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Back again, I just can't stay away, and why would I want to?! This is my reprieve from all things. There's people everywhere yet it's like I'm here by myself. I'm at Lagoon one and per usual it's clean, never cigarette butts anywhere absolutely grosses me out! or trash. The sounds of nature and children laughing are my music. Practically no weight parking this time, that's always welcome!

Parking fee at the Ko'Olina market place is a rip off! Yes, I am one of them who doesn't like the new crap going on here. Is it free for the residents of Ko'Olina? Without much proof, I think it is. There are bunch of signs every where, something like one sign for every 4 cars so you can not say did see the sign. If you are dining or stopping by at the ABC or Crazy shirt, you must pay for the parking. Yes, it is not that expensive but the idea of paying for it when it was free just chaps my hide.

There is a parking attendant constantly patrolling the area and if you think you can get away, you better watch out! Thanks to the others who parked their vehicles here to use the beach across. Now, you are making our resort life style even more irritating. There are no discounts or free parking for coming to the businesses at this shopping center.

By the way, their web site is awesome but it features photos of other beautiful landmark of other Hawaiian islands like Iao Needle from Maui, definitely not a photo of Ko Olina.

You now have to pay for parking from 5pm-11pm if you want to eat at Pizza Corner or Mekiko Cantina (formerly Just Tacos.) No thanks, you just lost my business.

Great place to hang out IF you can find parking. They are strict about the parking too. Get dropped off it's a great place but be mindful of the millions of tourists! Ok that's an exaggeration.but still nice.

Just did a drive by. Beautiful well kept landscaping, but too many speed bumps. Good for safety, but it took a long time to drive through and back out.great for maybe a relaxing staycation! Seems safe and less crowded than Waikiki & close enough to Ka Makana Ali'i if you want to shop & dine.

Stayed at the nearby Disney resort & they highly recommend hopping over to the shops & restaurants nearby. However whatever you do, don't stop by on your drive back from anywhere else on the island. We decided to grab lunch on Sunday at the Mekiko Cantina (DELICIOUS!) and parked in the the correct lot for 45 min, and got a stupid ticket for "illegal beach parking." UH WTF?

They stick a big fat sticker on the driver window with a nasty written note saying that next time they will tow your car. Good luck with that since it's a rental! Not walking over there the rest of our visit & will give our money to the restaurants at the resort or in town in Kapolei instead. Too bad since the ice cream place & the Mexican restaurant are both tasty.

During my visit to Hawaii I stayed at Aulani which is a resort owned by Disney that is located within the Ko Olina community. I spent a good amount of time exploring the resort area so I figured that warranted it's own review - so here we go! Ko Olina is located on the southwest shores of Oahu, and contains a number of different lodgings, homes, and amenities.

In addition to Aulani, the area is also home to a few more resorts such as the Four Seasons and a Marriott, as well as residences, shops, restaurants, beaches, and golf courses. Ko Olina is also home to Paradise Cove which hosts events such as luaus. I took the time to explore the grounds during my stay, and really enjoyed simply walking around and absorbing the aesthetics.

There are a lot of walking paths and several lagoons with beaches. I was also impressed with the variety of shops and restaurants present - it's super convenient to get light groceries, sundries, or a souvenir. One of the drawbacks that I found with Ko Olina is that it's a little far from Honolulu. You can totally make a vacation out of staying within Ko Olina's grounds, but if you're looking to explore the island then it can be a bit of a drive to get to the main tourist sites - it really depends on the type of vacation you're looking for. Overall, Ko Olina was beautiful - it's definitely a picturesque place to spend time while in Hawaii with a lot of amenities to take advantage of. I would definitely consider staying at one of the resorts here again if I ever return to Oahu.

Haven't been yet, will update to 4 or 5-star once I visit. Just wanted to add the following information I received from Kirk, the director: 1200 sqft, with the following equipment 4 elipiticals 5 treadmills 3 bikes Smith Rack Complete Lifefitness circuit stations including lat pull-down Three free weight flat/incline benches Full set of dumbbells up to 70lbs Kettlebells Free curl bar Roman chair Lifefitness multi cable machine Two rowing machines Weighted balls Bands Etc. Masks required at all times and reservations in advance required.

Met some friends who live Ewa side so over past few months we've enjoyed using the Ko Olina grounds for an accessible meeting place for hiking, walking, and fitness workouts. There are plentiful shops and other vendors where you can buy water and healthy foods to replenish the body's energy reserves, and with the current situation, traffic is a minimal making the location even more pedestrian friendly.

Some restrooms are also available although not all them are open with the Covid restrictions. Best to ask the local shops to get the most current information. Viewed some impressive sunsets here too. Highly recommended for mental and physical heath / exercise use. Mahalo for reading my review.

Sorry the Aloha spirit has left. As a local who used to go to the properties to dine and shop, I was told that the Ko'olina operations does not want the business. With current pandemic economic conditions I thought they would appreciate the business. The Assistant Director of Operations, Mr. Lueder, implied he does not want Kama'aina spenders to park in the parking area and support the restaurants in the hotels.

I am sorry for the hard working hospitality workers. Unfortunately since the Operations Management targets paying Kama'aina customers, it is better to spend the money elsewhere. Recommend to go up Farrington Highway to Nanakuli or Waianae to spend your money. Restaurants and businesses are glad to take your money and the parking is free.

We bring our 3 yo here since the water is pretty calm. It's always clean and there's tons of space to layout with all of your stuff. Bathrooms are conveniently located and clean too! Lagoon 4 offers free parking which is a plus!

We have been living in the resort area for over a year, my better half has been working at a resort here since 2014, we have been visiting here since 2003 and have owned a timeshare here since 2004. Ko Olina is close to our hearts in many ways. Come here as soon as you can before the Atlantis resort arrives. The lagoons are mostly unspoiled. The only exception is Lagoon One gets crowded from the Disney Aulani Resort and Lagoon Three gets mold during the summer time.

It is one of the most amazing places to walk, run, swim or most other exercises your heart desires. The weather is near perfect most of the year. We now walk less than a half mile to the lagoons from our townhome (ranch style duplex) now that we are living here currently. YELP Friends (those we have accepted as friends), please message us as we would love to meet and treat you to wine (or your preferred cocktail) as we want to appreciate your activity on Yelp when you are visiting Ko Olina! The restaurants in the area are amazing. Our favorites are Noe (at the Four Seasons), Roy's and Monkeypod. Sunsets are out of this world!

It was nice and simple. No crazy waves. Most parts were shallow and easy to get around. Parking was easy and not too crowded. Bathrooms were good and no lines.

I love coming here to do my workout or simply to swim. The best is a couple hours before sunset. The twilight hour offers spectacular colors for picture taking. Besides the sunset for pictures the flowers offer brilliant colors no matter where you lay them out in the pic. Peaceful place too lose some stress.

Ko'olina Resort. (4 stars). A beautiful "resort" town situated between the "Westside" aka Waianae coast and Waikiki! Tons of 4 star resorts including Aulani (Disney) and Four Seasons! There are a variety of things to do in Koolina but honestly my favorite thing to do it here. IS EAT (AND DRINK)! Monkeypod, Roy's Koolina, Fish House, and many more!

The golf course is beautiful and well manicured! I love the ladybug logo! The manmade beaches are nice and aren't too rough due to the rock walls that were built! There are nice hotels and pool bars at just about every hotel! Koolina is a nice resort away from the tourist traps of Waikiki and just minutes away from the Westside where diving and snorkeling are a must!

When I was stationed in Hawaii I moved from Kaneohe to Ewa Beach to be closer to work. I missed being in Kaneohe but the best part of being on the Leeward side was Ko'Olina! My husband and I went here all the time for just a chill day. We did stay at the Marriott Vacation Club a couple of times (great military rates!) and we loved hanging by the pool, getting drinks at the bar and looking at the beautiful scenery or going down to the lagoon.

Oh and drinks or dinner at Monkey Pod! My favorite spot. Roy's is also really good and beats going all the way to the one in Hawaii Kai. I don't miss living in Hawaii too much except for moments like being at Ko'Olina :) less crowded and touristy than Waikiki.

This resort is awesome! I live here and I couldn't have picked a better place. There are 4 man-made lagoons that are excellent for swimming. The water is calm and warm. Lagoon 1A is great for snorkeling. You are literally swimming with giant sea turtles. If you're lucky like I was one Saturday morning you see seals laying on the beach sunning.

I can't say enough about the atmosphere at Koolina. When you enter the property you instantly get that feeling of paradise you imagine Hawaii to be. I love running through the entire property, which if you run both sides could be up to 8 miles. Running along the lagoons is so surreal. The great thing about the lagoons is that they are open to the public.

The down side to that is that there is limited parked. There is also a Marina. There are plenty of restaurants. As well as Koolina being the home of the famous Paradise Cove Luau and the Disney Resort hotel. If you are coming to live in Hawaii, Koolina is definitely an option you should consider. You have access to loads of free classes and activities such as Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Ko'Olina is a large resort area on the leeward side of Oahu, about 17 miles west of the HNL airport, and 25 miles or so west of Waikiki. There are 4 identical man-made lagoons here. One is dominated by the Marriott Resort, then next by the newly opened (2011) Disney Aulani Resort, another with Marriott time shares, and the forth one is where the Ko'Olina Resort and Marina are.

Like most beaches in Hawaii, all of the lagoons are open to the public, so you don't have to spend $400 a night at Marriotts to come and enjoy the lagoons. When you enter the huge entire complex, there is a guard post and resort guests go to the left, the public goes to the right. You circle around and pass the resorts and beautifully manicured greenery which are in stark contrast to the dry, brown, local shrubbery of the Kapolei area and the Leeward side in general.

Most non-tourists come to the 4th lagoon. The lagoons are like salt water pools, protected by large rock barriers from the open waters, so there is no wave action inside, perfect for your Keiki and Ohana (kids and family). There are plenty of grass areas to picnic and layout and work on your tan, all in a bowl shape, so you can keep an eye on the Keiki, too.

There are facilities to wash off the sand, bathrooms, and plenty of parking. The parking is in 2 lots, the right side one is free and limited to capacity, and the left side which is $10 a car. Ko'Olina is a hidden gem on Oahu, and perfect for local families on the growing leeward side of the island, from Pearl City to Waipau, Ewa, and other communities to bring their Keiki for a safe and beautiful Ohana day at the beach. Or for the tourist who may not be staying at the Ko'Olina resorts, but want a family friendly beach away from the crowds of Waikiki.

Such a beautiful place! If you're near Ko'olina, definitely recommend giving this place a visit. There are 4 lagoons labeled: 1a, 1b, 2, 3 and 4.1-3 have fairly small parking lots and it gets filled pretty early in the day. But at #4, the parking lot is the biggest. Parking was easy. These lagoons have clear and calm waters, perfect for kiddies! It's not too crowded or loud either. Snorkeling is possible here, but there's not as much to see as in Hanauma Bay. Tip: Lagoon 1 is right behind Disney's Aulani resort, so there's paddle board and snorkel rentals available. I also feel that this lagoon is the most crowded. (; But overall, a great place for some beach and relaxation. Happy R&R! Enjoy (:

My forever desintation on the West Side when I wana feel adult. hahaha I always come here with a friend or family or both! I like lagoon 3 the BEST* because it has the bar there and if your hungry you can have a bite to eat there too. Evne though it's kind of expensive but they do have happy hour the usual times. lol Parking is kind of irritating so you have to be patient, idk why they made the parking lots so dam small?!

Maybe to stray away locals like me so that the people that actually pay for a room dosen't have to see hawaiians? LMAO idk A great place to get a tan and relax out. Not a lot of perverts so its perfect! Just random tourist people. But no one will get in the way. LOL come here to chill! Maybe you'll see me laying out: