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Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach vs Hilton Waikoloa Village

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort ranks slightly better than Hilton Waikoloa Village. Koa Kea Hotel & Resort comes in at 88 with endorsements from 11 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Fodor's.

Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
8 / 10
2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $429 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Everything seems to run like clockwork at this jewel box of a hotel, hidden between the sprawling Kiahuna Plantation Resort and the densely built Marriott Waiohai Beach Club." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This low-key beachfront boutique resort offers a tranquil modern vibe in its idyllic spot on Poipu Beach."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A self-contained beachfront oasis in the sunniest part of Hawaii’s lush Garden Isle." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.3
"Those seeking a "romantic getaway" could not "ask for a better experience" than a stay at this "intimate", "secluded" 121-room "boutique" resort."
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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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