We made our first trip to Hawaii in a long time, and chose this resort due to availability on a timeshare trade. After a relatively small...
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We made our first trip to Hawaii in a long time, and chose this resort due to availability on a timeshare trade. After a relatively small rocky start (self-parking not convenient with luggage and we were newbies; keys initially didn't work for one room [a recurring Marriott issue in my experience]; one phone would not dial out), after a day we fell in love with this resort. So much so that I decided to buy a week there! The location is fantastic, not far from airport and they have a shuttle, although we rented a car. The grounds are spectacular, the pool beyond comparison. We ate at the three restaurants and the food and service was very good. The island is small, and easy to get around, and we were glad to have a car to sightsee and the usual runs to market, drugstore. We had a one bedroom garden room, which at first I was disappointed about, but really, we didn't spend so much time in the room that it was really an issue. The downsides: no full kitchen, although there is a microwave, small refrigerator, sink, and dishwasher, and worked fine for us; also no washer/dryer in unit which we've come to expect with Marriott timeshares, but there are laundry facilities in building and again, this worked fine for us. Take note: this property is a conversion from a hotel (Westin), so our unit was not as spacious as we're used to, but by no means too small or uncomfortable. Our rooms were nicely appointed and comfortable. There is both good souvenir shopping and restaurants within easy walking distance. Supermarket, Costco, Starbucks, Walmart, Jamba Juice, Longs Drugs all a short drive if you need. We are big sports fans, and spent a few afternoons across the street watching our favorite team across the street at a sports bar, Kalapaki Joes. A big plus! We loved the "campus" feel of the resort, which has a hotel too, with everything needed contained there - pool, beach, bars, restaurants, coffee bar, well stocked store, great jewelry store. We couldn't have been happier once we settled in, and look forward to returning next year, and annually for many years to come.