Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Overview
Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa is a smoke-free aparthotel in Waikoloa, Hawaii, with 56 individually decorated accommodations. The property has an outdoor pool, fitness center, hot tub, restaurant, bar/lounge, and poolside bar. Its public rating is 4.5 from 753 reviews.
Accommodations
Apartments have separate sitting and dining areas, air conditioning, and furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens include a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, stovetop, and microwave; washers and dryers, coffee/tea makers, irons, and ironing boards are also provided. Bathrooms feature jetted tubs and separate showers, while entertainment and connectivity include cable-equipped flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests can use the outdoor pool, children's pool, hot tub, and fitness center. Free self-parking and complimentary Wi-Fi are available, and the property is listed as wheelchair accessible. The accommodations also include desks, safes, phones, and complimentary local calls, subject to restrictions.
Dining
On-site dining and drinks are available at the restaurant, bar/lounge, and poolside bar. Nearby options include Nui Italian, about 392 meters away; Lagoon Grill, about 683 meters away; Tropics Ale House - Waikōloa, about 716 meters away; and A-Bay's Island Grill, about 1,067 meters away.
Location
The Waikoloa Beach Drive bus station at the Hilton Waikoloa Village employee entrance is listed 479 meters away. Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 23.9 kilometers away, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport about 27.0 kilometers, and Hilo International Airport about 90.1 kilometers. Other nearby dining choices include Kona Biscuit Company, Kuleana Rum Shack, Foster's Kitchen Waikoloa, Lava Lava Beach Club, HāLani, and Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club.
Best for
The apartment-style setup is a good fit for travelers who want room to spread out and prepare meals, with full kitchens, separate sitting and dining areas, and in-unit washers and dryers. Families may appreciate the children's pool, while leisure travelers can make use of the outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and nearby Waikoloa restaurants.
Travel tips
Check transport options for your dates before relying on the bus station listed 479 meters away, as it is identified specifically as the Hilton Waikoloa Village employee entrance stop. Waimea-Kohala Airport is the closest of the three listed airports at about 23.9 kilometers; Kona International Airport is about 27.0 kilometers away. The kitchens and washers and dryers can be useful for longer stays, and free self-parking is available.
What guests say
The one guest review excerpt provided describes the property positively and notes that the unit felt spacious. It also reports poor drainage in a guest bathroom tub, suggesting a maintenance concern in that unit. The limited excerpt does not establish whether either point is a recurring theme across reviews.
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