Bay Club @ Waikoloa, Hawaii
May 04
BAY CLUB AT WAIKOLOA, HI (3 Steve's Stars): This resort is on the Big Island of Hawaii that a lot of folks refer to as Kona. Interesting place, now affiliated with Hilton Grand Vacations Club. Very close (a block away) to a Hilton Resort on the beach, but you can't use the regular Hilton facilities without paying a fee to use it each time. Harrumph!! So much for Hilton Grand Vacation Club and their hospitality. We had traded in using RCI.
RCI: I'll tell you what, I had to use pull to get into anywhere in HI. Not certain what RCI does with their banked weeks. You sure have difficulty ever finding them available for an exchange. I've heard rumors (rumors mind you) that RCI has taken to renting out banked weeks, when folks are attempting to exchange for those same weeks.... naughty, naughty. If true, I may have to review my future relationship with RCI. I am aware of one resort where RCI members who had trading available, ended up having to rent a week from RCI... What's up with that?
THE BEACH: Bay Club is not on the Beach. So we drove over to the close by Marriott Waikoloa, there is a public beach (public parking right next door) there, and what a neat time.
THANK YOU MARRIOTT WAIKOLOA: Great little bay, almost decent snorkling. Free public beach lounges. The Marriott does a great job. Their bar is close enough to the beach to be able to get refreshments.
The Bay Club facilities were decent. Advertised snack bar at main pool appears to have been closed for several years. Rooms were clean and comfortable. On the Steve's Star rating (7 Star highest) I'd give it a 3 Star award. The Hilton across the street would get a 6 Star and the Marriot also a 6 Star.
TO SEE: While there we drove up to Waimea and visited the Parker Ranch center. Neat, the largest private cattle ranch in the US. Who'd a thunk. The Hilo side is sure pretty. Don't miss the 4 Mile Drive. A beautiful rain forest. Some fantastic water falls and hikes. Do take a helicopter tour. Well worth it.
BAY CLUB AT WAIKOLOA, HI (3 Steve's Stars): This resort is on the Big Island of Hawaii that a lot of folks refer to as Kona. Interesting place, now affiliated with Hilton Grand Vacations Club. Very close (a block away) to a Hilton Resort on the beach, but you can't use the regular Hilton facilities without paying a fee to use it each time. Harrumph!! So much for Hilton Grand Vacation Club and their hospitality. We had traded in using RCI.
RCI: I'll tell you what, I had to use pull to get into anywhere in HI. Not certain what RCI does with their banked weeks. You sure have difficulty ever finding them available for an exchange. I've heard rumors (rumors mind you) that RCI has taken to renting out banked weeks, when folks are attempting to exchange for those same weeks.... naughty, naughty. If true, I may have to review my future relationship with RCI. I am aware of one resort where RCI members who had trading available, ended up having to rent a week from RCI... What's up with that?
THE BEACH: Bay Club is not on the Beach. So we drove over to the close by Marriott Waikoloa, there is a public beach (public parking right next door) there, and what a neat time.
THANK YOU MARRIOTT WAIKOLOA: Great little bay, almost decent snorkling. Free public beach lounges. The Marriott does a great job. Their bar is close enough to the beach to be able to get refreshments.
The Bay Club facilities were decent. Advertised snack bar at main pool appears to have been closed for several years. Rooms were clean and comfortable. On the Steve's Star rating (7 Star highest) I'd give it a 3 Star award. The Hilton across the street would get a 6 Star and the Marriot also a 6 Star.
TO SEE: While there we drove up to Waimea and visited the Parker Ranch center. Neat, the largest private cattle ranch in the US. Who'd a thunk. The Hilo side is sure pretty. Don't miss the 4 Mile Drive. A beautiful rain forest. Some fantastic water falls and hikes. Do take a helicopter tour. Well worth it.
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