Hale Honu -Turtle House Oceanview Luxury Penthouse
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Setting
Hale Honu is a renovated third-floor penthouse in Vista Waikoloa, a landscaped 8.72-acre property in the Waikoloa Beach area of Hawaii’s Big Island. Its wraparound lanai looks toward the Pacific, Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay), the pool and tropical grounds, with mountain views also noted.
Rooms
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit accommodates up to four guests and has an open-concept living area with a modern island-inspired design. A tiled wraparound lanai provides lounge seating and a dining table, while the kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.
Amenities
Listed amenities include air conditioning, a kitchen, microwave, oven and stove, cable TV, heating, washer, elevator and free parking; the unit description also mentions a dryer, Wi-Fi and streaming-ready Smart TVs. The property amenity list includes indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, fitness center and outdoor grill. Beach gear described for the unit includes chairs, a cooler, towels and snorkeling equipment.
Location & Nearby
The listing describes the beach, A-Bay, shopping, restaurants and nightlife as about a seven-minute walk away, and places the unit near Hilton Waikoloa Village and Kolea Waikoloa. Two bus stops are listed on Waikoloa Beach Drive, about 455 m and 502 m away. Waimea-Kohala Airport is listed about 24.5 km away, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport about 26.2 km away, and Hilo International Airport about 90.4 km away.
Best for
The two-bedroom layout, capacity for four, kid-friendly designation, kitchen and washer make Hale Honu a practical fit for small families, couples or friends traveling together. It also suits guests seeking a resort-area base with a private ocean-view lanai, pools, hot tub and beach access, with shopping and dining described as walkable.
Travel tips
The listing recommends renting a Jeep to explore the wider island, although A-Bay, nearby shopping and restaurants are described as about a seven-minute walk away. Bus stops on Waikoloa Beach Drive are approximately 455 m and 502 m from the property; check routes and schedules before relying on them. The unit is on the third floor, and an elevator is listed among the amenities.
What guests say
The supplied review excerpt praises the condo’s furnishings and decor and describes the lanai view as especially appealing. It also notes that the unit suited a mother-daughter visit. No negative themes are present in the supplied excerpt; the provided review text is duplicated, so it does not establish a wider range of recurring opinions.
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