The Big Island delivers big time at the Waikoloa Beach Resort
March 31st, 2008 by Carefreetrip.comWhen I heard I was going to the Big Island of Hawaii on vacation, I was looking forward to seeing the red volcano fields and black lava lined coast. I also packed my golf clubs hoping to enjoy a round on a course that promised one of only a handful of coast lined golf holes in Hawaii. After a long plane ride and a short bus ride to the Waikoloa Beach Resort, my Hawaii experience hit a whole new level. I knew we were in for a special vacation when there was a staff member assigned to clean, transport and care for my golf clubs.
Sixty-two unbelievable ocean front acres, seventeen acres of palm-fringed stone-tiled paths, white sand beaches and tropical gardens adorn the grounds. Located along Hawaii’s only naturally-sheltered beach, the resort features calm waters. I found paradise!
A rustic wooden bridge spans the natural pond bordering the beach. Wooden-floored Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge serves Pan-Asian cuisine with panoramic ocean views. I had dinner with my wife and watched the sunset over a calm, deep blue ocean. The view was incredible - so was the food!
The pool complex includes a sand-bottomed children’s pool with a 90-foot water slide and an infinity-edged pool for adults. The 165-foot heated infinity pool includes a Jacuzzi. The activities center rents snorkel sets, kayaks, boogie boards and pedal boats. The center arranges glass-bottom boat, scuba-diving and snorkeling excursions. Then there was the lagoon …
We enjoyed snorkeling like I have never experienced before! Because the lagoon is only available to guests, you enjoy a small group atmosphere while swimming with tropical fish, eels and even sea turtles. Simply heaven!
If all of this isn’t enough, the bi-level 5,750-square-foot Mandara Spa features services including body scrubs, facial treatments, Massages, and pedicures and manicures. The hotel also includes a 12,000-square-foot Naupaka Ballroom. The fitness center offers cardiovascular equipment, weight machines and flat-screen televisions - all state of the art!
After I had been spoiled to no end, I went golfing on the Beach Course. This course was everything I wanted and more! The trade winds provided a daunting challenge, while the lava fields lining the fairways provided a pinball-like game every time someone in my group hit a ball out of bounds.
The crowning glory of the Beach Course is the 502-yard par 5 twelfth—known throughout the islands as the most spectacular oceanfront par-five in Hawaii. Not only is it a challenging golf hole, it’s a great place to watch humpback whales and catch splendid views of the other Hawaiian Islands.
INCREDIBLE! There is nothing more to say.
This resort has something for everyone. From kids to adults, every one will leave wanting more. I have never seen blues like this. I have never seen beaches like this.
Put Waikoloa on your bucket list TODAY! Take the time, spend the money, enjoy yourself! Waikoloa is nothing less than amazing!
Carefreetrip.com gives the Waikoloa Hilton Resort 
out of 5 suitcases.
This is so true! My family went to Waikoloa in August 2007 and it was amazing! We enjoyed their tropical pools, the water slide and the private lagoon. I even enjoyed 18 holes on the Beach course (my favorite) and 18 holes on the King course, while my wife enjoyed the spa! Don’t wait for the bucket list. This is must visit resort if your are going to travel to Hawaii!