Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Location. Providing beach accommodations on the sun-swept Kohala Coast is the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Positioned on Hawaii's Big Island, the hotel is near fine dining venues and exclusive boutiques. Complimentary shuttle service is provided within the Waikoloa Resort area.

Hotel Features. Seventeen acres of palm-fringed stone-tiled paths, white sand beaches and tropical gardens adorn the grounds. A rustic wooden bridge spans the natural pond bordering the beach. Wooden-floored Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge serves Pan-Asian cuisine with panoramic ocean views. Cocktails and a light bistro and pupu menu are available at the restaurant. Poolside service is offered. The bi-level 5,750-square-foot Mandara Spa features services including body scrubs, facial treatments, massages, and pedicures and manicures. The pool complex includes a sand-bottomed children's pool with a 90-foot water slide and an infinity-edged pool for adults. The 165-foot heated infinity pool includes a Jacuzzi. The activities center rents snorkel sets, kayaks, boogie boards and pedal boats. The center arranges glass-bottom boat, scuba-diving and snorkeling excursions. The hotel includes the 12,000-square-foot Naupaka Ballroom. The fitness center offers cardiovascular equipment, weight machines and flat-screen televisions.

Guestrooms. Renovated in 2007, the 555 guestrooms feature a mix of rattan and dark-wood furnishings, armchairs upholstered in olive green velvet, and decor in shades of cream, green and deep charcoal. Revive beds offer 300-thread count cotton sheets, white cotton duvets, six feather pillows and bolster. Rooms include televisions with cable and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Shoji-designed screens separate sleeping areas from bathroom vanities. Bathrooms feature cherry wood, chrome, granite porcelain and curved shower rods. Refrigerators and coffeemakers with Kona coffee and tea are provided. Balconies or patios offer garden, ocean or volcano views.

Expert Tip. Located along Hawaii's only naturally-sheltered beach, the resort features calm waters.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

• Daily self parking
• Daily half-day snorkel rentals for two guests
• In-room high-speed Internet access
• Local, inter-island, toll -free, and long-distance calls to the United States and Canada