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Big Island ADVERTISEMENT P RO P E RT Y WAT C H WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA updated elegance on the kona-kohala coast Following completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has refreshed both its look and its services. Set among a stunning backdrop of lush greens and sparkling azure waters, the new Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa boasts revived guest rooms and common areas, a new Mandara Spa, and a new ballroom. ISLAND COMFORTS The six-floor hotel has 555 freshly renovated, smoke-free guest rooms, including 22 suites. The rooms feature a contemporary Polynesian and Asian design and the new “Revive” beds from Marriott, with designer duvets, fluffier pillows, and 300-threadcount linens. Luxury bathrooms contain a bathtub, separate shower, Yukata robes, and upscale bath amenities. Guests can sip complimentary Kona coffee and tea on their private lanai, which offers garden, ocean, mountain, or pool views. Cable television with pay-per-view movies and high-speed Internet access provide inroom entertainment. can accommodate 650 attendees, while the 2,268-square-foot Lehua Ballroom is good for groups of up to 230. Each room has high-speed wireless Internet access and tele- and videoconferencing capabilities. The property also has outdoor venues for up to 700 people along Hawaii’s only naturally sheltered beach and on the hotel’s luau grounds. Two nearby golf courses accommodate hotel guests, and many of the Big Island’s most popular attractions are just a short drive—or helicopter ride—away. Some of these include Volcanoes National Park; Parker Ranch; Rainbow Falls; and the Captain Cook Monument on Kealakekua Bay, the waterfront site of the famous explorer’s death. HAWAIIAN ADVENTURES At the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, relaxation and adventure go hand-inhand. Attendees can spend a leisurely day sunning and swimming at ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay Golden Cresent Sand Beach, where they can also partake in anything from scuba diving to surfing to sailing, or lounging in the pool area, which contains a heated infinity pool, children’s pool, Jacuzzi, and whirlpool. Just off the pool area is the new two-level, 5,750-square-foot Mandara Spa. Those looking for a bit more action will find it on hiking trails, tennis and volleyball courts, and at the fitness center. LOCAL FLAVORS Guests will experience a true taste of Hawaii at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The Hawaii Calls restaurant features fresh Big Island seafood and produce prepared with an American and Pacific Rim flare. The Kona Coffee Shoppe provides a jolt of energy with specialty Kona coffee beverages, smoothies, and pastries. Every Wednesday and Sunday night, visitors can take part in a traditional Hawaiian luau and feast; those looking for a lighter meal can head to Hawaii Calls Lounge for bistro fare and pupus (appetizers). TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has 27,800 square feet of indoor meeting space throughout 16 meeting rooms. The new 12,000-square-foot Naupaka Ballroom is divisible by seven and holds up to 1,300 guests for a reception. The 6,656-square-foot divisible Ali‘i Ballroom FOR MORE INFORMATION: (808) 886-6789, EXT. 7206; www.waikoloamarriott.com 8 MEET.BIGISLAND.ORG http://www.waikoloamarriott.com http://MEET.BIGISLAND.ORG

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