Hilton Waikoloa Village

The rooms were good size, good bathrooms.

It was too big, too crowded, too noisy. And did not feel like Hawaii. It could be a resort in anywhere in the world. It is like a vacation factory. Not relaxing at all. Especially for solo traveler, it is not relaxing. There are families everywhere, children are all around and loud until 9pm in the pool. And then they are in restaurants. The place has no moment of peace. The food is bad as it is usual food. The service is also bad, as there is no care. Everything is pretty much self service, anything you ask there is a charge. The place is huge, the staff can’t keep up, so they stick to a cookie cutter service as opposed to being helpful. You carry your own luggage even if it means 2-3 miles for example. There is tram but if the tram does not work which happened to me, well good luck. There is no good healthy food or real tasty local food. A few options like poke bowl. If you have any special dietary preferences again good luck. Try your luck outside of the resort. I am a vegetarian, and I could not find anything good or interesting to taste, especially being in Hawaii. The rooms have ants especially in the bathrooms. They are micro size ants not big ones. The place is also super not eco friendly. Turtles are in the same lagoon with screaming kids, water bicycles, etc activities. Though there are state laws about not disturbing these animals, the animals are stranded with this environment. Part of the same lagoon, also a home for dolphins who are being worked pretty much all day. Although there is a sign says it is humane society certified and that participation to the attraction is contributing towards conservation of marine life and research, the scene is far from that reality. The poor dolphins are in a small place considering how many dolphins are there. Though it is lagoon, they are trapped in one side and there is a restaurant next to their area constantly buzzing with people and food smell.