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Hilton Waikoloa Village vs Montage Kapalua Bay
Hilton Waikoloa Village and Montage Kapalua Bay are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Montage Kapalua Bay ranks slightly better than Hilton Waikoloa Village. Montage Kapalua Bay is ranked #16 in Hawaii with praise from 10 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
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Navigate this splashy playland on Waiulua Bay via mahogany canal boat or air-conditioned tram."
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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."
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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"
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Montage Kapalua Bay
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1 Bay Drive, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $1,271 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Montage Kapalua Bay celebrates Hawaiian culture while offering guests a relaxing destination vacation."
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Luxury
"The Montage Kapalua Bay is a lush 24-acre luxury property that features 56 one- to four-bedroom villas and a world-class spa."
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Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Nestled along Maui's coast in one of the most exclusive oceanfront areas on the northwest side of the island, the 24-acre Montage Kapalua Bay is ensconced in nature."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The Montage Kapalua Bay fulfills every requirement, from ziplines and snorkeling tours for your kids, to blissful spa treatments and romantic dinners for the adults."
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goop
"It’s all suites, with many multi-bedroom options for families, meaning it’s the sort of place where you can easily spend an entire holiday vacation."
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Fodor's
"Maui's newest luxury resort in tony Kapalua caters to well-heeled travelers who want the comfort and privacy of a condo unit combined with resort-style service and amenities."
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Travel + Leisure
"Complete with 56 luxurious rooms and residences, and a top tier spa, Montage Kapula Bay sits on 24 waterfront acres; it is the perfect destination for embracing Hawaiian lifestyle at its finest."
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Jetsetter
"Beachfront bliss on Maui’s rugged northwestern shore, including lagoon-style pools, an acclaimed spa, and two championship golf courses."
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Travel + Leisure
"Wake up in one of the luxurious suites and spend the day at the spa, and for a special evening you'll never forget, surprise your date with a dinner at the Cliff House."
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"The Montage offers accommodations including one, two, and three-bedroom residences, two restaurants, Mahana Market, and Hana Hou Bar"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
