We stayed in the Ocean Tower last year. It was fine, as we weren't there to sit in our room. The room was dated, but could possibly under renovation now. We were on the top floor facing the ocean and Buddha Point. We couldn't beat the view.

We ate at the coffee shop in the Ocean Tower for breakfast every day. It was open early, the prices were reasonable, and the food was decent. Much better value than the Big Island Breakfast. We had the "hawaiian buffet" at the luau one night and it was decent banquet food. We waited 15 minutes at the bar at the Boat Landing Cantina. The server tried to add items to our tab that we didn't order. The Lagoon Grill was above average and was probably our best meal on the property.

The best meals we had were at the King's and Queen's Shops in the village outside the hotel. There are a couple of local restaurants that had great food. We saved a lot of money, and had more fun, by buying food at the Gourmet Market and having picnics while we explored the island.