(message from pbr's mom)
Hi Jason,
Airport Transportation - 3 options: Rental Car, Taxi or Speedishuttle shuttle service.
I recommend reading the reviews from
Trip Advisor regarding the Hilton Waikoloa Village plus other reviews on the web.
Some things I have discovered:
Transportation between KOA (Kona Airport) and HWV:
Least expensive car rentals were Thrifty, Alamo and Dollar. Yes, there is a Budget office at HWV, but note that there is a $50 one-way fee if you wanted to rent the car at the airport and drop it off at HWV (or vice-versa).
Taxi service between KOA airport and HWV - The Hilton operator told me a taxi would cost $50, but a visitor's post said theirs cost $65. (I believe the $65).
SpeediShuttle shuttle service -
their website
You can make a reservation on the web or call 877.242.5777 - need a credit card to reserve, but you pay at the airport - cash or credit card. (I do not know what their cancellation policy is). Here are some of the prices that I found. (If this is a possible option, you may want to make a separate post for anyone else who will be using this service and can share the shuttle cost.)
# passengers
.... total $ (round trip
)........$ per person
1
................................ 76
.......................... 76
2
................................ 81
.......................... 41
3
................................ 93
.......................... 31
4
............................... 101
......................... 26
12
............................. 287
.......................... 24
12+
.............................. need to call
:
There is a shuttle to the
Kings' Shops shopping center at the Waikoloa Beach Resort, located about 1 mile from the HWV entrance. I believe it is a $1 fee per ride. The shuttle comes by every 30 minutes and operates between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. There are several
"inexpensive" dining options. Remember, the "inexpensive" is relative.
HWV does provide a free shuttle to the local beach.
:
There is a Whaler's General Store at both the hotel and at King's Shops. Expensive, but should carry the basic grocery supplies. The closest real grocery store is in Waikoloa, the Waikoloa Village Market - 15 minute drive, requires a car.
Each room has a mini-fridge, so you can stock up on milk, deli meats, cheese, etc. One of the posts mentioned making Ramen noodles in the room. Each room has a coffeemaker, so that could help out. (My husband is even thinking about packing our small quesadilla maker.)
Note: The hotel is notorious about nickel and diming the guests (if it were only nickels and dimes). One post even mentioned being charged for using the ground coffee in the room. Coffee drinkers may want to buy their own coffee and milk/cream.
Hope this helps, and congrats on the Nats win!
pbr's mom
