Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SAT, AUS, HNL
Programs: NW Plat, DL 2 MM Flying Colonel, AA EXP MM, CO,NW,UA, MM, Hilton, Hyatt Diamond, QF Club Lifetime
Posts: 250
We stayed there during Christmas. This was
our second visit. The room was right on the ocean, #5081 Ocean Tower. As a Diamond we got
comped on the fridge, comped on valet, and
the Executive Lounge for breakfast and dinner was great. (no more birds, nor bugs)
We love to eat off property, and there are
good places in Waimea, (Edelweis, Koa House, Paniolo). Kona was packed, but there were several good spots. Ocean View Inn was a good
deal. Cheap fare, and you get to eat with the locals. Parking is tough.
Most of the restaurants in the Kings Shops
are overpriced, and food and service was only
fair. The DQ, and Subway are just like on the
mainland. Avoid the chinese food at The Grand Palace. A true misnomer. Chicken with Black Bean sauce was watery, uncooked veggies, and strange parts of the chicken, yuch.
Golf is more fun at Waimea CC, and Makalea. These courses are at 3000 feet. Much cooler, less expensive, and great greens.
We are going back in April. Toss up between Waikoloa, and the Bay club right there at A Bay.