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Mar 9, 16, 2:00 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, HGVC, WN RR, National Exec, Avis Preferred
Posts: 982
That being said we did enjoy some "free" access to an outdoor day bed that had an awesome view of the ocean. This resort wouldn't be for us because we like to get out and explore, not sit around the pool.
Mar 9, 16, 3:03 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
Programs: HH Diamond; National EE
Posts: 2,044
That is a great picture that shows how massive this resort is. My wife and I were staying at Hilton GVC Kings' Land late last April/early May and had some privileges here. We went over one day and I did self parking and was a) surprised how little parking there seemed to be relative to the size of the resort and (Is that an overflow lot in the upper right hand corner or just lava?) b) how long of a walk it was to the resort esp if you forgot something in your room or car and had to go back to either.
That being said we did enjoy some "free" access to an outdoor day bed that had an awesome view of the ocean. This resort wouldn't be for us because we like to get out and explore, not sit around the pool.
That being said we did enjoy some "free" access to an outdoor day bed that had an awesome view of the ocean. This resort wouldn't be for us because we like to get out and explore, not sit around the pool.
It was literally a 0.55-mile walk from our room to the front desk. It was another 0.1-0.15-mile walk to the car buried deep in the lot.
We were quickly made aware of this upon arrival.
Woke up at 6AM on the east coast to fly RDU-ATL. Took ATL-HNL. Five-hour layover in HNL. Fly HNL-ITO. Make the 80-minute drive from ITO-Waikoloa Village. Check-in around 8:00PM local time. The gondola boat wasn't running, so we had a half-mile walk to the room with luggage. May have been the longest day of my life.
Mar 9, 16, 5:15 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, HGVC, WN RR, National Exec, Avis Preferred
Posts: 982
We were on the top floor of the Ocean Tower facing Buddah Point. Fantastic room.
It was literally a 0.55-mile walk from our room to the front desk. It was another 0.1-0.15-mile walk to the car buried deep in the lot.
We were quickly made aware of this upon arrival.
Woke up at 6AM on the east coast to fly RDU-ATL. Took ATL-HNL. Five-hour layover in HNL. Fly HNL-ITO. Make the 80-minute drive from ITO-Waikoloa Village. Check-in around 8:00PM local time. The gondola boat wasn't running, so we had a half-mile walk to the room with luggage. May have been the longest day of my life.
It was literally a 0.55-mile walk from our room to the front desk. It was another 0.1-0.15-mile walk to the car buried deep in the lot.
We were quickly made aware of this upon arrival.
Woke up at 6AM on the east coast to fly RDU-ATL. Took ATL-HNL. Five-hour layover in HNL. Fly HNL-ITO. Make the 80-minute drive from ITO-Waikoloa Village. Check-in around 8:00PM local time. The gondola boat wasn't running, so we had a half-mile walk to the room with luggage. May have been the longest day of my life.
Mar 9, 16, 7:03 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,744
Is the tram still running? It seems like no one mentioning the tram. We walked maybe 1 or 2 times when we just missed the tram, but the rest of the week, we mostly took the tram. The boat is more like an amusement ride than transportation. The running hours are so short. We stayed at the Ocean Tower right where the letter "a" is. I think it was an upgrade from resort view to partial ocean view.
The Lagoon tower if really at a much better location with access to the cool pools. The pool that's somewhere between Ocean the Palace towers is not that great.
The Lagoon tower if really at a much better location with access to the cool pools. The pool that's somewhere between Ocean the Palace towers is not that great.
Mar 9, 16, 8:37 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
Programs: HH Diamond; National EE
Posts: 2,044
Is the tram still running? It seems like no one mentioning the tram. We walked maybe 1 or 2 times when we just missed the tram, but the rest of the week, we mostly took the tram. The boat is more like an amusement ride than transportation. The running hours are so short. We stayed at the Ocean Tower right where the letter "a" is. I think it was an upgrade from resort view to partial ocean view.
The Lagoon tower if really at a much better location with access to the cool pools. The pool that's somewhere between Ocean the Palace towers is not that great.
The Lagoon tower if really at a much better location with access to the cool pools. The pool that's somewhere between Ocean the Palace towers is not that great.
Mar 9, 16, 8:39 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
Programs: HH Diamond; National EE
Posts: 2,044
Wow. That's a pretty crappy start to a nice trip. We have flown to HI from the east coast 3x. Each time seems to get easier, but I also came to realize why you meet so many people from the west coast there. On this last trip we flew YOW/ORD/HNL/KOA and arrived in KOA at 3:30 local time. Departed YOW at 6:05am, so I know about a long first day, but I don't think I would have been able to make the walk to the room you did. Aloha
Mar 15, 16, 4:54 pm
#22
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York / Hawaii
Programs: UA Global Services, HH Diamond
Posts: 5,111
All-inclusive flash-sale for $159/night
In case you don't know/didn't see, the Hilton Waikoloa Village resort is in the middle of a 72 hour flash sale in which they're selling an all-inclusive package for $159/night/person.
The rate includes Ocean Tower room, full breakfast, 3-course dinner, and most drinks/liquor throughout the day ...plus resort-fee and self-parking.
http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com...oloaVillageWeb
The rate jumps up $20/person in peak summer months and also jumps up for room upgrades into other towers/views. You need to book a minimum of 5 days.
I did this flash sale last year and found it to be an INCREDIBLE deal --I was actually shocked they brought it back this year.
We would have hefty meals at KPC for example and run-up food/liquor tabs of $300+/person, but only be on the hook for 15% gratuity. Plus spend your day enjoying $15 cocktails at the beach/pools all afternoon on the house and the food/beverage value easily exceeds what's normally a decent rate on the room.
"All-inclusive" and "Hawaii" usually don't go together. And a value of this scale is unheard of in Hawaii.
The rate includes Ocean Tower room, full breakfast, 3-course dinner, and most drinks/liquor throughout the day ...plus resort-fee and self-parking.
http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com...oloaVillageWeb
The rate jumps up $20/person in peak summer months and also jumps up for room upgrades into other towers/views. You need to book a minimum of 5 days.
I did this flash sale last year and found it to be an INCREDIBLE deal --I was actually shocked they brought it back this year.
We would have hefty meals at KPC for example and run-up food/liquor tabs of $300+/person, but only be on the hook for 15% gratuity. Plus spend your day enjoying $15 cocktails at the beach/pools all afternoon on the house and the food/beverage value easily exceeds what's normally a decent rate on the room.
"All-inclusive" and "Hawaii" usually don't go together. And a value of this scale is unheard of in Hawaii.
Mar 15, 16, 5:04 pm
#23
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: PHL/EWR
Programs: AA, US, WN, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 1,528
Mar 16, 16, 12:00 pm
#24
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,836
We were on the top floor of the Ocean Tower facing Buddah Point. Fantastic room.
It was literally a 0.55-mile walk from our room to the front desk. It was another 0.1-0.15-mile walk to the car buried deep in the lot.
We were quickly made aware of this upon arrival.
Woke up at 6AM on the east coast to fly RDU-ATL. Took ATL-HNL. Five-hour layover in HNL. Fly HNL-ITO. Make the 80-minute drive from ITO-Waikoloa Village. Check-in around 8:00PM local time. The gondola boat wasn't running, so we had a half-mile walk to the room with luggage. May have been the longest day of my life.
It was literally a 0.55-mile walk from our room to the front desk. It was another 0.1-0.15-mile walk to the car buried deep in the lot.
We were quickly made aware of this upon arrival.
Woke up at 6AM on the east coast to fly RDU-ATL. Took ATL-HNL. Five-hour layover in HNL. Fly HNL-ITO. Make the 80-minute drive from ITO-Waikoloa Village. Check-in around 8:00PM local time. The gondola boat wasn't running, so we had a half-mile walk to the room with luggage. May have been the longest day of my life.
Mar 16, 16, 12:49 pm
#25
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,836
In case you don't know/didn't see, the Hilton Waikoloa Village resort is in the middle of a 72 hour flash sale in which they're selling an all-inclusive package for $159/night/person.
The rate includes Ocean Tower room, full breakfast, 3-course dinner, and most drinks/liquor throughout the day ...plus resort-fee and self-parking.
http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com...oloaVillageWeb
The rate jumps up $20/person in peak summer months and also jumps up for room upgrades into other towers/views. You need to book a minimum of 5 days.
I did this flash sale last year and found it to be an INCREDIBLE deal --I was actually shocked they brought it back this year.
We would have hefty meals at KPC for example and run-up food/liquor tabs of $300+/person, but only be on the hook for 15% gratuity. Plus spend your day enjoying $15 cocktails at the beach/pools all afternoon on the house and the food/beverage value easily exceeds what's normally a decent rate on the room.
"All-inclusive" and "Hawaii" usually don't go together. And a value of this scale is unheard of in Hawaii.
The rate includes Ocean Tower room, full breakfast, 3-course dinner, and most drinks/liquor throughout the day ...plus resort-fee and self-parking.
http://www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com...oloaVillageWeb
The rate jumps up $20/person in peak summer months and also jumps up for room upgrades into other towers/views. You need to book a minimum of 5 days.
I did this flash sale last year and found it to be an INCREDIBLE deal --I was actually shocked they brought it back this year.
We would have hefty meals at KPC for example and run-up food/liquor tabs of $300+/person, but only be on the hook for 15% gratuity. Plus spend your day enjoying $15 cocktails at the beach/pools all afternoon on the house and the food/beverage value easily exceeds what's normally a decent rate on the room.
"All-inclusive" and "Hawaii" usually don't go together. And a value of this scale is unheard of in Hawaii.
I ran the numbers, and for our family of 4, it was cheaper for us to book separately (I got a great rate for the Lagoon Tower booking many months in advance). Having said that, we didn't eat the buffet breakfast or at KPC every day, and we did eat off property a few times. We also bought food at the Marketplace and ate some meals in our room while enjoying our view from the lanai. We're also not big drinkers or pool loungers, so that value is wasted on us, too.
What I do find amazing about this rate is that it appears that there is no deposit required and it is cancellable within 72 hours! If I'd had the option at the time (but I probably wouldn't have been able to since I'm here during spring break) I would've went for it and probably eaten and drank more than humanly possible. Fortunately my waistline thanks me!
Mar 17, 16, 2:10 pm
#26
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,744
I'm staying here now and this is a pretty incredible deal for Hawaii, but I think you have to eat and drink a lot to make it worthwhile. I have a feeling that people go overboard with the food and drink when prices are "all inclusive" just so they feel they are getting their money's worth (and I've witnessed this phenomenon while cruising and staying at a Sandals resort).
I ran the numbers, and for our family of 4, it was cheaper for us to book separately (I got a great rate for the Lagoon Tower booking many months in advance). Having said that, we didn't eat the buffet breakfast or at KPC every day, and we did eat off property a few times. We also bought food at the Marketplace and ate some meals in our room while enjoying our view from the lanai. We're also not big drinkers or pool loungers, so that value is wasted on us, too.
What I do find amazing about this rate is that it appears that there is no deposit required and it is cancellable within 72 hours! If I'd had the option at the time (but I probably wouldn't have been able to since I'm here during spring break) I would've went for it and probably eaten and drank more than humanly possible. Fortunately my waistline thanks me!
I ran the numbers, and for our family of 4, it was cheaper for us to book separately (I got a great rate for the Lagoon Tower booking many months in advance). Having said that, we didn't eat the buffet breakfast or at KPC every day, and we did eat off property a few times. We also bought food at the Marketplace and ate some meals in our room while enjoying our view from the lanai. We're also not big drinkers or pool loungers, so that value is wasted on us, too.
What I do find amazing about this rate is that it appears that there is no deposit required and it is cancellable within 72 hours! If I'd had the option at the time (but I probably wouldn't have been able to since I'm here during spring break) I would've went for it and probably eaten and drank more than humanly possible. Fortunately my waistline thanks me!
Even at the pizza place it is probably about $50 for 2 + tip without drinks. Now I did get a spam sandwich out in the Queen's market for breakfast for $2.50.... because I don't want to pay like $35 for the breakfast buffet and my $10 Diamond breakfast coupon is only enough to get a coffee and nothing much else.
Mar 23, 16, 7:05 am
#27
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 45
Long time lurker, first time poster...
Staying here later this spring. Currently booked on points in a Makai/mountain side/lagoon tower room. Just checked to see if any rates changed and noticed that I can now book in a Hale Ike/resort view/palace tower room for the same rate; can also snag an ocean view in the same for a nominal increase in points.
The Hale Ike rooms seem to be newly renovated (looks like this may have wrapped up in December?), so 2 questions:
1) Has anyone stayed in -- or seen -- one? Is it worth the swap from Makai?
2) If not, is Makai worth the upcharge vs. getting say an ocean tower/ocean view room?
We're diamond, but not counting on upgrades here. Thanks in advance!
Staying here later this spring. Currently booked on points in a Makai/mountain side/lagoon tower room. Just checked to see if any rates changed and noticed that I can now book in a Hale Ike/resort view/palace tower room for the same rate; can also snag an ocean view in the same for a nominal increase in points.
The Hale Ike rooms seem to be newly renovated (looks like this may have wrapped up in December?), so 2 questions:
1) Has anyone stayed in -- or seen -- one? Is it worth the swap from Makai?
2) If not, is Makai worth the upcharge vs. getting say an ocean tower/ocean view room?
We're diamond, but not counting on upgrades here. Thanks in advance!
Mar 23, 16, 9:55 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: West Michigan
Programs: DL, UA, AA, B6, BA (airline status-free leisure traveler), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,960
What is Hale Ike?
Has anyone figured out what benefits are received from the Hale Ike rooms?
The Makai concept is spelled out pretty well on the HWV's website, but I could not find anything about Hale Ike.
The Makai concept is spelled out pretty well on the HWV's website, but I could not find anything about Hale Ike.
Mar 25, 16, 10:11 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 45
Nothing special - Just updated rooms. When I was there a couple of weeks ago, even the Makai seating area around the Kona pool seemed to have disappeared. It was abused anyway.......
