Great video! Thankyou so much for all the information, my family is heading there in a week. I'm looking forward to finding out if we can spend time with the dolphins in the lagoon, that sounds amazing! I'm also glad to know about that little bridge to swim out into the deeper clearer water for snorkeling! Thanks again for putting this together!
Thank you for posting this! We are looking for next year and this was VERY helpful! I hope the hotel gives you a free vacation because your video quality and content was amazing. Subscribed :)
Love that hotel, going back next month. For the life of me I don’t understand the complaints about the size of the resort, it’s amazing. The fact that it is so spread out keeps it from feeling the the Hilton Waikiki, which always feels congested. The Ocean towers, although far, are quiet and serene.
@@RadiantRealty That was so Hawaii!! I love this broad hotel ground there and tropical atmosphere that we cannot experience in Honolulu. I remember I was surprised when a sea turtle floated out of nowhere at the waterfall cuz that was totally first time for me to see it😂
Really great content - very comprehensive with lots of info. It looks like a great place to stay especially with kids. Thanks for sharing. New friend here. 😁
Hi! Thank you for the video, was so helpful!! Taking the family here in March. Was breakfast really included for Hilton Diamond members? I had read somewhere it wasnt, or perhaps just a resort credit. Thanks again!
You guys are going to have SO much fun! Yes, it's the typical breakfast inclusion for Diamond. Continental but up-charge for full buffet. The continental was sufficient for us though. :)
That is a great tip about packing a smaller bag to change just in case your hotel room is not ready. I recently had a situation where I go to a hotel too early and had to take my entire suitcase into the small bathroom to change. I did it but wasn’t fun. Anyway, the resort looks great and I’m definitely curious about the dolphins!
Yeah, such a pain right? I don't know why they don't make the lobby bathrooms larger knowing how many guests will need that feature, but if we travel smarter it doesn't really matter I guess. ;p
This was so helpful! We're going in March and I feel intimidated about how big this resort is. Thank you for all the tips! Also, I watch RU-vid when I'm resting in bed😄
So exciting...you guys are going to love it. No need to be intimidated. They give you a map of the property when you arrive and it's completely walkable. :) Which tower are you staying in? Haha, bed is a great place to watch RU-vid ;p
@@RadiantRealty we're not sure which tower yet. It's my husband's incentive trip that he qualified for! Yay!👏💃 but we will find out when we get there. Hopefully sooner though.
We are staying at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa in May, my understanding is that we have access to all Hilton Resort amenities on the island?
It’s been I think 8 years when I was there. Just a celebration of a bad 30 year marriage, yeah me. 12 nights of complete bliss with my best friend. Yes, take your snorkel gear! Thank goodness for the tram on this enormous property. Great video🙋♀️
How fun. It really depends on how often you plan on leaving the resort. I would recommend staying here for a few days and just enjoying the resort and then maybe staying somewhere a bit more affordable and renting a car for your days of exploration on the island.
If the hilton Waikoloa village is anything like the Hilton hawaiian village on Oahu, i won't be staying there.... the main negative is that the place is a zoo....
Would like to stay here in June. I'm just really confused on how to successfully get a covid test so no quarantine is necessary. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Mahalo
I think you need to visit a local covid testing establishment that can guarantee results within the specified time frame before your flights. Then take those results with you to the airport. But, you should be able to view the requirements on your airline's website.
Thank you so much !! I’m planning on having my 25th birthday here soon. This video helped me plan ahead even more and understand what to do to have an amazing experience!!❤️
... this place is huge.. but still very nice...I have not stayed there but visited many times... maybe next time..the Dolphin pools are great...if they are still there...???...
The Hilton Waikoloa Village has always struck me as resembling Disneyland. Hilton Waikoloa Village resembles Disneyland in many ways, including, but not limited to: 1. The monorail 🚝 that moves people inside hotel grounds from place to place 2. The river channels and the boats 🚤 that transport hotel guests inside the hotel grounds from place to place 3. In some parts, small little islets inside the boat channels where there is at least one resident crane that lives on its own islet inside the boat channels 4. The very large swimming pools and large water slides 🛝 5. Best of all, last but CERTAINLY NOT least: THE DOLPHINS 🐬! The Hilton Waikoloa Village definitely sounds like one Disneyland-like hotel, doesn’t it? I’ve stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa Village twice before, when my parents & I took two vacation trips to Kailua-Kona in the Big Island 🏝️ of Hawaii back in 2000. We went there in April 2000 and then again in late-July/early-August 2000. I got the personal up-close encounters with the dolphins 🐬, although unfortunately I didn’t get to actually swim with the dolphins 🐬. I have VERY fond memories of the Hilton Waikoloa Village. 😊🎉🎉🎉 I LOVE this Disneyland-like hotel!
@@RadiantRealty My folks & I have only been to the Big Island of Hawaii twice in my life as a family of three (a couple-which are my parents!- and their only-child- which is me!). My Dad has been to the Big Island of Hawaii several times before I was born and before he and my Mom met each other, because some of his cousins used to own land and property there back in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Both times that my folks & I have taken vacation trips to the Big Island of Hawaii and stayed at the HWV (Hilton Waikoloa Village) were in the year 2000. Both vacation times that we spent on the Big Island of Hawaii we went to Kailua-Kona, and both vacations we have stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. In April 2000, and then again in late-July/early-August 2000, we went to Kailua-Kona- that is, we flew Hawaiian Airlines flights into Kailua-Kona, albeit with a layover in Honolulu, and then after arrival in Kailua-Kona we rented a car, drove from Kailua-Kona Ellison Onizuka International Airport to our hotel 🏨- the Disneyland-like Hilton Waikoloa Village!- which was our home for the vacation both times. Yes, most of the days we remained in the hotel enjoying the amenities and all the on-site activities, as you advise us viewers in your video above, as Hilton Waikoloa Villige is a top-$ hotel and therefore quite pricey. The only times during both vacation trips back in 2000 that we did leave the hotel were to go and visit some relatives of ours who live in Kailua-Kona. We toured Kailua-Kona itself, had dinner with those relatives of ours at a Chinese restaurant in Kona, and visited those relatives of ours at their home in Kailua-Kona. So, short answer to your question: I’ve stayed at the HWV (Hilton Waikoloa Village) 2 times- TWICE. And I’ve only been to Big Island of Hawaii two 2️⃣ times in my life- both times in the same year (2000). And both times I’ve been on the Big Island of Hawaii were on the Kailua-Kona side of the island.
@@lizzie9300 wow thanks for sharing Lizzie. It's nice that you have some relatives there on the island. The resort is definitely on the pricier side but if you utilize the amenities like you did it makes sense. Hopefully you get to visit again soon. That was almost 25 years ago now. How time flies. ;)
All beaches in the state of Hawai’i are public. So , on Oahu you can walk on the beach behind the row of hotels. You will find evening live music outside, ofteh with Hula
I just stumbled upon this video and it was absolutely informative. My husband and I are going to stay at the ocean towers in September of this year. I see that there's a loo out when the grounds which is good because the 2 things that I want to book ahead of time is the manta ray swim, which ive booked, and a luau. So it's good to know that there's a luau on the grounds. Even though you're a video was from several years ago, Did you feel the need to have a rental car the entire time while you were there question? Mark we are staying for a week and I know a few of the days. We are just probably going to stay at the resort and if need be maybe catch a trolley that you mentioned In your video if we wanna go to stores, etc. We do plan on doing some sight scene so a few were those days. We both have a car but I feel is though we won't need it The entire time. was there a rental car facility on the resort? Or did you do that at Airport? The days we decide to rent a car will be the days we decide To Do most of the driving and venturing out but with how much stuff is available at the resort, We may spend half the time there in the other days venturing out. We are part of HGV as well. Were you able to swim at all of the other pools in the village or just at your specific hotel? I just wanna get stuff taking care of ahead of time So that I don't run into any major issues when we arrive.
Hello, thanks for watching. I think you will have an amazing time during your stay. We didn't have a rental car during our stay. We took an Uber from the airport to the resort and back. But, if you are staying a bit longer a rental car for a portion of your stay to sight see would be ideal. I don't remember a rental car facility on the resort but that would be worth a phone call to inquire further. Yes, we could swim at any pool on the resort during our stay. Have an amazing vacation!!!
I absolutely loved this resort. Was lucky to have spent a very short time there twice. Would def go back in a heartbeat. What I do while watching RU-vid videos - like these - lie in bed and then wake dream myself to sleep in hopes to have dreams again.
I am normally sitting on a chair at work when I use youtube. Not so busy at work I guess haha. Excellent video with so much information. Do you get any recognition or credit from the hotel for this? I would definitely get on the stage to dance! Food looks absolutely mouth watering.
Work must be slow now??? I wish I got something from the hotel for this, but nope not this time. I think I need more followers first. ;p But..I get a great deal on my stays (as stated in my How I Afford To Travel Video) Hey, those guys got to dance with some pretty hot ladies :) Totally worth it!
Good resort for a few nights (stayed twice for 6 free nights [12 nights total] back when Hilton HHonors offered good rewards - 15+ years ago), but it's a royal PITA to get out of there - the restaurants suck and they appear to still suck and are overpriced. The best parts of the island are outside of this place, so if you stay there, only stay a few nights to experience the resort (which is beautiful) and then get the heck outa there and stay in a condo. BTW....the lagoon is full of sunscreen oil on the water surface and there is barely any fish. Much better snorkeling elsewhere on the island. Trust me.
Yeah, the island resorts are great to stay at for a few nights of enjoyment but if you plan on exploring the island all day it definitely makes more sense to find something more affordable. :) Where do you recommend for snorkeling?
The trolly will take you to the queen and king malls where you can stock up on food and beverages at a good price. They have a selection of raw and prepared foods, along with sundries and alcohol. There’s also retail shopping and dining. Since the pandemic a lot of the amenities have been paused. Call ahead to see if the boat and trolly are running as well as room service. Their room service was delivered take out style before the pandemic. So expect that if they are offering room service. You’ll also want to check on what restaurants are open too.
Great Review! One question - if you stay as a Hilton Grand Vacation Owner at the Ocean Tower, can you get the free breakfast if you have the Hilton Honors Credit Card (or is that only for people staying at the Hilton Hotel, rather than the Timeshare at Ocean Tower)? Thanks again for the great review!
Hey Matt, thanks for watching. To be honest, I'm not sure. Hopefully a quick call to the resort can provide the answer, and hopefully you get the free breakfast. :) Have an amazing trip!
I have stayed here a number of times over the years and my most recent stay was not good. Its a big place and it requires a lot of employees to have it run smoothly. Since you can earn good money collecting unemployment - it is difficult for them to recover from covid and bring back employees.Some of the food places were closed, trams not running as often, hours shortened - you get the picture. Hopefully they can get it back up to speed soon.
We stayed at the Waikoloa to see the dolphins and for my daughter to interact with them. My favorite things to do were riding the train, riding the boats, viewing the Asian Art, swimming in the great pools, shopping nearby and breakfast. Aloha, Mahalo, Ke Akua Pū.
I have never had the opportunity to go to Hawaii ... but the more I see pictures and the more I learn about this place, the more it makes me want to go! 👍 Well, it's not nice to make fun of those who are on the stage dancing ... never something planned in advance from them I guess and then it must be rare to see people comfortable in this dance 😊 Thank you very much for the tips, really a very big hotel with nice amenities, I was very impressed by the choice of transport ... trains, boats, buses ... woahhh and so on food ... it made me want to eat immediately 🤣
Marco, Hawaii is gorgeous!!! You should def plan a trip. Haha, I wouldn't have done any better up there. They were amazing sports about it all. I was just dancing on the newest Norwegian ship and am sure I'm ending up on someone's video somewhere with my lack of rhythm...dance like no ones watching, right? ;p
I hope you were able to call them back to clean the parts of your room that were unsatisfactory. I haven't been since Coronavirus. That is a bummer about the restaurants. It sounds like you would like the Grand Wailea better. It's newer and fresher. But again, it may be mostly closed since Coronavirus as well. :(
Not for host of this video ( b/c you have kids and were looking for a “ Disneyland”) but for others who are watching who may not have been to Hawai’i . The locals would want you to see REAL HAWAI’I and would want you to know that the resorts are NOT the real Hawai’i. They would want you to contribute your vacation dollars to mom and pop establishements and to get away from the more plastic and packaged Hawai’i. I LIVED on Kaua’I , Maui, and Ohau. In case you are curious, Kaua’ i was my fav, the far north part of the island at 12 o’clock on the dial. But I do NOT have kids ( thank God!! love dogs) and prefer peace and island beauty. I recommend going to the local farmers market on each island. I went to one Luau , and I HATED IT!!! I only went to take my Mom , who was visiting. I am a vegetarian and I do not drink. There was little that i could eat. BWT in this video the luau dancers were doing a New Zealand style of dance NOT HAWAI’IAN!!!! Look at Merry Monarch videos that you can see on You Tube or buy at the Walmarts on the islands. Most island people DO have Aloha spirit. Going to the resorts is only hurting the locals, that is if you care. I understand that kids are a major anchor in traveling and therefor limiting one’s options. When you travel anywhere, do a little research first and respect the locals. Remember, as far a Hawai’i goes, they were INVADED by non Hawai’ians beginning with Captain Cooke. Hawai’ians are trying to hang on to their culture and language. Funny how people in MT and ID complain about being invaded by those from CA, OR, and WA.
Generally, I love to travel more locally but if we do pay big bucks for a more all inclusive type experience then we usually spend the bulk of our time there for obvious reasons. We will definitely make it back to enjoy the real Hawaii also. Looking forward to it. Thanks for watching. :)
Awesome video! I've booked a surprise trip here for my mother (and I) for her birthday. She doesn't even know we're going to hawaii next year. I can't wait to see her face when I surprise her at christmas! (Gonna do a big reveal) this video has helped me out a look, especially since I already booked our room here! Thanks again!
The card makes you a diamond member so when you check in they will give you instructions on how to proceed with the breakfast credit and what it includes. It varies by Hilton location, but is super easy.
thank you for the nice video! we visited there lat May and we were supposed to be there this week :( . quick question I have the Hilton Honors American express card and saw you say that you get a free buffet with that? do you know what level you have to be? is it a BOGO? any more details would be great! Mahalo!
I am a diamond but I think gold receives the breakfast as well. It's just the continental portion but that's plenty for us. Free for up to 2 guests per room :)
Oooh, that's exciting. The Lagoon tower is probably the most convenient location but each tower has it's perks. Some a bit further from the action might be a little quieter if you don't mind riding the tram or boat or enjoy a good walk through the gardens.
I usually play games on my phone or work while watching videos. Multitasking at its best. Lol. Great feature of the hotel. I love hotels that have everything on it. An wow, there is a Luau. I think we experienced this on a different place in Hawaii but it is a good experience. This vid gave me that urge to go back to Hawaii again. Reminds me of the good times I had in Hawaii.
Oh yeah, multitasking at it's best ;p Hawaii is great. It was never actually on my bucket list and now I've been twice and will visit again. :) Which island did you visit?
great video, quick questions about traveling to the beach: how long is the commute from the hotel, do they offer free beach chairs and towels, is the beach any good? thank you
I believe the trolley goes to the beach. Just a 5-10 minute ride if so. We didn't visit the beach because we had so much fun snorkeling, but I believe it's a public beach so I wouldn't count on any lawn chairs or towels being provided. You may want to call the hotel directly for beach info since we didn't make it there firsthand :) When are you visiting the resort?
It's a horrible place to stay they don't take care of the cats that live on the property they kill them and trap them they took a lot of my mom's cats she was taking care of when she was working at the Hilton and they wrongfully Terminator because she closed one of the traps so the cats wouldn't get in the management is horrible they never get any money for me
Great video, thanks for all the details. Thinking about going to Hawaii after I get married for my honeymoon. This place is now definitely on the top of my list!
Congrats on the wedding!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Check out the Grand Wailea as well. Our absolute favorite!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oogqE3MGgHE.html
We did change finally change in the restroom. I just thought they would get us checked in much earlier but that was silly. However, the restroom was super tiny so it would be helpful to pack a small backpack with the items rather than trying to open suitcases in there and find what you need.
@@RadiantRealty it wasn’t but I believe if you purchase through Costco they have breakfast vouchers. I have a video on my page as well as my Instagram with more info. Blessednesting is my handle. ♥️
Yes, there is an extra cost to swim with the dolphins, but you can watch them swim around on site and interact with the trainers for no cost. It was so much fun. Ocean Tower was great. Is that where you plan to stay?
We took an Uber or Lyft from the airport to the resort. I'm not sure if the resort charges a daily fee for parking. If you don't plan on sightseeing other parts of the island I think an Uber or Lyft would be the more affordable option. If you plan to sightsee I would ask the resort about daily parking fees. If they have them maybe Uber to the resort and spend your time there then move on to a less expensive accommodation that doesn't charge a parking fee for a car rental during the remainder of your stay? Unless money is no object, in which case, just rent a car and pay for valet ;p
When a friend stayed there in 2012 we rented a car when we wanted to go outnand explore. We rented from the resort. We turned it in daily because parking was $20 a day. Now (03-29-21) itcs $37. They had a shuttle feom and to the airport. You will want to rent a car at least one day to drive around the island.
Hmmm, I don't remember seeing guests jog on the paths but I imagine if you got up early enough you certainly could. Might be worth a call to the resort?
Hey Saketh, we didn't stay in an ocean view room. We were in Ocean Tower with a golf course view. Looks like lagoon tower and palace tower both have ocean view rooms though. I would suggest looking at the property map to decide which tower would be the best location for your family. :)
Wow! You literally put your blood, sweat and tears into your video. I hope your finger is ok. I loved your top 5 reasons. Maybe the supreme reason is that you are in paradise.😊 We stayed there about 7 years ago. It was fabulous. No other resort has the trams as well as the boats to get to your rooms. Very unique in Hawaii. We had dinner at the fine dining restaurant. I believe it is called the Kamuela provision company. It was fabulous! The views and sunsets are spectacular! We definitely would go back. Thanks for sharing!!
Hahaha, right?!? Yes, you're right about the name. Great memory. The sign just says KPC. ;p Seemed like a strange name to me. Do you remember if they were open for lunch?
We usually sit in our reclining chairs and watch on the TV. 😉 Holy crap, that luau is too pricey for Go Travel On The Cheap! Spilled drink, oh no...did they replace it for your husband? I love sea turtles. OUCH, the flying lawnmower that is a drone! Ever get the home button fixed?
Oooh, I like the reclining chair idea with the tv. Add some popcorn and I'm in ;p Hahaha, yeah it's a bit pricey, but you know I don't pay full price for things. Drinks were included so no replacement cost. Yay!!! We need to do some more testing on the drone, but I think so :)
@@RadiantRealty I have been in all three towers and like them all. Drinks are expensive so I stop at Costco first to stock up on snacks and alcohol/soda pop. If you want a reasonable meal you can always go to the Queens market. I usually book through Costco and get a great package deal which includes flight, hotel, and includes no resort fee and breakfast every morning and a rental car with 2 drivers. Since Covid I notice the breakfast are not included. I am staying there again in October for 15 nights so if the Costco package doesn’t include breakfast within the next couple months it looks like we will have breakfast at the Queens Market (ABC store) and they have a good variety. I like eating at the hotel too, especially if I am tired.
@@suehofkamp8594 great tips on booking through Costco to avoid the resort fees. Those add up fast! Free breakfast is great also ;p Hmmm, rental car is nice, but then daily parking fees right?
@@RadiantRealty Yeh, the parking fees are terrible!! I figure if your already going to pay through the nose ($30 a day) you might as well cough up the additional $7 for valet parking. I am I my late 60’s so totally worth it. I save all year for a luxury vacation but this year friends are going with us so we will split the rental car, parking and valet tips. Gas too. We usually drive all over this he island so this will help a lot. Lots to see and do. I highly recommend the night snorkel with the manta rays through Kona Style.
This property is indeed huge and beautiful. Think monorails to get from end to end. So, if you like huge, then this is a play land. We brought our children here to participate in the dolphin adventure, but stayed elsewhere - at the Fairmount Orchid. I’d have preferred your video focus exclusively on this property and not on sunsets or other such common experiences.
