One can understand why RCI rates this resort as the top t/s resort on the Big Island. As others have noted, King's Land is a very nicely appointed destination resort, appropriate for families who just want to relax while having a resort where their children can have plenty to keep themselves occupied. From upscale achitecture of the resort building exteriors and interiors and the appealing interior decor to the well manicured landscaping and barbeque areas around the resort, one feels right at home. Hilton didn't cut corners when they built King's Land Resort. It's a beautiful, perfectly maintained resort.
In addition to the bi-weekly housekeeping service, the unit is supplied with mulitple bathroom towels (even two bathmats in the Master Suite) for use between servicing along with very nice toiletries for those guests who may not have brought their own. Pool towels are available by the Keike Room for use at the four pools as well as for beach use. Used towel bins are located conveniently at each pool. Resort staff makes every effort to ensure your stay will be an enjoyable one. All were friendly and greeted you with a smile and an "Aloha".
The resort offers daily activities, most of which we did not join/participate. The one activity we did enjoy was the free Hula Show presented every Thursday at 4PM on the ClubHouse lawn, an event guests should not pass up. Just be sure to arrive no later than 3:15 if you want a good seat. Drinks and PuPu's are offered for purchase from the nearby Pool Bar/Bistro.
One plus this resort offers that no other t/s offers, is the ability to use the facilities at the Hilton Waikoloa Hotel, including charging items or services purchased at the Hilton, i.e parking, spa treatments, Swimming with the Dolphins, dining, etc., to your room at King's Land. Nice benefit.
IMHO, there are only two drawbacks to the resort. First is the distance from the resort to Kona, about 25 miles. It's 18 miles to the airport. It's not an issue if one plans to remain at the resort but if a guest wants to spend time in or around Kona, add time (and gas) to make those trips. The second is the requirement that guests, who stay more than one week at the resort, must check out at the end of the first week and check-in for the next week. Although not an important issue, it's an inconvenience for the guest. I was told it was done because the room key had to be reset, which makes no logical sense as other resorts can program their room keys for the total reservation time, not a week at a time. Oh, well!
Check out the King's Land website for photographs of the resort and it's amenities. Nice resort. Enjoy!
Room Tip: Units in Bldgs. 1 thru 11 face the golf course. Half the units in Bldgs.
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