You will find a very clean, neat place to stay, at very nice resort. The grounds are beautiful. The swimming pool is a large L shape, there are also 3 tennis courts and gas grills available for your use. The beach is small, but beautiful to watch Hawaii sunsets.
There is a shopping complex at top of hill, with everything you could want. It is also within walking distance if you like exercise. The location is on Alii Drive not far from more shops, restaurants and markets. Must try T J's Barbecue at Alii's Market Place. It is very reasonably priced and the food was excellent. They are closed Sunday, Monday and Thursdays and if you want ribs, they usually sell out by 2. At the shopping center, at top of hill, there is a free hula show Friday nights from 6 to 7. Go early to get a seat! There's a big Walmart, Safeway and Denny's restaurant all in one area. Closer to the airport, there is a Costco, which is very busy. Have to be a costco member for store, but their food court is outside, so anybody can eat there. Very reasonably priced, same as ours on mainland. Gas is cheaper there too. We had an amazing time on the Big Island, it is so different to the other islands.