We stayed at the Ali'i for almost two weeks, as a family of five. This property consists of individually owned apartments, so the experience could vary a bit by apartment. We were in unit 135, which was excellent - great condition, very spacious, great view of the ocean, and yet very quiet (except for one hour each evening where we heard the Luau from the Westin next door). The beach is pretty wide near the Ali'i and was not at all crowded when we were there, which was very nice. The property is family-friendly and had separate pools for kids and a 'quiet' pool for adults. Whaler's Village, with its shops and restaurants, is just a five-minute walk away. The waves at this part of the beach are pretty high and there are no coral reefs near the shore, so it is not a good place for snorkeling, but an excellent choice for surfing. Overall, we had a great time and would be happy to recommend the Ali'i. It's definitely not cheap, but worth it.