Hilton Waikoloa Village vs Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Both Hilton Waikoloa Village and Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hilton Waikoloa Village ranks slightly better than Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Hilton Waikoloa Village comes in at 84 with endorsements from 10 sources such as Zagat, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
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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
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."
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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
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."
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DK Eyewitness
"Set in extensive and beautiful grounds, this is the giant among Kohala’s resorts."
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."
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
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2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $209 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"What had been a plain but pleasant oceanfront bargain now offers polished elegance in keeping with its prime location."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"In short, one of the best Waikiki choices in its price range."
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Lonely Planet
"Looking sharp after a recent remodel, this Outrigger eschews the hoity-toity attitudes of its higher-priced beachfront neighbors."
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Travel + Leisure
"With direct access to Waikiki Beach, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach resort has a decidedly Hawaiian feel."
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DK Eyewitness
"Located right on the beach near Ft. DeRussy, this hotel’s highlights are a swimming pool, nightly Hawaiian entertainment, and the oceanside Serenity Spa."