for families.

9. Volcano House

Type: National park lodge | Price: ~$300–$500/night | Location: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park | Best for: Travelers prioritizing the volcano over the beach

The only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano House perches on the rim of the Kīlauea caldera with views few hotels on earth can match. It is a lodge rather than a resort, but its dining room and proximity to active volcanic features make it a one-of-a-kind stay for nature-focused travelers.

Pros:

• Inside the national park: unmatched caldera-rim location.
• Volcano views: glowing crater visible at night during eruptions.
• Historic lodge character: operating since 1846 in various forms.
• On-site dining: restaurant with crater views.

Cons:

• Cool, rainy climate, not a beach stay.
• Limited resort amenities.

Verdict: Essential for travelers who center their trip on the volcano.

10. Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay

Type: Oceanfront resort | Price: ~$300–$550/night | Location: Keauhou, Kona side | Best for: Value-minded couples and families on the Kona coast

Built into the lava cliffs of Keauhou Bay, this Sheraton is another top manta ray viewing spot and offers a 200-foot waterslide and cliffside pool. It delivers good Kona-side value with Bonvoy flexibility. Packages can add breakfast and resort credits.

Pros:

• Manta ray viewing: one of the best vantage points on the island.
• Dramatic cliffside setting: built into the lava rock.
• Big waterslide and pool: family-friendly water features.
• Good Bonvoy value: solid redemption rates.

Cons:

• No sandy swimming beach on site.
• Kona side gets more vog (volcanic haze) than Kohala.

Verdict: A strong value pick for the Kona coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any true all-inclusive resorts on the Big Island? No. Big Island resorts price meals, drinks, and activities à la carte, though many offer resort credits, dining plans, and included activities that mimic an inclusive feel.

Which Big Island resort is the best overall? Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, named the #1 hotel and resort in the United States by U.S. News for two straight years.

What is the best value resort on the Big Island? The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, which fronts the island's best beach at a far lower rate than the top-tier Kohala Coast luxury properties.

Which side of the island should I stay on? The Kohala Coast (Waikoloa, Mauna Lani, Hapuna) has the best beaches and weather; the Kona side offers value and manta ray viewing; the volcano side is for nature-first trips.

Where can I see manta rays? Outrigger Kona, the Sheraton Kona, and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel all offer excellent shoreline manta ray viewing at night.

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Bottom Line

The Big Island runs on à la carte luxury, so the smartest move is to pick the property whose included activities and credits match your trip. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is the clear top luxury choice, while The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort offers the best beach-plus-value combination.

Families should look at Mauna Lani or Hilton Waikoloa Village, manta ray seekers at the Kona-side resorts, and nature-first travelers at Volcano House. Book 2026–2027 high-season dates early, and lean on resort credits to approximate an all-inclusive stay.