{"id":127,"date":"2014-02-10T18:50:00","date_gmt":"2014-02-10T18:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/10\/top-25-resorts-spotlight-the-best-of-hawaii-part-one\/"},"modified":"2014-02-10T18:50:00","modified_gmt":"2014-02-10T18:50:00","slug":"top-25-resorts-spotlight-best-of-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/10\/top-25-resorts-spotlight-best-of-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 25 Resorts Spotlight &#8211; The Best of Hawaii (Part One)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In light of our recently released <a href=\"https:\/\/redweek.com\/2014\/02\/redweek-announces-7th-annual-top-25.html\" target=\"_blank\">Top 25 Timeshare Rental Resorts List<\/a>, we&#8217;re going to spend the next few weeks checking out some of the top-ranking resorts by location. This week, we take a look at RedWeek members&#8217; favorite resorts in Hawaii. With a total of eight separate properties making the list, we decided to cover four at a time to give a more in-depth look at what makes these resorts so desirable.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1409-marriotts-maui-ocean-club\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott&#8217;s Maui Ocean Club<\/a><\/h4>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1409-marriotts-maui-ocean-club\" style=\"clear: right;float: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/63511.jpg?fc5b74b7c4433ac8e242e81025a4f296\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>Based in Lahaina, Marriott&#8217;s Maui Ocean Club has long been a favorite among RedWeek members and boasts one of the largest rental posting counts of any resort. Marriott&#8217;s Maui Ocean Club carries a strong focus on relaxing and taking in all that beautiful Maui has to offer. Nestled right up alongside Ka&#8217;anapali Beach, the Ocean Club offers classic beachside fun as well a host of shopping and dining opportunities in the nearby Whaler Village. Perhaps the biggest draw of Marriott&#8217;s Maui Ocean Club is the 3.5 acre superpool complete with a water slide, waterfalls, children&#8217;s area and a poolside bar.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Also, be sure to check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5677-marriotts-maui-ocean-club-lahaina-villas\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott&#8217;s Maui Ocean Club &#8211; Lahaina Villas<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P5799-marriotts-maui-ocean-club-napili-villas\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott&#8217;s Maui Ocean Club &#8211; Napili Villas<\/a>&nbsp;for units with full kitchens.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4793-marriotts-ko-olina-beach-club\" target=\"_blank\">Marriott&#8217;s Ko Olina Beach Club<\/a><\/h4>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4793-marriotts-ko-olina-beach-club\" style=\"clear: left;float: left;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-right: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/103944-1.jpg?db06b0d090dcff15d2693a3164416b44\" height=\"240\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a>On the western shore of Oahu, Marriott&#8217;s Ko Olina Beach Club truly embraces the spirit of water; the resort is ringed by seven lagoons as well as countless waterfalls and fountains. A host of tropical gardens and native flora only enhance the hidden-paradise vibe of the Ko Olina Beach Club and lend a exotic feel to the property&#8217;s numerous pools and whirlpools, poolside bar and grill, full-service marina and wedding chapel. Situated just thirty minutes from downtown Honolulu, there&#8217;s plenty to keep any group occupied &#8211; snorkeling, windsurfing, sushi dining, helicopter rides and the staple favorite; lounging under the sun.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1276-the-westin-kaanapali-ocean-resort-villas\" target=\"_blank\">The Westin Ka&#8217;anapali Ocean Resort Villas<\/a><\/h4>\n<div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1276-the-westin-kaanapali-ocean-resort-villas\" style=\"clear: right;float: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/89080.jpg?56603973d7131de1a805a7c1a850c744\" height=\"212\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Tucked tightly against Ka&#8217;anapali Beach, The Westin Ka&#8217;anapali Ocean Resort Villas holds true to its namesake. With unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean as well as the island of Lana&#8217;i and Moloka&#8217;i, The Westin Ka&#8217;anapali focuses on providing guests with luxury in one of Hawaii&#8217;s most beautiful getaways. The Spa Helani onsite is part of Westin&#8217;s Heavenly Spa chain and assures guests the utmost pampering, while one of the fully-equipped Westin Workout Centers keeps you feeling as great as you look.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1074-hilton-grand-vacations-club-hgvc-at\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1074-hilton-grand-vacations-club-hgvc-at\" style=\"clear: left;float: left;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-right: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/175739.jpg?bea63a4e1ca7b5bd8893b58fa9d1ea8a\" height=\"198\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>Situated oceanside on Honolulu&#8217;s famed beach Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village seeks to provide everything needed for the perfect Hawaiian vacation. There&#8217;s six pools and a waterpark, twenty separate restaurants and bars, scenic grounds with exotic wildlife and gardens, ninety boutiques and specialty stores, Mandara Spa and daily activities that range from hula lessons to giving surfing a shot &#8211; and it&#8217;s <i>all <\/i>onsite. Guests testify that getting away from the resort to experience the rest of the area is a challenge in and of itself!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This is only the first installment of many more to come in out Top 25 series! Check out next week&#8217;s post to get an in-depth peek at which other Hawaiian resorts made our list!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In light of our recently released Top 25 Timeshare Rental Resorts List, we&#8217;re going to spend the next few weeks checking out some of the top-ranking resorts by location. This week, we take a look at RedWeek members&#8217; favorite resorts in Hawaii. 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