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Hilton Waikoloa VillagevsHalekulani Hotel
Hilton Waikoloa Village and Halekulani Hotel are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Halekulani Hotel scores significantly better than Hilton Waikoloa Village. Halekulani Hotel is ranked #1 in Hawaii with praise from 17 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat and Fodor's.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
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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."
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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
Halekulani Hotel
Concierge
Jetsetter Fodor's Oyster
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $530/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Since opening in 1917 on this prime Waikiki beachfront spot, the Halekulani has grown to 454 rooms—but it still manages to feel like the most intimate, peaceful hotel on the island."
Jetsetter "A heavenly Waikiki Beach hotel with an award-winning spa and five restaurants and lounges." Full review
Fodor's "From the moment you step into the lobby, the attention to detail and impeccable service wrap you in privilege at this beachfront location away from Waikiki's bustle." Full review
OysterUpscale
"One of the island's best hotels... formal, understated elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet "Elegant and upscale, the Halekulani - 'House Befitting Heaven' - is Waikiki's only true luxury hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Service rules at this recently renovated 5-acre Waikiki Beach beauty, which has existed for nearly a century." Full review
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Don't miss Sunday brunch.
DK Eyewitness "Located on the beach, the Halekulani defines elegance. It has manicured tropical grounds, tastefully simple decor, a spa, superb cuisine at La Mer and its signature “orchid pool.”"
Star Service "Like a diamond on a rhinestone cap, this exceptionally elegant hotel is a standout in the heart of Waikiki." Full review
Michelin Guide "One of the top hotels in the world, the graceful Halekulani presides over the shores of Waikiki Beach like an elegant grande dame."
Gayot "Nestled along historic Gray's Beach in Waikiki, this hotel is widely known as one of the best on the island."
