We came and stayed here in 2004 and were very happy. This is not a hotel and should be regarded as such. It is a condo and more like staying in your own apartment. We loved the breezes off the Lanai and the blue tile pool is great. If you are looking for crowds and happenings this is not the place for you. If you are looking for quiet,relaxing, away from the crowds getaway this is the place for you. My dad lived in these condo's for over 9 months and wouldnt stay anywhere else on the island again. It is a truly native experience and I wouldnt go back to Hawaii without staying in the villas.

We stayed here and the place was a disaster. Stains galore on the couches and chairs. Tons of bugs all over the place.

place hasn't been updated in twenty years it looked like. bathroom cabinets were coming apart. food from last guests were left in the refrigerator (half eaten sandwich among other things). trash was never taken out before we got there.

We had a two bedroom, 2.5 bath condo across the street from the Hilton Waikoloa Village. The condo was spacious, the kitchen had everything we needed and there was also a washer/dryer. The master bedroom had a full size soaking tub and separate shower. The second bedroom had two twin size beds. The second bathroom had a separate shower and regular bathtub. All rooms were spacious and provided plenty of storage room. We were offered this place as an alternative to staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village across the street, and I'm glad we did. We did not use the pool or hot tub. We had no problems checking in in the late afternoon. There is an office near the front of the complex. Each condo has 1 private parking space right in front of the unit.

Make sure you book plenty of things to do in advance, as there really is not a lot to do here on the fly. The town of Kona is about 20 miles south. There is a Costco that came in handy for stocking up the kitchen.

I would recommend this place for people who are looking for peace and quiet. We had teenage boys with us and it was difficult to keep them entertained - boredom set it fairly fast.

We stayed at the Waikoloa Villas Feb 12-19, 2005. Great time! We booked our condo through Abbey Vacation Rentals. A bit of a leap of faith since we had only corresponded with them via internet and email - but the arrangements worked out very well. Condo was clean and as pictured. Only disappointment was that the condo complex doesn't actually have a tennis court. You can walk across the street to the Marriott and use the one there for $10/hour...but I had thought that this was included. Complex is in a great location - walking distance to the Marriott, Hilton, and Kings Shops. Would definitely recommend as an alternative to a hotel!