drive and arrived at Hilton Waikoloa Village to valet parking service and stunning vistas of Waialua Bay. Premium Rooms in MAKAI A five-minute stroll, alongside a waterway teeming with fish, led us to our onebedroom oceanfront suite in MAKAI. Our room was clean, modern and comfortable with soft bedding and fresh-smelling bath products. When we needed extra towels, I simply sent a text message to the resort’s number, and someone would promptly respond to our needs. As an added bonus, our MAKAI lanai featured views of the onsite, well-cared-for dolphins – perfect for our toddler’s entertainment. Spectacular Swimming Pools, Waterslides and a Protected Lagoon Hilton Waikoloa Village is the place to go for keiki-friendly pools and beaches. We yearned for a getaway, but where should we go with our two girls, ages one and two? My husband and I wanted to relax and rejuvenate. And we needed a place that could engage our active toddler while accommodating the sleeping, social and nourishments needs of our baby. We decided to staycation at Hilton Waikoloa Village on the island of Hawaii. The family-friendly resort exceeded our expectations with its breathtaking property, outstanding amenities and comfortable hotel rooms. 62-Acre Oceanfront Resort on the Kohala Coast A less-strenuous, 30-minute flight to Kona from our home on Oahu – without any time change – was a great start to our vacation, as compared to our past trips to the continent. After picking up our rental car, we took a 30-minute, lava-field-filled 150 HAWAII PARENT November/December 2024 by Stephanie Lopes
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