Came here for dessert to save our disastrous dinner. Ice cream place closed ridiculously early so…read morewe had to back track here. I got the mauka trail which is full of big chunks of macadamia nuts. More than I was expecting but it was still decent. This place hit the spot. We walked around and enjoyed our gelato before heading back.

I got the raspberry sorbet and the Oreo gelato, and I was beyond impressed. Not only was the flavor…read moreamazing, this is the smoothest gelato I have ever tasted. Not a single chunk of ice, my spoon scooped through like butter. They have a really nice ocean themed atmosphere on the inside, and the service was nice. Would definitely try if you're looking for dessert in the kings shops.

Tried Original Big Island Shave Ice Co. and the flavors definitely lived up to the hype -- the…read moreshave ice was super refreshing and the ice cream was delicious. That said, a couple of downsides took away from the experience. They're only open from 11am to 6:30pm, which feels pretty limited, especially when you're on vacation and trying to fit everything in. Also, be prepared for a wait. The line was wrapped around the corner, and there's only one cashier taking orders. After ordering, you have to move to the side and wait again -- it took about another 15 minutes to actually get our ice cream. Overall, great taste, but the long wait and limited hours make it a bit harder to justify.

This is a really good spot for a refreshing treat, especially after a long day at the beach! I've…read morecome here often, but my review will be solely based on this trip. The ice is incredibly smooth - it's not like other shaved ice that comes in frozen chunks, it's as soft as snow. The flavors were delicious, but my only critique was the ratio of flavors. I got a bowl with mango, lychee, and orange, but there was lots of orange and very little mango, which was a shame because mango was my favorite.

We tried Gecko Girls for the first time in Waikoloa Village, and it turned out to be such a fun…read moresurprise! We stumbled across it when the food court was closed--so yes, shaved ice for dinner... and honestly, no regrets at all. My daughter got the rainbow, my husband went with the lava flow, and I had the cherry blossom. All three were absolutely fantastic--super flavorful, perfectly shaved ice, and really refreshing after a long day. The staff was friendly, the portions were generous, and the flavors tasted fresh and vibrant--not overly sugary like some places. It ended up being one of those unexpected highlights of our trip. Highly recommend if you're in the area and want a cool treat (even if it ends up being dinner )!

Between our two visits, my husband and I shared: - Lilikoi…read moreSour - Cherry Blossom - Lava Flow - Kona Sunset with Lilikoi Popping Mochin instead of Mochi They were all fantastic. My favorites were probably the Cherry Blossom and the Lilikoi Sour. This is hands down my favorite shave ice on the big island if not all of the islands. It used to be OBISIC, but this is way better. I love that they let you get more syrup if you need it to. There's nothing worse than when you get plain ice in the middle! I'll absolutely be back next time I'm in Hawaii.

Great local dessert place in Waikoloa area. I love the soft serve flavors they offer but they have…read moreice cream now too! Workers are always friendly. Fun place for yummy desserts!

Stopped by the Waikoloa location for a quick snack after a long day at the pool. First impression…read morewalking in was really good -- the place is clean, modern, and has a nice family-friendly vibe. Good music playing, plenty of seating, and overall a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered the Blue Hawaiian/Strawberry Swirl, a root beer float, and mint chocolate chip loaded with candy toppings. Everything tasted really good and the ice cream itself was super flavorful. My only small complaint is the extra charge for each topping. Paying $0.50 per topping can add up pretty quickly. A couple other minor things: the lights kept turning off because of the motion sensors, and the young lady at the counter didn't seem very enthusiastic about helping explain the ordering process after we mentioned it was our first time there. The interaction felt a little rushed. That said, the ice cream was definitely good enough for me to come back again while I'm on the island for the next few days. Overall, still a solid spot to check out. Aloha!

It's a real downgrade from previously…read more Not much choices to choose from ... unless you want pizza, salad, and sandwiches... an ice cream Pizza takes about 20 minutes it's made to order . I had to wait an additional 20 minutes because she ordered the wrong pizza. They also have lunchables for eight dollars.. Ice cream is OK . There are 10 flavors to choose from. It's very casual. It's by the pool.

Cheapest food in Hilton Waikoloa Village…read more Everything here is take out, with hours 10-4 daily. Came here for an early dinner, and ordered the $24 11-inch Hawaiian Pizza, and the $16 chicken wrap. The Hawaiian pizza came with provolone cheese with toppings of bacon bits, ham and pineapple. The crust was too doughy, and bland. Not enough crispness, and almost no tomato sauce. They also shortchanged you on the meat and pineapple. Tropics Ale closest restaurant outside the village offers a $14 12-inch pepperoni pizza during happy hour 2-5pm. The chicken wrap was outstanding, with a tasteful blend of diced chicken, mayo, celery, and cranberry to give it some sweetness. So good that i ordered it again on a return visit. Second visit ordered the $18 18 oz mandarin chicken salad, and $18 18 oz cobb salad. Both came with salad dressing packets, and decent amount of salad additions to the cut up iceberg lettuce. You can get the same 18 oz salads at Island Gourmet in Queens Market for $12. 38 minute walk to Island Gourmet. The salads here do come in compostable packaging. Thinking of eating the salad before your plane takes off at the Kona airport? Laniakea restaurant at the airport sells 18 oz salads for $16. Cheapest food in Hilton Waikoloa Village is like saying cheapest food at Disneyland. They have a captive audience and price things accordingly. You know things are overpriced when they are more expensive than the airport restaurant.

I got the frozen chai and my sister had the frozen matcha, both were super refreshing and hit the…read morespot. I also ordered the avocado toast with an added egg, and it was delicious with a really generous portion size. The chili flakes and pickled onions on top added so much flavor. They also have nice outdoor seating, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Definitely a great place to relax and grab a tasty bite!

Long lines so I'd say come earlier in the day. Was pretty crowded when we arrived at 9am…read more We got the Waikaloa Moana bowl (top notch) They messed up my husband's almond croissant and gave a regular croissant instead, which was a bummer because we were in a hurry and it was a long wait. So we left.

We walked over from the Marriott to grab a shake. Our strawberry and caramel shake was good. Tried…read morethe pretzels for the first time and I do not recommend them unless you like your pretzels in the microwave. The cashier was did a great job! The restaurant is in a food court setting.

It's a clean location that gets the food out fast but it can get a long line. We came around 3 pm…read moreand the line was longggg.

If you are staying in the Waikoloa area, this will be your go-to market. We came here everyday, and…read moresometimes multiple times a day. They have everything here, including hot foods, deli sandwiches, musubis, baked goods, malasadas, fresh sashimi and poke bowls. They also have supermarket items like fresh fruit and vegetables, drinks, dairy, chips, bagels, etc. There's also a wine and beer section, t-shirts, Hawaiian shirts, and other knick knacks. And everything is good to very good quality. The food is really good, and there's some outdoor seating right outside the market. We came here for breakfast and dinner, and it's nice because everyone can choose what they like since there's such a variety of items. Some of the items we've tried: + Kalua pork breakfast burrito (5/5) - meat was smokey and juicy. Burrito grilled nicely. + Spam Musubi (4/5) - very good; rice could have used a little more flavor but I'm being picky. + Poke bowl (4/5) - the poke itself was very good and fresh. Toppings were limited. + Cut fruits (4/5) - watermelon was especially good; the melons were ok. + BLT Breakfast sandwich (5/5) - was very good and came with fried potatoes. + Banana bread (3/5) - good but overall taste was sweet and not enough banana flavor. This was our go-to market during our trip. We loved coming here and the staff is so friendly.

Great gas station Spam and rice breakfast of champions…read more Weird that they don't sell gas tho ...

Overall a very good experience. The vibe of this place is amazing, with outdoor games and even…read moretheir own gift shop. We got lucky and were seated on the beach, just ten yards or so from the water's edge. The place is very nicely lit with torches and table lamps, great for photos and a celebratory feel. Our server, whose name I didn't catch, was friendly and helpful but not super present. He checked on our table a little infrequently. Granted, it was pretty busy. The food was mid. The loaded tots were visually appealing but average tasting. I got the LLBC burger and it was tough, and some of the toppings tasted like refrigerator. The sweet potato fries were okay but lukewarm when they came out, like they had been sitting. The chocolate banana cake also kind of tasted like fridge, but did have a good banana flavor. We would probably go back just for the great ambience, but I do wish the food tasted a little fresher.

My husband and I had a sunset wedding on Kukio beach. We decided our dinner after the ceremony…read morewould be at Lava Lava based on the menu. We made our reservation several weeks in advance...and I would recommend doing that online and in advance since the place was packed! We arrived in formal attire: I was in my wedding dress and my husband in a suit. Everyone was super friendly to us and really made us feel so special. Our table was right in front to the live musician, so that was great. I had the coconut shrimp, whereas my husband ordered a veggie burger. We did some garlic bread as an appetizer, and the appetizer waa great! My husband was super happy with his burger, and he spent the next week trying a burger at every restaurant to top it. To my knowledge, I think there was only one place that topped it. My shrimp was soo good! I love coconut shrimp and am somewhat of a tough critic. Lava Lava nailed it. However, the coconut rice wasn't amazing. It was a rather disappointing side to such a great main. We shared a slice of coffee cheesecake as a gift from the server, which we were extremely grateful for. Honestly, our server was amazing the entire time, and the cheesecake was spot-on and a perfectly sweet end to our meal. We had a great time here, and we would recommend the restaurant to anyone!

Love the Hilton Waikoloa - here for my husband's company retreat. They did amazing planning with…read morethe hotel. We stayed at the Palace tower. Nice renovations. The boat is no longer operable. There was one tram in service. We did walk most of the time. The hall staff Joseph was so friendly & cheerful with his services. The food was really good as well.

The good, the bad, the indifferent. Stunning views…read more Beautiful, well kept grounds. Overall, food is good and lots of options throughout the very large property. The natural ocean water lagoon is a nice change from a pool, but don't expect it to be teeming with sea life. Occasional fish and turtle will wander in. Dolphin experience is both cool and sad. Dolphins are well taken care of, but kept in very small pens and forced to interact with tourists. If you're at all animal activist-minded, not the property for you. The bad: The customer service is mediocre at best. Which is jarring coming from previous trips to Maui and Kauai, where service is paramount. Left standing at front desk in Hilton Diamond line for 20mins while guests walked up to main line and were helped. Property is aged. Rooms are fine. If you're a fitness person and you plan to use the gym, this is where the hotel website blatantly lies. The fitness center is two old, windowless room with horrible, dingy prison lighting. The equipment is broken, heavily rusted and at least 25-30 years old. Huge disappointment. (See pictures) The indifferent: There's no natural beach. Not uncommon for Kona. But sad that there's no access to tire-pools or ocean unless you swim/trek out beyond the lagoon. The Monorail is PAINFULLY slow. Be ready for a lot of walking (property is huge), the wait for the monorail (that doesn't travel in a loop, so if you want to go one way but the monorail is travelling the other, you have to wait for it to come back) because the wait-time is even more painful. Will update with more details as they come. Final Day / Checkout Thoughts: - Disappointing service at the breakfast buffet. Yesterday, we were sent away because we walked in 5mins after final seating (but made to stand and wait at host desk for 10mins). Ignored, so I asked a server, who refused to seat is. Okay, rules are rules...but then there's nowhere else available until 11am. Today, we show up at 9:45am and they tell us it's a 15-20min wait (and we counted 15 empty tables). They either need to hire more staff to accommodate the guests (as it's the only place to eat), or offer something else as an option. The buffet wasn't entirely bad experience. Sara, at the omelette bar, is everything bright and friendly you'd expect from aloha spirit and hotel team member. If she makes a pretty amazing omelette with a smile. As we walked out of the dungeon gym today, we stumbled on to another small workout room upstairs. All windows, couple pieces of equipment, kettlebells. Shame on the desk attendants for not saying anything (we just followed the signs). Disappointing.