The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.
Most guests love the overall resort feel and location of Waikoloa Fairway Villas. The gated community is quiet and well kept, with lush landscaping, a heated infinity-edge pool, hot tub, clean BBQs, and a small open-air gym. It’s an easy walk to the Kings’ Shops and Queens’ Marketplace for coffee, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment, and a 10–15 minute stroll (or quick drive with gear) to A-Bay. Many reviews highlight relaxing lanais with golf-course, sunrise/sunset, and mountain views, making it a peaceful home base for exploring Kohala Coast beaches like Hapuna and 49 Black Sand, Waimea, and Kona.
Condos are consistently described as clean, spacious, and comfortable, with full kitchens and in‑unit laundry—great for families and groups. Most units are thoughtfully stocked with beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, towels) and useful kitchen basics; some include baby gear. Host communication is frequently praised, with clear instructions, welcome touches, and quick responses. Perks vary by unit: a few offer passes to the Hilton Waikoloa pools/lagoon, and some include discounted golf memberships—both big wins for families and golfers.
Common caveats reflect a large complex with individually owned units. Some condos are dated or need a deeper clean, and occasional maintenance hiccups (A/C, appliances, shower drains) do happen, though managers are usually responsive. Expect HOA rules and quiet hours to be enforced; kids under 12 aren’t allowed in the hot tub, and early morning golf-course mowing can create noise. A/C thermostats are often capped around 72–76°F and lanai condensers can hum; parking may be unassigned or small garages may not fit larger vehicles. To set yourself up for success, confirm specific perks (Hilton access, golf discounts), parking details, and A/C policies with your host, and consider driving to the beach if you have lots of gear.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
Wonderful stay. Great location and amenities.
Stephen L.
July 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I can't say enough good things about this property. From the location in Waikoloa, walking distance to the beach and shops, perfect for getting an early morning coffee and walking by the water, to the actual property itself. It is very well maintained and cleaned. And offers all the amenities you will need for a perfect vacation, including beach chairs, an umbrella, and floats. We would definitely go back again.
Melissa G.
July 2026
This condo was exactly as advertised. Excellent location to shopping, dining & the beach! The pool was great as well. The condo was stocked with everything we needed! Our family had a wonderful trip! We will definitely be back! :)
Courtney B.
July 2026
Nice clean place with a great location. House was very well stocked.
Kevin H.
July 2026
Beautiful condo in a beautiful location! Everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. Loved using the Hilton pools! Staff were very responsive and we really appreciated the ability to arrange a late check out with our 9 pm flight.
Traci W.
July 2026
We had an excellent stay in this property. The place was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, beautifully maintained, and equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The location was perfect, making it easy to explore the area while also providing a peaceful place to unwind. The host was friendly, responsive, and made the entire experience seamless from check-in to check-out. We truly enjoyed our vacation and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay. We would definitely love to come back!
Pia D.
June 2026
Wonderful property with excellent amenities, would definitely love to stay again. Good layout, loft had no door (but we knew that) so be sure whoever is up there is one of the first up in the morning. Loved the location close to everything but still felt private. Nice pool area. Garage was a nice bonus with chairs and other fun beach supplies.
Stacy H.
June 2026
The condo was well furnished, clean, and well equipped. The area was quiet, an easy walk to a shopping center and nearby to the beach. This was our second visit to this condo, and I’d definitely choose it again.
Steven G.
June 2026
Unit was very nice and pool area good. Bbq set up was excellent. Would consider booking in the future.
Bryan M.
June 2026
Everything about this stay was easy. The place was perfect!! Would love to stay again!!
Kimbra M.
June 2026
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My Wife and I (and our adult Daughter) enjoyed a fantastic stay at this conveniently located condo unit in the Waikoloa Beach Resort area.The Unit was in a gated community and within walking distance to many great restaurants and shopping. They had everything that we might need for just relaxing or "beaching it". The Unit was supplied with plenty of paper towels, cleaning products, etc. EVERYTHING WE NEEDED!!!!It was very close to Hapuna Beach (one of our favorites), and it was a great location to travel up to Tex's for Malasadas, and on to Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls and Hilo and to Volcano National Park (and Punaluʻu Beach "Black Sand" Beach to see the Honu); and the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (City of Refuge); and the Manta Rays at Night and snorkeling excursions. Keep in mind that almost everything on the island of Hawaii is a distance to travel to; BUT the "road trip" is part of the adventure and experienceWe only wish that we had more time to enjoy the Big Island of Hawaii; because there is so very, very much to see and do!!!Mahalo nui loa!
Paul L.
June 2026
The property was clean to the eyes and nose. The host was available to answer questions by phone and text. We had a view of the lake and the Queen’s Marketplace our lanai.
Reginald C.
June 2026
Great location. Like the view of the volcanoes. Thank you. Will return.
DC S.
June 2026
Wonderful place to stay. Really nice family friendly beach a few miles north. Super clean and well kept.
Brian M.
June 2026
easy peasey. Very nice unit.We enjoyed our stay very much.Parking was very convenient and easy code’s to enter the parking area and unit itself
Bruce and Joanne G.
June 2026
This property was perfect for our family. My husband and I were traveling with 2 granddaughters. They had their own room and bathroom and we had ours. The property is located near shops and beaches. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Lisa K.
June 2026
My family of five had a wonderful time here. We loved the location of the unit. It was clean and had everything we could ask for. It was close to shops and food and we enjoyed being able to walk to amenities. We would definitely stay here again.
Amy G.
June 2026
Prefer to have had no cockroaches, and the neighbor was overbearing. Other than that it is a nice location.
kanoelani s.
June 2026
Lovely property with everything you need well equipped.
Xun S.
June 2026
Wonderful
Brock D.
June 2026
The unit was pristine and well-furnished with a great view of the golf course. And it was very walkable to restaurants and shopping. We would definitely opt for the same unit again.
WILLIAM L.
June 2026
We had a wonderful time and the condo had everything needed as if we were living there. Very spacious and close to shopping, food and of course the beach. I would highly would recommend the Fairway Villas. Thanks for nice comfortable stay.
RON C.
May 2026
Property has all the amenities we needed. Great view! Easy process and great communication. Really enjoyed are stay!
Tim S.
May 2026
The condo was clean and the location was awesome! The bed was very comfortable. I will be back.
Heidi V.
May 2026
Trip was to celebrate my daughter graduating from college. The location was perfect, the accommodations were perfect and communication was perfect!Would definitely recommend this property
Chelle D.
May 2026
Great place & location. We'll be back.
John S.
May 2026
My second day at this place. It’s perfectly located the lanai with the La-Z-Boy rocking chairs stay 29 days to leave the really comfortable. I plan on coming back if it’s for rent next year. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home.
Rhonda A.
May 2026
This place was amazing! The listing is exactly as described and great for couples or a family of 4. You are close to the pool, shops, and about a 15 minute walk to the beach. We cooked every morning and several nights and had all the kitchen appliances we needed. Including coffee and a hot water kettle. They also provide beach chairs, snorkels, and more! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Mahalo!!
Madison D.
May 2026
Great location. Lovely view. The owners were extremely to deal with and responsive to any questions. All check in information very clear. I have stayed at several Waikoloa condos in the last 15 years and this was by far my preferred. Highly recommend these owners. And the pool was great.
Paula W.
May 2026
We love the Fairway Villas. We have stayed in a few different units. This unit needs a little bit of TLC. The beds were comfortable and for the most part it’s clean. We know the humidity plays a big part in keeping the showers free from mold. The cleaners could spend a little more time cleaning them. The air conditioner, washer, dryer and dishwasher worked great. The communication between us and the owner went smoothly. He was helpful.
Rebecca P.
May 2026
We loved this condo so much! It had everything we needed and we loved the location. The pool was great and we also used some of the snorkeling equipment. This place is even nicer than the pictures show. Plenty of room for 4 people.Two suggestions.. The air conditioner works well, but you can't turn it lower than 70 and we like it cooler than that at night, but I get that electricity is expensive there. The other suggestion is to put up some type of darkening shade on the window in the guest room as it's hard to keep the outdoor light out at night.Thanks!
Paul R.
April 2026
Lovely stay! The space was well kept, comfortable and stocked with everything you could need. We enjoyed all of the beach equipment and towels, and the location was perfect to check out lots of the most beautiful beaches on the island. We would be happy to stay there again! Highly recommend!
Anna Y.
April 2026
Can't beat the location - less than 10 minute walk to shops and restaurants! It's 3 stories and this unit is on the 2nd. We had a family with kiddos in the unit above us - running and jumping. The property manager was communicative but not much they can do to stop it. We had 5 nights of pounding feet above us. Certainly cut into our tranquility.
Pauleen H.
April 2026
Highly recommended
Ruslan S.
April 2026
Great Location! Hosts were very accommodating. Condo has everything you need and the perfect location to walk to the shops-resturants-beach. Clean and very comfortable. My third time in Kona and will be back again! The lanai is great to sit outside and have your coffee and watch the golfers. Beautiful place.
linda s.
April 2026
Super comfortable and very well-decorated. Quiet and well-appointed. Property managers were responsive and super knowledgeable about the area. We really enjoyed sitting on the patio in the mornings, the landscaping is gorgeous. Property itself felt very secure, safe to walk around, etc. and the location was perfect.
Stephanie B.
April 2026
Super quiet and very well appointed. Hilton validated parking with the pool pass which was great. Easy walk to shops including grocery store was also great. Pleasant neighborhood with short walk to the beach and beach trail.
Tagan B.
April 2026
Great location and easy access to everywhere we wanted to go. Hosts were very responsive and the property was well stocked.
Stefan R.
April 2026
K-22 was a perfect condo for our stay. We found everything we needed in cookware, beach chairs and towels and it was very clean and comfortable. There were lots of cooking spices and condiments left by previous tenants as well as sunscreen and shampoo, & conditioner. My only suggestion would be to have the instructions for a/c and TV and cleanup printed in a book in the unit so we didn’t have to find them on our phone to pull up.
Jeannie P.
April 2026
Everything was as described. A perfect spot for my family of 6. The kitchen was fully stocked and the beach accessories made beach days easy to enjoy. There is no assigned parking stall with this rental and you are asked to park in a visitor spot. There are only a few in the immediate area so i can imagine this may be problematic on busy days. The beds were comfortable and we had excellent communication when needed. Would highly recommend.
RUSSELL H.
April 2026
We had friends stay at Fairway Villas and they recommended it to us. We found this property and we booked after seeing so many positive reviews. We’re so glad we did as this unit was perfect. The owners have thought of everything and we never felt like the unit was missing anything. We cooked a lot and they are fully stocked in the kitchen, including many spices. Their closet full of beach gear was also extremely helpful. We loved having chairs and an umbrella and our daughter loved trying boogie boarding. We would highly recommend this unit if you’re looking for a 2 bedroom in Waikoloa.
April 2026
Kitchen well stocked with all serve and cookware, foil/baggies/soaps/sponges, detergent, beach gear (towels, chairs, beach umbrella, beach bag and coolers). Walking distance to groceries, shave ice, coffee, several resorts, movie theater, restaurants and beach. Great place!
Melissa H.
April 2026
We loved our stay! The condo was very clean and had all the amenities to feel like home. The beds were very comfortable, we slept great each night! The property was beautifully maintained and a great location. We were able to walk to the beach every morning which was amazing! Would definitely stay here again and will recommend to friends/family! Thank you for an amazing vacation!
Heather L.
April 2026
The apartment was clean, spacious, and looks just like the photos. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. There were at least 6 beach towels, 6 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas, a cooler and beach bag for us to use. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub! Shops, restaurants and ice cream are withing walking distance. Would stay here again.
Anne A.
April 2026
We booked this for our family spring break and it was great family friendly place and location. The condo was stocked with a lot of extra items. It was clean and the hosts are great. Very responsive and accommodating.
Troy L.
April 2026
Close to kings/queens Mall.
Tina L.
April 2026
Fantastic location, close to shops and restaurants. Clean and comfortable condo.
Brian A.
April 2026
We loved this place! Very clean, great kitchen set up, comfortable beds and pillows. Location is awesome! We could walk to lots of places. If we are ever back on the Big Island, we would love to stay here again!
Barbara S.
April 2026
Great location and everything you need is nearby. We will be staying here again.
Natalie Z.
April 2026
Great unit - great location. Very responsive host. Awesome stay.
Blake G.
April 2026