Originally Posted by
discoboy
Sounds like the Wailea property is not on a sandy beach but a 10 minute walk away.
I noticed that the Waikoloa property has a lagoon in between the beach that has the ocean water on it is that the case? Is this A-Bay? How is the snorkeling in front of the Waikoloa property is the water rough/waves?
Thanks.
D.
Maybe 10 minutes tops to the little snorkel spot behind the old Renaissance, including getting out of the somewhat confusing hotel passageways. Maybe three minutes to the sand beach the other direction from Hale 4. I think you would spend no more time getting there from the Grand Wailea that is directly inland from the beach. A good room draw and you are really much closer to the water at the Marriott.
If there are negatives worth mentioning to the place, they are:
1. The hallways are somewhat beat-up. Nothing new stucco and electric sockets/wall plates would not fix, but they need to fix them.
2. The parking is narrow and tight on total spaces. One place I might consider valet when I get there again, and I really hate valet.
Don't self-park and drag your suitcases through the lot. It's multi-level and few elevators and confusing hallways. You will need a bellman with a cart to get luggage to your room the first time, so unload before you park and get the whole arrival treatment.