Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa Village operates on a different scale than most Hawaiian resorts. The oceanfront grounds on the Big Island's Kohala Coast are large enough that trams and mahogany canal boats move guests between towers, and a museum walkway lined with Pacific and Asian art connects the whole thing. At the center of it all is a saltwater lagoon fed by the ocean, home to sea turtles and tropical fish you can snorkel alongside without ever leaving the resort. Championship golf is right next door, with courses built across ancient lava fields that run toward the Pacific. Multiple pools include a waterslide, swim-through waterfalls and a quiet adults-only option tucked into the gardens. Dining runs deep, with over a dozen restaurants and lounges ranging from Pacific Rim fine dining with sunset views to casual poolside plates and a traditional Hawaiian lu'au. Kohala Spa handles the recovery side, and Dolphin Quest gives families something they won't get anywhere else on the island. It's big, it's bold and it somehow still feels like Hawaii. The Kohala Coast sunshine and the lava landscape make sure of that.