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Fairmont Orchid vs Hilton Waikoloa Village

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii and Hilton Waikoloa Village are both praised by writers. Overall, Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii ranks slightly higher than Hilton Waikoloa Village. Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is ranked #11 in Hawaii with praise from 12 publications like Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.

Fairmont Orchid
Fairmont Orchid
8 / 10
1 N Kaniku Dr, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $368 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"The Fairmont Orchid remains one of the top-rated hotels on the Kohala Coast because people love its understated approach to luxury." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Beyond the 10,000-square-foot swimming pool lies a cove of soft sand, where the Hui Holokai Beach Ambassadors make guests feel at home in the water and on shore." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This first-rate resort overflows with tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, sandy beach cove, beautiful wings with "open sesame" doors, a meandering pool, and renovated rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The spacious rooms in this luxury hotel have big lānai (verandas), sitting areas, and marble bathrooms, each with a double sink and separate shower."
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"Fans call this "plantation-style" Kohala Coast beachfront resort "the gold standard" thanks to a combination of "classically upscale touches.""
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Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton Waikoloa Village
8 / 10
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738
From $172 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"It’s up to you how to navigate through this 62-acre oceanfront Disneyesque golf resort, laced with fantasy pools, lagoons, and a profusion of tropical plants in between three low-rise towers." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Over the top and swanky, this 62-acre, 1,242-room resort is located about 40 minutes from the Keahole-Kona International Airport."
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For added value and special events, the annual Dolphin Days celebration (mid-June) is the best time to visit.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Hilton Waikoloa Village is the largest and most family-friendly resort in the Kailua-Kona area, and is often referred to as the “Disneyland“ of the Big Island." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Set in extensive and beautiful grounds, this is the giant among Kohala’s resorts."
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"This oceanfront village-type property is a great resort for families, where guests travel by monorail or water tram around lush, expansive grounds."
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