Hilton Waikoloa Village
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Tourism |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii , United States |
| Products | Hotel accommodations, resort amenities, tennis facilities, art installations |
| Parent | Hilton Hotels & Resorts |
Waikoloa Beach is situated along the South Kohala coastline on the island of Hawaii, within the boundaries of the census-designated place known as Puako. It should not be confused with Waikoloa Village, a nearby CDP located within the same "[[ahupuaTemplate:Okinaa]]". The region is rich in cultural and geological landmarks from ancient Hawaiian culture, including traditional aquaculture fishponds, anchialine pools, and petroglyph sites.
Ala Kahakai
The ancient coastal route called Ala Kahakai, translating to "trail by the sea," runs through Waikoloa and historically linked important Hawaiian cultural locations such as villages, temples, and fishing grounds. This historic path stretches for about and is commonly referred to as the "King's Trail."
Anaehoomalu Bay
Known locally as "A-Bay," Anaehoomalu Bay is a shallow beach lined with palm trees along South Kohala’s coast. It is renowned for its picturesque sunsets, snorkeling opportunities, and historic royal fishponds. The closest community, Waikoloa Village, was once part of Parker Ranch lands. Anaehoomalu Bay hosts the Lavaman Triathlon and provides rentals for various water activities including snorkeling equipment, glass-bottom boat excursions, paddleboarding, kayaking, and hydro biking. It also serves as home to the Waikoloa canoe club.
Anchialine ponds
The Waikoloa Anchialine Pond Preservation Area, overseen by the University of Hawaii, safeguards distinctive brackish lava pools nourished by a mix of freshwater springs and ocean water. These unique ponds create a specialized habitat that supports a variety of small fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and red shrimp, underscoring their cultural significance in Hawaiian tradition.
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Positioned behind Waikoloa Beach within Anaehoomalu Bay are the Kuualii and Kahapapa Fishponds, integral components of an ancient aquaculture network that native Hawaiians meticulously maintained.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
Covering an area of , Hilton Waikoloa Village features 1,240 guest rooms and suites nestled among tropical gardens, waterfalls, lagoons, and interconnected waterways. Facilities include the Kohala Tennis Garden, alongside various landscaped gardens, art installations, and statues. Initially established in 1988 as the Hyatt Regency Waikoloa through Japanese investment, it was purchased by Hilton Hotels & Resorts in 1994. The resort has served as a filming location for the game show Wheel of Fortune in 1996, 2008, and 2014. Its "Buddha Point" is a popular spot for viewing sunsets.
Additionally, this venue was featured in the Nickelodeon game show Paradise Run and hosted the Pokémon World Championships in 2007, 2010, and 2012.
Petroglyphs
Waikoloa contains roughly 30,000 notable petroglyphs, or carved stone images, which represent one of the earliest forms resembling written communication used by Ancient Hawaiians. While some carvings illustrate human or animal figures, many are abstract symbols whose meanings have been lost over time. The majority originate from the Fifteenth through Eighteenth Centuries, with some later inscriptions from the Nineteenth Century written in modern Hawaiian language.