Surrounded by lava flows and over 1.5 miles of uninterrupted white sand beachfront, Kohanaiki sits on 450 acres on the Kona Coast. This private community features world-class amenities, including access to a unique private club experience with a 67,000 sq.ft. clubhouse completed in 2019. Members can take advantage of the tennis facility, an 18-hole Rees Jones-designed private golf course, a full fitness center, and even a community farm. Up to 400 residences are planned for the community, including 75 ocean and golf-view custom home sites.

King Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the Great, was a legendary warrior, diplomat, and visionary leader. Born in North Kohala around 1758, he united the warring Hawaiian islands into a single royal kingdom by 1810. Originally named Paiʻea, he was hidden away during his early years to protect him from other chiefs who might see him as a threat. Once he joined the royal court, he received elite training in warfare, history, and navigation. He was given the name Kamehameha, meaning "The Lonely One", after overturning the Naha Stone—a massive boulder weighing several tons. Legend dictated that whoever moved the stone would rule all of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha began his campaign to unite the islands under his rule in 1782, and in 1810, the last of the independent islands, Kauai, was conquered. Kamehameha went on to govern and protect his people, while also building a thriving economy. He died in 1819, and today he is commemorated each June 11 during King Kamehameha Day, a public state holiday in Hawaiʻi where his iconic statues are draped with elaborate, fresh flower lei and parades are held.

One residence sold at Kohanaiki in April for $21 million, representing 89.3% of the Sale/Current Price. The property was on the market for 419 days and achieved a combined land-and-building price per square foot of $3,984.

Two condo sales closed at Kohanaiki in April. Prices averaged 95.10% of the Sale/Current Price or $5,847,500. The units were on the market for an average of 165 days and the price per square foot averaged at $2,014.

A total of 20 sales closed in the coastal club community of Kohanaiki in 2025; eight were residences and 12 were condominiums. The average sales price was $9,680,000 for residences and for condos $4,986,666, representing a Sale to List ratio of 94.85% of original list price. Units spent an average of 79 days on the market and the average price per square foot was $1,984.

Private Oceanfront Club Living

Kohanaiki is a members-only community offering a rare level of privacy, with an oceanfront beach club, lagoon-style pools, dining, and social spaces reserved exclusively for owners and their guests.

Championship Golf With Ocean Views

The Rees Jones–designed Kohanaiki Golf Course is celebrated for its playability, immaculate conditions, and stunning Pacific Ocean backdrop—one of the Big Island’s most respected private courses.

Modern Luxury Homes & Custom Estates

Residences range from refined golf villas to expansive custom homes, many with ocean views, seamless indoor–outdoor living, and contemporary island architecture.