Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Where do we start? How about wow! This is the one you’ve probably heard about. This resort spread over 62 acres, is the most elaborate of them all. (By the way, despite its name, it is not located in or next to the town of Waikoloa Village.) Three separate towers are...
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Andrew Doughty
Mauna Lani Point

Mauna Lani Point

This condo property consistently looks pristine on our visits. The interiors have nice furnishings, huge master bathrooms, pleasing layouts, good location and relaxing views across the golf course with some decent ocean views. Many of the units have been nicely...
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Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i

Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i

We try not to blather on about a resort—it hurts our credibility. But when it’s right, it’s right. The Fairmont Orchid has an intoxicating richness that permeates everything. The lush grounds have a very sculpted and precise feel. Nothing is out of place. The inside...
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

This was the first resort to grace the Kohala lava desert area, and a large part of their business is repeat customers. Built by Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1965, it set the standard for all that came afterward. The Mauna Kea has traditionally been one of the most...
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

This resort shines, even among its superb competitors: 37 one- and two-story bungalows in several crescents with six to eight rooms per building, including a few golf course buildings. They used a lot of local materials, giving the resort a very Hawaiian feel. All...
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