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.
Shores at Waikoloa delivers a relaxed, resort-condo experience in a quiet, gated setting. Guests love the beautifully maintained grounds with koi ponds, palms, and lava-field and golf-course vistas, plus big lanais for sunrise coffee and sunset views of Mauna Kea/Mauna Loa and, in places, a peek of the ocean. The location is a standout: it’s an easy walk to Anaehoomalu Bay (A‑Bay), the Kings’ Shops and Queens’ Marketplace, and the Hilton/Marriott; a short drive brings you to top beaches like Hapuna and Mauna Kea. Onsite amenities—uncrowded pool and hot tub, fitness center, and tennis—add to the laid-back vibe.
Condos are generally spacious, clean, and comfortable, with many layouts well-suited to couples or families (several have two primary-style suites). Travelers consistently appreciate full kitchens, in‑unit laundry, reliable Wi‑Fi, and thoughtful extras; many units come well stocked for cooking and include beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers, and towels. Hosts and managers are often praised for clear communication, easy self check‑in, and prompt help; welcome touches like fruit baskets or local goodies show up frequently.
Common caveats are more about setting expectations than dealbreakers. The complex isn’t beachfront, so plan on a 10–20 minute walk or quick drive for swimming beaches. Sound can carry between floors—several ground/second‑floor guests noted footsteps above—so light sleepers may prefer top‑floor units. Décor and provisioning vary by condo: some are newly updated and very well equipped, while others feel dated or lightly stocked; a few reports cite worn carpets, older appliances, or minor maintenance glitches (including occasional A/C quirks or thermostat limits). As with most tropical stays, ants or a roach sighting can happen. If these details matter, look for a recently renovated, upper-floor unit, confirm A/C settings and beach gear in advance, and you’ll likely have the easy, quiet Big Island base so many reviewers loved.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
Kind hosts, well appointed light-filled corner unit, soothing sunrises, wonderfully walkable location, so many useful extras. Paradise. Mahalo!
Karen W.
January 2026
We had such a nice stay. The condo was spacious and clean, and the pool pass was so convenient. Will definitely be back!
Veronica M.
January 2026
Spacious clean place. Cozy shaded patio. Lots of walkable restaurants. Would definitely stay again.
January 2026
Nice condo, thanks!
Jeffrey G.
January 2026
My only suggestion would be to not have a 9 digit keycode - keep it simple at 4
phillip v.
January 2026
Our second great stay in Lin's Waikoloa condo! The new hardwood floors, couch, and TV are nice upgrades. Already looking forward to another visit.
Scott S.
January 2026
Great location, well-stocked kitchen and beach supplies, great community and pool. Beds/pillows were of average comfort, and noise from neighboring condos was mildly disturbing some evenings. Overall satisfied with the rental but would look to stay somewhere else upon next vacation.
Aaron
January 2026
Loved the birds from the balcony while enjoying breakfast and coffee in the morning. Also enjoy the community for easy walking access to shops, beaches, and great shaved ice as well.
Ron M.
January 2026
Perfect location, great view, huge lanai, very comfortable beds, amazing golf rates, and excellent host. We loved everything about this place and hope to stay here again! Enjoyed having it to ourselves but this would also be great for 2 couples. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook many great meals, a rare find in the rental world and important to us. Stan was very accommodating and made our stay so easy and worry free. Absolutely recommend!
Amanda B.
January 2026
Location, location, location!
Moki & Jeri H.
December 2025
Lovely and well appointed property. Quiet and beautiful. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Would book again!
Mindy S.
December 2025
Easy hosts, great property
Maha S.
December 2025
Nice location. Condo had all necessities.
Kurt P.
December 2025
Great spot for a family with children, there were beach toys, indoor toys, and a pack and play all available in the rental. Loved the area, close to shopping and eating
Alicia M.
December 2025
We had a wonderful stay in this condo! Would absolutely recommend to anyone! Great location, lovely home!
Robyn R.
December 2025
We really enjoyed the spacious, wrap around lanai with the great 3rd floor view of the pool. The bed linens were poor; the furniture is sparse, old and very uncomfortable. The kitchen utensils were the cheapest quality. The can opener no longer works. There were no beach chairs so we bought some and left them in the unit.
Therese M.
December 2025
The place was great,loved the available beach equipment!
Anni
December 2025
Property was well decorated with many nice works of art. Sliding glass doors and large windows gave a sense of spaciousness and light. Lanai was large and comfortable. Bedroom and bathroom were spacious. This property worked well for a couple.
James J.
December 2025
This is the 2nd time we have rented this condo. Its very nice, location is perfect, walking distance to shopping, restaurants, grocery store. Very comfortable bed, kitchen is very nice & everything you need. Air conditioning, only problem is we could never figure the TV.
toni O.
December 2025
Great complex. Close to the beach and Queens market. The pool and fitness center (gym) were a nice addition. The gym was surprisingly well equipped and suitable for most types of workouts.
Justin N.
December 2025
The host was responsive, space was great as pictured, and the beach / snorkeling equipment was a great addition to simplify our stay!
John J.
December 2025
Clean! Quick response! Excellent stay! Well stocked.
Codie W.
December 2025
The location is excellent. Right across from the pool and hot tub. Gold membership for golf was great. Quiet neighborhood.
Cathy F.
November 2025
We received timely communications from Lin prior to our visit, and she even checked in with us at the end of our stay. The apartment was cute, clean, and furnished with everything we needed, including extra linens. The lanai was spacious, and the walk-in shower was amazing. The stackable washer and dryer actually worked, and the kitchen was quite functional. The icing on the cake was the lovely fruit Lin left for us.
Joyce H.
November 2025
Outstanding!! We’re definitely going to stay at Martin and Rochelle’s property again when visiting the big island next year. They were incredibly kind and caring hosts and were always readily to assist when needed. The property was beautiful and very well kept. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. We loved it.
John B.
November 2025
We enjoyed having the beach supplies available. The terrace was nice to use after long days touring. One suggestion would be for lounge chairs on the terrace not only upright chairs.
Linda O.
November 2025
The place was immaculate, the location was fantastic and in a gated community, and the host was very responsive to needs. The only minor nuisances were that the floor outside the bedroom was extremely squeaky, and you had to squeeze behind the toilet in order to close the door because the toilet room was so tiny. That said, the vanity area and shower were very roomy and luxurious! The AC was adequate, but not amazing, however, it would get down to 73 at night by opening the windows and turning on the ceiling fans. There was also a portable tower fan that was nice to aim at the bed while sleeping for extra cooling. I would definitely recommend for the price and location!
Laurel M.
November 2025
We enjoyed our stay at The Shores. The condo was conveniently located in the Waikoloa Beach Resort area. Everything we needed for our two week stay.
Lisa E.
November 2025
Everything was great. No issues
Stacy B.
November 2025
Just like home, lacking nothing.
Robert S.
November 2025
Awesome stay, had everything we could possibly need!
Lindsay R.
November 2025
A well stocked condo with anything we needed and more than we expected. Perfect location and well maintained and clean. It made for a most comfortable week.
Charles B.
October 2025
This was a great condo. The lanai was spacious and private. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking in (even has an air fryer). I will say that the master bedroom bed is very soft, but the guest room has a firmer mattress. So if you have back issues, take that into account when you choose your bedroom. There was not a large choice of restaurants nearby (that were not in the expensive hotels), so definitely plan on cooking in. The gas BBQ’s on-site are new and were clean and convenient. This condo complex is close walking distance to the beach and the shopping centers.
Kris O.
October 2025
Great location and the host is top notch
Mathew H.
October 2025
We absolutely loved this accommodation. Absolutely beautiful layout. Great location close to everything. We really appreciated, the beach gear closet.We would definitely love to stay here again!
Justin Pollard I.
October 2025
Spacious, clean, nice, shaded open space.
Michael S.
October 2025
PROS: This place was stunning! It was nicely decorated, clean, and well stocked for any need. The view was amazing! Both bedrooms have king beds. The complex was nice and well kept. Communication was quick and informative.CONS: The one downside is only one car can be parked in the complex per unit. So if there is more than one family staying and there are multiple cars, others will have to pay for overnight parking and that's a minimum of 50 per day. The unit could use a good deep cleaning, as there was food stuck on the outside of the cabinets and hard water around the faucets. Also, the master bath shower is an open shower. Water from normal showering splatters out everywhere so you will constantly be cleaning up water. Overall, I would highly recommend. You will not be disappointed!
Kris S.
October 2025
We had a wonderful stay at Rachelle and Martin’s condo. The condo and grounds are beautiful. The condo was spotless and so comfy and cozy. We felt safe and at home during our stay. Rachelle and Martin are fantastic and very responsive hosts. I highly recommend their property for your stay and know you will fall in love with the Big Island just like we did!
Shawn B.
October 2025
balcony scenic view was terrible from the inside because the windows were dirty, out on balcony the view was great.get a new sofa and a real bed ,take the waves out of the carpet so you dont trip.
Donna L.
October 2025
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Our stay was amazing! We came for a family celebration and it did not disappoint! The description of the unit was spot on and the pictures did not due it justice! The view was beautiful and we were able to watch the sunset over the ocean. We also loved the pool and most days we had the pool to ourselves but also met some other visitors staying in the complex which we also enjoyed. We also loved the location with the restaurant and shops nearby. We also liked that beach towels and camping chairs were available to use and there was ample space for 3-4 people. The lanai with the views was our favorite part of the condo by far!! Just a few minor things, the garbage can in the kitchen could be bigger, the table on the lanai should have been cleaned prior to our arrival, and the batteries in the tv remote in the living room were going dead. However, we did request more soap and towels and the staff were prompt in responding when we asked so we could have asked for more batteries but we were leaving the next day. That being said, we will definitely stay here again!!
Kristine G.
October 2025
This was a beautiful, very comfortable stay. There were beach chairs, umbrella and even a boogie board! Well equipped kitchen. Great lanai. Lovely property. Noisy birds
Jannine T.
October 2025
It was great. The Shores are quiet and a lovely place to be. Close to everything. Condo is very clean. It is older however the hosts ensure it is clean and well cared for. The views from this condo are amazing. It was a great stay! Mahalo!
Tammy A.
October 2025
Great location, huge lanai, very quiet. Nice unit, but dated fixtures and sinks. Reasonable for the money.
Rick B.
October 2025
It was wonderful and any questions I had were handled quickly. I had a family emergency to deal with so it helped me to be near my loved ones to offer any assistance I could. My trip was not really a vacation but when I do come back for pleasure I will certainly reach out to your company. Thank you.
September 2025
Super clean and comfortable condo with a short walk to shopping and restaurants. We went scuba diving with Big Island Divers for 5 days. Can’t wait to come back again in the future!
Dan V.
September 2025
Nice condo layout with 2 bds on opposite ends; lots of privacy. Large bathrooms but a small kitchen. Neighborhood is quiet and close to shopping centers; 30 minutes from Kailua-Kona. We enjoyed our stay.
Susan M.
September 2025
The villa was truly luxurious, best of any of our stays with a super equipped kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor gear. The lanai was large enough for us to spread out and comfortably enjoy the morning and evening air. Location was terrific, and our host, Richard, quickly responded with answers and suggestions for us. Best VRBO stay ever!
Suzanne R.
September 2025
The unit was very clean and well supplied with everything we needed to make our stay an enjoyable one!
Jon E.
September 2025
Beautiful -well kept comfortable home! Loved everything! So comfortable with everything needed on hand.
Marianne H.
September 2025
Excellent property, as displayed online, good location, hassle-free.
Harley V.
September 2025