We loved our week here! The space was great for our family and just as described. We loved being able to use the beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards and sand toys.
It was super helpful to have the washer dryer. We did laundry a number of days after the beach.
We also loved being able to make a full cup of coffee in the morning and breakfast.
We left at 7am 2 days to get one of the 40 public parking spots available at Mauna Kea Beach. This is the absolute best beach around. Clear, soft white sand, enough waves for boogie boarding, absolutely beautiful, not crowded (see above about only 40 public parking spots) and resort lunch spot on the beach for lunch with amazing smoothies.
Owners Beach was lovely and great ahi sashimi at the restaurant.
We hit Hapuna Beach too and down south of the airport for surf lessons with Surfer Bear (look him up on trip advisor).
The resort pool was MUCH nicer than expected. Big and lovely with comfortable chairs, lovely views and plenty of covered room.
We also walked to the Fairmont Orchid one night for happy hour dinner on the beach at sunset (beautiful) and saw 5 turtles.
Also Lava lava beach club was great for dinner on the beach with live music (but call ahead right at 4:30 pm for your spot!)
We called at 5:15pm and they had a spot for us in 2 hours.
Also in the Mauna Kea shops the Tropical Dreams ship has great paninis and smoothies.