Wai'ula'ula: You Can't Beat This View
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Wai'ula'ula A101 is a 2,100-square-foot, ground-floor condominium in Kamuela, on the mountain side of Mauna Kea Resort and beside a golf course. Its wrap-around lanai looks down a fairway toward the Pacific, with panoramic ocean and sunset views. The unit is near the private Wai'ula'ula amenity center and has its own lawn area.
Rooms & In-Unit Features
The condo is described as sleeping up to eight, with two king-bed master suites and a third bedroom with bunk beds arranged for children. It has a full kitchen with an island, granite countertops, an oven and stove, microwave, and other top-of-the-line appliances, plus a full-size washer and dryer. The living room has a 65-inch Smart TV with cable, and the home includes zoned air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Amenities & Recreation
Rental access includes the Wai'ula'ula amenity center, with an infinity pool, children's pool, hot tub, fitness center, lounge, kitchen, and barbecue area. The condo's lanai also has a Wolf gas grill, bar sink, and under-counter refrigerator. Mauna Kea and Westin Hapuna resort facilities—including their pools, fitness centers, tennis, and championship golf—require an optional paid resort amenity package.
Beaches, Golf & Surroundings
Kauna'oa (Mauna Kea) Beach and Hāpuna Beach are a short drive away, while Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course is among the nearby activity options. The area also offers Mauna Kea Beach, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Manta Ray Point, and Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden. Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 14.95 km away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 38.52 km away.
Dining & Guest Services
Nearby dining includes Copper Bar (about 1.36 km), Hau Tree (about 1.38 km), Manta Restaurant (about 1.46 km), and Naupaka Beach Grill (about 1.91 km). Farther options include Mama Bear's Kitchen Waikoloa, HāLani, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, Lava Lava Beach Club, and Kuleana Rum Shack. An Iokua Luxury Rentals specialist greets guests on arrival, and up to three hours of complimentary concierge assistance is offered for planning or arranging services; grocery costs are additional.
Best for
This condo is especially suited to families or groups who want room to spread out, a child-oriented bedroom, a full kitchen and laundry, and a private outdoor living area. It also suits travelers drawn to golf and resort beaches who value open ocean views and a quieter residential-style base; access to Mauna Kea and Westin Hapuna resort facilities is available through an optional paid package.
Travel tips
A rental car is recommended, and parking at the condo is available; the nearest listed airport is Waimea-Kohala Airport, about 14.95 km away. The Wai'ula'ula amenity center is included with the rental, but the separate Mauna Kea and Westin Hapuna resort amenity package is optional and costs extra. Ask the host about current resort access and facility availability before travel.
What guests say
Guest feedback praises the ocean views, quiet setting, cleanliness, and the spacious, well-equipped condo. The kitchen, barbecue, washer and dryer, and access to the pool and fitness center are among the practical features guests appreciate. One review specifically wished for more handicap-friendly accommodations, so accessibility may need advance confirmation. The supplied public rating is 5 from 188 reviews.
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