Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort

Set on 15 acres overlooking Anaeho'omalu Bay, this upscale beachfront resort hotel is next to 2 golf courses.

Upscale rooms feature Polynesian accents and balconies with ocean or garden views. All come with sitting areas, free Wi-Fi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, plus minifridges and tea/coffeemakers. Suites add separate living rooms and pull-out sofas; some have dining areas.

The restaurant serves breakfast buffet and American/Pacific-Rim cuisine, and there's a coffee shop for to-go breakfast fare. Amenities also include an outdoor pool and hot tub, a spa offering treatments (fee), and fitness and business centers.