First off, pay close attention to fees or other tacked on costs beyond daily rate- although worth it, this property gets pricey when it's all added up. The property is amazing! Biggest plus is total size and 3 bedrooms with baths for complete privacy and comfort- such a nice place! Check in was super easy! Pam was our rep and she couldn't have been nicer or more thorough. The balcony view and outdoor living is fabulous. To the east though, you see the industrial area where the Marriott property next door blocks a lot of the unsightly towers and tanks- just look towards the ocean and it's a terrific view (not a big deal but you can't see it in the photos and it did surprise us). The pool and lagoon areas are so beautiful! It's a little bit of a circuitous walk from the farthest tower to the beach, but passing both pools, koi pond, and pool bar is pleasant (but takes a few minutes, especially loaded down). The pool was a bit frustrating as chairs and "camp" areas filled up fast. Because of the natural beauty of the pool area, it's limited space- just be aware. Some people are rude and try to save spots by putting towels down early, but don't let that stop you from taking over :-) The lagoon is so cool! It's great for little kids or adults that want ocean water without the waves and if you just want to lay out in the sand, but if you want to mix it up in the surf, you'll need to get into the car and drive to whichever beach suits you (closest was about 10 min drive). Ko Olina is a gorgeous resort and away from the busy metro-Honolulu, which is a plus, but to get to some key island sites like the North Shore, you're looking at a 45min to hour drive depending on time of day (20 min to Pearl Harbor, 30'ish to Waikiki). It was fine with us having 2 rental cars (and the drives are quite scenic). Our entire family was over the top pleased and would recommend this property to anyone. Book now!
