Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club Reviews & Ratings

This resort is BEAUTIFUL...the 2/2 was amazing! The grounds are spotless, rooms are very clean and has everything you need to make your stay soooo.. comfortable. Marriott properties ROCK! We will return some day for sure and Redweek is such a great way to travel..renting a hotel room has been become last resort for us...We have used Redweek for years and HIGHLY recommend it! Don't hestitate to book!

Most of the problems we noted in our review two years ago have now been corrected and the resort now rates four stars. It still needs dining improvement, especially Chuck's which is very expensive for what it is. The third tower is now half open and it is very nice. Also, the parking garage for the third tower is much better than the first two parking structures.

Just came back from both Maui and KoOlina and KoOlina is a gem. The grounds and oceanfront are beautiful and it is not crowded like Maui. If u want some excitement Wiakiki/Honolulu are 20 min. away. Best Marriott property I have been to!!!

Beautiful setting on the DRY side of Oahu in gated community without many of the problems of Waikiki. On our trip there during Thanksgiving week 2009, it rained every day in Pearl City and Honolulu but not at KoOlina. Rooms are well appointed and everything was in good shape and working order. Pools and (lagoons) beaches, nicely designed. Well-equipped fitness center, which we used daily. Friendly & helpful staff. The prices at the onsite Kolohe's Beach Bar & Grill were moderate and happy hour was very reasonable (3-5 PM). The prices at Naupaka Terrace were also moderate, the food was very good and the atmosphere nicest in "outdoor" seating section along side the shark pool at the very nearby Ihilani JW Marriot. Food at nearby Roys and the Azuls at the very Ihilani JW Marriot was great but "expensive". Many more choices for food and shoping those with car in Kapolei. The Waikele Premium Outlets are much closer and convenient to Kapolei than Honolulu or Waikiki.

Ko Olina is the place to go if you don't want the Big City life of Honolulu and Waikiki. Yes, it's 30+ minutes from downtown Honolulu, but for us this is part of the charm of Ko Olina. Unlike the crowded and narrow beach walk of Ka’anapali on Maui several people have mentioned, Ko Olina provides a beautiful wide walking / jogging path right along the lagoons and ocean.

UPDATE: Visit www.jwilmsphotos.com. Click the link to "Enjoy the Beauty of Hawaii", select the Oahu Gallery, the majority of theses photos are of the Ko Olina area. Enjoy!

The resort will open the third of four buildings in January 2009. Like the Moana (#2) building, it will be opened in two phases with the second phase projected to open in 2011 or 2012. But the exterior construction of this building is complete as is the landscaping and pool.

We have stayed at Ko Olina a number of times and have always found the staff to be accommodating and friendly and so find the negative comments quite surprising. In our experience, notifying the staff or member of management of an issue will usually result in a prompt resolution.

We have a list of pros and cons that may help others in making a decision to choose Ko Olina over someplace on Waikiki.

Pros: * Secluded and quiet. Many people find this to be a plus for this area. * Good restaurants in the area. Chucks Steak and Seafood on property, Roy's (Hawaiian Fusion) at the Ko Olina golf course clubhouse and three nice restaurants at the J.W. Marriott Ihilani, Naupaka Terrace (American), Azul (International) and Ushio-Tei (Japanese). You can walk to the off property restaurants or ride the complimentary shuttle. * Easier access to the Haleiwa and the North Shore * The town of Kapolei, a 10 minute drive from Ko Olina offers additional places to eat and shopping. Kapolei is expanding rapidly with new businesses opening every day. The official plans are for Kapolei to become the business and shopping hub for west Oahu (aka the Waikiki of west Oahu). * If you like to cook out, there are several gas grills located near each of the three buildings.

Cons: * Prices at the resort have become increasingly excessive, especially at Kolohe’s Beach Bar & Grill. We do not patronize this establishment much as it is just too high priced, a point of view we share with many other guests. And a point expressed to the Ko Olina general manager, Mr. Gumm.

Comments & Recommendations * Parking spaces are tight, but this is true almost everywhere in Hawaii. With this in mind, leave the need for an SUV at home and rent a smaller car for your island transportation needs. If you are in a large group, it may be cheaper to rent two smaller cars or a small minivan. Check with the rental car companies. * Public transportation is another decent option. O’ahu has a very good and relatively inexpensive bus system. Check out www.thebus.org for routes and schedules * If you are headed to the North Shore, take the Kunia Road or Route 750. Two lane road, but is interesting and scenic * If you like the big city life, the ability to walk everywhere and like being elbow to elbow with a half million or so other people, then you will feel more comfortable at Waikiki and Ko Olina is not for you. If you spend the entire visit to Hawaii on Waikiki, then you have missed most of Hawaii. * We highly recommend calling the resort 1 to 2 weeks prior to your arrival and discussing room views and current construction. They can make suggestions on rooms not to select. * There are only two "View's" available at Ko Olina, Mountain (aka Island) and Ocean. If you rent or buy a Mountain View week, call as indicated above and ask for a room overlooking the pool, this will be the closest you come to a view looking into the Pacific. There is no guarantee you will get one of these few rooms, but it doesn't hurt to ask. If you want Ocean View, then rent or buy Ocean View and ask for a high floor. * If you like a secluded, picture postcard spot for a quiet and relaxing vacation, then Ko Olina is a good place to spend your time.

Loved this property! Perfect family vacation spot for kids of all ages! Kids (ages 9, 12 &14) enjoyed pools, waterslide and lagoons! Very friendly and relaxed staff! Clean BBQ's! Great shopping close by- Costco, Safeway and Longs. Property has great security.

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Absolutely one of the best timeshares we have stayed at. The staff are very friendly. The grounds are immaculate.

We also love the location on Oahu. We had given up on going to Oahu, due to how busy the island was, but once we found Ko Olina, it's like the best of both worlds. We can enjoy surfing on the north shore, eating in Waikiki and touring the great attractions like Pearl Harbor. Yet at night, we get to retreat back to our own sanctuary.

This is the best Marriott I have been in. The location is perfect. It's close to Honolulu if you want the shopping and restaurants, yet out of the way for privacy to relax. The units are gorgeous and the grounds well kept. I will go back often.

We just came back from a five-day stay at the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club. We were assigned a studio that faced the parking lot, but other than that, everything else was great. The property is beautiful and pleasant with lots of palm trees and flowers. Owners have access to a private beach right outside in the common area. It's just a very well-designed, clean, secluded beach area that's shaped like a horseshoe. There is a free shuttle that takes people to the Marriott Golf Club (where Roy's is located) close by and the Marriott Hotel about 2 minutes down the road. The restaurant at the hotel, Azul, is superb. If you request to sit outside, you are steps away from sting rays and small sharks (not sure what they are called) that roam around in a pool. The designs/architectures indoors and outdoors are beautiful and magnificent with huge white columns and lots of greeneries. The most important aspect , of course, is the food. It's excellent and very reasonably priced. Back to discussing the Marriott Ko Olina...The location is great. You are about 5-10 minutes away from Costco, Safeway and Long's Drugs. There is a huge shopping plaza in the same area. You can find lots of restaurants there, too. Yes, it's about 30 minutes away from downtown Honolulu, but it's not so bad. I guess if you prefer staying in a quieter area, it's a better choice.

The Ko Olina is a beautiful resort in an ideal setting. It is close enough to the city to visit and far enough to enjoy the spacious grounds and beaches. The staff is very nice and the restaurants are reasonable for the quality of the meals along with the beautiful setting. This is a special spot.

I love visiting Ko Olina - it is so private and beautiful! everything you need is close by, without all the crowds. Highly recomended.

I agree with previous comments. After just spending a week at our place at the Westin Kaanapali Villas North, The Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club is a 4 star at best. Yes, the rooms are nice, beach is nice and the walking path is nice...but nice doesn't make it a 5 star. Check-in was HORRIBLE, food was expensive and outside of the resort its a 40 minute drive to shopping and dinning at Waikiki. I prefer Maui, its a much better ROI...

A lovely, beautifully landscaped resort. There were plenty of planned activities and the man- made lagoon provided a nice swimming experience. Nearby construction was not problematic. The unit we traded into, the guest suite, was clean and nicely furnished.

We own an ocean view unit here at Ko Olina and have been there two years straight now.

Our two girls love Hawaii! Living in the mid- west, I now have a 17 year old surfer girl and a 12 year old who loves going in the shark cage adventure on the North Shore. We are outside all day, usually on the beach and enjoying the beautiful resort property, especially at sundown.

The staff is very friendly and there is never a shortage of things to do in and around the area. All of the instructors and guides are great with the children, they will have fun!

The Ko Olina property is safely away from busy, and very crowded commercial area of Waikiki Beach. We can't wait for Spring Break again!

Just returned from a week at Ko Olina. If you are going to stay in Oahu this is the place to be. Far enough away from Honolulu to not know that it is even there but jump in the car and you can be in Waikiki or North Shore in no time. The resort itself is great. Pools are nice and the beach is outstanding.

Being kinda spoiled I was disappointed that they do not offer any room service. The staff was freindly and helpful. Units are very nice, spacious and most importantly quite. We will likely return in the next couple of years.

Ko Olina ia such a beautiful resort. Just returned on June 12th The construction going on was not that intrusive. The staff was wonderful, and we had a great time. It is a really nice place to go for R and R. They are building a multi million dollars high rise condo next door. These units will sell for 2 million. No riff raft here. Great investment, and a wonderful vacation.

Visited this resort with a trade of our Maui time. Very relaxing and comfortable. Loved walking the walkway down to the JW. Peaceful and beautiful. Lagoons for swimming and kayaking, laps, you name it, couldn't be better! The second time we returned, Hawaii had their earthquake and we lost power, as did the whole island. Could have been a really bad situation. However, the Club was outstanding in trying to make everyone comfortable, going to incredible lengths to accomodate us all (we had checked out and were supposed to leave that day, but returned as we had no place to go with the airport shut down). Bravo, bravo to the staff and Marriott for their extraordinary efforts. We'll be happy to return to this resort!

We just returned from our stay at the Ko Oleana Beachclub resort. It was a great stay as we enjoyed the water sports, massage on the beach, and the marina next door. Lots of construction going on as the build new towers and the resort next door. Surprisingly it did not interfer much at all with the tranquility of the location.

They advised us that they are building even another pool that will have even more amenities and also an adult only pool area that we will enjoy. We love kids but a steady dose of Marco Polo when you're looking for a little piece and quite gets on our nerves after a bit.

We're looking forward to our next trip.

Just finished a preview stay. I own at Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas North. This Marriot just seemed not wuite right. The setting is nice, but the place is not run well. Housekeeping is slow. The resataurant is bad and expensive. The resort concierge staff is selling too hard. The villa amenities are sub par for a "5 star" resort (No washer/dryer in studio, no jacuzzi tubs, etc.). I will nto go back