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Halekulani Hotel vs Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village and Halekulani Hotel are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Halekulani Hotel scores significantly better than Hilton Waikoloa Village. Halekulani Hotel is ranked #1 in Hawaii with praise from 17 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat and Fodor's.

Halekulani Hotel
Halekulani Hotel
9 / 10
2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $530 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Since opening in 1917 on this prime Waikiki beachfront spot, the Halekulani has grown to 454 rooms—but it still manages to feel like the most intimate, peaceful hotel on the island."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A heavenly Waikiki Beach hotel with an award-winning spa and five restaurants and lounges." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"From the moment you step into the lobby, the attention to detail and impeccable service wrap you in privilege at this beachfront location away from Waikiki's bustle." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"One of the island's best hotels... formal, understated elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Elegant and upscale, the Halekulani - 'House Befitting Heaven' - is Waikiki's only true luxury hotel." Full review
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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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