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Luxury Villa Rentals in Hawaii
Villas with pools and Pacific views on the Big Island's Kohala Coast and the west shore of Maui
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Lava, whales and the warm Pacific
Hawaii is a long way from Britain, and most people who make the journey stay at least a fortnight. They have good reason. On the Big Island you can swim off a white sand beach in the morning, drive up through cattle country at lunch and watch the sun go down from the slopes of Mauna Kea. In winter, humpback whales come close enough to the shore to be watched from a villa terrace.
Our Hawaii collection runs to 160+ villas and apartments. Most are on the Big Island, around the Kohala Coast, Waikoloa, Kawaihae and Kona, with more on the west coast of Maui at Kaanapali. They range from one-bedroom hideaways to family villas with up to 6 bedrooms, many with private pools, and some sit on golf courses with views out to the sea.
Here is how to choose an island, when to come and what to do once you arrive.
Hawaii at a glance
- Villas
- 160+ villas and apartments, with up to 6 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £5,800 to £13,500 a week, from around £4,300
- Best areas
- The Kohala Coast, Waikoloa and Kona on the Big Island; Kaanapali on Maui
- Best time
- April to October for calmer, drier weather; December to April for whales
- Getting there
- Kona airport for the Big Island, Kahului for Maui, usually via the US West Coast
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Alba Upolu Hawaii: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Seaview – Hawaii4 bedrooms
Villa Zephyros Waikoloa Hawaii: 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Pool & Seaview – Hawaii5 bedrooms
Villa Levante Lumahai Hawaii: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Tennis Court – Hawaii3 bedrooms
Villa Niu Kauai: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Tennis Court – Hawaii4 bedroomsElsewhere in the United States
The Kohala Coast and Waikoloa for beaches, golf and resort comforts, Kona for coffee country and the old town, Waimea and North Kohala for ranch land and quiet, and Kaanapali for the west shore of Maui.
White sand set into black lava
The Big Island's west coast is the driest and sunniest part of the island. Along it, the resorts of Waikoloa, Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea have laid out golf courses and gardens across old lava flows. In between are some of the best beaches in Hawaii: Hapuna, a long, wide arc of pale sand, and Kaunaoa, a quieter crescent below the Mauna Kea resort.
Further north, Kawaihae has a small working harbour and the great stone temple of Puukohola Heiau, built by Kamehameha I. North Kohala beyond it is all ranch land and small towns, and the road ends at the Pololu Valley lookout, with a steep trail down to a black boulder beach.
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Coffee farms and cowboy country
Kailua-Kona is the Big Island's main town on the west coast, with a seafront lined with cafés, a historic royal palace and boats that take you out at night to snorkel with manta rays. On the slopes above it, small farms grow Kona coffee, and many will show you round and pour you a cup.
Inland, Waimea is a cool, green upland town at the heart of Hawaii's paniolo, or cowboy, country, home to the Parker Ranch and some very good restaurants. It feels nothing like the coast below, which is the Big Island all over: it changes climate with almost every half hour of driving.
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A summit sunrise and a live volcano
On Maui, our apartments and villas are on the west shore around Kaanapali, a long beach with Black Rock at its northern end, where snorkellers swim among turtles. The great Maui excursion is the drive up Haleakala, at just over 3,000 metres, to watch the sun rise above the clouds. Sunrise visits need a permit, booked well in advance.
Back on the Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built around Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. It is around two and a half hours' drive from Kona, so most people make a long day of it or stay the night.
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Poke, shave ice and the whale months
Hawaiian food is a cheerful mix of island, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and American cooking. Try poke, cubes of raw fish dressed with soy and sesame, a plate lunch from a roadside counter, loco moco, and shave ice on a hot afternoon. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival takes place in November, and the Merrie Monarch Festival, the great hula competition, fills Hilo in the week after Easter.
The leeward coasts are warm all year. Humpback whales are here from roughly December to April, and the summer months bring calmer seas. Our concierge can arrange whale watching, manta ray snorkelling, tee times, a guided trip up Mauna Kea and restaurant tables.
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Villa Safran Kipu Hawaii: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Ocean Views – Hawaii4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £21,609 a week
House Pua Haleiwa: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Beach Access – Hawaii3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £21,343 a week
Villa Aurore Launiupoko Hawaii: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Ocean Views – Hawaii4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £21,217 a week
Casa Aina Waikiki: Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment Rental with Pool & Seaviews in Hawaii3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £21,161 a week
Villa Kukui Kohala: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Seaview – Hawaii4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £20,958 a week
Villa Ohia Kauai: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Golf Course Access – Hawaii3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £19,747 a week
Villa Napali Koloa: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Hawaii4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £18,956 a week
Villa Alba Mahinahina Hawaii: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Ocean Views – Hawaii4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £18,935 a weekWhy book your Hawaii villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Hawaii's climate changes from one side of an island to the other, and we know which villas get the sunshine, which are a short walk from a good beach and which sit beside the golf. With 160+ properties in Hawaii, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Whale watching, manta ray snorkelling at night, Mauna Kea stargazing tours, tee times on the Kohala Coast, a private chef, car hire and transfers from Kona and Kahului. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which islands are your Hawaii villas on?
Most of our villas are on the Big Island, along the Kohala Coast, in Waikoloa, Kawaihae and around Kona. We also have villas and apartments on Maui's west coast, around Kaanapali.
Where is the best place to stay on the Big Island?
The Kohala Coast and Waikoloa are the most popular choice, for their sunny weather, beaches and golf. Kona puts you close to town, the coffee farms and the boats, and North Kohala and Waimea suit those who want quiet and space.
When is the best time to visit Hawaii?
The west coasts are warm and sunny all year. April to October tends to be drier with calmer seas, and December to April is the season for humpback whales.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Hawaii?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Hawaii cost?
Across our 160+ villas in Hawaii, weekly rates typically range from £5,800 to £13,500, with the most affordable from around £4,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Hawaii from the UK?
There are no direct flights from the UK. Most travellers change on the US West Coast, often in Los Angeles or San Francisco, and fly on to Kona for the Big Island or Kahului for Maui. Many break the journey with a night or two in California.
Are there villas in Hawaii for large groups?
Yes. Our Hawaii collection includes properties with up to 6 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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160+ villas and apartments on the Big Island and Maui, booked direct with our concierge on hand