We (6 middle-aged couples) were in Villa C1 at Waikaloa Beach Villas for 14 days - a great villa at this complex in all respects. Loved it. We went to celebrate retirements, birthdays, relax and enjoy each others company and this complex provided us such an ideal opportunity to do so compared to the often crowded hotel resorts. This C1 villa has absolutely everything you need including heaps of beach gear in garage. We didn't want to spend $'s eating out each night and the really well appointed kitchen and BBQ allowed us to cook our own meals when we wished. C1 is 10 metres from one of the the complexes 2 pools. Queens Market Place over road and Kings up the road, golf clubs in walking distance and ample walking opportunities. The community is compact from the Waikaloa Villas at one end to the Hilton Resort at the other. The WBV's provide a pass to the Hilton to use their pools- we used and just well worth having a look at this complex complete with its own monorail!! We had a rental to do some day touring and beach visits. While there is a food store at Queen's its expensive so a short drive (15 mins) to the larger store at Waikoloa Village well worth it. Eat out options average at Queens and the nearby Kings Market Places, but we found Sansei Seafood, Steak and Sushi Bar at Queens superb - but you need to book. Most bars have happy hour (50% on beers and house wines from 3-6). We found beach front Lava Lava Beach Club by far the best here for ambiance, drinks and food-try the pulled pork sliders! and the marvellous sunset too and turtles came ashore for the night. Hapuna Beach the best but need to take own chairs and umbrellas (from the garage). We did an 11 hour day trip with tour company to other side of island to see the volcanoes - much of the flora and fauna shown we have in NZ but the lava glow/aura we saw at night was stunning. Trip was expensive but included a lunch and seated dinner - value for money ?? but we went to see the volcanoes and weren't disappointed. Discount available if you want to sit through a Hilton presentation (no thanks).
We've been fortunate to travel worldly. In terms of relaxation this was the best. Two weeks without rain and 29-32 deg temps - heaven! We're already planning a return in 2018! Just leave us a 10 day window please!