A complete destination resort, the Hilton Waikoloa Village is perhaps like no other place you've ever been to! Set in breathtaking tropical gardens, it features award-winning dining, world-class shopping and a huge range of activities covering everything from golf and tennis to water sports. As well as tranquil waterways, there are beautiful flagstone paths flanked by millions of pounds worth of Polynesian and Asian artwork. You can frolic in over four acres of freeform pools with waterfalls, a swinging rope bridge and a 175 ft water slide amongst the attractions. There are also 27 hols of golf to enjoy, a stadium tennis court, and every water sport imaginable. In fact, there's so much to see and do, you won't ever want to go home!
Amenities
Golf
Tennis
Yoga
Kids Club
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Beachfront location
Explore the local area
On the Kohala coast of Hawaii's Big Island. Transfer time from Kona Airport: 45 minutes.
Hotel Information
Room Information
Room Upgrade Information
647 rooms in 2 buildings, all with private balcony or lanai, air-conditioning, cable TV, high-speed Internet access*, telephone, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, iron and board, and hairdryer.
Resort View Rooms overlook the golf course, nearby mountain and gardens, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.
Hotel details
Resort Fees
Resort fee $48 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)
Resort Fee Details
Resort fee includes: - Internet Access in your Room - Unlimited DVD Movie Rentals (2 at a time, in your specified tower) - 20% off Beach Toys at Saltwater Lagoon - $10 off Sailings on the Spirit of Aloha Catamaran from Anaeho’omalu Bay - Hawaiian Cultural Classes at the Hawaiian Cultural Center in Makai Tower - Local, toll-free, and credit card calls with no access fee - Classes in the Kohala Spa, Subject to Availability - Complimentary photo keepsake by Storibox. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
Facilities
9 restaurants, including Breakfast Buffet at Water's Edge, Orchid Marketplace (grab & go snacks and sandwiches), Lagoon Grill (Open-air beach grill, open for lunch), Kona Tap Room (gastro pub, open for dinner), Kamuela Provision Company™ (seafood, steaks and Hawaiian cuisine, open for dinner), Nui Italian (dinner and take-aways) and Waikoloa Coffee Co. Choice of bars. 3 swimming pools (2 with waterfalls and water slide and the other an adults-only pool). Kohala Spa*. Fitness centre. 27 holes of Championship golf*. Stadium tennis court*. Water sports*. Cultural lessons. Legends of Hawaii Luau. Concierge service. Room service*. WiFi*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Self-parking $48, valet parking $55, plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).
Additional Information
*Denotes local charge.
Trip advisor rating
3.8/5
11,294 reviews
Excellent
38%
Very Good
30%
Average
16%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
“Hotel In Disrepair”
Jul 06, 2026amybX5401VE
I have loved staying at this hotel in the past and find the location and property to be amazing; however, it is clear they have let the hotel go. What a disappointment it was to find out that the boats are no longer in operation and the only way to get around the hotel was by a single monorail, which at one point took a full 60 minutes to get from our hotel room to the vehicle we had in Valet. Some of the hotel rooms have been updated but others are extremely tired and in disrepair- missing handles on the sink, water damage, broken furniture, etc. The main pool seemed tired with peeling paint and a lack of service for food/drinks. It seems like the hotel really needs to start investing in the property and providing an experience similar to what guests have experienced in the past. As much as we have loved staying here over the years, we will likely not return until the hotel has made some more improvements.
“One great night upon arrival to Hawaii”
Jul 03, 2026RabbitSam
We stayed here one night, but certainly could have stayed more! This is a large property with multiple building clusters and a monorail. It almost seems like Hilton either bought out other nearby hotels, or built in stages over many years. Rooms were very clean and staff was friendly and helpful.
The most memorable part of this property was the lagoon pool that connected to the ocean. It included a swim beach and I saw people on kayaks and paddle boards. I also saw people snorkeling and there were a number of sea turtles that freely came in and let as they wanted to.
We got coffee at the coffee shop, and had room service and both were very good.
Hotel Quick Notes
- Parking a rental car was $48 a night here.
- Be sure and check out which building you are in, as I said above, this is a large property.
- The monorail is a nice feature if you are hauling luggage, but we walked most of the time and pulling small suitcases was not a problem.
“A spectacular 1980s mega-resort slowly losing its magic”
Jul 02, 2026748joshh
Hilton Waikoloa Village is basically the pinnacle of 1980s mega-resort design: monorails, grandeur, spectacle, and all of it wrapped in a very specific late-80s skin. I genuinely appreciated the Christopher B. Hemmeter design. It really does feel like a Disney-style resort dropped onto the Hawaiian coastline.
That said, the resort’s age is showing.
During my July 2026 visit, only one monorail train appeared to be running at a time. Because of that, the train basically ping-ponged between the two ends of the resort. Waiting for it was often longer than just walking, and the walks are not short. We’re talking long resort corridors that feel closer to miles than yards, especially with luggage or a stroller.
The monorail also is not ideal for luggage or strollers. There is no flat, easy roll-on entry. You have to deal with large steps to get into the train, which makes it clunky if you’re carrying bags or managing a kid.
The bigger disappointment is that the entire boat system is closed. The waterways had a lot of algae and visible overgrowth, and they looked poorly maintained. It’s unfortunate because the boats were such a signature Hemmeter feature. You can even see the boats sitting on trailers in the self-service parking lot, baking in the Hawaiian sun. That was honestly kind of sad to see.
Most of the resort is relatively clean, but a lot of it feels like it has not been meaningfully updated since opening in the late 1980s. The flagship water slide at Kohala Pool was closed and appeared to be closed long-term. Some waterfall features around the property were only partially operating. And the drainage near the bathroom caves at Kona Pool was completely clogged, which meant guests had to walk through wet, dirty bathroom footprints tracking out from the restroom area. Not great.
I really hope this is not a sign of the inevitable slow decline of this mega-resort concept, because the bones of the place are still incredible. I wish Hilton would lean harder into the heritage of the resort instead of letting the most unique features fade away. The history, architecture, and design influences are a major selling point. At this point, nearly 40 years after its opening, the resort itself should be treated as part of the museum experience.
Hilton should restore it to its former glory and put the spectacle front and center again. This place is genuinely unique. It deserves better than slowly becoming decrepit over time.
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