Fodor's Expert Review Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort

These modern, impeccably furnished condos appeal to the high-end visitor typically associated with the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, with far more amenities than the average condo complex, including both an infinity pool and a sand-bottom children's pool at its ocean-side Beach Club, a fitness center, and a hot tub. It's near Anaehoomalu Bay and the beach, but views from each unit's lanai are limited.

If booking for a longer stay, the seventh night is free, with no cleaning fees.

room

These expansive vacation villas offer two- and three- bedroom options with luxurious décor. Mahogany wood, Lutron lighting systems, granite, stainless steel, wet bar, and lanai, as well as sliding pocket door systems give all of these units touches of class throughout. Ocean views are limited to the second and third stories of some of the units, as the vacation villas are found behind the private residences of this gated community, but most of the vacation villas offer garden views. In addition to the villas there is a small selection of 4, 5, and 6-bedroom private homes.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Most units have a minimum of five nights for the rental, so this property is best for longer visits.

bathroom

Many of the units feature one to one bathroom to room ratios, double vanities, and large soaking tubs.

pool

Amenities can be found at the private Kolea Beach Club (open to resort guests), which offers an infinity pool, a sand bottom kids pool with waterfall, and a lava rock jacuzzi with ocean views. In addition, guests also have use of the lagoon and two resort style pools with slides at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.

gym

For exercise needs, the Kolea Beach Club offers an open-air fitness room with LifeFitness equipment.