⚠ Why this matters — the beach name on your hotel's website is not always the same name the DOH uses for water quality monitoring. This map connects the two so you can check bacteria risk for the beach you will actually be swimming at.
🏨 Mauna Lani Resort Low
Kohala Coast is one of the driest areas in Hawaii. Excellent water quality. Anchialine ponds nearby.
🏨 Fairmont Orchid Low
Private bay on the dry Kohala Coast. Man-made beach with imported sand. Very clean water.
🏨 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Low
Consistently rated one of the best beaches in the world. Dry Kohala Coast means minimal bacteria risk.
🏨 Hilton Waikoloa Village Moderate
Hotel has man-made lagoon and dolphin pool. Ocean swimming at A-Bay, a short walk or tram ride.
🏨 Four Seasons Hualalai Low
Private beach on the Kona Coast. Extremely low development density. Pristine conditions.
🏨 Royal Kona Resort Moderate-High
Downtown Kona bayfront location. More urban runoff potential than resort coast beaches.
🏨 King Kamehameha Hotel Moderate-High
Historic beach in downtown Kona. Small, protected, but urban location increases bacteria risk.
🏨 Grand Naniloa Hilo High
Hilo receives over 100 inches of rain per year. High bacteria risk from constant freshwater runoff.
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⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Safe to Swim Hawaii is an independent passion project — not affiliated with the Hawaii Department of Health or any government agency. Water quality ratings are estimates based on publicly available data. They are not real-time measurements.
Always verify conditions with the Hawaii DOH Clean Water Branch before entering the water.
When in doubt, don’t go out. 🤙