Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa

Hilton Waikoloa Village - An oceanfront resort with museum-worthy art, dolphin lagoons, and three golf courses

Hilton Waikoloa Village features 1800 museum-worthy paintings, masks, carvings, and stone statues from Asia, Europe, and Oceania lining its mile-long corridor. Guests enjoy stylish rooms with private lanais offering ocean, lagoon, garden, or mountain views, equipped with flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and refrigerators. The resort includes eight restaurants, such as Kamuela Provision Co. for steaks and seafood, Nui Italian for Roman-style pizzas, and Lagoon Grill for casual outdoor dining. Recreational activities span three pools with waterslides, a saltwater lagoon with honu (green sea turtles), and interactions with dolphins. The Kohala Spa offers Hawaiian lomilomi massages, while three 9-hole golf courses provide varied play. A free shuttle connects guests to Anaeho'omalu Bay, and Kona International Airport is 21.5 miles away. The Legends of Hawaii Luau runs Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays with traditional performances and a Hawaiian feast.

Pros

The saltwater lagoon hosts honu (green sea turtles) and offers kayak, paddleboard, and snorkeling rentals.

Three interconnected 9-hole golf courses provide diverse play with oceanfront and volcanic backdrops.

The mile-long museum walkway displays 1800 artifacts from Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Multiple dining options include a chef-curated steakhouse, Roman pizza, and a casual lagoon-side grill.

Kohala Spa features Hawaiian lomilomi massages and ti-leaf treatments.

Cons

The resort's expansive layout requires trams or walking to navigate between towers and amenities.

Some restaurants close by 9 pm, limiting late-night dining options.