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Royal Kona Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The view was the best part. "

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

6/10 Okay

"The biggest con for this resort was the 1/2 mile walk from valet parking to our room. There’s a tram but you can walk faster than the tram. The coffee in the rooms was subpar so if you wanted a good cup, you had to go down and pay another $6-$8 bucks for just drip coffee. The dishwasher didn’t work for three days but housekeeping did help with that. If you don’t want to leave the resort, there’s a ton of amenities. Otherwise, it’s just too big. I would’ve saved a thousand dollars by staying at an air bnb and still done less work than we did here. The pros were that we had a nice view and the property was beautiful."

Hilton Waikoloa Village

2/10 Terrible

"I do not typically write reviews but this property warranted it and not in a good way. The property is massive. It’s literally a hike to and from the rooms to the lobby depending on the “tower” they put you in. The good news is there was a tram. The bad news is that it was rarely operational during our stay. When it was working, the air temperature in the cars was sub arctic. So cold we opted to walk despite the distances. Hence my marks for how well the property was maintained. Something that critical for guest comfort on a property that size should be in constant and pristine working order. Speaking of cold, they should try heating the pool. That was a chief complaint of my family and others we chatted with at the pool. Again, it’s about comfort. While I am on about the pool, two times the “pool towel” dispensers were empty and the towels were old and ratty. Even more empty was the service at the pool cabanas and we rented cabanas for three days of our stay. To be fair, one of three days there was “ok” service. Other than that the rooms were clean and sufficient. However, I feel they were over priced. Not only do I not recommend this resort. I will never stay there again…"

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The resort was clean and we lived the view from our ocean front suite. We'll be going back for our anniversary."

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and comfortable. Walking distance to historical sites, restaurants and beaches. Property is well thought out and beautiful inside and out."

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Upon check-in I learned that booking through Expedia cancels any benefits of a Bonvoy member (breakfasts, upgrades, etc). The hotel was not very helpful and dismissed the issue, Expedia support was worthless and never responded. I would never use Expedia again for a Marriott, or other major brand, hotel reservation if you have earned status. The fitness center is very basic, and doesn't appear to have been update since our last stay, years ago. The food options are very limited, and expensive . The pool bar is also very basic, using machine dispensers for blended drinks and no good options for kids. They had beach cruisers, complimentary. which are fun and the concierge was very helpful."

Aston Kona by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Good location on the sea with easy and plentiful parking. It's only a short drive to restaurants and shopping. The condo was spacious and had all the amenities needed for an extended stay."

Holua Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean room, very comfortable stay here."

PACIFIC 19 Kona

10/10 Excellent

"I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The staff members were all very friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my visit. The room was in good condition, clean, and comfortable, and the scenery/views around the hotel were really nice. All the essential facilities worked well, including the AC, bathroom, and WiFi, which made the stay very convenient and comfortable. The surrounding area is also great, with many places to eat nearby. It’s conveniently located close to convenience stores and the ocean, making it easy to explore the area. My only minor complaint is that the parking lot is somewhat limited and can be a little difficult to park in at times. However, the hotel does provide overflow parking options nearby and collaborates with some surrounding parking areas, which helps a lot. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend this hotel to others."

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