Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

8.8

Excellent(174 Reviews)

Resort in Puako, HI

4-Star Resort

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this resort

This oceanfront Waikoloa Resort is less than 20 miles from Wailea, the Big Island. It offers an on-site restaurant and an 18-hole golf course. All self-catering villas include free internet access and a large private terrace.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Puako, HI

Nearby attractions

Kahalu’u Beach Park

39.5 mi

Mauna Kea State Park - Halepōhaku Area

Available Rooms

1 King or 1 King • 1205 ft²

Sleeps 6

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1 King • 1463 ft²

Sleeps 6

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1 King • 1463 ft²

Sleeps 6

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1 King • 1550 ft²

Sleeps 7

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1 King • 1550 ft²

Sleeps 8

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Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

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8.8

Excellent(174 Reviews)

Resort in Puako, HI

4-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Puako, HI

Nearby attractions

Kahalu’u Beach Park

39.5 mi

Mauna Kea State Park - Halepōhaku Area

Available Rooms

1 King or 1 King • 1205 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 1463 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 1463 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 1550 ft²

Sleeps 7

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 1550 ft²

Sleeps 8

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.8

Excellent(174 Reviews)

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5.0

Apr 2024

Has the potential to be good.. If we were able to get units together and the pool didn’t have such awful rules

The layout of the condo was great with lots of space for our family. The pool was nice.

We booked two units together and were told they were “only one unit apart”, however when we arrived, we discovered they were actually 2 buildings and many units apart., which was highly inconvenient for our family traveling all together. Also, the photos were a little deceiving. The “premier” units are on the second floor, which means you have no access to the grassy area with hammocks and bbq grills unless you climb through the bushes or walk all the way around the property. The buildings closest to the gate/office are quite far from the pool. The rules at the pool are terrible. You can’t bring any outside drinks or snacks (including water bottles). We had staff confiscate Gatorade. I understand that they want you to buy their food and drinks, but we dropped $300 on lunch and drinks at the restaurant and then still couldn’t use our water bottle and they took away a can of juice in our bag. We’ve never been to a pool with such strict awful rules in any complex we’ve lived or visited. Also a grumpy old man tried to tell us our kids couldn’t get in the hot tub… The pool runs out of towels in the afternoon every day and you aren’t allowed to bring any other towels in or out.

3.0

Jul 2023

Poor

Staff at the main office was very friendly.

No hot water in the bath Not enough sunlight

9.0

Jul 2023

Pretty and roomy condo. Price was reasonable but was charged cleaning fee at check-in.

Beautiful condo/resort and near shops and restaurants. Loved going to Island Gourmet Market for our groceries, food, and other essentials for the condo. The restaurants nearby are expensive so Island Gourmet was a nice relief from the expense of the food places. There is a small farmer's market at King Shops and we ate food from the vendors. Really nice. The condo has plenty of room for a large family. Helen at the front office was helpful.

I was surprised to be greeted with a housecleaning bill at check in. It should have been included in the total bill. All of the beds in the condo were loud and made a terrible creaking noise. If you are sharing beds and get up at night, you will likely wake someone up - it's that loud. Windows are adorned with vertical blinds and several of them keep falling. We've had to put them back up many times in the master bedroom, a guest room and the main living area. If you don't put them back up, bright light will shine through in the morning.

10.0

May 2023

great location good coast walks

great facilities & spacious

9.0

May 2023

Beautiful and relaxing. Warm breezes and sunsets.

Beautiful spot. Quiet with a lovely breeze. Most of the food in the restaurant was really good. Pulled pork was a family favorite. Loved the gym, has the most incredible view. Our second time staying at this spot, perfect for a quick getaway.

Some folks at the pool were extremely obnoxious.

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

The view from the pool is unbeatable, and the condo was well appointed.

There are far too many rules for the pool which are arbitrarily enforced. Staff at the office were not particularly helpful.

9.0

Mar 2023

Can't wait to come back.

First of all, the grounds are SO well maintained and absolutely beautiful!! We had quite a few extremely windy days and there was always a crew of grounds-people cleaning up after the winds. They really care about the landscape and flora here. I read several reviews about the Ocean Club rules...and this is true. They are very strict in there and poolside. But by no means a deal breaker. Just be resigned to eat/drink their items and/or fill up b4 you go in. :-) BTW...Kathy (server in Ocean Club) is THE BEST!!

The unit we stayed in was very nice. The carpet could use an update and the beds were not very comfortable but not terrible either. There was limited cookwear (just enough to get by) but not enough if you did alot of ur own cooking. The 2 fry pans should go bc no matter how much oil/spray you use everything sticks.

10.0

Jan 2023

Wonderful stay at Hali Kai!

Great location with beautiful well kept grounds and buildings. The home was clean and very quiet at night. Would definitely stay at this property again!

Beach equipment was provided but no beach towels.

9.0

Jan 2023

It was a very lovely way to spend a relaxing Christmas holiday.

I loved the amenities of the pool and gym, and our condo was lovely.

The food at the club restaurant was a bit expensive.

10.0

Jan 2023

Here for a medical conference and 5 extra days of fun. outstanding stay

wonderful. unit 2C had everything we wanted. the dvd player was broken but one of the staff ladies actually brought one from her own home so we could use it. The condo was perfect. The pool is gorgeous and the staff there and in the cafe were outstanding. We had cable tv there and On Demand current movies. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else.

I wish they served breakfast at the Ocean Club (at the pool)

1.0

Jan 2023

We were disappointed in our filthy and poorly stocked unit and were unsupported by customer service at Booking.com.

The pool area was lovely, the property itself was lovely. The location was very nice.

The unit we were assigned was a dump. You posted lovely pictures of the units on your booking site but the unit we got was definitely not pictured. If pictures of the actual unit we were placed in had been posted, we never would have booked with you. The “garden view” is actually no view. The lanais are directly up against the only area of the resort that is not landscaped. It looks directly into some scrub evergreens, you could reach out and touch them. Carpets were filthy and stained. The walls were dirty. The mattresses were thin, flimsy and you could feel every spring in your back. Furniture was old, and dirty. The kitchen was barely stocked, not even enough bowls, spoons, etc for number of people the unit was supposed to accommodate. Many things that might be considered essential for a kitchen were not stocked. Two towels and one washcloth per person in the bathrooms so plan to do laundry if you want clean towels. You will need to use the bath towels at the beach. They provide a small sample box of detergent so you will need to buy your own. Beach gear was a cooler. No beach towels, chairs or anything else. We had to rent beach chairs. We typically book condos on vacation. We have never had such a shabby and poorly stocked condo. We talked to the front office and were told it is owner dependent. Owners are held to no standard when renting. Owners of rental condos typically make an effort to accommodate renters and make them feel welcome. The owners of 1G at Hall Kai did nothing to make the stay comfortable. Given this, I would recommend taking your money elsewhere if unit 1G is even a remote possibility as your unit. Sadly, we know the other units at this property are better maintained and stocked. So you pay the same as others who book on this site but get a far worse experience for your money based on the random assignment of units. We were in contact with Booking.

8.0

Jan 2023

Hali”I Kai is a beautiful resort , this unit just needs towels and chairs

we come to the island every year and we have stayed at Hali’i Kai before so we know the location well. The resort is lovely.

we were a family of 5 and the place was to sleep 5, we got there and it only slept 4. The other thing to help the rating out would be some beach towels, we had to take bath towels to beach and wash them every day , that is avoidable if the place had some beach towels like most rentals there have. Other thing would be to have a few beach chairs as most rentals in the resort come with those. Besides these things, Hali’i Kai itself is beautiful as always and well maintained

5.0

Dec 2022

Mostly okay except for pool staff

Great location, nice common areas, great pool/Jacuzzi. Decent food & drinks at the restaurant. Staff at the pool/restaurant could use A LOT of improvement. There is some obsessive rule enforcement for the smallest tiniest things. Really takes away from enjoyment. Example: you get accosted for bringing a water bottle to the GYM!!! The gym has a wonderful location but is very cramped and often gets crowded/full. Towel service at the gym is spotty. Tennis + pickleball courts are nice. So is the putting green. Front desk personnel was friendly and accommodating.

9.0

Dec 2022

an excellent time with family

pool and grounds were very good

the complex is a bit of a walk from shops

10.0

Oct 2022

A little slice of paradise.

Very clean, spacious and modern condo. having two full bathrooms was great. the outdoor space was beautiful as well. We made breakfast each day and used the grills for dinner one night and it saved us a lot of money. The beds we comfortable and we had plenty of towels, beach towels, beach chairs and toys. The pool had an amazing view and there was an excellent safe swimming beach for families just a five minute drive away. This condo seemed to be in a very safe area but was gated for extra security.

There was nothing we didn’t like about the property. We were even allowed to check in two ours early.

8.0

Oct 2022

Peaceful & relaxing

Absolutely loved the lanai! Amazing sunsets, nice cross breeze, perfect place for a cup of coffee or wine!! Having the condo made our trip much more comfortable and efficient. We were a short walk to the pool and Ocean Club for great food & views!! Laundry room allowed us to leave without dirty clothes.

The condo was decorated very nice-homey & tropical. Looked very clean upon arrival. There was what looked like chocolate dried on the refrigerator handle, prompting a cleaning of the kitchen. There was no beach access from the property. These were minor things, we would stay there again!

10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Very nice pool area, located directly over the sea with great sunset Staff was very attentive. Unit comfortable and well equipped.

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10.0

Aug 2022

would stay there again loved it

It was beautiful everything about it.

One of our rooms had a broken sofa pull out sofa beds that was required & they knew about it before our visit however it’s never been fixed. we had to change bedding arrangements but it all turned out ok

6.0

Jun 2022

Pleasant

The property is located in a beautifully landscaped and maintained complex. Pool and restaurant were amazing and largely why we chose this location. Condo itself was very clean but very stripped down compared to other condos we have rented in Hawaii. Unfortunately, other than a couple boogie boards there were no other beach amenities provide such as cooler, beach chairs, or even beach towels which is usually pretty standard at most condos in Hawaii. Also, there were no basic spices other than small supply of coffee. Bed unfortunately was the big issue—super uncomfortable—very squeaky. We reached out to onsite management and they were very accommodating. Maintenance did attempt to fix super squeaky uncomfortable bed as they had received previous and similar complaints but to no avail—still appreciated the attempt! Fortunately management also provided some beach towels and some additional coffee which was very nice on their part. I will definitely stay at this complex again but in a different unit.

10.0

Jun 2022

Awesome condo neighborhood with everything you need. Quiet and well insulated condos.

AC was hard to adjust and keep constant comfy temp — it was programmed to go off at night which got too warm and we had to get up in the middle of the night and lower the temp.

5.0

Mar 2022

For my family, it wasn’t worth the price.

The grounds and building structures were beautiful

The Ocean Club was so far from our unit that we felt the need to drive. When we got there, there was no parking. Obviously other tenants felt the need to drive also. The mattress in the main bedroom needs to be replaced. It squeaks when you move and the mattress had no firmness to it.

8.0

Mar 2022

Overall, we loved Hali’i Kai but might choose a different unit another time.

The location of the property is superb. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and very well kept. the pool with its restaurant/bar are fabulous and the best part of the property, along with its location on the Shoreline Trail.

Given the high price of the unit, the plastic glasses and dishes seemed to miss the mark. We also had expected some beach chairs for the beach, as we came by plane and couldn’t bring our own. Also, the furnishings were dark and somewhat dated.

7.0

Jan 2022

beautiful surroundings

restaurant, was great, the ground’s beautiful, good location

very strict rules for kids, not as family oriented as we thought. our condo had carpet that didn’t look very clean , should be tile or something easy to clean.

10.0

Jan 2022

RELAXING

N/A

Super acccomodations

10.0

Dec 2021

Perfect place for our Big Island vacation

This was a beautiful location with all the amenities. The Beach Club restaurant and pool were amazing. Our refrigerator was having problems during the stay, so they upgraded us to a larger ocean-side condo. Could not have asked for better place to spend our vacation.

Nothing.

9.0

Dec 2021

Superb

The size of the villa well located close to the path on the ocean shore,nice and large patio on a corner it was perfect.the garden area is well maintain you can walk ,bike .

Carpet area can be improve in the villa.

10.0

Nov 2021

Exceptional

The pool was amazing!

Location, would of liked to be closer to Kona.

9.0

Nov 2021

Superb

Great location and well furnished unit. We found a strong sense of "community" with other travellers.

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Puako?

The average price for a rental in Puako is £409 per night. This rental is £185 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa. Enjoy the water!

Is Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

Resort in Puako, HI

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Puako, HI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Puako?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa?

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