Timeshares are one way to experience the beauty of Hawaii.
Sometimes people fall in love with a destination and a property that compels them to return year after year. That is where the timeshare ownership concept comes in. Several people each buy a share in one property, which is usually a condominium, and then each person has the use of that property for a certain time period each year. In Hawaii, some of the most well-known brands in the hotel industry have timeshare programs available.
Hilton Grand Vacation Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village--Waikiki
First time visitors to Hawaii usually visit Waikiki Beach. This urban strip of sand is home to beach boys, bikini-clad beach bunnies and some of the most well-known hotel brands in the industry. The Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort, on the western end of Waikiki Beach is the largest property on the beach. It sits on 22 well-manicured acres filled with tropical plants and flowers, waterfalls and five swimming pools.
The timeshare portion operates under the Hilton Grand Vacation Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village name. On offer are studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom villa units in both the Lagoon and Kalia Towers. The villas include fully-equipped kitchens and most have private balconies. All timeshare units offer cable TV, air conditioning and high-speed wireless Internet access.
Timeshare guests have full use of all the amenities in the Hilton Hawaiian Village complex including the Super Pool, restaurants, shops, barber shop and beauty salon and the Mandara Spa (fees apply).
Hilton Grand Vacation Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village
2003 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-947-8686
hiltongrandvacations.com
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Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas--Maui
Fronting a prime stretch of white sand in the Ka'anapali Beach resort area, the Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas offers timeshare opportunities on the grounds of the Westin Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. One of the signatures of this luxury resort is an assortment of free-form pools, each designed to represent one of the Hawaiian Islands. There are also river pools that wander through the resort and are accented by rock sculptures and hidden waterfalls. A children's pool has been outfitted with a pirate ship and water slide.
Timeshare guests have full use of this water playground as well as other amenities including the Westin Workout room (enter with your villa key) that is part of the onsite Spa Helani. Guests can also entrust their kids to the counselors at the Westin Kid's Club if they want to get in some relaxation time.
The Westin offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with either mountain or ocean views. Units have fully-equipped kitchens, in-room washer and dryer, in-room jetted tub, flat-screen TV and DVD players using the Bose Stereo system. One- and two-bedroom units have furnished lanai's (balconies). You can opt to dine out at the Ocean Pool Bar & Grill or the Pulehu Restaurant or pick up some groceries at the Kai Ala Market to create a meal of your own. You can even arrange to have one of the hotel chefs cook a private meal in your own villa through the Chefs in Action program.
Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
6 Kai Ala Drive
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
808-667-3200
westinkaanapli.com
Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
On Kauai, nature is king and the hotels and timeshares, beautiful as they are, take a back seat to the fiery sunsets and the lush tropical landscape of this oldest member of the major Hawaiian Islands. Sitting on the southern end of Kauai on sun washed Poipu Beach, Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club offers the opportunity to own your own timeshare in paradise.
The manicured grounds include three free-form swimming pools included one for children, whirlpool spas, a fitness center, game room, concierge and underground parking. Golfers will find they are less than half a mile from the Kiahuna Golf Cub and Course. The Hono Bar and the Kiawe Grill offer beach side dining and relaxation. Starbucks is on-site to satisfy that caffeine craving and Pizza Hut to deliver that pizza fix.
Villas are two-bedroom, two-bath units offering open concept living and dining areas, fully-equipped kitchens, in-room washer dryer, complimentary Internet access and furnished balconies or patios. The 1,305-square-foot units offer king bedded master suites with large showers and soaking tubs.
Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
2249 Poipu Road
Koloa, Kauai, HI 96756
808-742-4400
marriottvacationclub.com
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