September 6, 2026
Why Stay with Polu Resorts?
Read a letter from our founder, James, and find out why we think you should stay with us.
Plan Your Trip
The practical side of paradise
The questions every guest asks before they fly, answered with specifics by the team on the ground.
August 15, 2026
How to Plan a Hawai'i Island Vacation
A practical plan for a Big Island trip: when to go, how many days you actually need, why one base beats hotel-hopping, which airport to fly into, and how to pack for an island that runs from beach to alpine desert.
August 9, 2026
Do You Need a Car in Waikoloa? An Honest Answer
Whether you need a rental car at Hali'i Kai and Waikoloa Beach Resort, what is realistically walkable, and what genuinely requires a drive.
August 9, 2026
Kona Airport to Waikoloa, Every Way to Make the Drive
How far Waikoloa Beach Resort is from Kona International Airport, what the drive is like, and what a taxi, rideshare, shuttle, or rental car costs.
August 9, 2026
Stocking Your Condo, Where to Grocery Shop near Waikoloa
Where to buy groceries near Hali'i Kai and Waikoloa Beach Resort, from the walkable market at Queens' MarketPlace to the Costco run in Kona.
August 9, 2026
What's On in Waikoloa, The Weekly Rhythm and Annual Events
The recurring evenings and markets around Waikoloa Beach Resort, from the Kings' Shops farmers market to Ironman race week and whale season, plus what to expect at the Ocean Club after dark.
August 9, 2026
Whale Season at Waikoloa, When They Arrive and Where to Watch
When humpback whales are off the Kohala Coast, the months to expect them, and why the oceanfront bluff at Hali'i Kai is one of the best places on this coast to watch, coffee in hand, no boat required.