Overview
Explore tropical gardens, view abundant wildlife or cruise in a canal boat at this full service oceanfront oasis on the Kohala Coast. Go to play, relax, rejuvenate or discover something new. From the 175 ft twisting waterslide to the 12th hole of the Beach Course, this resort is a destination within itself.
Resort fees include
- Internet access in room.
- Hawaiian Cultural Classes at the Hawaiian Cultural Center in Makai Tower.
- Unlimited DVD Movie Rentals (2 at a time, in your specified tower).
- Local, toll-free, and credit card calls with no access fee.
- Discount on beach toys at the Saltwater Lagoon.
- Classes in the Kohala Spa, Subject to Availability.
- Discount on Hawaii Nautical Sailing on the Spirit of Aloha Catamaran from Anaeho’omalu Bay.
- Complimentary photo keepsake by Storibox.
- *Daily Resort Charge and inclusions are subject to change without notice and restrictions may apply.
Check in
4 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
647
Inclusions
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 queen beds
- Resort view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 queen beds
- Resort view
- Palace tower
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Climate control
- Lanai
- Seating area
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Mini-fridge
- Rollaway bed (on request, $)
- Safe
- TV
- Turn-down service ($)
Amenities
Pool and ocean
Main lobby
Nui Italian
Kona Tap Room
Kona pool
Lagoon Grill
Dining room
Kona pool rope bridge
Kamuela Provision Company
Lagoon at sunset
Pool at sunset
Lobby
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Most beautiful resort!
dawn d on Jan 18, 2025
Wow! This was one of the most beautiful resorts I’ve encountered in my travels. The resort is HUGE yet clean, well-maintained, and well-staffed. The resort is located along the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii and the views there are stunning (my favorite spot was near the Big Buddha statue to enjoy amazing sunsets). This was my first time to Hawaii and Hilton Waikoloa treated me well as a first timer! I stayed in Ocean Tower (which is considered the time share owner section) which is the farthest tower from the front desk. I LOVED the coffee shop right downstairs in Ocean Tower (get there early as there will be a line). While enjoying the serene views and tranquil weather, I quickly learned that Hawaii is a very expensive place to visit. The resort has a few restaurants but all are quite pricey. I definitely appreciated the modern full kitchen of my 5th floor unit in Ocean Tower. We had the breakfast buffet one time at the resort which came to over $100 for two people, and quickly made a run to the grocery store to cook our own food thereafter. The grocery store that can be accessed by the hotel shuttle (the ride costs $5 per person) is very expensive! If you want to grocery shop for a big family or on a budget, take an uber to the Safeway which is further away. Just ask the bellman or any locals you meet where to go for cheaper food prices. Overall, I loved my stay at Hilton Waikoloa and I am thankful for a wonderful trip as my introduction to Hawaii.
Magical Vacation for Families
Angie F on Jan 17, 2025
We visited the Big Island and stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa for the week between Christmas and New Year's this past December '24 and January '25. We had a large family group (12) ranging in ages from 10 months to 78 and this was just the perfect location for us! We all stayed in the Makai part of the hotel, and would definitely recommend this to others because it's so close to all the things you want to do and we found the rooms to be very comfortable. I can't tell you what a welcome sight it was to arrive in Kona after traveling from Ohio ALL DAY and get to our rooms that first evening and stand on the balcony to look out directly on the ocean and hear the sound of the waves! Yes, yes, as everyone said this place is HUGE and you will definitely get your steps in each day, but it is also GORGEOUS and meticulously maintained, so it's really a joy to walk around! The art throughout the resort is particularly impressive, as are all the pools and amenities. My only complaint would be the lack of choice and very high prices of the food on property. It would be great to have more varied and less expensive options. Two highlights: 1) swimming with dolphins - WOW! and 2) the New Year's Eve Luau was just amazing - truly incredible from the food to the entertainment to the drinks to the fireworks at the end. There must have been 1,000 people at the luau and this resort handled it like it was no big deal - we had a marvelous time. Overall it was just a magical week, we got to see volcanoes erupt, we rode a helicopter, we went to a black sand beach and a coffee farm - it exceeded all our expectations. Well done, Hilton! You hit a home run here.
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