Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Frommer's Review

There have been big, big changes here. First they gutted all the guest rooms (back down to the bare concrete) and redesigned them, added 27-inch flatscreen TVs, put in glass lanai railings (which actually glow at sunset), and topped everything off with a very comfy Marriott "Revive" bed. This resort has always had one outstanding attribute: an excellent location on Anaehoomalu Bay (or A-Bay, as the locals call it), one of the best ocean-sports bays on the Kohala Coast. The gentle sloping beach has everything: swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, windsurfing, and even old royal fish ponds. The property still isn't as posh as other luxury hotels along the Kohala Coast, but it also isn't nearly as expensive. The size and layout of the guest rooms remain the same -- perfectly nice, but not luxurious. Families might want to book the deluxe rooms, which are oversized. A new adults-only infinity swimming pool was added in 2006, and the Mandara Spa was expanded to 5,000 sq. ft on two levels. The main dining room, Hawaii Calls, also was expanded with a new patio area outside and has a new menu. Guests may use the two championship golf courses at the adjacent Hilton Waikoloa Village.

Facilities:2 restaurants; 1 bar w/nightly live entertainment; outdoor swimming pools (a huge pool w/water slide and separate children's pool); 2 tennis courts; fitness center; full-service Mandara Spa; Jacuzzi; watersports equipment rentals; year-round children's program;concierge; activities desk; business center; salon; room service; babysitting; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning; Hawaiian cultural activities, including petroglyphs tour and evening luau

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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