DON'T Stay at Hilton Waikoloa Village Until You WATCH THIS

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[@alohadanica393]

Ben, your review is spot on. I live on Oahu and tried the Hilton Waikoloa six years ago. It was exactly like you mentioned. The hotel was a marvel 30 plus years ago before Hilton bought it from Hyatt. And yes I agree the train is slow and causes families to debate whether to walk or wait.

[@dwaynewhite789]

We got upgraded to Maki Towers, it overlooks the ocean and the pool with the dolphins, it was much better than the other towers, I recommend upgrading if you stay here

[@jimkwock324]

Next time you should try staying at the HGVC Waikoloa timeshare resort. The rooms are much nicer with a modern look and you have plenty of space with a living room, dining room and kitchen.

[@deadxpride45]

Great review at least your kid's enjoyed the trip sorry you didn't have the best time hopefully the next one is a better experience.

[@TomSramekJr]

The restaurants were my biggest difficulty with this resort. I booked with points, so didn't pay the resort fee, but since the resort is distant from local restaurants and parking fee is ridiculous, you're pretty much trapped at the resort with little choice for food and no reasonable prices.

[@TheCreditShifu]

Right the parking is $50 per day, and there are only three restaurants open in the evening and one is a bar, the other is super expensive, that just leaves the itallian

[@cjcab3158]

My biggest gripe was definitely the lack off food options/over priced mediocre food. The room was ok, I felt the resort made up for it plus I was in the room so little when I went to the Big Island. The parking fees were ridiculously high as well and the actual lot so far from the rooms that it usually took 20 mins to make it from the room to the car.

[@mtunofun1]

The lagoon is my favorite. Getting to swim so close to the sea turtles was magical!

[@Smart_Think]

Wow that breakfast price is ridiculous. These destination resorts are very disappointing imo. I'd rather stay near more local stuff that i can explore too. Also most hotels dont housekeep everyday anymore, after pandemic u have to request

[@Libra2go]

THE REASON THESE ROOMS ARE ONLY BEING CLEANED EVERY FIVE DAYS IS BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE STAYING THERE FOR FIVE DAYS ON A TIMESHARE TOUR.

[@kristinehaga4765]

There's a KTA and foodland not too far away if you wanted to try local food. Poke bowls are always good. Overall, a lot of places close early.

[@multidayticket]

Ten years ago, this resort had several other restaurants - a Japanese restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, and an outside bar that had Mexican - all were open in the evening, and were all pretty good albeit expensive. You can still see where they all were. The Japanese and Chinese places closed first, and the Mexican place seemed to be a victim of the pandemic or the conversion of the Ocean Tower to Hilton timeshare.

[@georgehintenbergerpa4363]

We Stayed in the Waikoloa, Hilton Ocean Towers part of the same resort and our ocean view was amazing! Rooms were updated and modern, we had a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen and living room. We enjoyed the slow moving train, it is in the resort next to walk ways so expect it not to be high speed for pedestrians safety. If we didn't want to wait for the train we walked and enjoyed all the art work. Dining was limited and expensive but expected from a hotel in Hawaii. Best to go out for dinner. Pools and grounds were fantastic. I suggest the Ocean Tower for anyone looking.

[@brandonsu1848]

Ocean Tower side of the resort is much much better, and imo you definitely need a rental car to truly enjoy Big Island unlike Oahu. 100% agree on the tram service being shoddy at best

[@alaksh492]

If I were to take rental car, which places would you recommend I go if I had 3 days? Just curious.

[@kevjak357]

Glad I watched this. Heading there May 2024 and now have a heads up on what to expect.

[@LBS110658]

When the property first opened perhaps 1980 something it was branded as a Sheraton. It is still a marvel however, I find it ironic through two reincarnations of what are considered to be superior brands to Sheraton it has still not matched the original.

[@Funventure825]

Fairmont Orchid is a luxury resort. Room rates are 30% higher than Hilton Waikoloa Village for the same type room. There is no comparison. Food at resorts are extremely overpriced, but that’s typical in many high tourist places not just Hawaii.

[@TheCreditShifu]

True, but its not 30% better, its like 500% better

[@matthewshannon9]

Why do people even stay at resorts in the US? If you are paying $200 for breakfast for a family, it is not worth the price whatsoever in cash or points. I refuse to even stay at US resorts anymore as a Hyatt Globalist and Hilton Diamond member.

[@TheCreditShifu]

Right, Hyatt ziva in Mexico is the way to go

[@DCGEMINI202]

@@TheCreditShifubreathless in mexico is better then ziva and zilara

[@marklihsu]

You're not laying anything as a globalist so don't know what that's about.

[@DCGEMINI202]

@@marklihsu what do you mean anything? Breakfast might be free but lunch and dinner and random meals in between ?

[@erinrametta1]

Some of the fees are just offensive. Yet having dolphins in the resort and all of the pools/slides, etc. is pretty awesome. Especially with a young family. It’s like a bittersweet vacation 😂

[@jeffevans1406]

Did you look at Kingsland or Kona Suites? Sounds like having a suite and not a hotel room would’ve made it more enjoyable. Having that kitchen would be great for quick or small meals for a family. Save quite a bit on dining. Plus you’d still be part of the complex and could use the village area.

[@nicholaswest371]

My biggest complaint with the property was the food hours and choice. We walked or drove to the island market up the street.

[@kayclifton9064]

The Big Island of Hawaii is very beautiful you just have to get out and explore beyond a hotel pool.

[@toddyee-e6n]

Very helpful. I was intending to go here, but probably not anymore.

[@TheCreditShifu]

I recommend the farimont, if you have the budget for it, and you could still get a day ticket for the Hilton Waikoloa pools, or just go to some local beaches for free

[@PolishAndPoly]

I'm in a hampton inn now and I can tell you this one (in Salem) is costly a night for the most part (on holidays and october and the few months surrounding it) but normally its nearly $200 a night. Fun fact: this hilton hampton inn has glass showers, very modern also. Anyway, I'm staying in the ocean club tower grand vacations hotel later this year. I haven't finished this video (yet) so I'm not sure if you cover it but if not, are the two related? It says I'm able to use the resort benefits at Waikoloa during my stay so I figured it was. Cheers. Edit: The room I booked at ocean club is STUNNING. It's a suite, and has a glass shower (a must when I stay anywhere).

[@otmgingerbreadkid2780]

if you want a more private beach go right down the street to lava lava beach club very nice food too

[@manatime1653]

We're returning for a second time. We don't spend time in room when not sleeping, anyway. Plus, tge trolly will take you to food districts.

[@IkaikaArnado]

I live in Hawaii. It's over priced af. SE Asia is the spot to be if you want extraordinary value.

[@donaldhughes6146]

I loved this resort, but I felt as though they nickel and dime you for every little thing that would normally be free at even the most basic of hotels. For example, I asked if there was a microwave that I could use in order to heat up some food and the receptionist said they could bring one over for $30! I could have just bought a whole new meal at a restaurant for that.

[@TheCreditShifu]

There is now actually a microwave on every floor (at least in the Palace tower), its by the elevators. Maybe they chose to not mention that and get $30 by bringing one to your room.

[@donaldhughes6146]

@@TheCreditShifu : That would of been helpful to know at the time if that was the case. We stayed in summer of 2019. I did not see any microwaves at that time. Like you said either they didn’t mention them or the microwaves were more recently installed.

[@tyharing5013]

Bro I can’t believe the bathroom didn’t have marble walls that’s awful

[@webbezzy]

I know what you talking about when Hilton resorts in the US would charge you arms and legs and offer a Hampton Inn quality.

[@junz975]

There are king plaza and queen plaza close to the resort. We have been there several times and usually dine outside of the resort. The food there is so limited.

[@karlakeaton7099]

We pretty much only stay here when they offer their inclusive package. Definitely worth it for all it includes.

[@wireless1235]

I'm sorry you did not have a better time at this resort. But I think you're time at the Fairmont really ruin the experience here. Just looking online, the Fairmont is usually about $1,000 while this resort is about half. Not really a fair comparison

[@LBS110658]

So true! I was GM at 2 Farimont properties and you cannot compare Fairmont's branding standards to that of Hilton by any means. Farimont is in the league of Penninsula and Regent not Hilton!

[@kumik511]

I completely agree with everything you said!!! I had the same experiences as well!

[@Aidualc68]

I live in Hawaii and been here for 39 years. Hawaii is overrated af. Even for the locals it’s super expensive

[@yeyem6678]

I would never come here again. The place is boring, not much to do, just a common pool nothing spectacular. Not a lot of restaurants and everything is far. No nice beaches around the area, the room are old and dirty and the hotel service sucks so bad.

[@user-ui5eg3xp5f]

I recommend not leaving the Orchid if you are booked there. Best hotel on the island bar none.

[@thejokerspeaks]

I bought a Wyndham timeshare week in Kona, 1 week every other year in a 2-bedroom for $61.50 a month, $1475 per stay. If I choose a 1-bedroom or off season, that can stretch out to more days. 5 nights at Holiday Inn costs the same. We wanted to be chose to downtown Kona, not in a separate resort area. When our contract landed (resale), to our surprise, we're getting double the points! 2-3 weeks in Hawaii (or wherever we want to go) seems like a good deal. We stayed at Hilton's Hokaloni last year in Waikiki and the rooms were really nice. Small resort, but right in downtown Waikiki, within a block from everything.

[@prestonwhite6423]

Well I don't have a choice, it will be paid for since I am going there for a conference. Idk how good it is since I'm not there yet, and I never went to a resort

[@manatime1653]

Why didn't you take the trolly to the shopping district?

[@crystalmathews6437]

Great review! Thank you.

[@kalaoahaole]

Don't know what this video is about but people need to KNOW THIS HOTEL WAS BUILT ON DEAD DOLPHINS. The 1st captive dolphins there beached themselves and died. Any real Hawaii Island resident can confirm. HEWA

[@erinrametta1]

$188 for breakfast family of four is ridiculous! Whoa

[@TheCreditShifu]

Yep

[@jeffchung6832]

its an older resort. next time try to the Four Seasons Hualalai.....

[@gilbertnicholas1582]

I would like to visit Hawaii but it looks like you can't get any real value for your money or points and the beaches don't really look that great

[@TheCreditShifu]

Check out my video on the fairmont orchid, on the end screen of this video, I had a much better experience there

[@johnlittle8267]

24 hours in advance is ridiculous I have never heard of a place that won't clean same day if requested wow

[@DipikaP]

Did you stay at the palace or makai tower?

[@TheCreditShifu]

Palace

[@evanharbakon]

Did you get a room upgrade because of your gold status or you paid for the ocean view room?

[@TheCreditShifu]

Free with gold

[@djcrissz18]

I felt the same when I was there in April for 2 days

[@DCGEMINI202]

@@berryzedzerobut u also paid triple and got less then the regular guess

[@chinaberg]

Welcome to America!

[@gtrr3246]

Based off reviews from FT and YT, I can tell it's all hyped up on this 2 stars hotel. Overpriced.

[@De_Guatemala]

How often did the Fairmont's train circulate? What? The Fairmont Orchid doesn't have a train? or a boat? What a joke. There are always turtles in the lagoon. Swim near the waterfall to see them. We drive to any restaurant on the island we wish and don't bother with on-site restaurants because this is not an all-inclusive property. I love exploring the Big Island and would not want to be stuck in any resort.

[@TheCreditShifu]

Fairmont has a boat, everyone knows that lol

[@Rinvids]

Fish

[@marklihsu]

So you're the credit sifu yet you book economy flights and a hanpton inn level room...

[@DCGEMINI202]

I only like going to party resorts like RIU punta cana, chic by marriott, breathless by hyatt, playa del carmen by hilton etc etc I would of hated that resort. i tried a hyatt secrets resort in mexico and wanted to commit suicide😂

[@DCGEMINI202]

@@berryzedzero man you really are one of the internets top loser😂

[@theinternationalist1357]

Hawaii suck beside the local poke. I rather spend my time, money, pts, service in Okinawa.

[@DCGEMINI202]

They both suck. I rather spend it in the Caribbean

[@Blackman4t4c]

A video of complaining lmao