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Hilton Waikoloa VillagevsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hilton Waikoloa Village ranks slightly higher than DoubleTree by Hilton Alana - Waikiki Beach. Hilton Waikoloa Village comes in at 84 with recommendations from 10 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Frommer's
Gayot
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's Frommer's Show All Reviews
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "It’s up to you how to navigate through this 62-acre oceanfront Disneyesque golf resort, laced with fantasy pools, lagoons, and a profusion of tropical plants in between three low-rise towers." Full review
Gayot "Over the top and swanky, this 62-acre, 1,242-room resort is located about 40 minutes from the Keahole-Kona International Airport."
i
For added value and special events, the annual Dolphin Days celebration (mid-June) is the best time to visit.
OysterUpscale
"The Hilton Waikoloa Village is the largest and most family-friendly resort in the Kailua-Kona area, and is often referred to as the “Disneyland“ of the Big Island." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set in extensive and beautiful grounds, this is the giant among Kohala’s resorts."
Zagat4.0
"This oceanfront village-type property is a great resort for families, where guests travel by monorail or water tram around lush, expansive grounds."
Afar Magazine "To cast all your cares on the Pacific Ocean and bask under the warm Hawaiian sunshine, book a room at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A tram and property-encircling moat, complete with motorized longboats, help visitors and timeshare owners navigate three room towers, nine restaurants, three monstrous pools and a series of lagoons." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Courtesy of Hilton
Navigate this splashy playland on Waiulua Bay via mahogany canal boat or air-conditioned tram." Full review
Fodor's "Dolphins swim in the lagoon; pint-size guests zoom down the 175-foot waterslide; a bride poses on the grand staircase; a fire-bearing runner lights the torches along the seaside path at sunset." Full review
Frommer's "It’s up to you how to navigate this 62-acre oceanfront Disneyesque golf resort, laced with fantasy pools, lagoons, and a profusion of tropical plants in between three low-rise towers" Full review
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach Frommer's Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot
BlackBook
1956 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-1897
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This boutique hotel operated by the Hilton Hawaiian Village is a welcome oasis of beauty, comfort, and service." Full review
Fodor's "Its location—a 10-minute walk from the Hawaii Convention Center—and its 24-hour business center and gym meet the requirements of the Doubletree's global business clientele." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"It's a decent choice for business and the rooms were renovated in late 2010." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This small boutique hotel has a great reputation for hospitality."
Star Service "The Doubletree Alana is an underdog that is frequently overlooked in favor of the landmark, midrange properties closer to the beach." Full review
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Deluxe corner units on the top three floors are the ones to request.
Gayot "This renovated boutique hotel offers the perfect location for business travelers and vacationers alike."
BlackBook "Just around the corner from the Hawaii Convention Center, this off-beach property attracts a business crowd rather than a funseeking one."
