Halii Kai, Big Island

Hali'i Kai is a luxurious oceanfront gated community located on the Kohala Coast, within the Waikoloa Beach Resort area. The resort offers a range of amenities, including a private Ocean Club featuring a multi-level swimming pool, heated lava rock spa, poolside bar and restaurant, and an open-air oceanfront fitness facility. Guests can also enjoy tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts, as well as access to two award-winning golf courses within the resort.

The Hali'i Kai community is situated near the Queen's Marketplace, and King's Shops, providing guests with various shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The resort is also known for its whale watching opportunities and beautiful oceanfront lava rock trail. Please note that there is a mandatory daily resort fee of $25 per unit (not per guest), which grants access to the complex amenities and is payable upon arrival.

    Halii Kai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 69-1029 Nawahine Pl,Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
  • Property Size: ~29.0 acres (192 units)
  • Reviews: 4.74 / 5.0 (from 2704 reviews)
  • Average Price: $547/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Halii Kai Vacation Rentals

Halii Kai Average Rates


As of September 2025, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Halii Kai is $547. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $633. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Halii Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


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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.

It's clear from the guest reviews that the Halii Kai condo resort on Big Island offers a highly satisfying experience for its visitors. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the resort's great location, beautiful and peaceful environment, well-maintained and spacious condos, and the variety of amenities available. Guests appreciate the easy communication with hosts, the awesome sunset views from the pool area, and the extra touches such as well-stocked kitchens and availability of beach gear. The resort's proximity to activities in Waikoloa, coupled with the quiet and secure atmosphere, makes it a favored choice. While there are minor suggestions for improvements and isolated issues, the positive experiences far outweigh any negatives, making Halii Kai a highly recommended stay for future visitors to Big Island. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 guest reviews.

Recent Halii Kai Reviews


Location, location, location! Ocean views from the patio, georgous unit with all the amenities. Played golf one day (lakes & beach course). The hilton pass was used almost every day. We walked a couple times as well as drove. Loved all the beach and pool accessories in the unit. Highly recommend staying here. We will be back for sure.
Lindsey Y.
May 2025

Property was in a great location. Close to pool was awesome. Great layout, kitchen and living area was very comfortable.
Kristin G.
May 2025

Overall, the condo and complex were great. This was our second time staying in Halii Kai, so we knew what to expect. Location - We really loved the location with the slight ocean view from the patio. We would spend the morning drinking coffee and catching up on work. It is so close to the pool/bar/gym so super easy to walk with the littles. The big crash lawn was perfect to let the kids run around and play soccer. The entire complex is also super close to the shops so that’s convenient for a quick grocery or coffee run.Condo - the layout of the condo was super nice for our little fam. We had some struggles with the internet and the property manager took care of it
Chris & McKenzie C.
May 2025

All as expected and better
Mike M.
May 2025

We enjoyed our stay in the Hali’i Kai condo. This was my second time staying within this community and I love the quiet and roominess of it. It is perfect for two couples or a family and a better deal than getting two rooms at a nearby busy hotel. The pool is great and the food at the pool bar and grill was very good. A special thank you to the owner for the extras that were available including the tennis rackets, beach chairs and towels but especially the bug spray because I had forgotten mine and I am a mosquito’s favorite snack. I would definitely stay here again on my next trip to The Big Island.
Courtney P.
May 2025

The unit was well appointed, clean, and convenient. The view from the lanai was very nice. When we weren’t out snorkeling at one of the nearby beaches, we spent most of our time at the unit on the lanai. The first morning we saw at least 50 dolphins playing in the ocean just off the rocks in front of the unit. It was a great way to start our vacation!
Guy Allen K.
May 2025

This property was very clean, organized, and spacious. The grounds were beautiful. Denise at the office was so helpful and informative. Ideal location, close to beaches, shopping, and great restaurants. Also, enjoyed the food and atmosphere at the pool.
William H.
May 2025

The property is truly amazing. The views from the back patio are breath taking. The King size main bedroom was perfect and that ensuite was everything that was needed and more from the large tub to the walk in shower. The Second bedroom with its 2 beds would be perfect for any family. Although, the second bathroom isn't "Attached" it was right next to the second bedroom. The kitchen had EVERYTHING that you could need from blenders, to cookware to insulated cups. Everything that we used, worked perfectly. It was Hawaii so we went out for most meals. There was a perfectly sized grill on the outside patio if one decided to grill at home. The celing fans and A/C made the room perfect for sleeping at night and kept everything at a great temp through the day. You did have the option to open the front door and the windows (all with screens) and let a great ocean breeze rush through the unit. The double doors opening to the balcony made for a great walkway and open space to the back of the unit. When I say the unit is stocked, I am under selling it. There were so many towels, beach towels, beach chairs, snorkel sets, tennis rackets and balls, insulated coolers, beach bags, yoga mats, board games and more. Christi B has really made this unit stand out. A small putting green is right out in the front along with a basketball court and tennis courts. The Ocean Club and Pool were both stunning. Ocean views, heated pool and 2-4 happy hour were big hits. The live music didnt disappoint!
John E.
May 2025

The condominium was in excellent condition and had all of the necessities plus much more. The view was outstanding and the boogie boards were a nice touch. Thank you. Terry and Sue
Terry T.
May 2025

House was great, well stocked, clean and very nice. Good location.
Debra V.
May 2025

We had a great vacation. The condo was better than advertised and we loved it.
Stephen P.
May 2025

We had a wonderful time staying at the Hali’i Kai! The community is beautifully maintained with great amenities. Michaela’s condo was perfect and just what we needed.
Sarah B.
May 2025

We really enjoyed our stay at Hali'i Kai! We hope to return.
Lindsay B.
May 2025

Wonderful property and community! This has everything you need to enjoy the big island! Owners were great with communication! The pool and restaurant are great!
Lindsey H.
May 2025

The location of this unit can’t be beat. Steps from the Ocean Club and pool, huge grassy area for kids to play, in the most tranquil and BEAUTIFUL complex. Richard and the cleaning staff were AMAZING to communicate with and responded within minutes whenever there was a need. The house was stocked with everything we could need for a family beach day. Thank you for providing the extra pack and play for the baby, as well as the highchair. Mahalo!
Stefanie C.
May 2025

Home was beautiful, had everything you needed. I’ve stayed at many properties and Laurie Jo thought of everything. She was very responsive to any issues that came up and was gracious enough to let us extend our checkout time. Would highly recommend.
arthur p.
April 2025

Place is huge clean and modern. Loads of amenities. Stocked like a real house. Would stay here again if back in the area.
Stephen F.
April 2025

We came here from Maui to see the big island for a few days and this place was spectacular! We wished that we had shortened our time on Maui to spend more time here! Even if it was only on the patio and at the pools. The unit was spectacular, it was a fabulous experience overall! We look forward to our next stay!
Troy H.
April 2025

We’ve stayed at Hali’i Kai before and due to the amazing location, grounds and pool club on the point we returned. I’m so glad we did! This is a specialplace and this unit excels at all the ‘extras’ so generously provided. The ocean and golf course view, along with the short stroll to the pool club on the point, was excellent and a fantastic way to start and end the day. We loved all the amazing floral scents on property and the bird life and sounds were so lovely. We walked daily along the ocean path to the adjacent Hilton property and Buddha statue, lagoon and dolphin sanctuary which was stunning with sea life as an active lagoon. These owners provide a wonderful array of home/kitchen items, comfy beds and towels and the best selection of ‘borrowing’ beach goods we’ve ever seen. So very kind and generous. We loved this vacation and can’t wait to return!
Sheri S.
April 2025

The property lived up to all of our expectations and had no problems during a 14 day Vacation !Keep up the excellent service !
Jack C.
April 2025

This property is lovely, well maintained and stocked with everything needed for a relaxing holiday. The views right off the patio and from then pool and restaurant are stunning.
Janie M.
April 2025

We have been to Hali’i Kai 9 times and this one was of our favorite units! Close to the pool, great couch, awesome amenities. If I had to knit pick anything it would be that there is definitely some wear and tear, but that’s honestly to be expected. Also, my husband and I opted to put the 2 twins together to make a second queen since my mom was in the master and it was a bit uncomfortable. Next time we would take the queen and have the kids in the 2 twin! We just like a big bed!Thanks for a great 2 week stay!Owner and property manager were great!!
Traci B.
April 2025

Hali’i Kai 9H is a very nicely appointed ground-floor corner unit. With three bedrooms, it served our family very well. Furnishings and artwork are nicer than the other units that we’ve stayed at here.
Dean A.
April 2025

Had another great vacation at Hali’i Kai! Great condo setup for two couples…ocean front. We’ll be back next year.

April 2025

We absolutely loved our stay. This property has everything you could need. The chairs, sand toys and cooler were a nice touch. It is a bit of a walk to the pool, but you can always drive if you don't want to make the trek. Beds are super comfortable. I would definitely stay here again!
Amanda F.
April 2025

We have stayed here before and loved it and we loved that we could go through VRBO to book it. The condo was perfect. Everything we needed was there and it's very well decorated and clean. We would definitely stay there again.
Rita C.
April 2025

Nice well maintained condo in exclusive Waikoloa property. Pool facility has restaurant and bar overlooking the ocean. Condo has all the items you’ll need for the beach- chairs, ice chest, shade structure, and boogie board. We would happily stay here again !!
Charlie L.
April 2025

The condo is clean, well appointed and comes with all you need for a great stay. The lanai was our favorite spot for morning coffee and dinners in. The pool/restaurant is fantastic. The grounds are well maintained. We found the beds to be very firm and the pillows were not comfortable (we went to Costco and bought pillows for 20 so not a huge deal). The provided beach chairs, snorkel gear, etc is a nice touch. Would stay again.
Carrie B.
April 2025

First of all, we already knew we loved Hali’i Kai. You cannot beat the Oceanside pool and gym watching whales and dolphins play, the morning beach walks along the Hilton to A-Bay or up for some coffee/smoothies/açaí bowls - we are ready to go back already! But Steve and Maryanne’s condo was perfect as it had the view (yes, we watched whales and dolphins from the patio and gorgeous sunsets) but also all of the amenities of home. It had more than enough towels, dishes for everything, laundry soap and even beach gear to take to Hapuna just down the road. The beds were comfy and as much as I’d like to keep this gem of a place a secret so it’s available for us next time to book, I figure I should be honest. To top it off, they immediately offered us late checkout for a small fee knowing we had the red eye flight home which truly made it feel like we had an extra full day.Thank you Steve and Maryanne! We absolutely enjoyed our stay.
Salina H.
April 2025

This is our second time staying in Hali’i Kai and both stays have been excellent, but you can’t beat the location of this unit within the property. It was clean, comfortable and well stocked, couldn’t have asked for more really. And Hali’i Kai is an amazing resort with a gorgeous poolside restaurant, love music on many nights and the loveliest staff - book it!
Cami S.
April 2025

Wonderful condo with prime location for whale & dolphin watching, sunsets & sunrises
Sarah H.
April 2025

Overall excellent stay. Communication with Steve was excellent. Easy checkin and checkout. I would definitely recommend it.
chetan s.
April 2025

Excellent property, great views. Well appointed and comfortable.
Stephanie S.
April 2025

This property was fantastic!! I would recommend it to everyone. Such a wonderful view from the lanai. We would love to come back.
Karen H.
April 2025

My husband and I spent eight nights at this beautiful condo. The property’s pool and restaurant were amazing and the condo had everything we needed, including a very well appointed activity closet that made beach trips a breeze. We loved waking up to an ocean view and enjoyed evenings grilling on the lanai. Mahalo!
Carley G.
April 2025

This property was a great home base to explore the Big Island from. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai watching the birds in the coconut grove. We also appreciated the tennis and basketball courts, and made use of the available grills several times. The Ocean club was a great place to unwind at the end of the day.
Erin G.
April 2025

Our family of 5 had a great time here. We really appreciated the personal touch, a note and some goodies upon arrival. We were also pleasantly surprised at the view of the water from the patio.The condo’s close location to the pool was easy for my elderly mom to walk each day. And made quick visits to let the kids get some swim time in doable.We also always have a hard time finding two bedroom condos with three beds. Having two beds in the spare room that were large enough for four people was great!Lastly, my husband loved the walking path along the golf course, ocean and lava rocks to the Hilton next door. He woke up every day to get his walk in.
Jennifer
April 2025

This is an outstanding place to stay. This may be the single best unit in the entire complex because of it's proximity to the pool area and the incredible view of the ocean. The pool area is much more than just a pool area. Pool, bar and restaurant (outstanding food) are direct ocean front. The unit is clean, has well-appointed kitchen, lots of beach gear very comfortable beds and wicked water pressure in showers. (Which matters after a day at the beach) We will definitely look to re book this unit in the future. Easily a 5 star place to stay
Wade B.
April 2025

Always wonderful to be back
Julie H.
April 2025

This unit has a great location in Halii Kai with a wonderful lanai with a view of the ocean and golf course. The condo was very well stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, sports gear etc...communications with property manager also timely...
Jason C.
April 2025

Great location with a beautiful view.
Karlene G.
April 2025

Beautiful property with great communication.
Harriet S.
April 2025

We stayed in this condo for 4 nights. The view off of the deck was beautiful. We watched whales and dolphins. It was quiet and peaceful. We walked every morning. A couple of days, we went to the Waikoloa Hilton. It was a nice walk. We also walked to the black sand beach through the volcanic rock. That was a bit tough. Our first night, we ate at the Ocean Club. It was so nice to have that restaurant there after a long day coming from Hilo and the volcano. I had some questions and the host was very responsive. I highly recommend this place.
Michele I.
April 2025

We had a wonderful vacation!
Margie S.
April 2025

We absolutely loved our stay at Hali'i Kai in 7H. It was perfect for our family and located on the ground floor with a lovely view over the golf course to the ocean. There is a bbq and patio furniture to dine outdoors. The owner was amazing. She communicated quickly with any question we had. She even offered to shop for us as we were arriving late at night. What a lovely surprise to come in to find everything we needed for breakfast and more! Thank you again Laurie Jo!The kitchen was a cook's dream; very well supplied with high end appliances and everything you could possibly need to prepare meals. The icing on the cake was all of the beach gear and other equipment in the garage. Our little guys really enjoyed the kids size masks, snorkels and fins, the boogie boards and other play equipement. We appreciated the beach chairs, umbrellas and adult sized boogie boards and more.We would highly recommend this unit, they have really thought of everything! We can't wait to return!
Dave A.
April 2025

We’ve stayed at several VRBOs and love coming back to this condo when we stay on the Big Island. Very well-appointed compared to most, and such a nice community. Member benefits at the Waikoloa Golf Course, nice view of the fairways and distant water, convenient to everything in Waikoloa. The Ocean Club is a great added bonus. We will be back again!
Michele J.
April 2025

Wonderful location. Got to watch whales and dolphins from the patio. Also right next to the awesome pool and beach club.
Richard H.
April 2025

Great condo and great ocean club
Deanna H.
April 2025

The condo had everything we needed for a great vacation. Not only was the kitchen well appointed, but there were beach chairs, snorkel equipment and even coolers for us to bring cold drinks to pool/beach. We would love to do another family vacation trip and stay there!
Tracy S.
April 2025

This vacation rental was absolutely amazing! It is in a beautiful gated community with quiet streets and awesome amenities. You do have to pay a 25 per day additional fee upon check in to utilize the on-site property pool, restaurant, and exercise facilities. The actual unit included lots of extras that may not have been included in the description. There were boogie boards, a beach, umbrella, cooler, snorkeling masks, and fins, all which were a great addition to this rental! We loved the location as it was close to the beaches that we frequent.
o Becky P.
April 2025


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