Hilton Waikoloa VillagevsHyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Hilton Waikoloa Village ranks slightly better than Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa. Hilton Waikoloa Village has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 10 sources such as DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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."
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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
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Some may love the location, but others will find this behemoth too big and impersonal." Full review
Fodor's
"An open-air atrium with three levels of shopping, a two-story waterfall, and free nightly live entertainment make this one of the liveliest lobbies anywhere." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With a hopping pool deck offering beautiful ocean views, four restaurants, a solid spa, and a 60-store, on-site shopping mall, there's plenty for couples and families." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Stepping into the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, you might swear you're at a ritzy shopping centre." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The bathtub-temp turquoise water is ideal for swimming, and waves are usually gentle enough for children and beginning surfers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An elaborate atrium with cascading waterfall joins the two 40-story towers of this impressive resort in the center of Waikīkī."
Star Service
"Located on bustling Kalakau Avenue, across the road from the beach, this remains a front runner in the deluxe category, offering high-end, island-flavored accommodations." Full review
Gayot
"In November 2011, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa emerged with completely reinvigorated common areas, a refreshed poolside lounge and bar and an upgraded pool deck."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa serves both as a refuge from the stress of city life and a convenient hub to explore Honolulu's buzzing downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This centrally located hotel just steps from Waikiki Beach boasts 1,230 rooms, each with a private lanai"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021