What You Can Buy Under $950,000 at Waikoloa Beach Resort in 2026

As Waikoloa Beach Resort shifts into a clear buyer’s market, I wanted to take a closer look at today’s pricing and what buyers can realistically purchase within the resort for under $950,000. Just a few years ago, entry into this market typically required a budget well into the million-dollar range.

However, rising monthly homeowner association dues combined with a noticeable increase in condominium inventory over the past year have reshaped buyer leverage. As a result, select communities within Waikoloa Beach Resort are beginning to reflect pricing levels not seen since 2021.

10-Year Appreciation With the Resort

To understand the shift we are seeing today, it’s important to look at sales history over the past 5-10 years. Waikoloa Beach Resort condominiums experienced consistent appreciation for many years, with the most significant gains occurring during the real estate expansion from 2021 through 2023.

Over the past two years, from 2024 through 2025, pricing has softened as the market adjusted to higher interest rates, rising monthly homeowner association dues, and a notable increase in condominium inventory within the resort. This adjustment has resulted in more price reductions and negotiating opportunities for buyers.

Even as buyer behavior in 2026 remains more cautious, sales activity continues across Waikoloa Beach Resort. Buyers are negotiating more aggressively, and as a result, the under-$950,000 price segment has expanded, particularly within select condominium communities discussed below.

Why Waikoloa Beach Resort Remains So Desirable

Waikoloa Beach Resort continues to attract buyers from around the world. Our island of Hawaiʻi welcomes over one million visitors annually, many of whom spend an average of 7 days in our resort areas along the Kohala Coast. For many visitors, Waikoloa Beach Resort serves as their introduction to island living and often becomes a long-term ownership goal.

The resort is known for its consistently sunny weather, central location, and proximity to some of the island’s most celebrated beaches, including Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea Beach. With the ability to rent these properties on platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO, many buyers are purchasing in this area with plans for future full-time residency, second-home use, or long-term investment.

Key drivers of desirability include:

• Walkability to beaches, restaurants, and shopping
• Multiple swimmable beaches with easy access and great sandy areas
• Two established shopping centers within the resort – Queens and Kings Shops
• Short-term rentals allowed with proper permitting
• Close proximity to golf courses, luxury resorts, and Kona International Airport

Waikoloa Beach Resort offers convenience, accessibility, and a well-rounded outdoor lifestyle that continues to support long-term demand and value.

Three (3) Waikoloa Beach Resort Communities Under $950,000

For buyers seeking a resort condominium under the $950,000 price point, whether for personal use or rental potential, the following communities currently offer the best combination of pricing range, flexibility, and location within Waikoloa Beach Resort. Recent inventory increases have created a wider spread of pricing, giving buyers more options and negotiating power than in recent years.

Fairways at Waikoloa Beach Resort

Fairways is well known for its central location within the resort and its excellent walkability to Queens’ Marketplace, Kings’ Shops, Anaehoʻomalu Bay (A-Bay), and Lava Lava Beach Club. As of this writing, there are approximately 14 condominiums currently on the market. The smaller two-bedroom floor plans are being offered in a broad price range, from approximately $789,000 to $998,900, with the majority of properties priced under $900,000. This range highlights the current opportunity for buyers to enter the resort at more accessible price points while still benefiting from location and lifestyle on the Big Island.

Colony Villas at Waikoloa Beach Resort

Colony Villas remains a strong choice for buyers relocating to the island for the first time. The community offers attached garages, the option to purchase a second parking stall at a reasonable cost, and generous interior storage, features that are especially appealing to full-time residents and long-term owners. With multiple swimming pools, two fitness centers, and a tennis court, Colony Villas provides a well-rounded amenity package relative to its price point. Currently, there are three units on the market, with two-bedroom condominiums offered at approximately $925,000 and $870,000.

Shores at Waikoloa Beach Resort

The Shores offers something unique compared to other condominium communities within the resort: one-bedroom floor plans. These units provide an accessible entry point for buyers interested in investing on the island while maintaining lower overall ownership costs. One of the standout features of The Shores is its exceptionally large lanais, among the largest in Waikoloa Beach Resort, which naturally extend the living space and make outdoor living part of everyday life. With over 800 square feet of interior living area, these well-designed floor plans are currently offered in a price range of approximately $715,000 to $740,000.

What You Can Purchase for Under $950,000 at Waikoloa Beach Resort

In today’s Waikoloa Beach Resort market, a budget under $950,000 still provides real ownership opportunities, but success comes down to understanding where value exists. Buyers at this price point should focus on location within the communities, upgrades, and overall value.

The advantage in the current market is choice. Increased inventory, pricing adjustments, and renewed negotiating power have reopened opportunities in select condominium complexes that were largely out of reach just a few years ago. For buyers who recognize the long-term strength of Waikoloa Beach Resort and approach the market with clear expectations and a strategic mindset, the under-$950,000 segment remains a practical and compelling entry into resort ownership.

With aloha,

Leeana