We spent four days at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort during the last week of June and LOVED every minute of it! This property is pristine and peaceful, with numerous spots to relax and view the ocean.
Every member of the staff that we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, from the valet to check-in to housekeeping. On our first morning there, we went to the breakfast buffet, which is BOUNTIFUL and DELICIOUS! When our server found out that it was our 20th wedding anniversary, she brought us complimentary guava mimosas and a huge serving of bananas foster. It was very sweet! And, although we enjoyed the restaurant meals, we found that the little "grab and go" market provided quality hot breakfast items (which was great for the day we left for a tour at 6:30am) as well as tasty sandwiches and salads for light dinners or quick lunches (and it is inexpensive). The coffee bar was a convenient necessity as well.
For beach and pool time, we found that the umbrellas, beach chairs and towels were plentiful; we never went without The ocean here is pretty and nice to swim in, but if you want to experience a truly GORGEOUS beach with crystal clear water, go to the beach at Mauna Kea. You can hike the one-mile trail along the shoreline (which we did) OR take the complimentary hotel shuttle (it runs every half hour). It's heaven! I stayed in the ocean there all day and never wanted to leave...
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hapuna Beach resort. It was well worth the expense!