This was our 3rd time at Halii Kai. We stayed in 10E - ground floor, 3 bedroom unit. Close walk to the Ocean Club.
The living room was a bit tighter than on a 2bdrm, but the 3 rooms were great. The two teens got their own space, though their windows faced the east so they got the morning sun. We had ocean view from the lanai, and plenty of light from through the side windows. Kitchen was amazingly equipped. Henckel knives, Riedel wine glasses, plenty of spices. The coffee cups were good sized. There was coffee grinder and maker, blender, toaster, rice cooker, tons of dishes, bowls, pitchers, even a salad spinner! I really appreciated the supplied basics: laundry soap, bath bar soap, hand soap, dish soap, and toilet paper and paper towels. Plenty of bath towels, even cosmetic face wash cloths. There were 8 beach towels in the unit. We couldn't park in the garage, but we had access to its contents: 4 Tommy Bahama beach chairs and umbrella, plus 4 boogie boards. We left the 4 boogie boards and pool noodles we had bought earlier there in the garage. Also had tennis rackets and balls. There were also ice packs in the freezer for the cooler. The wood floors were gorgeous. If it had been winter, I would have had the gorgeous lanai doors wide open!
It's always a question if a place is as good as you remember. Halii Kai delivers. The complex is quiet. Part of the Waikoloa resort but separate; I think the Hilton golf course barrier gives it a more airy feel. The Ocean Club is amazing. My kids (now 17 and 14) still enjoy the pool. Yes, they can't throw balls or do major horseplay, but did they have fun - yes. Lots of marco polo. Kids met many other kids and hung out with them at the pool. The place is soooo friendly. We chatted with other guests and some owners. The staff at the Ocean Club are great. I can't believe it's the same people who've been there since our first trip, and it speaks volumes to the quality of the establishment. Pool towels provided as is lemon water. My kids enjoyed the virgin passionfruit daiquiris.
The complex has tennis and basketball courts; you can check out the equipment at the front desk if needed. It fronts the ocean and the lava-rock Kings Trail; we took it over to the Black Sand beach. You don't have direct beach access from this complex, but you drive to the best beaches anyway (Hapuna, Mauna Kea). A-Bay, just a mile away, is nice for snorkeling and okay for swimming, and has parking lot .
I would stay here again!
