[ 2017 ] Help me pick my Waikoloa location

[mapsd]

We are planning to visit HGVC Waikoloa in June as part of their intro package.
Our plan is to visit in mid June, 2018 and stay in a 2 bedroom unit.
It looks like there are several buildings on site and I'm wondering which I should request?

We're not golfers, and more interested in having a newer room with close access.
What building will give us the best views.

Hoping someone can give me a specific room request to make prior to booking.

Thanks

 

[Luanne]

Which one? Kingsland? Kohala Suites? Bay Club?

 

[alwysonvac]

Help me pick my Waikoloa location

See this older thread
Interested in opinions on the 3 Big Island resorts (2016) - http://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?...-opinions-on-the-3-big-island-resorts.240857/

 

[mapsd]

King's Land, Kohala Suites, Bay Club.
Which of these is nicer/newer/better location?

 

[bagabonz]

Kingsland is newer. Bay Club units are bigger and have large lanais. Kingland has bigger nicer pools. Bay Club and Kohala are less crowded.

 

[Luanne]

Kingsland is newer. Bay Club units are bigger and have large lanais. Kingland has bigger nicer pools. Bay Club and Kohala are less crowded.

Also Kingsland and Kohala Suites also give you the right to use the pools at the Hilton Waikoloa. Bay Club does not (although I think you can pay for a day pass). Using the pools there is not a priority for us. We stayed at the Hilton Waikoloa overnight some years back. After a couple of hours at the pools my daughters wer bored. It's also VERY crowded.

I'm not sure any of them is any better in terms of views. You won't have an ocean view from any. We have stayed at the Bay Club and Kohala Suites. In terms of location and unites I prefer the Bay Club. Bay Club units are larger and the location is "better" in that it is closer to the Hilton Waikoloa and the ocean. Kingsland is closer to the highway, and I think the units are the smallest of the three properties.

 

[DeniseM]

Did they give you a choice? If you purchased an Intro. Pkg., I'm not sure you will be able to choose the property - usually that is their decision.

We are planning to visit HGVC Waikoloa in June as part of their intro package.

 

[mapsd]

Did they give you a choice? If you purchased an Intro. Pkg., I'm not sure you will be able to choose the property - usually that is their decision.

They are guaranteeing that I will get a 2 BR & all properties are eligible.
Hoping with a little flexibility, I can get the location of our choice.

 

[DeniseM]

The definitely Kingsland, unless you strongly prefer a smaller/quieter resort (with fewer amenities.) None of these resorts have ocean views.

 

[Luanne]

The definitely Kingsland, unless you strongly prefer a smaller/quieter resort (with fewer amenities.) None of these resorts have ocean views.

Just curious why you say Kingsland Denise. Is that just because it's the newest? Or because it has the fancy pools?

 

[DeniseM]

New, fancy, and more amenities for kids. (Not sure if the OP has kids?)

But personally, I'd probably go for Bay Club or Kohala, because we like it quieter.

 

[Luanne]

New, fancy, and more amenities for kids. (Not sure if the OP has kids?)

But personally, I'd probably go for Bay Club or Kohala, because we like it quieter.

Of the three we've never stayed at Kingland. And to be honest I really have no desire to. We don't travel with young kids and the quieter, larger Bay Club units appeal to us the most.

 

[DeniseM]

We are actually planning trip to the BI - in a year or so, and I am trying to make this decision now. I'm torn between larger unit and access to [the hotel.] Although, in reality, we will probably just want to walk through [the hotel] and gawk - we have a pool at home, so in Hawaii we are beach people.

 

[Luanne]

We are actually planning trip to the BI - in a year or so, and I am trying to make this decision now. I'm torn between larger unit and access to Kingsland. Although, in reality, we will probably just want to walk through Kingsland and gawk - we have a pool at home, so in Hawaii we are beach people.

We are beach people too. Sometimes, when the kids were little, we'd spend some time in the afternoon at the pool. And on our last trip to the Big Island when we stayed at Kohala Suites we ended up spending more time at the pool than usual. I don't remember why.

We didn't even go over and look at Kingsland last time we were on the Big Island. We do always go over to the Hilton Waikoloa and walk around. Well to be honest, it's our morning walk to walk over there and get coffee. Walking the grounds is free to everyone, it's just the access to the pools that is included only to Kingsland and Kohala Suites (and we never took advantage of the pools on our last trip).

Denise, I've forgotten, you've been to the Big Island before haven't you? If not, just a beach tip. We love Hapuna Beach, which is a bit north of the Waikoloa Resort area. They do charge $5 for parking now, but on Sunday there was no one there to collect money so it appeared to be free.

 

[DeniseM]

We have been to the Big Island, and we really enjoyed it. Last time we stayed in Kona for 2 weeks, and this time we wanted to try Waikoloa. On our last trip we spent a day in Waikoloa, walked through the resorts, and went to the beach, but not sure which beach.

*I edited my post above - I wrote "Kingsland," but I meant the hotel.

 

[Luanne]

We have been to the Big Island, and we really enjoyed it. Last time we stayed in Kona for 2 weeks, and this time we wanted to try Waikoloa. On our last trip we spent a day in Waikoloa, walked through the resorts, and went to the beach, but not sure which beach.

*I edited my post above - I wrote "Kingsland," but I meant the hotel.

Waikoloa is a great spot to tour the northern end of the island, Hawi, Waimea. Not as many restaurants as Kona, but still some good ones.

 

[1Kflyerguy]

I agree with the Kings Land recommendation. Not sure which into package you purchased, but i would be surprised if you could truly chose any resort. They are still building and actively selling Kings Land, so its almost certain to be eligible. We stayed at Kings Land on a VIP package earlier this year.

 

[mapsd]

Thanks for the prompt replies!
Always amazed at how fast and accurate of responses I get on these sites.

Booked this afternoon for a 2 BR condo at King's Land. $199/night. Free car rental and parking, 15K Hilton points, and $200 Hilton voucher for future use.
Bay Club was not available for our dates, but we tend to prefer newer properties.
Will have to take the obligatory tour, but seems like a good deal and an easy way to visit Hawaii for the first time!

 

[Luanne]

Thanks for the prompt replies!
Always amazed at how fast and accurate of responses I get on these sites.

Booked this afternoon for a 2 BR condo at King's Land. $199/night. Free car rental and parking, 15K Hilton points, and $200 Hilton voucher for future use.
Bay Club was not available for our dates, but we tend to prefer newer properties.
Will have to take the obligatory tour, but seems like a good deal and an easy way to visit Hawaii for the first time!

Enjoy your stay!

 

[1Kflyerguy]

Thanks for the prompt replies!
Always amazed at how fast and accurate of responses I get on these sites.

Booked this afternoon for a 2 BR condo at King's Land. $199/night. Free car rental and parking, 15K Hilton points, and $200 Hilton voucher for future use.
Bay Club was not available for our dates, but we tend to prefer newer properties.
Will have to take the obligatory tour, but seems like a good deal and an easy way to visit Hawaii for the first time!

That sounds great,, enjoy the Big Island, its one of my favorite places!.

If I have time, i always like to check out the the other nearby resorts.

 

[brp]

Of the three we've never stayed at Kingland. And to be honest I really have no desire to. We don't travel with young kids and the quieter, larger Bay Club units appeal to us the most.

This is us. We've only stayed at Bay Club and will do Kohala for Thanksgiving. We run by Kingsland daily and it just looks so big, sprawling and unappealing. Also no desire to stay there. And they charge more points...

Cheers.

 

[1Kflyerguy]

One of main complaints about HGVC is that they tend to build multiple resorts in the same location. In the case of Waikaloa, each of the resorts have a different feel from the other, which means you can choose the resort the best suits you style.

 

[brp]

One of main complaints about HGVC is that they tend to build multiple resorts in the same location. In the case of Waikaloa, each of the resorts have a different feel from the other, which means you can choose the resort the best suits you style.

Wait, but not in Vegas...um...never mind

We have only stayed at Bay Club a number of times. In November we'll be at Kohala. Do they have that different a feel? We've wandered around both, used the pools (and, more importantly, pool bars) at both and, while the pools and amenities are different, I didn't feel it was substantial. Also, since they're on the same property, I felt that, from that standpoint, staying at either was staying at both. Is the room experience much different?

Cheers.

 

[DeniseM]

brp - Did you see the link in post #3 - more good info there.

 

[brp]

brp - Did you see the link in post #3 - more good info there.

Thanks Denise. I had seen it when reading the thread earlier (seems I even participated in that older thread) and neglected to look back before positing the question today

Cheers.