Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, HI [Master Thread]
Jan 5, 2016, 11:40 pm
#211
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Forgot to mention that JW has a Starbucks off the lobby, a nice pleasant walk in the morning if you crave some java.
Note when we visited in 2013 Disney would not permit outsiders to reserve character breakfasts >24 hours in advance.
Note when we visited in 2013 Disney would not permit outsiders to reserve character breakfasts >24 hours in advance.
Jan 6, 2016, 7:48 am
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There's decent snorkelling just north of the hotel complex, across from the power plant, just a few minutes away. Much better than anything in the lagoons if you have access to a vehicle. The lagoons are fine for a quick explore, especially if there's surf.
Jan 6, 2016, 1:30 pm
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Was at Ko Olina in September 2014 and did not have any problems booking several days in advance. Maybe because the Resort had just opened?
Jan 6, 2016, 6:13 pm
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I think snorkeling near power plant is a common stop for boat trips out of Ko Olina harbor. I was told there were many break-ins of cars parked to snorkel there, so did personally drive and park there - didn't want the hassle of damaged rental car.
Snorkeling there is quite impressive. The water is really clear, and can see all the day down, probably 50 feet to where the hot water exhaust goes into the ocean. There were also sea turtles down there ^ The water being warm was a nice bonus as well.
Snorkeling there is quite impressive. The water is really clear, and can see all the day down, probably 50 feet to where the hot water exhaust goes into the ocean. There were also sea turtles down there ^ The water being warm was a nice bonus as well.
Feb 29, 2016, 8:04 am
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"Marriott Vacations Worldwide plans to add 202 additional timeshare units to its Ko Olina Beach Club in West Oahu, according to the Orlando timeshare giant’s 2015 annual report.
It plans to add these units to its existing 546 units that are already built, bringing its total at the West Oahu property to 748 units."
It plans to add these units to its existing 546 units that are already built, bringing its total at the West Oahu property to 748 units."
Aug 22, 2016, 8:15 pm
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Aug 23, 2016, 7:30 am
#219
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We like Ko Olina because you can walk along the lagoons, not so much for the rooms
Aug 23, 2016, 9:04 am
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Aug 23, 2016, 11:29 am
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Agreed, that's why I am choosing Ko Olina. They already sent an email, no upgrades and 37.50 for parking. Not sure if there is a resort fee on top of that.
Aug 24, 2016, 4:33 pm
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Parking is kind of tight at Ko Olina, so I wonder if the higher fee helps to discourage people from having cars, similar to the $50 a day parking fee in San Francisco. Owners park for free, but when our companions want their own car for the day, they pick up and return same day at the on-site car rental so don't have to pay overnight parking fees.
If you get back to the resort late in the evening, you get valet parking (for no extra charge) if self-parking is full.
If you get back to the resort late in the evening, you get valet parking (for no extra charge) if self-parking is full.
Aug 24, 2016, 6:07 pm
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They charge for guests (not owners) and that is the correct price; however, if you have status, you may be able to talk to a manager. They gave me it for $20 a day as a discounted rate as a PP.