Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hotel Information: Families and leisure travelers enter an open-air lobby that leads to a grand, slate-tiled staircase, beyond which lies a snorkeling lagoon with waterfalls. Curved walkways display a $7-million art collection, including rare Hawaiian feather lei. Mahogany canal boats and Swiss-made trams transport guests throughout the 62-acre resort.
Amenity highlights: In the Dolphin Quest Lagoon, interactive programs (surcharge) educate guests about dolphins. A second, ocean-fed snorkeling lagoon with sandy beach teems with tropical fish and sea turtles. The resort offers three additional outdoor pools, as well as a 25,000-square-foot health spa and fitness center (surcharge). Nine restaurants and bars provide a range of dining options, including casual California fare and fine regional Hawaiian cuisine.
Insider tip: A narrow stone stairway leads down to a rocky shoreline, tide pools, and a one-mile trail to the calm waters and palm-fringed beach of Anaehoomalu Bay. The Hilton Waikoloa Village resort provides complimentary shuttles to the beach and nearby petroglyph fields upon request.
This Waikoloa resort has 1,240 guestrooms in three seven-story buildings served by complimentary trams or mahogany canal boats. Renovated in 2005, the rooms have island decor with local artwork, mahogany woods, and tropical prints. Amenities include Hilton's Suite Dreams Beds, compact refrigerators, in-room safes, TVs with premium cable channels, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and Kohala Spa toiletries. Large, furnished lanais provide mountain, garden, golf course, or ocean views. |
