The Hula Moon Villa: Luxury Ocean View Penthouse - Best Value in Kolea!
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Hula Moon Villa is a privately operated ocean-view penthouse condo in Kolea, a beachfront community within Waikoloa Beach Resort. Kolea sits beside Anaeho’omalu Bay (A-Bay) and is described as the only residential community on the Kohala coast with its own direct beach access.
Villa
The spacious, professionally decorated unit combines contemporary furnishings with Hawaiian art and opens toward ocean views. Its well-equipped kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances, a microwave, and an oven stove; the villa also has air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a washer, and a balcony or patio. Guest extras described by the property include bedroom TVs, a living-room entertainment system, board games, and beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, and toys.
Outdoor Dining
Pocket doors open onto a lanai with tropical patio furniture and an outdoor kitchen featuring a Viking grill, wet bar, and mini-refrigerator. Restaurants and shops at Kings’ Shops and Queens’ Marketplace, as well as Lava Lava Beach Club, are described as a short walk away.
Recreation
Kolea Beach Club amenities include an open-air exercise room, an infinity-edge pool, a sand-bottom pool with a waterfall, and a lava-rock spa. A-Bay offers beach access, and the nearby Ocean Sports hut has rentals for snorkeling and kayaking as well as sunset cruises. Golf courses, cycling, and horseback riding are among the other activities noted in the area.
Location
The villa is in Waikoloa on the island of Hawaii, next to a golf course and on the beach. Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course, Mauna Kea Beach, and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area are among the area’s named attractions; Waikoloa Beach Drive bus stops are 268 m and 780 m away. Waimea-Kohala Airport is listed 24.6 km away, and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport 26.0 km away.
Best for
This villa suits families and groups looking for a roomy, self-catering stay with beach access: it has a full kitchen, washer, family-friendly features, and beach gear, while Kolea’s pools include a sand-bottom option for children. It is also a good fit for travelers prioritizing ocean views, outdoor relaxation, and nearby golf, dining, and shopping over hotel-style services.
Travel tips
The property description highlights walking access to A-Bay, Kings’ Shops, Queens’ Marketplace, and nearby dining, so many resort-area outings may not require a car; free parking is also listed. Waikoloa Beach Drive bus stops are about 268 m and 780 m away, and the closest listed airports are Waimea-Kohala and Kona, at approximately 24.6 km and 26.0 km respectively. Beach gear is provided, while Ocean Sports offers rentals and sunset cruises at A-Bay.
What guests say
The supplied guest comments praise the condo’s cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfortable beds. Guests also describe the location as convenient, with an easy walk to the beach, and mention relaxing on the lanai. One review notes that the location worked well for a party with someone staying at the nearby Marriott, while another praises quick, easy communication before arrival. The excerpts provided do not identify recurring negative themes.
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