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Aloha! Hali'i Kai is the only resort on the Kohala Gold Coast with a private ocean-view, 4-tier pool, sand-bottom hot tub, full bar and grill. This 2006-built complex has beautiful architecture and immaculate, tropical landscaping. Picture yourself enjoying a Mai Tai from the private bar or having a meal while gazing at the ocean or relaxing in the lush garden on a hammock under the palm trees. Hali'i Kai is a magical place to be!
We are located in Waikoloa on Kohala's Gold Coast, so named because our 350 annual days of sunshine is the most in Hawai'i. Hali'i Kai is the ideal place for you to come home to as you explore the rest of this magical island.
Many of our guests love to stay local to Hali'i Kai during their vacation because of the variety of amenities and activities for everyone in the family available right at your doorstep. The pool area is recently rebuilt with lagoon-style salt water pool with waterfalls, lounge chairs, and a unique sand-bottom hot-tub. Imagine watching spectacular sunsets and seasonal whale migration as you enjoy one of the best amenity centers in the resort area. There is also a well-equipped shared fitness area overlooking the ocean, and a full-service restaurant & bar. Other amenities that your family will enjoy include multiple outdoor grills and picnic tables, several hammocks, a tennis court, a half-basketball court and a putting green.
Coming back to the condo, our unit is special because of its floorplan and location within the resort. You will experience a high degree of privacy compared with other units, with views across the 14th fairway. This large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom end unit is light filled with high 9-foot ceilings. The condo is ~1300 sq ft.
Sleeping arrangement:
- Bedroom 1: One King Bed, with large primary bathroom with double sinks, separate walk-in shower and deep soaking-tub
- Bedroom 2: Spacious guest bedroom features Two queen size beds. A full bathroom is adjacent to the bedroom.
- Living Room: A queen-size pullout sofa-bed
Dining Room and Kitchen:
The dining room area is set for 6 people and the countertop is set for 2 people. The kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and African mahogany cabinets.
Lanai:
The lanai features a gas grill, table for 6 and comfy chairs to sit back and relax while looking out at the wide open views of the Waikoloa Beach Golf Course, and a peek-a-boo view of the ocean. Please note that the grill takes propane tank. We can not guarantee a full tank. The guests are responsible to get their own propane from nearby grocery or hardware store.
Air Conditioning:
The unit has AC for those warmer days. On most other days, our guests stay cool and comfortable from the cooling ocean breezes by opening the oversized sliding glass-windows in the living area. When possible, please do conserve energy by using the ceiling fans in the bedrooms and the Lanai.
Parking:
We have a designated parking spot for 1 vehicle and guest parking for 2nd car.
Stairs:
We are located on the second floor. Please note that there are no stairs within the unit, but you do have to take stairs up to the condo.
Outdoor and play gear
We try our best to equip the place with snorkel gear, tennis rackets, pickleball rackets, beach umbrella, beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, basketball and sand toys, but there is no guarantee you will have it all. Sometimes items break or go missing and we are not informed about it.
Laundry:
We have a large laundry room with extra capacity washer and dryer
LOCATION
Hali'i Kai is part of the Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Close to Anaemaholo Bay beach which is home of the Lava Lava Beach Club restaurant a fun restaurant on the beach with live entertainment. The world class Waikoloa Golf Course is just around the corner.
There are 2 shopping centers - Queen's Marketplace and the King's Shops with a variety of stores, restaurants, Starbucks, Aloha Wine Bar and a movie theater. Our favorite place to shop is Island Gourmet Market for groceries and local foods.
Consistently ranked as one of the top beaches in the country, Hapuna State Beach is a short 10-minute drive, Waialea Bay Beach 69 is a 10-minute drive and is a great shady beach and snorkeling destination, when the surf is calm.
There are 2 luxury hotels nearby - Waikoloa Hilton is next door. It features a large lagoon pool and a dolphin shops among other things. A short distance away is Waikoloa Marriott Resort & Spa, it’s a good place to go watch sunset Luau.
Top things to do on Big Island!!!
1. Volcano National Park and Lava Tube
2. Night Snorkel with giant Manta Ray
3. Star Glazing and sunset watch at Mauna
Kea---amazing.
4. Akaka Falls/Rainbow Falls (water fall/rain forest/lush jungle)
5. Beautiful beaches: Hapuna Beach, 69
Beach, Black Sand Beach, Kua Bay, Makalawena Beach, Green Sand Beach, Anaehoomalu Beach, Two Step Beach (take 2 steps and you are in the water for free snorkeling)
6. Kona Coffee tour
7. Kid Friendly activities such as Dolphin swim, Atlantis submarine, seahourse farm, aloha farm adventure
8. Tropical Bioreserve and Gardens
*** PLEASE READ THE HOUSE RULES PRIOR TO BOOKING ***
*** RENTAL AGREEMENT/SECURITY DEPOSIT ***
Please note that all guests will receive an email required to sign our rental agreement that lists the house rules. We need you to sign it and share your credit card info through our secure reservation system for a $500 deposit. It's important that you review and sign this agreement within 48 hours of receipt to maintain your booking. If this step is overlooked, your reservation may be subject to automatic cancellation as per our house rules. We would not want that to happen, so we emphasize this to ensure all goes smoothly with your reservation.
The reason for the agreement is simple - it is in place to provide transparency and protection for both our valued guests and us, the hosts. The security deposit is simply a temporary hold on your card, not an actual charge, although it will count towards your credit limit. This means your money stays in your account. We put this hold on your card one week before you arrive. If there's no damage when you leave, we'll remove the hold one week after you go.
Resort Fee:
Please note that Hali'i Kai collects a resort fee of $25.00 + tax per day for each reservation (not per person). Guest must register and pay the resort fee directly to the Front Desk at Hali'i Kai upon arrival (or next morning if your arrival is after-hours). As a guest, you are also required to provide a credit card with a $100 hold for the Guest Cards. The amount is returned to you upon returning the cards.
