Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach ResortvsHilton Waikoloa Village
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Hilton Waikoloa Village. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort scores 86 with accolades from 11 publications including DK Eyewitness, BlackBook and Travel + Leisure.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Show All Reviews
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $180/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Location, location, location: this megaresort and convention destination sprawls over 22 acres on Waikiki's widest stretch of beach." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The largest resort in Hawaii is a veritable village, with five towers, five pools, 20 bars and restaurants, 90 shops, direct beach access, and a separate lagoon." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The only true mega-resort in Waikiki, the 22-acre Hilton is a self-contained, fantasy island 'village'."
DK Eyewitness
"Situated on the widest stretch of Waikīkī Beach, this huge hotel has six towers, five pools, over 90 shops, 20 lounges and restaurants, a spa, and tropical gardens."
Star Service
"This remains Waikiki's biggest and best all-around resort, and like its Waikoloa sibling, it has at least a little something for everyone." Full review
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Guests booked here should request even-numbered units for views of the marina and downtown Honolulu or odd-numbered units on upper floors for postcard panoramas of Diamond Head.
Gayot
"This non-smoking hotel celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011 and remains one of the largest oceanfront resorts in the world."
BlackBook
"Glitzy, glamorous Hawaiian Village is a city unto itself. The hotel is the largest Hilton in the world and promises constant activities."
Zagat
4.2
"A "mini-city of its own", this "classic" "high-energy" high-rise "super-resort" sits on a "wide" stretch of beach in the "heart of Waikiki" and boasts "moon-over-the-ocean" views."
The Telegraph
6.0
"This huge resort is one of three Hilton properties in Waikiki, boasting 20 restaurants and lounges, seven room towers and 90 shops, and doing the job of getting you affordably on Waikiki’s coveted white sand strip." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The expansive Hilton Hawaiian Village, the largest resort in Hawaii, is comprised of five towers housing 3,386 guest rooms and offers on-site amenities for vacationers." Full review
Hilton Waikoloa Village 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.
Oyster
Upscale
"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."
Zagat
4.0
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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