Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club - Kapolei, Hawaii - Bungalows and Privacy on Oahu's West Coast

The Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club occupies 642 exclusive acres on the western shore of Oahu, some 30 miles from Honolulu. In addition to a 16-story hotel tower, the 778-room gated resort features private bungalows that offer the ultimate escape to a tropical hideaway.

One-, two- and three-bedroom villas are available with 920~1,800 square feet of floor space. Each comes with a full kitchen, a separate dining room and a living/sitting area. Floor to ceiling windows may be opened to enclosed outdoor areas, providing from 42 to 60 additional square feet of private space.

The resort's tower units come in five configurations. The smallest guest room has 360 square feet of living area, with a queen bed and an 18-square-foot balcony. The largest penthouse suite has 920 square feet of floor space, a bedroom with a king bed separated from the living and dining area, and a 42-square-foot balcony lanai.

Guest rooms without full kitchens have a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware and tableware. All units come with basic amenities, such as a hair dryer, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, outlets with dual voltage adaptors, and a sofa bed. Cribs are available on request, but rollaway beds are not permitted.

Standard in-room media includes telephones with voicemail, complimentary high-speed Internet, and a SONY clock-radio. Visual entertainment is provided via a 27-inch flat-screen television with remote control, a DVD player (rental movies available), and cable/satellite hook-ups with premium movie channels.

The Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club's recreation areas are spacious and tastefully designed. There are three heated outdoor swimming pools, including one for children, and seven Jacuzzis in addition to the child-friendly ocean lagoon that the resort faces.

An on-site fitness center provides guests with cardiovascular equipment and free weights, plus complimentary fitness classes. And the Spa by the Sea at Ko Olina is the resort's haven for massages and other body treatments; appointments are required.

Business services, such as photocopying, fax transmission and notary public, are available on the premises, as are laundry services. Nearby amenities include car rental, a beauty shop, and the challenging Ko Olina Golf Course.

For dining, the Market Place is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as is Kolohe's Beach Bar & Grill. Additionally, Chuck's Steak & Seafood serves dinner nightly, specializing in hearty beef dishes with a touch of local flair.

Once a week, the Fia Fia Polynesian Dinner Show is held at the resort, serving American fare as guests enjoy an evening journey through the performing arts of the South Seas. Reservations can be made with the Concierge Desk. Dress is casual.

Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club is located at 92-161 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707, which is about 25 minutes from Honolulu International Airport by car, or 40 minutes from Waikiki. Makakilo City, with a population of around 14,000, is the nearest large town.

Guests should note that the hotel has a smoke-free policy and pets are not allowed.