This condo is in the Kolea gated community in the larger Waikoloa Beach Resort. The resort has the King's and Queen's Marketplaces (5-15 min walk) with many shops, restaurants, and the Island Gourmet grocery store (at Queen's). Very convenient and pricey. The deli area inside offers a huge variety of take-out food for a nice alternative to dining out, though we experienced a long wait for dinner one day. A larger and cheaper grocery store can be found at KTA in Waikoloa Village, 15-min drive away.
The Kolea Beach Club (3-min walk away) has main pool, sand-bottom kids pool, hot tub, fitnessand lounge areas, and a kitchen. Towels provided (use at club only) and morning coffee. Our kids loved the pool and walked there on their own. There's a gate from the club 1-min to the beach at "A Bay" and shower to rinse off. Very small waves, easy and safe to swim. Beautiful shoreline to explore, especially at sunset.
Our host sent detailed check-in instructions. We arrived 90 min after check-in time and were surprised to find the cleaners still working. They let us store our food and luggage, and we went to the pool until they were done. We were notified there's an extra air bed if needed. What we didn't realize is that the listed sofa sleeper had been replaced with a big leather sectional, so turned out we did need it. It was large, self-inflating, and good quality, but we had to move furniture, deflate and store each day (too big to leave up). All the actual beds were really comfortable.
Kitchen had all we needed (though we had a mixup with types of coffee filters and a manual that didn't match the machine). The induction stove top controls can be finicky. Large master bath with huge bathtub and shower. The lanai (back patio) was nice area with grill, with sliding doors that can tuck away. Unfortunately, we all experienced some mosquito bites, so we kept it closed.
Closet packed full of beach toys, in various states of repair: many boogie boards, snorkel gear, beach chairs, mats + sand toys. We enjoyed it all at Hapuna Beach to boogie board, and Mauna Lani to snorkel. Beach towels as well.
The host was responsive and friendly. Check out instructions said to do all but one load of laundry before we left, which was tough with an early flight and dryer slow to dry towels.
In all, a great time with a few bumps along the way and would stay there again. Recommend the host clarify the sofa/air bed and laundry set expectations aware ahead of time. Mahalo!
