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Best Waikoloa & Kohala Happy Hour Spots

Top Happy Hour Waikoloa Spots including the Kohala Coast

Waikoloa and Kohala have a number of great resorts and timeshares close together. So you would think the Happy hour options are pretty godd in the area. Fortunately there are a few stand out spots. We’ve done the hard work of drinking at them all so you don’t have to! Read on to find out were the best happy hour spots in

Map of the Best Happy Hours

map of happy hour spots in waikoloa resort area

Click the map to see a list of the best Mauna Lani & Happy Hour Waikoloa Spots

 


In This Guide

Waikoloa Happy Hour Spots

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The Best Happy Hours in Waikoloa, Mauna Lani & Kawaihae on the Big Island

The resort areas of Waikoloa, Mauna Lani, and Mauna Kea have some epic views, and some of the best food on the island.

map showing happy hour locations in Waikoloa and Kawaihae on the Big Island of Hawaii's western coast


  1. Lava lava beach Club
  2. Tommy Bahama
  3. Kuleana Rum Shack (favorite)

 

1. Lava Lava Beach Club

a group of people holding a sign

When: 3-5 pm Daily

Where: Waikoloa Resorts

Why we like it: On the sand, nice atmosphere, kid-friendly

Drink Menu
Located in Waikoloa, Lava Lava Beach Club is a beachside paradise. Their happy hour from 3:00 to 5:00 PM includes discounted beers, wines, and specialty cocktails. Enjoy your drinks with your toes in the sand and live music in the background. There are lawn games and the kids can run around & play in the ocean nearby. This is a stunning place to see the sunset so stick around! If you decide to have another round there’s live music nightly.

 

2. Tommy Bahama Restaurant

a room with a couch and a table

When: 3-5 pm every day

Where: Mauna Lani Shopping Center

Why we like it: Nice atmosphere, Great food, solid drinks

Happy Hour Menu

A swanky open spot located in the shopping center near the Mauna Lani resorts. Nice craft cocktails, great service, nice atmosphere. Bar is nice. The quality you would expect from Tommy Bahama with the great deals of happy hour!

 

3. Kuleana Rum Shack

a couple holding drinks with a bar lit up behind

When: 3-5 pm Daily

Where: Waikoloa Queens Marketplace

Why we like it: Our Regular Spot, Unique bar featuring more unique craft cocktails with rum

Happy Hour Menu
Located in Waikoloa Queen’s marketplace this has been one of our favorite stopping off points after long days on the mountains. Nice carribean style bar atmosphere and great food. Good vegetarian options as well. $5 off signature cocktails and $1 off Big Island tap beers. One of the best happy hour Waikoloa spots. They also offer rum tastings next door in their tasting room.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What else is there to do nearby after Happy Hour?

Here’s some of our favorite nighttime activities nearby:

  1. Waikoloa Luxury Cinemas
  2. Tiki Comedy Show
  3. Manta Ray Night Snorkel
  4. Shopping at Queen’s marketplace

 

What do Local Islanders Call Happy Hour?

Pau Hana which means literally ‘done work’. Often islanders will gather early on Fridays to have drinks at the beach.

 

What is your favorite Happy Hour Waikoloa spot?

We like Kuleana rum shack’s bar and the shopping nearby.