Very nice oceanfront location in safe and well maintained gated community. Golfers have discount on neighboring course. Proximity of Hilton is an advantage, you can have short walk and have a coffee there ( closing noontime). We were jogging several times in surroundings. Seashore path is very hard to run, but you can have nice 15 min walk to black sand beach. We opted for Hapuna beach 118 min drive) to enjoy surfing equipment in the apartment. There is also umbrella, snorchel, beach chairs. Nice terrase, well equiped kitchen, washer, dryer. Quiet. Beach club is 3 min and very nice. Evening live music. Delicious cuisine.

Did not see whales. Restaurant is excellent, but they do not serve coffee and they are closing very early meaning you cannot enjoy beer. Or coctails after 8 pm. Bar in Hilton closes at 10:30. Caffee at 12pm. . Go to shoping center for another food and to Merimans in Waimea for a fine dining or Hog in Waimea. Avoid Ulu restaurant which is a trap.