Outrigger Fairway Villas Condominiums, Waikoloa

The office was closed when we arrived at 6:00pm and had a sign reading "back in 5 min.". We waited about half an hour in the plaza nearby watching a hula demonstration and then a young man came saying sorry but "he had to use the bathroom". He was very apologetic. After a long flight we didn't need this delay, but once we got in the unit, all our worries melted away. It was stunning. We loved the place right away. The pool was great, the other tourists were friendly. The rec director was helpful. We could go for walks to restaurants and drive a short distance with our rental van for groceries. We walked to the shopping center across the road and to the beach many times. Our unit was on the third floor but they had elevators so we walked down and rode up. The lanai was a good place to relax after breakfast to plan our activities. The main bed was really super firm. We had read some bad reviews on other websites about Units L-33 and J-2 and specifically asked not to get these when booking. We met a family from Seattle at the pool and they told us their unit had a weird smell like powerful insecticide when they first walked in. A man from Montreal at the exercise area told us his feet get black when he walks barefoot on the floor in his unit. But our unit was wonderful and felt just like home after a day or so. It was spacious and clean and had all we needed. We grew to love the Waikaloa area and were saddened to leave it at vacation end. The maid service was not so efficient we noticed, but they did at least come every day and go through the motions. We recommend the villas and liked our unit, but nothing is perfect. Still, it was one of the better places we stayed at. Five stars. We will return.

We have stayed in unit J-2 and request it whenever we stay at the Fairway Villas. It's fabulous! The furnishings are beautiful and did not have any unpleasant odors of any kind. We were there in February and April 2008. Yes, they do mow the grass as J-2 directly faces the golf course, and how beautiful it is to see that freshly mowed golf course and the lake at the King's Shops. Oh, and by the way...there are many bugs in Hawaii...it is a tropical island. We love Unit J-2 and you will too. Aloha.

We have stayed in J-2 more than once, and ask for that specific unit. It is on the ground floor, golf course view, and it's just beautiful. The furnishings are new, tastefully decorated, and renting through outrigger vacation properites, we had maid service daily. I do and would definitely recommend this unit to anyone.