Originally Posted by
kgkg
I booked two nights at HWV on Amex free nights as a Diamond. I understand that there is only a $20/day/room breakfast credit. Which tower and room upgrade should I expect? Any recommended activities for my kids 6 & 9? Thank you!
Correct.
It's $20/room per day, but can be used in most on site F&B outlets (except 2 places, one of them was the Coffee shop near lagoon tower, can't remember the other)
and can be used anytime on whatever you wish.
Originally Posted by
The _Banking_Scot
Hi,
I would suspect that you will get the Palace tower ( the old Lagoon tower is mostly Makai ( additional cost) and my favourite ( Ocean tower) is now a HGVC ( not sure if any rooms are available to the hotel
Upgrades are mixed in my experience ( usually got a high floor with a view of the golf course but partial ocean view at the side of the lanai in the Ocean tower . Weekends might be more difficult as a lot of locals can come for the weekend. Got upgraded to the lagoon tower from the palace tower so YMMV on who you get on check in I guess
Activites ( not sure if all are running at the moment) These are limited at best, we didn't do any nor did they make a point about them being available on check in
The trams ( not sure if the boats are still The boats are not running, the tram is
The swimming pools ( Kona pool has the large waterslide, waterfalls and a sandy pool area at the far end plus spa pools ) Pools are as described by you, preferred the Kona pool although pool bar service is slow
The Kohala pool has smaller waterslides Perfect for kids though!
Hawaii cultural activites ( not sure if the putting course by the ocean tower is available Didn't see a putting course (actually played the golf course and a Par 3 goes right by the Palace Tower)
The lagoon has snorkels, and kayaks etc for rental Quite expensive though!
Parrots in the lobby area Not any more sadly
Flamingos can be seen close to the luau entrance Didn't notice any flamingos
The Art & museum walkway. This is incredible and would be a museum by its own rights anywhere else
Turtles can be seen in the lagoon and on the rocks by Ocean tower Get there early though, the kids kick up the lagoon floor by the afternoon & it gets murky
Enjoy
Regaqrds
TBS
I'll do a proper review of this place in the coming days but I've answered some of the questions above.
Had an awesome stay as a couple, would 100% do again.
It's the best value property in HI from a pure HHonors points perspective I reckon.