Waikoloa Beach Resort

The Waikoloa Beach Resort is a sprawling, 1,350-acre master-planned community on the sunny Kohala Coast of the Big Island, offering a complete resort lifestyle that beautifully blends luxury amenities with rich Hawaiian history. It is a vibrant hub featuring world-class accommodations, diverse real estate, and endless recreation.

Resort Communities & Real Estate

Waikoloa Beach Resort offers a wide array of residential and vacation ownership options, from luxury oceanfront estates to condominiums and townhomes, each with its own distinct atmosphere and amenities (pools, spas, BBQ areas, fitness centers).

Condo & Townhome Communities:

• Kōlea (Kolea Kai): The only community within the resort with a direct beachfront location on Anaeho’omalu Bay (A-Bay). It features luxury villas and oceanfront homes, complete with the exclusive Beach Club Pavilion (infinity-edge pool, lava hot tub).
• Hali’i Kai at Waikōloa: Known for its stunning, oceanfront Ocean Club, which features a multi-tiered pool, bar & grill, and fitness facility with panoramic sunset views.
• Waikoloa Beach Villas: Elegant, luxuriously appointed vacation retreats directly across from Queens’ Marketplace.
• Fairway Villas at Waikoloa Beach Resort: Offers golf course views and a community geared toward resort-style living with competitive fees.
• Shores at Waikoloa: One of the resort’s original condo communities, known for its open green spaces, koi ponds, and large lanais.
• Vista Waikoloa: Features spacious units, often with excellent ocean and resort views, and is located a short walk from the Kings’ Shops.
• Waikoloa Colony Villas: A gated community featuring two-story townhomes with resort amenities including pools and tennis courts.
• Bay Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort: Another condominium community offering luxurious residences.

Private Homes & Land:

• Naupaka Place: An exclusive, gated enclave featuring oceanfront, custom luxury homes.
• Ainamalu: A newer, secluded residential community offering spacious, custom-designed single-family homes.

Hotels & Timeshares:

• Hilton Waikoloa Village: A massive 62-acre resort known for its extensive facilities, including multiple towers, pools, lagoons with dolphins, and a transport system (trams and canal boats) to navigate the grounds. It also includes Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare properties.
• Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa: Located right on Anaeho’omalu Bay, featuring renovated rooms, multiple pools, and a full-service Mandara Spa.
• Lava Lava Beach Club Cottages: Offer charming, independent accommodation right on the water.

Shopping, Dining, & Entertainment

The resort is a retail and culinary destination, featuring two major open-air shopping centers:

• Kings’ Shops: A more upscale shopping experience with luxury and designer boutiques (e.g., Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama), fine dining restaurants (like Roy’s), and art galleries. It often hosts weekly farmers markets and community events.
• Queens’ Marketplace: Offers a family-friendly atmosphere with national and local brand shops (e.g., Pac Sun, Soha Living), a diverse food court, full-service restaurants (like Romano’s Macaroni Grill), and the Island Gourmet Market for groceries. It also features a luxury cinema.

Golf & Activities

The resort is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, centered around world-class golf and ocean activities:

• Golf: Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf features two championship 18-hole courses:
  • Waikoloa Beach Golf Course: Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., known for its scenic holes along the ocean.
  • Waikoloa Kings’ Golf Course: Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, a championship par-72 layout winding through lava fields and around six lakes.
• Ocean Activities: Centered around Anaeho’omalu Bay (A-Bay), the resort offers exceptional swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and glass-bottom boat tours.
• Cultural Activities: Both hotels and the shopping centers frequently host free cultural events, hula performances, and entertainment. The resort also contains two world-class spas: Kohala Spa and Mandara Spa.

Historical Sites & Features

Waikoloa Beach Resort is unique for being carefully developed around significant historical and cultural landmarks:

• Anaeho’omalu Bay: The centerpiece of the resort, backed by two ancient royal fishponds.
• Petroglyph Fields: Some of the best-preserved petroglyphs in the state can be found within the resort, particularly along the Kings’ Trail (Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail). Guided cultural tours are often available.
• King’s Trail: The ancient coastal trail runs through the resort, offering scenic and historical hiking opportunities.
• Art Collection: The Hilton Waikoloa Village features an extensive, world-class collection of art, statues, and artifacts from around the Pacific, displayed along its “museum walkways.”

For up-to-date information, be sure to check out the official website: https://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/

With Aloha!

Carol Porter

Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson RS-87584

Direct: 650-274-5200