Honolulu, Hawaii

The resort (HGVC) was beautiful. We asked for a room on a higher floor and were thrilled with the 15th. Our luggage arrived almost the same time we did.

The conciereges at this resort are extremely helpful. They know the best way to get anywhere. Even the doorman at the valet desk, offered suggestions about great local food. Don't be afraid to ask about anything. Everyone was very friendly.

Don't miss the Friday night fireworks; they were a great way to end our wonderful vacation.

Quick Tips:

The guest relations desk has great area maps. There are coupons in local publications for many activities. Don't miss the Aloha Bowl Flea Market and Chinatown. We also took the Atlantis Submarine trip along with the dinner cruise. Both activities were well worth the cost. The dinner cruise had a time of great entertainment. The submarine trip was right on the property--just a short walk.

Best Way To Get Around:

Although valet parking was a bit more expensive, it was worth the convience. We drove everywhere, and although the traffic at times was horrible, it was easy to find your way around.

Best Things Nearby:
The Hilton Hawaiian Village had enough shops and boutiques to keep you busy every day. The beautiful Waikiki Beach is just steps away from your door. The up-scale shopping in the heart of the Waikiki area was just blocks from the resort, with local transportation (THE BUS) available. The Ala Moana Mall was nearby, as well as Chinatown and the downtown area with its historical sites.

Best Things About the Resort:
Of course, the best thing about this timeshare was that it is in Hawaii! But the location on the beach, with everything easily accessible, was a bonus. The valet parking (fee for service) was wonderful and efficient. Being able to use the amenities of the Hilton Hawaiian Village was an added bonus. The pools were beautiful.

Resort Experience:
We had a two-bedroom oceanfront unit. We were thrilled from the moment we walked in. The master bedroom (with bath) had a king size bed, TV, good size closet and dresser drawers. The closet doors had full length mirrors. Our second bedroom (bath across the hall) had two twin beds, TV and good closet space. The living room space had a balcony, comfortable sofa, chairs . . . large TV video player and stereo. Both the dining area and kitchen were well equipped. There was a second balcony off the dining area. The kitchen had everything you'd need, even a rice steamer, but could have used a non stick skillet, and a casserole dish with a lid. A pantry area for storage was a nice feature. All appliances were new . . . counter tops were granite, and included a breakfast bar with two stools. The entire unit was EXTREMELY clean. The bath did not have a whirlpool tub as other HGVC units do, but it was Hawaii . . . I didn't care! The clothes line in bathtub area was a nice touch. We plan to return as soon as possible.

Our unit was on the "67" side of the building (as the staff refers to it) which faced the neighboring yacht club. One morning we were able to check out a unit on the opposite side of the building. Unless you are in 'just' the right area, you won't have a view of Diamond Head. We felt the view of the yacht harbor was far more interesting. We got beautiful sunset photos from our balcony. The sun hit our balcony in the afternoon from 2pm on . . . we never did sunbathe at the pool (which was beautiful), but it was nice to be right at our unit.

• Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
• Activities: Excellent
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Excellent