Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard “Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village,” I was expecting something pretty touristy and maybe a bit sterile. You know what though? I was pleasantly surprised by how this place actually feels once you settle in. Sure, it’s part of that massive Hawaiian Village complex on Waikiki Beach, but the vacation club section has this more residential vibe that I wasn’t expecting from a 3-star property.

The thing about staying here is you’re basically getting the best of both worlds – you can tap into all the Hawaiian Village amenities (and trust me, there are tons) without feeling like you’re just another hotel guest shuffling through the lobby. The units themselves are actually pretty spacious, which matters when you’re in Waikiki where everything feels cramped. I mean, you’ve got real kitchen space, which is clutch if you want to grab some fresh fish from the Ala Moana farmers market instead of dropping $30 on hotel breakfast every day. The balconies face different directions depending on your unit, and honestly, even the city-view ones aren’t bad – you get these glimpses of the mountains that peek between the buildings, especially in the morning light.

What really won me over was the location within the complex. You’re close enough to walk to Duke’s Waikiki (maybe three minutes if you’re not rushing), but far enough from the main tower that you don’t get the constant stream of tour groups and wedding parties. The pool situation is interesting – technically you can use any of the Hawaiian Village pools, but there’s this smaller one that feels more like a condo pool where you’ll actually recognize faces after a few days. Parking is… well, it’s $25 a day, which honestly isn’t terrible for Waikiki, and you don’t have to drive around looking for street parking like some other places I’ve stayed. The beach access is the real winner here though – you walk out and you’re literally on Waikiki Beach, but on the quieter end where you can actually find a spot to throw down your towel without stepping on someone. Friday nights get a bit crazy with the fireworks show, but it’s kind of fun to watch from your room if you’re facing the right way. I’d say this place makes sense if you want that vacation rental feel but with hotel backup – like, if something breaks, you can actually call someone to fix it.

To book a hotel in Hawaii during the famous winter whale watching season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the islands attract tropical paradise seekers and ocean lovers from around the world.

Rooms

• King Studio with Kitchenette – Lagoon Tower with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and View – Lagoon Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed and Ocean View – Lagoon Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed and Ocean View – Lagoon Tower with 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Oceanfront Suite – Lagoon Tower with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with View – Lagoon Tower with 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and Ocean View – Kalia Tower with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and Mountain View – Kalia Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View – Kalia Tower with 2 × 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Studio with Kitchenette – Kalia Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Suite with Mountain View – Kalia Tower with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Bi-Level Penthouse Suite with Ocean View – Lagoon Tower with 1 extra-large double bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Three-Bedroom Bi-Level Penthouse Suite with Ocean View – Lagoon Tower with 2 double beds and 2 extra-large double beds for 8 adults, 4 children

Reviews

• Frank from Australia (9/10)

  Location, location!!! Variety of restaurants! You really don’t need to go anywhere once you at Hilton Hawaiian village!

• Richelle from United States (9/10)

  We stayed in the condos in the the Hilton Grand Vacations. It was fabulous!

• Mai from United States (8/10)

  Right on the beach. Lots of shops and good restaurants

• Jeffrey from United States (9/10)

  Wonderful location on the beach with full service hotel close to restaurants, shopping and activities.

• Mark from Australia (9/10)

  The place was AMAZING!! spacious room, great for the family and good location!

• Sharla from United States (9/10)

  Beach amenities

• Bryan from United States (9/10)

  There was lots of things kids could do. Pool, Beach ect

• Antony from Australia (9/10)

  Property was lovely, we enjoyed the pools, the facilities and the staff were incredible.

• Blanka from Czech Republic (9/10)

  Great location, enough room space, short access to beach.

• Moira from New Zealand (9/10)

  Facilities, pools were great. Sea was great for swimming. Great Seaview. We went on the hilton catamaran snorkelling. Which was great. Everyone was very helpful.

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