Hula performances, palm trees, gorgeous black sand beaches, happy people. Hawaii, the U.S. state, means many things to different people, and almost all end with a smile. It is a 1,500 mile long volcanic archipelago comprised of hundreds of islands, and is about 2,000 miles west and a touch south of mainland United States. At the very base of the chain in the southeast is Hawaii Island, the largest of the group. Called the Big Island to avoid confusion, this tropical Eden has everything you’ll find on all the other islands—active volcanoes, stunning beaches, vibrant green rainforests and snow-capped Mauna Kea, the state’s highest peak.

The impressive sizedisland boasts an incredible array of environments and activities. Some are available on the other Hawaiian Islands, but each holds its own unique mystique and appeal, and the Big Island is no different. In fact, here is a wealth of fabulous resorts, charming local communities and big towns as well as many of Hawaii’s sacred historical sites like the birthplace of King Kamehameha I.

Perfect at any time of year, your Big Island honeymoon is the very essence of romance from the moment a lei is placed around your neck on arrival. Dramatic adventure lies ahead from desert-dry Kona on the west to lush, tropical Hilo on the east. In between you’ll discover exceptionalgolfing, whale watching, extraordinary diving and snorkeling, surfing, hiking and the list goes on and on. However, this is your time to embrace your love in dazzling sunshine by glittering sea, and what better way than in an intimate hideaway on the Big Island?

The 7 Best Honeymoon Resorts in Big Island

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

5-star hotel
9.6
Exceptional
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Every detail is a piece of paradise at the Four Seasons Hualalai, where couples can bathe in Hawaiian tradition or in the sparkling waters of the Pacific. Run off romancing to the white sand beaches, tropical forests and black volcanoes or take refuge in the full on-site spa. You and…

Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village

3-star hotel
9.2
Excellent
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Settle into a romantic bayside villa at Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village. Surrounded by bays, palms and lava rock pools, the Holua Resort is a relaxing, romantic getaway where the spirit of Hawaii surrounds you. Dine under the moonlight at a huge selection of restaurants across the island, ski…

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

4-star hotel
9.2
Excellent
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Founded by Laurance Rockefeller, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is tucked alongside the Hawaiian coast on Kauna’oa Beach, one of Hawaii’s most celebrated. This honeymoon hotel is beautiful inside and out, from its beachfront setting to the understated elegance of its 258 luxurious rooms and suites…the romance of Hawaii’s Big…

Mauna Lani

5-star hotel
9.2
Excellent
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Beach hammocks for two, fresh ocean breezes and romantic specials abound at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on Hawaii’s Big Island. The beauty of volcanic mountains and clear, crisp ocean air surrounds you as you feel the love with dinner at sunset on a secluded beach, private hammocks and cabanas,…

Volcano Mist Cottage

4-star hotel
9.0
Excellent
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Imagine escaping to your own private cottage, nestled in the foothills of a volcano in the Hawaiian rainforest. Sit in your outdoor hot tub with your other half close, sipping champagne and watching tropical birds fly by, slicing through the island mist. If it sounds like a honeymoon dream, you…

Fairmont Orchid

5-star hotel
9.0
Excellent
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The Fairmont Orchid hotel is a honeymoon hideaway inspired by the spirit of Aloha. Hawaii’s Big Island is home to awe-inspiring beauty as diverse as snow and lava, with rainforests and coral reefs in between. Though you’ll be romancing on The Fairmont Orchid’s 32 lush acres, the whole Big Island…

Hilton Waikoloa Village

4-star hotel
8.0
Good
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Prepare for an unforgettable honeymoon at the enormous 62-acre Hilton Waikoloa Village, a colossal resort along the rocky Kohala coast with every Hawaii vacation activity, both on the property and off, that you could possibly think of. Beaches, lagoons, waterfalls and wildlife are all around you…and that’s before you leave…