Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

This part timeshare resort, located directly across from the Kings’ Shops, went for a modern look they call “contemporary elegance.” The effect isn’t very Hawaiian—more 1950s retro-style with abstract patterns in colors to match the surroundings—but it’s bright,...
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Andrew Doughty
Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Where do we start? How about wow! This is the one you’ve probably heard about. This resort spread over 62 acres, is the most elaborate of them all. (By the way, despite its name, it is not located in or next to the town of Waikoloa Village.) Three separate towers are...
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Mauna Lani, Auberge

Mauna Lani, Auberge

Without a doubt, this is one of our favorite resorts in Kohala. A $200 million renovation in 2018 took this already outstanding resort to the next level when it was acquired by Auberge Resorts Collection and reopened in 2020. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by...
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Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i

Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i

We try not to blather on about a resort—it hurts our credibility. But when it’s right, it’s right. The Fairmont Orchid has an intoxicating richness that permeates everything. The lush grounds have a very sculpted and precise feel. Nothing is out of place. The inside...
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Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

The Hapuna was built near (but not in front of) one of the best beaches on the island and is owned by the same company that owns the nearby Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Their kitty-corner location denies the resort the true beachfront designation the Mauna Kea has, but you...
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