When looking for low-key luxury on the Big Island's Kohala Coast, you can hardly do better than the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. While not the most luxurious hotel on the island, the Waikoloa Beach Resort does well to offer plenty of elegance without going over the top. This helps to keep the rates fair, and while you can always stay at a cheaper resort, you might not get as much value in the end. It's the prime location of the Waikoloa Beach Marriott that is arguably the resort's best attribute, though the nicely renovated rooms might have something to say about that.

The 555-unit Waikoloa Beach Resort sits on fifteen acres of tropical grounds that are fronted by beautiful Anaehoomalu Bay. There are few, if any, other bays on the Kohala Coast that are as renowned for their water sports possibilities, which is an accomplishment in an area where such pursuits abound. In addition to swimming and snorkeling off the white-sand beach at Anaehoomalu Bay, guests at the Waikoloa Beach Resort can also go scuba diving, windsurfing, and kayaking. Water sports equipment rentals are available if you need them, though you can always opt to simply catch some rays on the beach if you feel like relaxing.

In addition to swimming in the ocean, guests at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa can also swim in one of the resort's two attractive pools. The larger pool here features a waterslide that the whole family is bound to enjoy, while the smaller pool caters to children. The Waikoloa Beach Marriott also offers a year-round children's program that will help keep the little ones entertained during your stay. Concierge services and an activities desk also figure among the resort's facilities and amenities, and they are ideal resources when you're looking for fun things to do on the Big Island, such as a whale watching tour or dolphin swim. For those who like to golf, the two championship golf courses at the neighboring Hilton Waikoloa Village will more than suffice. Guests at the Waikoloa Beach Resort are entitled to book rounds of golf at these courses, and you might also check out the Hilton bars if you are looking to add to your nightlife opportunities.

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Live nightly entertainment is offered at the Waikoloa Beach Resort bar, so you don't always have to wander over to the Hilton when looking to enjoy some nightlife during your stay. Both food and drinks are on the menu at the bar, but if you prefer a more complete menu, the resort's main restaurant can meet your needs. The main restaurant at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the smaller coffee shop is open for breakfast only. There is another on-site restaurant that is only open for dinner, which adds to your nighttime menu choices. Should you feel like enjoying a meal in the comfort of your cozy room or suite, room service is offered during breakfast and dinner hours. Other restaurants are located in close proximity to the Waikoloa Beach Resort, so you won't want for dining options.

There are endless ways to spend your time at the Waikoloa Beach Resort when you're not enjoying the comfort of your room or suite, though the signature beds and plush guest robes might have you reconsidering an early start to your day. A tasteful decor and a healthy array of amenities characterize the guest units at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott and Spa, and while the standard units are relatively small, the deluxe rooms and suites provide extra space for those who need it. Air-conditioning and a flat-screen cable TV are among the standard amenities in every guest unit here, as are dataports, mini-fridges, in-room safes, hair dryers, irons, coffeemakers, luxury bedding, alarm clocks, and spray-jet bath tubs. You'll also get your own private balcony, and enjoying the ocean breezes while relaxing on it is simply divine at any time of day.

The comfortable rooms and suites at the Waikoloa Beach Resort are great places to unwind when you're not visiting the historic petroglyphs, attending an evening luau, or engaging in other fun Hawaiian activities during your stay, and you can always opt for the resort's full-service Mandara Spa if you seek further relaxation and rejuvenation. The impressive Waikoloa Beach Resort offers everything that a good resort should, which is why it's such a popular lodging choice for Big Island travelers.