Marriott's Waikoloa Ocean Club

03/05/2026

Introducing the new and improved Nalu’s Pool Bar!

02/10/2026

Today’s Hawaiian word of the day is ʻohana.
ʻOhana means family, relative, kin group; related

Many of you are already familiar with this word as it was made popular in a movie. But it is often misspelled without the ʻokina.

Hawaiians believe the word ʻohana derives from the word ʻohā, which are the baby kalo (also referred to as the offspring) that grow from the corm of the plant. These ʻohā along with the Malia kalo form an ʻohana. (See the diagram on slide 2)

02/05/2026

February is recognized as Hawaiian Language month (Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi), a language that, at one point, was almost extinct.
Through the month, we’ll be posting some Hawaiian words to help increase your knowledge of the native tongue of these beautiful islands

01/07/2026

01/05/2026

It’s snowing in Hawaiʻi 😉

12/25/2025

Mele Kalikimaka from Waikoloa! 🎄❤️
Hawaiian Santa arrived on his canoe yesterday afternoon to say aloha to everyone 🤙🏽

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club!
Vote for your favorite pumpkin in the comments 🎃

09/18/2025

The next time you’re at our property take a walk to enjoy the little things that make this place beautiful.
Pictured here is our pua kalaunu (crown flower), not only was this Queen Liliʻuokalani’s favorite flower but it’s also a favorite of the monarch butterfly caterpillars 🐛

09/10/2025

☕️✨ Exciting new from Akaʻula Lānai coffee shoppe!
We’ve teamed up with Kaʻū Coffee Mill to bring you their award-winning, Big Island grown coffee — starting today! 🌋🌿
Swing by every morning for your favorite brew and experience the rich and full-bodied flavors of Kaʻū in every sip.

08/20/2025

We’re celebrating a little late this year, nevertheless we welcome you to join us for a “float” today in the lobby 😊

08/17/2025

An interesting part of Hawaiʻi Island’s history.