Apartment in Puako, HI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
Villa Makai at Kolea, an ocean and beach front resort located on Anaeho’omalu Bay (A Bay), is the perfect spot for a refreshing get-away or the ultimate location for your home-away-from-home! Just a few minutes' walk from A-Bay, the only white sandy beach at Waikoloa Beach Resort, Villa Makai @ Kolea offers a quaint and luxurious escape to the beautiful island of Hawai'i without compromising amenities. Whether you're looking to explore the many adventures across the island or for a luxurious rest & recuperation escape without having to venture far, Villa Makai @ Kolea is your ideal stay for peaceful, serene, and calming evenings to wind down.
Located within the Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kolea is an easy stroll to the many amenities and restaurants that the resort and hotels have to offer. Kolea is approximately a quarter mile from the Marriott and the Kings’ and Queens’ Shops, and less than a mile away from the Hilton Waikoloa Village - a fun, friendly, sprawling 62-acre ocean front property full of culture, poolside relaxation, and a chance to meet marine wildlife up close. Your stay at Villa Makai includes free access to the Hilton pool pass, which comes with self-parking validation. Whether you opt to enjoy day time activities at the Hilton Village or elsewhere on the island or resort, the pleasantly quaint Villa Makai serenely welcomes you home for dinner grilled on the gourmet Viking out on the lanai or at one of the numerous ocean/beachfront dining available within 15 minutes' walk or 10 minute drive. Enjoy the rest of your evening stargazing along a beachfront infinity pool and/or lava rock Jacuzzi at the Kolea Beach Club, a 2 minutes' stroll away from Villa Makai. The Beach Club also boasts a sand-bottom keiki lagoon with a waterfall, and an open-air fitness hale and a shaded and fanned lounging area.
Villa Makai is a well-kept and clean home decorated with Tommy Bahama furniture and top quality electronics, including smart TVs, a laptop computer, printer, Wi-Fi, and home theater system. A wide variety of kitchen appliances are available to make you feel right at home. Wake up to complimentary cups of Keurig, or head to the Coffee belt or a local farmer's market to pick up your preferred beans to make cappuccino or traditional coffee using the cappuccino maker or French press. Beach toys will be waiting for you from snorkeling gear for all ages to boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers, and beach towels. Nothing is forgotten from Scrabble and Big Island Monopoly for those quiet evenings to a high chair and Pac-n-Play for young children. Extras such as binoculars, first aid kit, and night lights to comfort the little ones are all included.
Villa Makai is a Waikoloa King's Club Gold member unit - offering up to 70% discounts off golf rates and more. Hilton pool pass is good for up to 6 people daily. Lost passes will result in damage fees.
*Please reflect accurate count of adults and children when booking
*The default configuration for both bedrooms is as king size beds. When booking, please let host know if the 1st bedroom needs to be reconfigured to twin beds. There will be an $55 surcharge.
Located within the Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kolea is an easy stroll to the many amenities and restaurants that the resort and hotels have to offer. Kolea is approximately a quarter mile from the Marriott and the Kings’ and Queens’ Shops, and less than a mile away from the Hilton Waikoloa Village - a fun, friendly, sprawling 62-acre ocean front property full of culture, poolside relaxation, and a chance to meet marine wildlife up close. Your stay at Villa Makai includes free access to the Hilton pool pass, which comes with self-parking validation. Whether you opt to enjoy day time activities at the Hilton Village or elsewhere on the island or resort, the pleasantly quaint Villa Makai serenely welcomes you home for dinner grilled on the gourmet Viking out on the lanai or at one of the numerous ocean/beachfront dining available within 15 minutes' walk or 10 minute drive. Enjoy the rest of your evening stargazing along a beachfront infinity pool and/or lava rock Jacuzzi at the Kolea Beach Club, a 2 minutes' stroll away from Villa Makai. The Beach Club also boasts a sand-bottom keiki lagoon with a waterfall, and an open-air fitness hale and a shaded and fanned lounging area.
Villa Makai is a well-kept and clean home decorated with Tommy Bahama furniture and top quality electronics, including smart TVs, a laptop computer, printer, Wi-Fi, and home theater system. A wide variety of kitchen appliances are available to make you feel right at home. Wake up to complimentary cups of Keurig, or head to the Coffee belt or a local farmer's market to pick up your preferred beans to make cappuccino or traditional coffee using the cappuccino maker or French press. Beach toys will be waiting for you from snorkeling gear for all ages to boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers, and beach towels. Nothing is forgotten from Scrabble and Big Island Monopoly for those quiet evenings to a high chair and Pac-n-Play for young children. Extras such as binoculars, first aid kit, and night lights to comfort the little ones are all included.
Villa Makai is a Waikoloa King's Club Gold member unit - offering up to 70% discounts off golf rates and more. Hilton pool pass is good for up to 6 people daily. Lost passes will result in damage fees.
*Please reflect accurate count of adults and children when booking
*The default configuration for both bedrooms is as king size beds. When booking, please let host know if the 1st bedroom needs to be reconfigured to twin beds. There will be an $55 surcharge.
Amenities at Luxury Kolea Golf & Hilton Pass, Partial Ocean View, 2 Min to Beach & Clubhouse
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Puako, HI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Fantastic property. Everything you want and nothing you don’t. Super clean and an endless list of amenities. Pool was loved by all as was the close access beach. Will absolutely be back.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Amazing place to stay, could not have asked for anything more. Everything was very high quality, the location near the pool and beach was perfect. Hope to be back soon!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Probably the most comfortable beds of any rental property or hotel we’ve ever stayed in! Great location…very short walk to the clubhouse pool with waterfront access. Beach walk to the Lava Lava beach club (restaurant) and beyond for more private beach areas. Excellent carport locker full of beach toys and set up items. The boogie boards, umbrellas, beach chairs, coolers, and wagon/cart to haul everything were wonderful. Bathrooms were huge and clean with all the basic toiletries and necessities (hair dryer, extra towels, etc). Beach towels were provided. Laundry in the unit (including pods and fabric softener) was very helpful. Outdoor grill/dining area was nice. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend. Beautiful grounds. Beach passes for the Hilton were a plus, but we didn’t end up using them, except fur one time to check out the property and have lunch. Responsive host. Thank you!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
The villa was extremely clean, well stocked with pantry staples and appliances (rice cooker, four choices for making coffee, plenty of pots and pans and cooking utensils, and a beautiful outdoor grill). The unit is nicely maintained and was extremely comfortable for the three of us. Kolea is a very nice resort with a lovely pool and hot tub and a path to the beach. This particular villa is well situated - an easy walk to the pool and to the shops, etc., but not on the main road. The host was right there when we needed help. High winds knocked the wifi out in the area, and I contacted the host, not knowing whether or not it was just our unit, and she quickly learned that it was an area-wide outage and sent me regular updates from Spectrum about the status of the repair. She also answered my questions before we arrived. We did not take advantage of the Hilton pass because the Kolea resort is much nicer, but it is available for those who want it. Highly recommend.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(171 Ratings)
"Fantastic property. Everything you want and nothing you don’t. Super clean and an endless list of amenities. Pool was loved by all as was the close access beach. Will absolutely be back."
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