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.
Travelers consistently rave about Ko Olina’s resort feel: immaculate grounds, multiple beautiful pools and hot tubs, and four calm, lifeguard-free lagoons that are perfect for kids, swimming, and easy snorkeling. Sunsets and ocean views from lanais are a highlight, as is the seaside walking path linking the Marriott, Beach Villas, Four Seasons, and Disney Aulani. Guests love the friendly, attentive staff and plentiful activities (classes, live music, on‑site luau), plus the convenience of an on‑site market and nearby restaurants. Many call it a peaceful alternative to Waikiki that’s still an easy drive to Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, and Kapolei’s Costco/Target.
Rooms match two general styles. Marriott studios are hotel‑like—clean, comfortable, and well kept—with kitchenettes and small balconies; they suit couples or small families who’ll spend most time outdoors. Larger Marriott villas and the Beach Villas condos offer full kitchens, multiple bathrooms, laundry, and roomy lanais; many come stocked with beach gear and are great for multi‑gen stays. Hosts and on‑site greeters earn repeated praise for responsiveness, and parking is often included.
Common caveats are more about expectations than deal‑breakers. Ko Olina is quiet after 9 p.m., on‑site dining can be pricey, and Beach Villas have limited food service (bar snacks), so a car or a grocery run helps. Pool loungers can be hard to find due to chair “saving,” the gym and pools occasionally feel busy, and some facilities have had temporary closures/renovations. Housekeeping isn’t daily unless arranged, parking spaces are tight, and timeshare sales pitches pop up. A recurring theme with third‑party bookings is that views/room locations aren’t guaranteed and may be reassigned. Even so, reviewers overwhelmingly loved the setting, service, and family‑friendly vibe—and many plan to return.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 596 reviews
Great resort for a family vacation. Rooms are well appointed where you can prepare meals in if you wish or there are ample restaurants and convenience store options within a 15 minute walk. Safeway and supermarkets are around 10 minute drive. 3 pools to choose from, or a beach and lagoon. Activities and fitness options for the family are included in fees and offer a bit of variety. Sunsets are the highlight from the lagoon. Would stay again in a second.
July 2025
We love love love Marriott, We heard good reviews about Marriott and it was nothing but the best! Staff is super friendly and family oriented, bell desks helped us out and was very careful of our belongings. Hotel indoor and outdoor is very clean! Soon to be back
Mele A.
July 2025
We cannot say enough great things about this property at KoOlina! This is our second time here and our new favorite, every condo here is great but this one is a step above, SO much space for everyone, gorgeous views, all the amenities. We love coming here and can’t wait to come back. The condo is even better than the pictures and our hosts were so helpful and accommodating. I’d give it 10s if I could!
Megan
July 2025
Beautiful view from the balcony. Equipped with everything. Wide choices of swimming spots, from a quiet pool to ocean lagoons.
Chuck C.
July 2025
We had easy check-in and a wonderful stay. The property grounds were beautiful. We enjoyed the time in the pools and in the lagoon. Absolutely amazing stay at this property! From the moment we arrived, the staff at the resort were so nice and friendly. Our room was everything as in the pictures. The host was very responsive. We will definitely be staying in this property and we loved the location.
Sandra Z.
July 2025
Great property and amenities. Room was okay.
robert r.
July 2025
Bookings are only for 7 day stretches, but the location was amazing!
Cole S.
July 2025
I’ll start with the good. The communal spaces at the villas are wonderful. We really enjoyed the pools — there’s something for everyone. The location is also wonderful. Perfect spot on the beach, walkable to restaurants and the golf course.Here’s the bad. Unfortunately during our stay there was a cockroach infestation in our unit. It made everything feel dirty and gross. At one point my 1 year old son stepped on a cockroach, slipped, and fell on the floor. Yuck. Property management quickly addressed the issue and set up traps but we spent the remainder of the week cleaning up dying cockroaches.
Megan A.
July 2025
This place was amazing! The views, the staff, everything was perfect!
Maureen W.
July 2025
The villa exceeded my expectations. From the well-appointed bedrooms to the main living area, everything was top notch. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. The grounds were beautiful.
Marilyn C.
July 2025
Room was beautiful, perfect location. Staff was amazing. Restaurants on property were great. Had a lot of activities to add to the experience. Would definitely want to stay here again if we make it back to Hawaii!
Nikki S.
July 2025
Fantastic! Beautiful condo, well equipped, so convenient… wonderful safe lagoon as well as several spectacular pools and spas. Would go back in a heart beat. Definitely worth your consideration for your event.
ann m.
June 2025
Marriott resort was beautiful and the room was very convient to the pools and activites
Allen S.
June 2025
It was a great place with wonderful pools and nice views (
Nicholas T.
June 2025
Property was beautiful, room was clean, and staff were friendly. We had a late flight after checkout and were so happy with how accommodating they were.
Savannah D.
June 2025
We had a wonderful time during our stay! The location was perfect, with easy access to everything we needed. One of the highlights was the stunning view of the ocean—being able to look out at it each night and wake up to the peaceful sound of the waves every morning made our mornings so special. I also loved taking a walk along the ocean every day—it was such a relaxing way to start the day.While we had an overall great experience, there were a few things we wished were different. Both bathtubs were a bit too fancy to be practical; one had a slow drain, and the other was just a bit too complicated to use comfortably. Additionally, the washer was broken, and we were missing grilling utensils, which would’ve been helpful for some outdoor cooking. Despite these minor inconveniences, we thoroughly enjoyed our time and would definitely consider coming back!
Michael L.
June 2025
Great experience and great accommodations!
Melissa` M.
June 2025
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Stayed in a room facing the golf course/mountains and it was clean and perfect size. The listing pictures don’t do the room justice. King bed was so comfortable, central a/c, good sized mini fridge, coffee maker with coffee, tea, & creamers provided. Kitchen sink and dishes all provided. Has a couch and table and the bathroom was a good size, despite the counter space being a little lacking. Full sized mirror and lots of hangers for your clothes and an in room safe. The property is beautiful and has something for everyone. Lots of activities for kids and adults, good workout facilities and a little (overpriced) store with coffee and pastries and any forgotten items you may need to buy in a pinch. Quick highway access and just down the street from an ABC store and other restaurants and retail stores. The lounge chairs were great for sunbathing or you can rent some shaded ones. Frozen drinks and clean beach towels were endless. The lagoon was nice and calm and refreshing. The pools were great too. This was our first time at this property so I didn’t know what to expect for check in and it wasn’t explained to me until I asked, but it’s like a regular hotel check in and cleaning service. I did have to contact the cleaning crew after 4 days because they hadn’t come like we were told, but they were very prompt in coming to refresh the linens and coffee when asked. Everything is through text messaging, but they are pretty prompt in answering any questions.
Colleen S.
June 2025
Amenities like parking, pool, beach, staff all great. Room was a bit dated but clean. The bed was terrible however, it felt like an 20 year old mattress, which hurt your back. Beside booking process was not good because we ended up paying 8% more because of system issues on the bookers end. Beside this, we did enjoy the stay since its a beautiful place.
teun c.
June 2025
Beautiful property. Wonderful restaurants.
Katie T.
June 2025
Great family vacation spot!
robyn f.
June 2025
This was hands down one of the best vacations that we have ever taken as a family. The resort and staff were absolutely amazing! The room was just as described. Great food as well! The Four Seasons and Aulani Disney Resorts are just a short walk away! We got to enjoy lunch and djnner there as well. The Monkeypod is only an 8 min walk and they’re known for the mai tais - 10/10 recommend. We will be definitely returning!
Christina M.
June 2025
It was so nice an beautiful and better than I can even imagine
Gabriel H.
June 2025
The property grounds are beautiful. With 3 pools to choose from all of which are beautiful! The Marketplace store is well stocked with an excellent selection of food items, coffee etc. The service at check in was warm and friendly, and informative. My one complaint was the pool security. We arrived each day early looking for at least 1 or 2 shade chairs only to find more than 2/3 of the chairs unoccupied but having a towel or book so as to save the location. When we tried to talk to the security which was the same gentleman each day I found him to be defensive and rude. Each day I watched guests struggling to find seating. The policy in place for the pool lounge clearly isn't working, and staff shouldn't get defensive when a guest is just trying to understand the policy.
Cheryl C.
June 2025
Awesome
Damon M.
June 2025
This was our first trip to Hawaii and because of this place it was everything we thought it would be and more. Highly recommend, especially if you would like to stay away from the busy Honolulu area.
Rey M.
June 2025
Very relaxing
Mokihana G.
June 2025
Awesome
Xavier W.
June 2025
Steps away from the ocean! 3 pools each different so everyone can be happy! Quiet and peaceful. Everything closes by 9pm so if looking for wild night life, Ko Olina is not for you.
Angela H.
June 2025
Marriott was beautiful and had everything you absolutely needed! 5 stars for sure!
Kristi M.
May 2025
Absolutely beautiful property! We lived in the area several years ago and love going back to Ko Olina any opportunity we get.
Amy J.
May 2025
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We had an absolutely great time at this unit. It was just as advertised, very clean and had everything we needed. It came with all the standard kitchen items but also beach chairs, towels, boogie boards and snorkel equipment. The wifi was strong and had plenty of TV's for our 5 guests. The larges sliding doors were nice to open and allow the breeze through the unit and the AC worked good. The complex itself did not have alot of food options but the properties just north and south of this area have plenty of dining options if needed as well as a shopping center with restaurants up the street within walking distance. This unit was perfect for us to come in to relax from the day. The property was beautiful with landscaping and koi ponds and the pools and hot tubs were great for adults and kids. The lagoons were the best, there are 4 total and this property is on lagoon 2, you can easily walk to the other lagoons!! Perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The front office staff was great with the check in and getting us what we needed. The host Damian was very responsive.
Jarmaine - Denise H.
May 2025
Loved it!! Very nice condo; very comfortable. Good view of the water and property. Parking included (1 car) is a nice perk! Like that the property is close to the market area, but far enough away from the small "crowds" from Aulani, the Four Seasons and other rentals. Also, Kapolei is not very far away for shopping and eats. Thanks Jeff and Shelby!!
Barbara H.
May 2025
Very nice stay. Large resort so very crowded but many things to offer to make the stay great. We didn’t use the grills but it was nice knowing they were available and we saw lots of people enjoying them. There are not enough lounge chairs by the pool but that happens at every resort so not a big deal. We used the spa and had one of the best massages of my life.
Janine R.
May 2025
We loved our stay at the Marriott in Ko’olina. The room was great and check in process was seamless. Could not have asked for a better room for our stay.
Rebecca P.
May 2025
We truly enjoyed the studio ocean view unit that we had at this property. The view was not just a tiny sliver of the ocean like some ocean view units I have seen in the past. The room was very clean and neat and relatively spacious for a studio unit. Service was quick and attentive. You will be hit up to participate in timeshare presentations a couple of times, but the people are friendly and not pushy. You can easily say yes or no to participating. The lobby area is as beautiful as people say it is, and the marketplace is very convenient, though expensive like it is at most resorts. They charge you for every little thing, which is a bit of a shame. But it was expected, and it did not affect my rating or our enjoyment of the property. Accessing the parking area was pretty simple for us based on where our room was. Hanna answered all of our questions when we reserved the unit, and I would be very happy to work with her again.
Eric F.
May 2025
We had a great stay at this unit. We appreciated the proximity to the pool. The 3rd floor is unfortunately very loud as the end of our hallway has an access point to the main building, which causes it to have heavy traffic day and night. We brought a white noise machine which helped drown out the loud conversations of people walking by.
michelle j.
May 2025
Great resort!
Jordan C.
May 2025
The property was amazing and the host was awesome! I will definitely be booking again.
Eric P.
May 2025
As expected, great stay with easy check in.
Daniel R.
May 2025
Clean, convenient amazing view as always!
bojana v.
May 2025
The grounds were beautiful and the pools were very clean. The room we stayed in was a little dated, but it was clean and adequate. The food in the market was actually decent, They had two restaurants. We ate at Longboards and ran out of time before we had a chance to eat at Longhi’s. Overall we were very pleased!
Marie L.
May 2025
We love it.
Reymar M.
May 2025
Great place wonderful vacation
Michelle A.
May 2025
The property is great! We had 5 adults and one toddler and there was plenty of room for everyone in our villa. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. We especially loved the lanai for relaxing. Easy walking to other hotels, restaurants and shops.
Beckey P.
May 2025
This is a beautiful property - immaculately maintained. The grounds and pools are wonderful. The room was as described, and ready by about 12 noon, which was great. The only downside is having to get down to the pool before 7 to have nicely located lounge chairs. But that is always an issue at pool/beach centric locations! The food on property is outstanding. I would certainly visit again!
Suzanne E.
May 2025
The Marriott Vacation Club at Ko Olina was awesome- the property has so much to offer and is great for young families. We loved our time there and would highly recommend it. Thanks!
Christine W.
May 2025
Better than photos! Great location and would stay again!
Jana S.
May 2025
Hawaii is my favorite place to vacation and your property made it even better! The condo was well appointed and decorated beautifully!The resort was a pleasure to relax in and enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaii!
Rebecca E.
May 2025
The property was amazing, great room with a fantastic view, nothing else we could ask for. Would definitely book again.
Rob H.
May 2025