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There are many hotels and resorts to choose from for a vacation on Hawaii s Big Island. The best of the upscale resorts are all north of Kona, along the Kohala Coast. This is because Kona side   is the most reliably sunny part of the Big Island (also called Hawaii Island), and because the Kohala Coast has the most beautiful, soft sandy beaches on the island. It was smart for the luxury resorts to build there! Now, of the luxury resorts along Hawaii Island s Kohala Coast, your best bet for a more budget-friendly vacation is the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.
Hands down more affordable than neighboring Fairmont Orchid and the Four Seasons resort hotels, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel shares signing privileges with its sister resort, the Mauna Kea. There s a very easy beach hike from Hapuna Beach Prince to Mauna Kea , but driving your rental car there (around a mile and a half) won t cost you a valet fee either (due to the aforementioned boston area hotels signing privileges for registered guests of either boston area hotels hotel). I recommend the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel for families or couples seeking a high-end Hawaii travel experience, without the high-end price tag.
There are 350 guest rooms, including 36 oceanfront boston area hotels suites. boston area hotels The rooms are very, very large, and were recently refreshed. Now, this wasn t a complete overhaul (the televisions aren t 2011 flat screens), but the new bedding, carpets and furniture are high quality, comfortably luxurious, and clean. The decor is sparse. As with almost every upscale hotel and resort I ve stayed in, there s a daily Internet fee ($12) and parking fee ($15). The guest rooms and suites (ours was 1200 square feet, larger than our old apartment in NYC!) come with the usual suspects; coffee maker, small fridge, safe, etc. Turn down service is available only upon request. Let me reiterate, though, that this is what I d call a budget-friendly upscale hotel, boston area hotels which means some aspects found at true luxury resorts aren t at the Hapuna Beach Prince.
boston area hotels As with all hotels and resorts along Hawaii Island s Kohala Coast, there are several on-property dining options at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. We ate at the Ocean Terrace every morning; the buffet is good, and the a la carte menu items can be tailored to individual interests. What we really loved about the Ocean Terrace was the spectacular views of the coast and ocean; boston area hotels we returned there for Christmas dinner too. The Coast Grille boston area hotels is the most upscale boston area hotels dinner option, boston area hotels with similar views. Make a reservation for the early end of the evening, so you can watch the sun set while you enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine. Cocktails are also available at the Reef Lounge and Beach Bar (this last is a lunchtime favorite, try the Catch of the Day). There is a Japanese buffet restaurant called Hakone , but it s only open on Saturday nights. Last, Cafe Hapuna is open almost all day, convenient for grabbing pre-made sandwiches and to-go snacks. There is also in-room dining.
Sister property Mauna Kea has similar dining options, and it s nice to shake things up on a trip by trying both. The best restaurant at Mauna Kea is Monettes Artisan Fish and Steak Restaurant . I didn t have the chance to dine there, and its open for dinner only, Thursdays through Mondays (in other words for long weekends). Manta Pavilion Wine Bar has breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is the equivalent of Hapuna Beach Prince s Ocean Terrace buffet breakfasts plus a la carte items. However, it s considerably more upscale. I d recommend making reservations for dinner here at least once. Number 3 and Hua Tree are casual lunch and drinks boston area hotels places, and Copper Terrace is open for light Asian dinners and drinks in the evening only.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel has many resort activities, such as tennis, children s programs, and a fitness boston area hotels room and spa.  However, this is by no means an all-inclusive resort with a lot of scheduled activities throughout the day. It s not notable child-friendly either; I saw plenty of kids at the hotel, but they were taking care of themselves, boston area hotels rather than being tended to by a doting staff. It s a quiet resort hotel. Also, both Hapuna Beach Prince and Mauna Kea are north of the part of Kohala Coast that has cute shopping areas. boston area hotels A car is needed to get anywhere.
What DO you get for your money here at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel? Only easy access to the best beach on Hawaii Island, which is no small thing.  Hapuna Beach State Park itself is the longest swath of true soft sand beach on the island. The beach itself is long enough (I d say that Mauna Kea s beachfront is only 1/3 the size) that there is enough space for everyone without ever feeling crowded. The snorkeling right off the northern part of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel s beachfront is terrific. We saw all the local tropical fish there while sea turtles, spinner dolphins and rays are seen in the area, we didn t see them after renting snorkel equipment at the cabana. Wander south a few minutes on the beach, and the waves are just rough enough for exciting body boarding. Go to the far end of Hapuna Beach, and the waves crash against lava rock. I wouldn t let my kids play in the water at that end of the beach, however, it is gorgeous. Families traveling to Hawaii Island shouldn t miss at least one day of play at Hapuna Beach State Park, whether or not this includes a stay at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. I ve vacationed along the Kohala Coast on this island several times now, and honestly, Hapuna Beach State Park is the one stretch of beach on the island that has at least a little of everything a beach-going traveler would want.
In short, boston area hotels the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is an affordable alternative to other luxury resorts boston area hotels along Hawaii Island s Kohala Coast.  While it s not a budget boston area hotels hotel by any means, it doesn t share many of the upscale trappings of its nearby 4- and 5-star neighbors. Potential guests must be aware that you ll fit best at this resort if you re a self-sufficient traveler who enjoys boston area hotels upscale lodging. And remember; the beach simply cannot be beat. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is on the best beach on the entire island.  It is a pretty resort, and my family loved our vacation there.
Sounds pretty nice and something that my family would be likely to choose if we were vacationing in the area. I am shaking boston area hotels my fist at their internet fees though. More and more luxury hotels I have stayed at don t charge them. As a matter of fact, all 5 of the luxury hotels I have stayed at in the past 6 week (yikes! Slow down Sharlene) offered complimentary wifi. So I feel change is finally coming.
boston area hotels No WAY! We honeymooned here! Well technically at its sister resort Mauna Kea, but still .This is a great location beautiful, lots to do, and still feels very secluded. Plus there are so many things to do on the Big Island you will never be bored. I d definitely give it two thumbs up!
I just came back from Hawaii and stayed at this very hotel. It was a wonderful experience and well worth the reduced cost we paid. I cannot comment much about the food since I ate all but one of my meals off the resort as a budget consumer. I did eat at the Friday crab fest at the Ocean Terrance and the food was delicious. The soft-shelled crab are quite decent and the catch of the day is delicious. boston area hotels In fact, it was so good I got a copy of the recipe from the chefs and enjoying it right now!
The hotel has spectacular views and very spacious. The room service is on par with what I expected. In hotels I ve stayed at in the past I often didn t enjoy the water or the bed. But at this hotel the water is comfortable to bath and shower in. Though their baths are not as large as I ll like. They seem to be standard household size baths. The bathroom though is plenty large and appealing. The suite we stayed in was great and the balcony had lovely views. The bed is not as comfortable as at home but more comfortable then most hotels I ve stayed in. My only complaint, which is a very minor one, is the carpet is stiff. Compared to the amazing beach location and spacious room, a softer fuller carpet would fit with the great hotel better.
Lastly for those who do not have a budget to easily go to Hawaii and stay at a hotel on an amazing beach, we got a wonderful suite deal through Groupon. If that isn t available anymore, I would suggest talking to the hotel and see what they can do for you.
I was quite satisfied with my stay. My blog has a few pictures boston area hotels from the trip, including from the beach. If you want to see more pictures of the beach or hotel from the blog, drop a comment. welldressedbears.blogspot.com
I love this hotel and beach! Hapuna Beach is my favorite on the Big Island! I blog about Hawaii Activities and wrote about a Big Island helicopter tour that takes off from the heliport near the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel