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Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

4.0 of 5
62-100 Kauna'oa Drive, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
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Ranked #3 of 8 hotels in Kohala Coast
4.0 of 5 stars 959 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Mauna kea(35)
  • Ocean views(32)
  • Breakfast buffet(19)
  • Very nice(17)
  • Open air(12)
  • White sand(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(10)
  • Coast Grille(9)
  • Lounge chair(9)
  • Front desk staff(4)
Traveller rating
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vikingfuneral
Big Bear Lake, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

the staff was so aloha, right from the start. and the wonderful big pool was comfy in the morning, but when the wind came up, you had to move a bit to get shelter. we moved a lot in our week there, loved the waves and the clean beach, with chairs and umbrella set up just for us! Mahalo. Loved... More

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BB810
Stratham, New Hampshire
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

We just returned from another wonderful vacation at the Prince. This is our fifth stay in 5 years. Sure the rooms are a little tired but overall I don't think you can match the value here anywhere else on the Big Island. The property is beautiful and well maintained. The beach is amazing and a short walk from the hotel... More

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karka73
Prague, Czech Republic
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6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

We was satisfied with this hotel, location is great, hotel has a beautiful beach and gardens. More

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Jay8989
Tokyo, Japan
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW
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I've stayed at this hotel a few times over the past 8 years and it gets worse each time. My last visit was a month ago and it will be my last. Nothing special anymore -- aging facilities, priced over its value, and very little aloha to be felt by working staff. Pool area was overcrowded and reminicent of a... More

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hanaSC
SC
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

The location is great. It's about 20 min. drive from the Kona Airport, plenty of self parking. It is not too big, not too small. You have a pretty good ocean view from "partial ocean view" rooms. We enjoyed the great selection of breakfast buffet, and saw the whales from the Ocean Terrace every morning! The guest rooms are very... More

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MushroomTraveller
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Great beach for walking or lazing – not Hawaii’s normal black/grey. Sea was too rough for swimming and broke too close in-shore for surfing. Excellent pool and surrounds larger than you would normally expect. Restaurant food is ok for a night or two but too expensive for what it was. When we were there the buffet restaurant was closed -... More

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HoosierNana
Indiana
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18 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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The views were spectacular. The decor in the rooms was a bit dated and the place looked a tad worn. Most people want privacy when using the bathroom, not saloon type doors. Mattress was a bit squishy, wallpaper peeling some. The view however was awesome and the room was spacious. The room had a refrigerator. The deck was huge and... More

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Travelling-Canu... S
Vancouver, Canada
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Room: We had one of the refurbished rooms which was stylish, clean and had a nice view. Bathroom was spacious, with separate bath and shower. The bed was very comfortable. We did see a non-refurbished room which wasn't as nice as ours, but was fine. (I would want to pay less for it, however.) We received a reduction in the... More

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S H
Monte Vista, Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

From entering the very well kept and beautiful grounds to the ocean room, there is not room for one complaint. The hotel staff were consistantly friendly, kind and informative and attentive. We were able to keep the door open to the ocean side each night and were lulled to sleep by the surf. A great view of the ocean (with... More

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Denveresque
Denver, CO
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13 reviews
195 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
7
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I have been going to the Big Island annually for almost 20 years, and have stayed at a few of the hotels on the Kohala Coast. The one I’ve stayed at most often is the Hapuna Prince, although I have wildly conflicted feelings about it. Here is the scoop as best as I can describe it: Pros: 1. Best bang... More

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Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Also Known As

  • Prince Hotel Kamuela
  • Prince Hotel Hapuna Beach
  • Prince Hotel Island Of Hawaii
  • Hapuna Prince Hotel
  • Hapuna Beach Hotel
  • Island Of Hawaii Prince Hotel
Address: 62-100 Kauna'oa Drive, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743

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