Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa
Spacious suites with kitchens and private lanais, offering free shuttle access to Hilton Waikoloa Village amenities.
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This Waikoloa property offers spacious vacation suites equipped with full kitchens, private lanais, and free shuttle access to the broader resort lagoon and pools. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere and comfortable Serenity beds. However, reviewers regularly complain about the weak resort Wi-Fi and the high costs of on-site food and resort fees. 9811
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms provide comfortable Serenity beds, strong air conditioning, and private lanais overlooking the grounds or golf course. 11139
- The free shuttle service makes it easy to access nearby shops, restaurants, and the main Hilton Waikoloa Village pools and lagoon. 89
- Suites are quiet and well-equipped for families, featuring practical kitchens and spacious master bedrooms. 1198
- Wi-Fi connectivity is a frequent pain point, often dropping across the resort and remaining reliable only inside guest rooms. drawn from the full read
The catch
- While some guests praise the lounge breakfast and sunset dinners at KPC, others find the resort dining options sparse, mediocre, and overpriced. 8
- Some reviewers find the location convenient for walking to the Kings' Shops, but others argue that exploring the island requires a car rental and driving long distances. 8
Who it's for
- — Families wanting kitchens and multi-room suites
- — Hilton Honors members booking on points
- — Guests seeking access to resort lagoons and pools
Skip it if
- — Travelers seeking budget-friendly on-site dining
- — Guests requiring reliable resort-wide Wi-Fi
- — Vacationers wanting walkable off-resort attractions
Seen on camera
18 moments · 2 videos · Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa
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“all right in here is our bedrooms is the master got a nice big huge bed”
youtube.com1:09“here's our lanai with a golf course view that is pretty amazing that is so fun”
youtube.com1:54“The rooms. Oh, they're an oasis. Serene, spacious, and infused with quiet sophistication, offering ocean views that make…”
youtube.com0:53“From beachfront breakfast to locally inspired cuisine, every bite here tells a delicious story.”
youtube.com1:22“The vibe here is contemporary island elegance with rooms that feel like modern Hawaiian havens. Airy, stylish, and alway…”
youtube.com1:59“The rooms are recently refreshed and radiate calm island vibes with balconies that whisper to the waves.”
youtube.com3:07“For foodies, five-star dining comes with milliondoll sunset views.”
youtube.com3:32“the suites are spacious and familyfriendly. Complete with full kitchens, separate bedrooms, and even a grocery delivery…”
youtube.com4:17“The rooms are bright, breezy, and dressed in island chic decor. Many with views that stretch right out to the Pacific.”
youtube.com6:16“The suits, oh so spacious and thoughtfully designed with full kitchens, living rooms, and private lawn eyes that make yo…”
youtube.com7:24“Located in the heart of Waloa Beach Resort, it's ideal for families or friend groups with roomy one and two-bedroom suit…”
youtube.com8:18“Giant one and two-bedroom suites sleep up to eight guests. Featuring full kitchens, separate living areas, and private l…”
youtube.com9:15“At Fairway Villas in Waloa Beach Resort, this view is included with every stay. It's the only community in the resort wh…”
youtube.com9:57“Whether you're visiting as a family or with friends, the location is unbeatable. Walking distance to Anhaho Malu Bay, th…”
youtube.com10:16“through here we've got a cute little table nook a little bench on that side”
youtube.com0:42“a little table and a desk i can edit and do all my computer stuff at this desk and that's a nice chair actually that's r…”
youtube.com1:18“so we come around here and we have a large bathroom over here we'll never use the bathtub especially so exposed like tha…”
youtube.com1:26“and then the rest of the bathroom a little side bed side room for the toilet which is quite nice actually and two little…”
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Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92- “The bathroom was a standard hotel-style setup but included a bidet attachment on the toilet. We also liked that the bedroom had a direct door to the bathroom, so we didn't have to walk through the living room at night.” 8
- “and then the rest of the bathroom a little side bed side room for the toilet which is quite nice actually and two little sinks” 131:43
Location
88Room
92- “Considering the space, full kitchen, in-room laundry, and access to both Kings' Land and Hilton Waikoloa Village amenities, we felt this was an excellent value compared to a standard Waikoloa hotel room.” 8
- “Rooms at Hilton Kings' Land Waikoloa are spacious condo-style suites with full kitchens, in-room laundry, and private lanais, perfect for families and longer Big Island stays.” 8
Service
90Bed & Sleep
90- “all right in here is our bedrooms is the master got a nice big huge bed” 131:09
Value
86Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
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Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores level with the mid-range median of 88, across 581 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
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Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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- “Considering the space, full kitchen, in-room laundry, and access to both Kings' Land and Hilton Waikoloa Village amenities, we felt this was an excellent value compared to a standard Waikoloa hotel room.” 8
- “The Kohala Suites offers spacious accommodations: The suites are two-bedroom units with fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, and private lanais.” 9
- “Located in the heart of Waloa Beach Resort, it's ideal for families or friend groups with roomy one and two-bedroom suites featuring full kitchens, separate dining areas, and the kind of comfort that makes you say, "Let's just stay in tonight."” On camera118:18
- “Giant one and two-bedroom suites sleep up to eight guests. Featuring full kitchens, separate living areas, and private lawn eyes perfect for sunset dinners.” On camera119:15
- “Rooms at Hilton Kings' Land Waikoloa are spacious condo-style suites with full kitchens, in-room laundry, and private lanais, perfect for families and longer Big Island stays.” 8
- “The rooms are bright, breezy, and dressed in island chic decor. Many with views that stretch right out to the Pacific.” On camera116:16
- “a little table and a desk i can edit and do all my computer stuff at this desk and that's a nice chair actually that's really nice” On camera131:18
- “Unlike the living room TV, the bedroom TV wasn't a smart TV, which was a little disappointing since we couldn't stream shows in bed.” 8
- “Unfortunately, our room still wasn't ready by 4:00 PM.” 8
- “Retreat to a beautifully designed and spacious 1-, 2- or 3-Bedroom Suite for your private piece of paradise.” 10
- “Click to expand... We stayed back-to-back in units at Kingsland and Kohala, and Kingsland is just better for kids because of the pools, but I liked the layout better at Kohala.” 1
- “The property sits about 25 minutes north of Kona International Airport (KOA), making it one of the more convenient resort areas to reach after landing on the island.” 8
- “Outstanding property and location. True enjoyment for the holiday week” 9
- “Great resort, very comfortable and in great condition, perfectly located, wonderful for families or couples.” 9
- “Read more » Owning here since 2006, and very pleased with the upkeep and great staff here. Also like that we can exchange this for Bay Club or Kings Land as well as many other HGVC properties. But we love this location, the staff, and the amenities.” 3
- “The rooms are spacious and it is in a great location.” 9
- “Whether you're visiting as a family or with friends, the location is unbeatable. Walking distance to Anhaho Malu Bay, the king's shops, and all the entertainment Waloa Beach Resort has to offer.” On camera1110:16
- “One of the best parts of staying at Hilton Kings' Land Waikoloa is its location on the Big Island, close enough to great attractions, but still quiet and family-friendly.” 8
- “Beautiful location with gorgeous views. The condos are spacious and clean.” 9
- “Family friendly in Waikoloa Beach Resort. Very well kept and excellent location! Perfect for a families. We love the location!” 9
- “It's a very convenient location and close to Anaehoomalu Bay and shopping areas, making it easy to walk to nearby attractions. We loved our stay and the staff is wonderful.” 9
- “Beautiful location with gorgeous views. The condos are spacious and clean. My family loved here” 9
- “Great location and very nice property. Walking to restaurants, groceries, and shopping. Near golf and the big Waikaloa Resort.” 9
- “The Kohala Suites offers spacious accommodations: The suites are two-bedroom units with fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, and private lanais. It's a very convenient location and close to Anaehoomalu Bay and shopping areas, making it easy to walk to nearby attractions.” 9
- “all right in here is our bedrooms is the master got a nice big huge bed” On camera131:09
- “Staff was extremely slow in responding to the problem and wasn't able to fix. Compared to Lagoon which replaced a broken microwave within an hour by installing a new one in their inventory, this was disappointing.” 1
- “While our room wasn't ready at the 4:00 PM check-in time, the staff handled it well by giving us $50 in bar credit to enjoy while we waited.” 8
- “Staff are very friendly and welcoming too.” 9
- “We've had many great family vacations here. Feels new, very clean with a helpful and friendly staff.” 9
- “Owning here since 2006, and very pleased with the upkeep and great staff here.” 9
- “the suites are spacious and familyfriendly. Complete with full kitchens, separate bedrooms, and even a grocery delivery service.” On camera114:17
- “At the main pool, staff circulate with a smaller poolside menu, offering light snacks, tropical cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. It's not full-service dining, but it's a nice perk if you don't want to leave your lounge chair.” 8
- “Always have a great experience staying here. The staff is very friendly and helpful.” 9
- “The free shuttle service was another major perk, making it easy to reach nearby shops and restaurants as well as the Hilton Waikoloa Village lagoon and pools, all included with our stay.” 8
- “The staff, however, were helpful and offered to store our luggage and refrigerate our groceries while we waited.” 8
- “Owning here since 2006, and very pleased with the upkeep and great staff here.” 3
- “The good news is that the front desk is flexible if you call ahead. We requested a later checkout the night before and were able to extend by one additional hour, giving us until 11:00 AM.” 8
- “I believe the VIP rooms are always ground floor. That limits the view, but really opens up the lanai as you can just walk out onto the grass.” 1
- “At Fairway Villas in Waloa Beach Resort, this view is included with every stay. It's the only community in the resort where every condo overlooks the beach golf course. And trust me, it's a postcard come to life.” On camera119:57
- “The bathroom was a standard hotel-style setup but included a bidet attachment on the toilet. We also liked that the bedroom had a direct door to the bathroom, so we didn't have to walk through the living room at night.” 8
- “and then the rest of the bathroom a little side bed side room for the toilet which is quite nice actually and two little sinks” On camera131:43
- “so we come around here and we have a large bathroom over here we'll never use the bathtub especially so exposed like that but we have a nice little shower that is very fun” On camera131:26
- “The Bistro & Lounge is the resort's main dining option, located near the pool. It offers a casual menu of burgers, salads, sandwiches, and drinks, along with live music in the evenings. We enjoyed spending time here during check-in. It was a comfortable space with covered outdoor seating and fans that kept the area cool.” 8
- “The resort's dining options are a hit when it comes to grabbing a bite.” 10
- “For foodies, five-star dining comes with milliondoll sunset views.” On camera113:32
- “From beachfront breakfast to locally inspired cuisine, every bite here tells a delicious story.” On camera111:22
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- 12Kohala Suites | Timeshare Users Group Online Owner Forumstugbbs.comReview site2023-12-06Ageing1 quote used
“If you are all about the pool complex, stay at Kings' Land. If you are all about the room size and lanai space, then stay at Bay Club.”
Read originaltugbbs.com - 8Hilton Kings' Land Waikoloa Review: Is This Big Island ...worthyourwallet.comReview site2023-04-01Ageing15 quotes used
“Considering the space, full kitchen, in-room laundry, and access to both Kings' Land and Hilton Waikoloa Village amenities, we felt this was an excellent value compared to a standard Waikoloa hotel room.”
Read originalworthyourwallet.com - 1Kohala vs. Kings' Land - TUG forumtugbbs.comReview site2019-01-11Ageing3 quotes used
“Staff was extremely slow in responding to the problem and wasn't able to fix. Compared to Lagoon which replaced a broken microwave within an hour by installing a new one in their inventory, this was disappointing.”
Read originaltugbbs.com - 6Questions about Kohala Suites - TUG forumtugbbs.comReview site2016-01-23AgeingRead originaltugbbs.com
- 2HILTON GRAND VACATIONS CLUB KOHALA SUITES ...hilton-grand-vacations-club-kohala-suites-waikoloa.wheree.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalhilton-grand-vacations-club-kohala-suites-waikoloa.wheree.com
- 3Kohala Suites by Hilton Grand Vacationsredweek.comReview siteDate not stated2 quotes used
“Read more » Owning here since 2006, and very pleased with the upkeep and great staff here. Also like that we can exchange this for Bay Club or Kings Land as well as many other HGVC properties. But we love this location,…”
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