"Check‑in was a genuinely pleasant experience thanks to Gloria. She was kind, friendly, professional, and helpful. However, being handed off to Alexis for the timeshare sales pitch immediately afterward felt uncomfortable and pressured. After a long travel day with little sleep, needing to eat, get my bearings, and meet up with my family, I did not appreciate having to decline a presentation when all I wanted was to settle in. I understand she was doing her job, but it soured the beginning of my stay to have to repeatedly and politely explain that I was too travel‑weary—and needed to coordinate plans with my travel companions—to commit to what she was asking.
This same situation occurred when my mother and I checked into a Wyndham property in Kapa‘a in 2023, so it seems worth mentioning as part of my overall experience.
The room itself was clean and adequate. I spent most of my time out exploring, so I didn’t use many amenities, but the pool was nice. The jacuzzi, however, was not hot and appears to need maintenance. I enjoyed the hammock, and it was fun hearing other guests sing karaoke in the evenings. Reserved parking closer to each guest’s room would be a meaningful improvement.
Overall, it’s a quiet, clean, centrally located property with lovely grounds and friendly employees."
"The property is beautiful but the pool was cold. I don’t know why they don’t heat it. The water at the beach is almost completely brown from the river water that flows in next to it. And it rained every day we were there. Most of the rain isn’t bad. One day it rained hard and we all had to leave the pool and go inside. The disc golf course wasn’t usable because I was told they don’t maintain it. My daughter wanted to drop in the kids club for a hour but that’s only possible two days a week. The gelato and shaved ice shop was closed for renovations (in July really?!?!).
The staff was friendly. My son loved the soccer camp. The food was good and the grounds were beautiful, but I won’t be going back."
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kokee Natural History Museum during your trip to Waimea. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Enjoy a trip to Nu'alolo Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Waimea. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pu’u Hinahina Lookout during your travels in Waimea. Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
Waimea Canyon is located in an area of Waimea known for its beautiful beaches. Waimea is home to 9 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something with the amenities you're looking for.
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If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Waimea Canyon, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Waimea Canyon.
What can I see and do near Waimea Canyon?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Waimea Canyon State Park, Koke'e State Park and Waipo'o Falls. You might plan a visit to Canyon Trail or Nu'alolo Trail while you're in the area. Kokee Natural History Museum and Pu'u Hinahina Lookout are some sights worth a visit in the area.