Welcome to Waikoloa Beach Resort
Nestled between Waimea and Kona, Hawaii, is Waikoloa Beach Resort, a private resort-style community boasting several single-family homes and luxury condominium neighborhoods. Each area is equipped with its own amenities, such as spas, barbeque facilities, and ultramodern pools. Waikoloa Beach Resort centers around Anaeho'omalu Bay, which is considered to be one of the best beaches in Hawaii. This bay is loved by locals and tourists alike for its calm ocean waters and soft sand, and the ocean conditions are perfect for kiteboarding, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling.
Waikoloa Beach Resort offers more shopping and dining options than most other resorts in Hawaii. Houses in Waikoloa are privy to stunning views and pristine waters. Architect Ted Garduque incorporated design styles from various parts of Hawaii's history to ensure guests and locals can experience the island's rich history in their own homes. With its stunning views and pristine beaches, Waikoloa Beach Resort is truly a sight to behold.
What to Love
- The stunning Anaeho'omalu Bay
- Plenty of shopping and dining options
- Stunning views and pristine beaches
- Luxurious private homes and condominiums
Local Lifestyle
Waikoloa Beach Resort is perfect for outdoor lovers. Residents of this resort community enjoy snorkeling, swimming, surfing, and kayaking. Golfers will enjoy a round of golf at one of the two top-tier 18-hole courses in this neighborhood. Locals love to explore nearby historic fish ponds, archaeological sites, and lava fields. Due to its clear waters, Waikoloa is also a prime whale-watching location.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
There are plenty of fine dining restaurants, upscale boutiques, and stores in Waikoloa Beach Resort. Kings' Shops is the premier shopping destination in Hawaii, offering a great collection of art galleries, major retail stores, casual and fine dining eateries, and local favorites. It has an excellent selection of stores such as Macy's, Tommy Bahama, and Tiffany & Co. and eateries such as A-Bay's Island & Grill and Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill.
Another prominent shopping mall in this neighborhood is Queens' Marketplace. Queens’ Marketplace features over 35 retail stores, shops, and casual and fine dining eateries, as well as the largest food court on the Kohala Coast.
Pueo's Osteria is a Waikoloa Village restaurant serving top-tier Italian dishes. At Pueo's Osteria, Italian flavor meets Hawaiian style to produce delicious food served in an upscale setting.
Located at the entrance to Queen's Marketplace, Kuleana Rum Shack offers authentic Hawaiian cuisine and spirits. Here, you can enjoy Kuleana rum in a signature cocktail of your choice alongside tasty food.
If you are looking for a restaurant with a golf course view, head to Mai Grille by Chef Allen Hess. This eatery serves delicious, flavorful bacon and brunch cuisine and features stunning golf course views.
Things to Do
Waikoloa Beach Resort and its surrounding area offer many recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Head over to the Dolphin Quest at Hilton Waikoloa Village, where you can play, feed, touch, and swim with dolphins. This unique experience is one-of-a-kind on the Big Island and is great for people of all ages.
Visit the Anaeho'omalu Bay, or A-Bay, considered one of the most relaxing and scenic spots on the Kohala Coast. The beautiful scenery and soft sand make this bay well-loved by locals and tourists. You can sunbathe, go surfing, snorkeling, or swim in the clear water.
Locals also organize and attend various festivals, including the Waikoloa Ukulele festival, where ukulele enthusiasts strum their favorite tunes or play alongside various ukulele masters, and the Moku O Keawe International Hula Festival, which celebrates the historical and cultural significance of the hula.
Schools
The Hawaii Department of Education serves the Waikoloa Beach Resort area. Top educational opportunities nearby include:
- Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School, PK-8
- Lanai High and Elementary School, PK-12
- Hawaii Preparatory Academy, K-12
- Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Public Charter School, K-12