How many rooms does Marriott Waikoloa have?
297
The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa features 297 newly renovated guest rooms with private lanais and beautifully landscaped beachfront lawns. The resort is located on 15 acres along Hawai’i Island’s Kohala Coast with a number of land and ocean activities to choose from within walking distance.
Is Waikoloa Beach public?
If you stay at Hilton Waikoloa Village and discover that you are disappointed that there is no beach access, this public beach is for you! You can take the hotel shuttle to the King’s Shopping Center and walk through the parking lot to get to this real sand beach.
What island is Waikoloa Beach on?
Hawaii’s Big Island
Waikoloa Beach Resort, Mauna Lani Resort, Mauna Kea Resort and Waikoloa Village all are located on the South Kohala Coast on Hawaii’s Big Island, a rugged and undeveloped coastline lined with scenic valleys, active lava fields, unspoiled beaches, excellent golf courses and scenic oceanfront resorts, all back-dropped by …
When was the Waikoloa Marriott built?
The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa was the first hotel built at Waikoloa Beach Resort. When it opened in 1981 as the Sheraton Royal Waikoloan — the same year the Beach Golf Course opened — it signaled the beginnings of the grand master plan that would play out at Waikoloa over the ensuing four decades.
Is Waikoloa Beach swimmable?
Enjoy a tropical adventure at Hilton Waikoloa Village’s very own salt-water lagoon and white-sand beach. Teeming with tropical fish and rare green sea turtles (called honu in Hawaiian), the four-acre ocean fed lagoon is a protected oasis perfect for snorkeling and swimming.
Can you walk around Hilton Waikoloa Village?
There’s a sidewalk/walking path all around Waikoloa village. From King’s Land to Hilton Grand Vac to Hilton Waikoloa Village to the Queen/King markets. There’s a scenic shore access around the HWV. Bring some water if you plan to walk anywhere outside of where you are staying.
Which side of the Big Island has the best beaches?
The Big Island’s most popular beach is located on the Kohala Coast on the northwestern shore of the island. This half-mile stretch of white sand is loved by many for its calm swimming conditions that are perfect for families with younger kids, as well as great for bodyboarding and snorkeling.
How old is the lava in Waikoloa?
The most recent eruption in this area came from Mauna Loa in 1859; the lava flow on which Waikoloa Beach Resort is built is thought to have occurred in 1800-1801.
How much did it cost to build Hilton Waikoloa Village?
$360 million
When the sprawling, 1,240-room Hilton Waikoloa Village opened in September 1988 (it was called Hyatt Regency Waikoloa at that time), it was the largest and — built at a cost of $360 million — the most expensive hotel ever built in the islands.
Can you walk to the beach from the Hilton Waikoloa Village?
Yes! You can walk along the beach.
How are beaches on Waikoloa?
Located in the Waikoloa Beach Resort, A Bay is easily accessible and a good beach for all ages. This bay is protected by an offshore reef, which makes it safe except during high surf. If desired, you have the option to walk south to some nice isolated beach areas. A Bay has bathrooms, showers and parking available.
Can anyone go to the Hilton lagoon?
The lagoon is part of the beach and as such is free and open to anyone as are all of the beaches in Hawaii.
How far is the Hilton Waikoloa Village from the beach?
There is actually a nice beach within the Waikoloa Resort called Anaehoomalu Bay, or A-Bay for short, that is approximately 1 mile away, a little long for walking, but less than 5 minutes driving and a great beach for sunsets!
Is it better to stay in Kona or Hilo?
Kona, not Hilo, is the place to stay on the island of Hawaii during your vacation. Kona offers better weather, the best beaches and snorkeling, newer resorts, more vacation rentals, and more nightlife compared to Hilo Town. Hilo is worth a visit but may not be worth staying for more than a night.
How long does it take to drive around the Big Island?
around eight hours
The Big Island makes up for more than half of the entire size of the state of Hawaii at just over 4,000 square miles—about half the size of New Jersey. Because of its size, navigating around the Big Island can be daunting, and driving around the entire island will take around eight hours.
When was Marriott Waikoloa built?
Is lava still flowing on the Big Island?
Lava continues to erupt from a single vent in the western wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater. All lava activity is confined within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Seismicity and volcanic gas emission rates remain elevated.
How much is breakfast buffet at Hilton Waikoloa?
Normally, the continental breakfast (served here in its own expansive building dedicated just to the first meal of the day) would cost you $28 per adult. With Hilton Gold status, you can spend $12 per person to upgrade to the full buffet (normally $40).
Can you walk around Hilton Waikoloa?
Is Waikoloa beach swimmable?
How deep is the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon?
The lagoon is about 8 foot deep in the middle at high tide and has various fish in it. There are no waves in the lagoon.
What is best Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village?
The Ali’i Tower
The Ali’i Tower is considered to be the elite choice at the Hawaiian Hilton Village. The accommodations, service and amenities are at there highest grade, including a private pool and fitness center.
Can you walk to a beach at Hilton Waikoloa Village?
What is the best time of year to visit Kona Hawaii?
Clear Skies. The winter months between November and March rank as generally the best time to visit Kona. It’s then that Kona often experiences clear skies, which means it’s prime time for viewing constellations.