What is your favorite resort or hotel on the Big Island? Planning a trip in Jan. and would like help in picking a great place to stay.
Thanks,
Bigdgirl

We like the Hapuna Prince because we love the beach there and the prices are reasonable for a resort.

We've done Hapuna Prince twice and really like it a lot. Gorgeous beach and snorkeling, lovely pool, and beautiful setting.

Another vote for the Hapuna Prince for the same reasons as the above posters.

In terms of room quality and property amenities (pools, spas, onsite dining etc) the Four Seasons Hualalai is my favorite. It's the place to go if being pampered takes precedence over everything else. But the atmosphere there can be a bit pretentious for some people. Seems like every time you turn around there are staff members on golf carts, and/or yapping into walkie-talkies etc. It doesn't really bother me, but my SO absolutely hates the place because of this.

For relaxing/beachbumming vacations, the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach Prince are my favs. They have the two best white sand beaches on the island, and great snorkeling right off the coast. Both resorts are under the same ownership (Japanese) and service is usually stellar.