Paniolo Greens Resort

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Paniolo Greens Resort, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes those assumptions bite you in the ass, and this was definitely one of those times. The name gives away its Big Island roots (paniolo means Hawaiian cowboy, if you didn’t know), and there’s actually this really cool ranch-meets-tropical vibe that works way better than it should on paper.

The golf course is what initially catches your eye – and I mean, it’s genuinely gorgeous, even if you’re not into chasing a little white ball around. The greens are well-maintained without being pretentious, and honestly, just walking around the property in the early morning with coffee feels pretty damn perfect. The staff gets that laid-back island thing right too – they’re helpful without hovering, which I appreciate. Check-in was smooth, parking’s easy (thank god, because some places here make you feel like you need a PhD in spatial reasoning), and the rooms are… well, they’re clean and comfortable. Not fancy, but everything works, the AC doesn’t sound like a dying helicopter, and the beds are actually decent. I mean, the decor won’t win any design awards – it’s sort of that generic tropical theme you see everywhere – but it doesn’t assault your eyeballs either.

What really surprised me was how quiet it gets at night. You’re close enough to civilization that you can grab dinner somewhere decent without planning a major expedition, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with party crowds or traffic noise. The pool area’s nice for an afternoon hang – nothing spectacular, but the water’s clean and there are enough chairs that you don’t have to throw elbows at 7 AM to claim your spot. I noticed a lot of repeat visitors, which usually tells you something about a place. The restaurant on-site is… fine. Not amazing, but you won’t starve, and the breakfast does the job if you’re heading out early for activities. That 8.7 rating actually makes sense once you spend a few days here – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does, it does well. For the price point, especially if you can snag one of their deals during shoulder season, it’s honestly pretty solid. Just don’t expect resort-level amenities and you’ll probably leave pretty happy with the whole experience.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Villa with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Villa with 1 extra-large double bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 6 adults, 4 children

Reviews

• Dimitrios from Switzerland (9/10)

  The apartment was huge, spanning two floors, and extremely clean. It offered a beautiful view of the golf course and was located in a quiet area. The staff were very helpful. I appreciated the numerous activity opportunities available. The pool and its operating hours added to our positive experience. We would gladly stay here again.

• Andrea from United States (9/10)

  Clean, safe, quiet, and spacious condo, relatively close to the beaches at A-Bay, Hapuna and Spencer; shopping at Queen’s and King’s Markets. Close to the Waikoloa Village KTA store. Beautiful golf course with lots of Nene, turkeys and other birds. Affordable compared to staying right at the beach. Free parking for 2 vehicles was a great bonus!

• Dane from United States (9/10)

  Everything. Central, friendly staff

• Laveinia from United States (9/10)

  everything

• Kela from United States (9/10)

  Location was awesome. The pool & golf course was fun. Spending family time was great

• Christine from United States (9/10)

  Entire unit was spotlessly clean. All necessary things there: kitchen items, beach towels, washer & dryer. MBR had private bathroom. Very spacious, lovely views.

• Polly from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great sized rooms and lots of nice touches like washing powder provided and coffee. Reception customer service very personalised,

• Andrey from United States (9/10)

• Mina from United States (9/10)

  I love it

• Danielle from United States (8/10)

  Clean and spacious

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