Hilton Waikoloa Pool Pass for 2024 J23 Waikoloa Fairway Villas

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest with you – the name of this place is a bit of a mouthful, but once you figure out what you’re actually getting, it’s pretty solid. The Waikoloa Fairway Villas basically gives you access to the Hilton Waikoloa’s pool facilities, which is actually a genius setup if you ask me. You’re staying in these villa-style accommodations that feel way more spacious than your typical hotel room, but you still get to use one of the Big Island’s most impressive pool complexes. I mean, we’re talking about pools with slides, grottos, and that whole lagoon system – it’s like having your cake and eating it too.

The villas themselves sit right along the golf course (hence the “fairway” bit), so you wake up to these rolling green views instead of a parking lot. There’s something really peaceful about that morning coffee on the lanai while golfers are just starting their rounds – though fair warning, weekends can get a bit busier with the local crowd. The units are well-maintained, honestly better than I expected for a 4-star rating. Full kitchens, separate bedrooms, and the kind of space where you can actually spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase. The 8.0 rating feels about right – nothing’s going to blow your mind, but everything works like it should.

What really makes this work is the location within Waikoloa. You’re close enough to walk to Kings’ Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace when you need groceries or want to grab dinner (that Merriman’s is worth the splurge, by the way), but you’re tucked away from the main resort hustle. And here’s the thing nobody tells you – parking at the Hilton for pool access can be a nightmare during peak season, but staying at the villas means you’ve got that sorted. The shuttle between properties runs pretty regularly, though honestly, it’s an easy walk if the weather’s decent. The pool pass situation is straightforward once you get checked in – they’ll set you up with wristbands or whatever they’re using that week. Just don’t expect the same level of poolside service you’d get as an actual Hilton guest, but the facilities are identical. For families especially, this setup is kind of perfect – you get the condo-style space for spreading out and doing laundry, plus the resort pool experience without paying resort prices. It’s one of those “why didn’t I think of this sooner” kind of arrangements.

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Rooms

• Holiday Home with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 5 adults

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