Most Complete Review of Waikoloa Beach Marriott

overview
July 21st, 2005 -- I searched three major search engines for several Marriott related terms including "review Marriott", and "stayed Marriott".

I found 25 useable reviews -- 20 positive ones, and 5 negative ones.

Preparer's notes
Waikoloa Beach Marriot has plenty of activities for those who don't have a car or would rather stay at their resort. There is a kids pool with sand, a water slide, an adult pool, jacuzzi, spa, golfing, tennis, a beach close by and a restaraunt in the hotel. This is a great resort for a relaxing stay with excellent service.

Lisa's Comments
I stayed here twice, back when it was still an Outrigger. This is a quality hotel with a good windsurfing beach and beautiful grounds and lobby. There has been construction in the area for several years now, and I don't see it being done any time soon. It looks like they are doing expansion on one side, and building million-dollar homes on the other side. Anaehoomalu Bay is directly behind this hotel, and the King's shop is directly across the street from it. I prefer staying at the Hilton, which is right down the road, mostly because of all the stuff the hilton has for kids, but the hilton is about $70 more a night than this hotel. The only caveat I have for this hotel is the wind. Because of it's stellar beach location and view there is no protection from the occasional heavy winds, and on those days it is miserable to be out on the beach or at the pool.

approvals
20 people said they had a good time at the Marriott, and the reasons they gave were:

1. 8 said: the hotel is located close to the airport, many shops, restaraunts, and the city of Kona
2. 17 said: there were many things to do at the resort if you didn't have a car or chose not to leave, kiddie pool, beach, jacuzzi, spa, tennis courts, gym, golf, snorkeling, and an open air restaraunt were some of these things
3. 12 said: they thought the staff went out of their way to help and provide great service to their guests - one couple recalled being moved imediately and upgraded after finding a few bugs in their room, the manager even helped them move their things
4. 5 said: they described the hotel setting as relaxing, quiet and remote
5. 6 said: they loved watching the sunsets from their lanai - one woman was able to see the luau one night and enjoyed it very much
6. 7 said: the rooms were kept clean by prompt and efficient housekeeping
7. 3 said: they enjoyed having internet access in their room
8. 6 said: they thought the complimentary breakfast was very good
9. 3 said: the rooms were a good size

disapprovals
5 people said they did not have a good time at the Marriott, and the reasons they gave were:

1. 1 said: she thoguht the beach was small
2. 3 said: they had a horrible view of either a roof top, construction site, or a highway
3. 9 said: the food at the hotel restaraunt was very expensive
4. 2 said: they thought there should have been more staff at the front desk to check people in and out

A good review regarding this lodging is here: Absolutely loved it! Waikoloa Beach Marriott is located in Waikoloa Resort on the Big Island. The prices I checked shows it to be a medium-cost hotel.

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