The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in June 2026. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Hawaii. I hope you will like it!
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1 ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI Honolulu, United States
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Located in Honolulu, a few steps from Kuhio Beach, ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Guest rooms will provide guests with an oven.
An à la carte, continental or American breakfast is available at the property.
Popular points of interest near ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI include Saint Augustine by-the-Sea, Kapiolani Park and Waikiki Shell. Honolulu International Airport is 16 km away.
Guest review score 9.6,
rooms from around $6000.
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2 Ala Moana Hotel Condo 15th floor Honolulu, United States
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Situated within less than 1 km of Ala Moana Beach and a 9-minute walk of Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Hotel Condo 15th floor features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Honolulu. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Ala Moana Center.
At the hotel, the rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Ala Moana Hotel Condo 15th floor also feature a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Magic Island, Hale Koa Luau and US Army Museum of Hawaii. Honolulu International Airport is 13 km from the property.
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3 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Princeville, United States
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Along Kauai's stunning Napali Coast and offering direct beach access, this luxury 5-star hotel offers top-rated golf courses, a full-service spa, gourmet dining and easy access to attractions and activities.
Welcome to our oceanfront sanctuary on Kauai's North Shore- where transformative wellness meets a protected natural wonder, nourishing body, mind and soul.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay provides everything needed for an unforgettable stay, including a spacious outdoor swimming pool complete with a swim-up bar. Guests can also enjoy lush tropical surroundings as well as modern fitness facilities and spacious guestrooms.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Hawaii offers instant access to an endless variety of recreational activities, including horseback riding, sailing and helicopter tours. The knowledgeable concierge staff can also arrange kayaking tours, scuba diving and much more.
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4 Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach Lahaina, United States
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Set in Lahaina, 600 metres from Kaanapali Beach, Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel provides a spa experience, with its sauna and hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.
All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
Popular points of interest near Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach include Whalers Village Shopping Center, Whalers Village Museum and Royal Kaanapali Golf Course. Kahului Airport is 43 km from the property.
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5 Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa Honolulu, United States
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Situated in Honolulu, 1.1 km from Ala Moana Beach, Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has a hot tub and a business centre.
The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa offers some rooms with city views, and rooms have a coffee machine. The units will provide guests with a fridge.
The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Guests at Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Honolulu, like snorkelling.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Ala Moana Center, Hawaii Convention Center and Neal S. Blaisdell Center. Honolulu International Airport is 12 km from the property.
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6 The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Lahaina, United States
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Boasting 54 stunning acres, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua features direct access to D.T. Fleming Beach. The 5-star hotel offers ocean views, 2 golf courses and modern guest rooms with flat-screen TVs.
Guest rooms feature high-speed internet, a TV with cable channels, and iPod docking stations, as well as dark wood floors, marble bathrooms, and vibrant island-inspired décor and designs. Select rooms offer a kitchen.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Kapalua features treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions and an array of body treatments, massage and facials, and a fitness center with cardio equipment and daily fitness classes. Guests can use one of the hotel's 2 tennis courts or the 3-level outdoor pool.
On-property and nearby recreational activities include a basketball court, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, sailing, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, stand-up paddling, whale watching, snorkeling, hiking and more. Kapalua Resort shuttle available for transportation to nearby beaches, restaurants, shopping and golf courses within Kapalua Resort.
The Banyan Tree features upscale Hawaiian cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere and is open nightly for dinner. Guests can enjoy a specialized cocktail menu and casual dining in the Alaloa Lounge. Kai Cafe provides fresh, organic salads, pastries, coffee and smoothies.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $1918.
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7 PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry Honolulu, United States
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Situated in Honolulu, PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry features 5-star accommodation with private balconies. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Each room is fitted with a patio with views of the city.
The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kitchen. At PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry rooms include bed linen and towels.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Waikiki Beach, Kuhio Beach and Fort DeRussy Beach. The nearest airport is Honolulu International Airport, 15 km from PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around $287.
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8 Ho'olei at Grand Wailea Wailea, United States
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Located adjacent to the Grand Wailea, this oceanfront property features an outdoor pool and sandy beach children’s pool. Villas include private elevators and bi-level Hawaiian-style patios with views.
A fully-equipped, state-of-the-art kitchen with custom Italian cabinetry and granite countertops is featured in each elegant and spacious villas at Ho'olei at Grand Wailea. A separate seating area with vaulted ceilings and flat-screen TVs is provided. The bathrooms offer dual vanities, a deep soaking tub, separate shower and private lavatory. A washer and dryer are also included.
A free shuttle to the Grand Wailea and Wailea Beach is offered. A modern fitness centre with saunas, locker rooms and showers is provided.
The Wailea Gold Golf Course and Makena Golf are within 5 minutes’ drive of Ho'olei at Grand Wailea. Kahului Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.
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9 The Resort at Kapalua Bay, Maui Lahaina, United States
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Set in picturesque The Resort at Kapalua Bay, Maui, this oceanfront 24-acre resort boasts spacious suites with free WiFi and full kitchens. An outdoor pool, restaurant and spa and wellness centre are offered on site.
A flat-screen cable TV, a seating area and a private balcony with views are provided in each luxurious suite at The Resort at Kapalua Bay, Maui. Private bathrooms come with a relaxing spa bath and guest slippers. For convenience a washer and tumble dryer are included in each suite.
Guests at The Resort at Kapalua Bay, Maui can work out in the fitness center on site, enjoy a game of tennis nearby. Other facilities include an entertainment staff, grocery deliveries and meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing, hiking and windsurfing.
For the golf enthusiast, Kapalua Golf Club Bay Course is just 7 minutes’ walk away, while the state-of-the-art Kapalua Golf Academy is 1.3 km away. Kaanapali Beach is 9 km away. Kahului Airport is 27 km away.
Guest review score 9.8,
rooms from around $2558.
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10 Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui Wailea, United States
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui features a full-service spa and on-site dining. It offers free shuttle service to the Wailea Golf Club, located next to the resort.
Each luxurious cabana-style suite at Fairmont Kea Lani Maui is equipped with free Wi-Fi and has a flat-screen TV and DVD player in the living area and the bedroom. Guests can can enjoy music on the iPod docking station while relaxing in the bathroom’s deep tub.
The 24-hour gym boasts flat-screen TVs and free fitness classes. One of Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui’s 3 outdoor pools is adult only and another has a 42-meter high waterslide. Canoe tours and walking cultural tours are available.
The casual Kea Lani Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet in the mornings, while Nick's Fishmarket Maui specializes in seafood and provides outdoor seating. Live entertainment and specialty martinis are offered at The Luana Lounge.
The Shops at Wailea are 1 mile from Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. Makena State Park is a 5-minute drive from the property.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $2467.
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11 Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Kapolei, United States
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Located on Oahu’s sunny west coast, this Hawaiian luxury beach resort includes restaurants, bars, swimming pools and lagoons with water sports. Guests can enjoy a game of tennis or golf then relax in the on-site spa. Honolulu International Airport is less than 30 minutes’ drive away.
Offering free WiFi, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina features guest rooms with a 65-inch flat-screen HDTV. All rooms include a Four Seasons Bed with your choice of plush, signature or firm mattress topper, twice daily housekeeping, a private balcony, a deep soaking tub and a walk-in glass shower.
Guests can enjoy 24-hour in-room dining at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. A fitness centre is also available.
Ko Olina Marina and Ko Olina Golf Club are just 5 minutes’ drive from Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. The Arizona and Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor are 27 minutes’ drive away from this resort.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $2528.
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12 Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE Honolulu, United States
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Located on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head, the Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE hotel boasts 3 restaurants, a live jazz lounge, and a day spa. A spacious lanai is provided in each guest room. Free WiFI is available throughout the property.
A fresh fruit bowl and signature chocolates welcome guests in each room at Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE. All guest rooms include a luxurious en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries, marble vanities, deep soaking tub and a separate glassed-in shower. A flat-screen TV is also provided.
The oceanfront, internationally-awarded La Mer restaurant, open daily for dinner, features fine French cuisine utilizing fresh, local Hawaiian ingredients. Orchids restaurant offers seafood specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a sumptuous Sunday brunch. Oceanfront casual terrace dining and nightly entertainment is available at the landmark A House Without a Key restaurant.
The Spa Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE offers a complete menu of treatments incorporating traditional Polynesian rituals. Massages, facials, body therapies and beauty services are offered. A full-service business centre is located on site. A heated swimming pool with glass tile mosaic and views of Waikiki Beach is offered, and pool attendants are available to fulfill guest requests.
Upscale shopping and dining at Ala Moana Shopping Center is 10 minutes’ drive away. The Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE is 35 minutes’ drive from Honolulu International Airport.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $1914.
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13 Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only Wailea, United States
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Situated 300 feet above the sea with sweeping views of three Hawaiian Islands, Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux - Adults Only features luxurious facilities and spacious suites.
Each suite at Hotel Wailea boasts free WiFi and a private, furnished deck with a view of the ocean or garden. Amenities such as plush bathrobes and deep soaking tubs ensure a comfortable stay.
Guests can enjoy the stunning views of the ocean.
Guests can also enjoy inspired island-to-table cuisine in two intimate settings at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea. The Lanai offers sunset ocean views, and The Garden offers romantic al fresco dining amid sculpted gardens. The hotel also offers a unique private dining experience in The Treehouse, where guests are treated by a personal chef in a ocean view outdoor setting amid a canopy of mangoes and avocados.
The Birdcage, a Japanese grill offering an exquisite selection of Japanese grill specialties, raw bar delicacies, and freshly prepared sushi, paired with a glass of wine or a hand-crafted cocktail. From sizzling yakitori skewers to delicate nigiri, our menu promises a memorable fusion of local charm and Japanese gastronomy.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $3084.
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14 Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience Waikoloa, United States
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Located on Kohala Coast, Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience features a private beach area, free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. This property is located in the Mauna Lani Resort and offers access to the Fairmont Gold floor which features a patio and views of the resort. The accommodation provides concierge service.
At the resort, rooms are equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV with a built-in media hub and iPod adapter, refrigerator, coffee maker and radio. some units at Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience have an ocean view. At the accommodation, every room comes with a seating area, bathroom amenities, and a bathrobe.
A deluxe breakfast is served daily in the Fairmont Gold lounge.
Guests can make use of the hot tub. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience.
A gym and a business centre are both part of the resort. Speaking English, French and Japanese at the reception, staff are always on hand to help.
The Shops At Mauna Lani is 1.6 km from Fairmont Orchid Gold Experience, while Genesis Gallery is 8.6 km away.
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15 The Lodge at Kukui’ula Koloa, United States
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Located in Koloa, 6 km from Spouting Horn, The Lodge at Kukui’ula, a Destination by Hyatt Residence features water sports facilities. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property has a spa centre and free WiFi.
The units at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen and a dining area. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath. At The Lodge at Kukui’ula, a Destination by Hyatt Residence rooms come with a seating area.
At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. A range of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including snorkelling and tennis.
A gym and laundry facilities are available at The Lodge at Kukui’ula, a Destination by Hyatt Residence.
Prince Kuhio Park is 6 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 9.2
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16 The Kahala Hotel and Resort Kailua, United States
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Situated on beach in Honolulu, this luxury resort boasts 5 restaurants and a full-service spa. A free shuttle to Ala Moana Shopping Centre is provided.
A 40-inch flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are featured in each Hotel Kahala room. Most boast a large bathroom with robes, a deep-soaking tub and separate shower. Every elegant room is decorated in warm colors.
On-site activities include culture and wellness classes.
Free access to the outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and saunas is provided to all guests. Kahala Spa features 10 private treatment rooms, massages and beauty services, and an open-air relaxation space.
Dining options include Plumeria Beach House, an all day open air restaurant, the award-winning Hoku's fine dining restaurant, and the Seaside Grill for causal fair by the pool and beach, The Veranda for afternoon tea, cocktails and Arancino for Italian. The Veranda features live music.
The Honolulu Zoo is 6 km from this oceanfront resort and Honolulu International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $1224.
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17 The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay Waialua, United States
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Spanning across 1,300 pristine acres on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay is an adventurer’s playground with 12 miles of biking and hiking trails, and five miles of secluded shoreline. The resort is just a few minutes away from historic landmarks and popular attractions, including Haleiwa town, Polynesian Culture Center, and famed surf breaks – Banzai/Pipeline and Waimea Bay.
The main building includes 408 guest rooms and suites, all with breathtaking ocean views. Tucked away in a private oasis just steps from the water’s edge, 42 exclusive Ocean Bungalows offer added comfort and privacy. Access to the Ocean Club Lounge provides a comfortable space to relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch, and evening appetizers.
Savor farm-fresh dining at six restaurants and bars, including the resort’s signature restaurant Alaia which sources ingredients grown at Kuilima Farm. A weekly dinner show, Paniolo Paina, lets you experience a luau like you’ve never seen before. Enjoy an outdoor feast, live entertainment, pony meet and greet and a fire knife show.
Fill your days with as much – or as little – activities as you please. Walk to seven beaches where you can go surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking. Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience, the North Shore’s premier surf school offers lessons for all ages and skill level. Helicopter tours, horseback rides, golf, spa, bike rentals, tennis courts, pickleball, and more are available on-site.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $2098.
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18 Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui Wailea, United States
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Experience the beauty of Hawaii at the Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui, which offers spectacular views of the ocean and nearby islands, complete with luxurious accommodations in a peaceful and tranquil environment. Multiple restaurants and pools are provided for guests.
All rooms and suites offer a balcony or patio, air-conditioning, a TV with pay-per-view, cable, and satellite channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a sofa, and a work desk.
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui provides guests with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the warm sunshine from Wailea Beach and Ulua Beach Park, both within walking distance of the hotel. Guests have access to the spacious swimming pools, and select pools offer water slides, as well as the dive pool for guests with scuba certification. Take advantage of the hotel's on-site spa services with a massage. A kid's club is also offered.
Guests can have lunch and dinner at the KAPA Bar & Grill and the HUMBLE MARKET KITCHIN. The Whale's Tale offers a casual beach bar experience, while the Mo Bettah Food Truck and NALU Pool Bar both offer grab-and-go options. Luau's are also available to guests.
Guests of Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui can also easily discover many of the area's attractions. Top-rated golf courses, nature paths, and endless recreational activities can be found only moments from the hotel's front doors. The Shops at Wailea Mall is adjacent to the property.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $1832.
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19 Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa, United States
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Situated amongst 32 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid is a spectacular resort offering luxurious accommodation and extensive resort facilities to the discerning traveler.
The guest rooms feature air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, an in-room safe, and a writing desk with a chair. The en suite bathroom includes a bathrobe, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and ironing facilities.
The Fairmont Orchid’s stunning beachfront location of white sandy beach and aquamarine waters even attracts a family of sea turtles. The resort scenery includes landscaped gardens and gorgeous waterfalls and a 10,000 square foot free form pool. Resort facilities include a wide range of restaurants and bars, 10 tennis courts, 36 holes of golf, and a unique outdoor Hawaiian ‘Spa Without Walls’, which features waterfall massage huts and massage cabanas.
A casual dining experience can be found at the Hale Kai Restaurant. The Binchotan sushi at Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is also available, while the three-day rotating breakfast buffet at Orchid Court is also offered.
‘Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, is 9 km away, while Waialea Bay is 10 km away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $1123.
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20 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Wailea, United States
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Four Seasons Resort Maui is reimagining our Spa and Wellness Center in the lower lobby. During the transformation, guests can enjoy our beautiful interim Sixth-Floor Spa & Wellness Center, where we continue to offer a full menu of relaxing experiences.
Beginning July 16, our Club Floor will also undergo an inspiring renovation, reopening mid-December 2025 with enhanced amenities. During this time, we are pleased to offer an alternative Club Lounge experience in a dedicated space on the sixth floor of the resort’s north tower, where guests can continue to enjoy personalized service, all-day refreshments, and exclusive access.
Please note that there may be intermittent daytime noise related to these exciting projects. If you have any questions, we welcome you to call us at (808) 874-8000.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $3799.
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21 The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel Honolulu, United States
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Discover a new chapter in its evolution featuring redesigned rooms and suites, refreshed infinity pools, new dining concepts and more. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach features 552 stylishly-appointed guest rooms and suites in two towers, all of which are ocean facing, providing you with an unparalleled view of the Pacific. With 246 suites, the hotel boasts the largest number of luxury suites on the island.
Guests can discover a vast array of distinctive experiences along with legendary Ritz-Carlton service. Amenities include the highest infinity pools in Waikiki with private cabanas, and a premier fitness center, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa which offers customized treatments highlighting the traditional healing methods of the islands.
Adding to the enjoyment is a fine selection of dining experiences that are both creative in taste and presentation, ensuring an adventure for the senses, including a sushi legend from Japan, modern Hawaii regional cuisine, and a global high-end gourmet market.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $1173.
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22 Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Waikoloa, United States
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Located along the Kona-Kohala coast of Hawaii Island, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai features even swimming areas, five dining options, and ocean views. An 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature Hualalai Golf Course is on site. Rooms offer a flat-screen TV.
The modern rooms at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upelehu offer Hawaiian-inspired décor with views of the resort grounds or the Pacific Ocean. Free toiletries and a work desk are also included.
Guests can enjoy a saltwater pool and an adult only area, as well as a full spa, and 15,000 square feet of fitness facilities. Private, white sand beaches are available at the Four Seasons Resort Haulalai with calm waters for easy swimming.
Three restaurants and 2 lounges are available on site. Beach Tree offers beachside Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy the food and ambience of a steakhouse with Hualalai Grille, located above the 18 hole golf course.
Hapuna Beach is 30 minutes’ drive from the resort. Akaka Falls State Park is 2 hours’ drive away. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is 2 hours’ drive from the property.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $3300.
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23 Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts Honolulu, United States
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Located in Honolulu, 200 metres from Fort DeRussy Beach, Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.
Guest rooms will provide guests with a dishwasher.
A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.
Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts features amenities such as an on-site business centre and hot tub.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Fort DeRussy Park, US Army Museum of Hawaii and Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Honolulu International Airport is 15 km away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $1295.
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24 The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki Honolulu, United States
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The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is located in the heart of Waikiki, in Honolulu, and offers a fitness centre, full-service spa, an on-property bakery, exclusive area on the beach, beach activities, two outdoor pool options, and cultural activities.
Offering basic high-speed WiFi, each room is equipped with an iPod docking station and a refrigerator with 2 bottles of water. Decorated in tropical colors and themes with airy windows the rooms also feature views of the garden or ocean.
Guests at The Royal can swim in one of two outdoor pools, the Malulani Pool and the Helumoa Playground, or relax on the beach. The resort also features a hot tub and water sports rentals. Daily cultural activities are also available to guests.
The Mai Tai Bar serves tropical cocktails and nightly entertainment with views of Diamond Head. Surf Lanai is open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in mainland classic dishes with tropical accents presented in a refreshing manner. Azure Restaurant serves the freshest local seafood caught daily. Kids under 5 years of age can eat for free off the kids menu with one paying adult.
The Royal Hawaiian is one mile from the Honolulu Zoo, and 5 minutes' walk to the International Market Place.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $926.
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25 The Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue Lihue, United States
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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is next to Kalapaki Bay and the 18-hole Kauai Lagoons Golf Club. The hotel offers 4 restaurants and a full-service spa.
Guest rooms include a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. The rooms provide a view of the ocean or the hotel's gardens. Select rooms offer a balcony.
Guests can enjoy the hot tub or the well-equipped fitness centre. A full-service business center is also available.
Kukui's on Kalapaki Beach that serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live music is available on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests can also enjoy fresh seafood and ocean views at the casual Duke's restaurant.
Please be informed that the property has recently renovated rooms.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $750.
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26 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Honolulu, United States
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Featuring a 280,000 gallon, two-story saltwater Oceanarium in the middle of the lobby filled with a large variety of colorful native Hawaiian reef fishes, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers beach side accommodation in Honolulu and boasts several on-site restaurants and a bar. Many rooms & suites provide unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head.
All rooms are fitted with an HD flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Swell Pool & Bar offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a saltwater infinity pool, hot tub, a private cabanas and nightly live music overlooking the fabled Waikiki Beach.
Guests can dine at several restaurants available. Morimoto Asia serves an Asian cuisine and Momosan features ramen dishes in a more casual setting.
Saint Augustine by-the-Sea is 100 metres from ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, while Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Ceremony is 300 metres from the property. Honolulu Airport is 12 km away.
Lodging is subject to state general excise and transient accommodation taxes and may be subject to change at any time without notice, as determined by hotel management in order to remain compliant with Hawai'i County Council.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $584.
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27 Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Wailea, United States
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Located on 40 acres of tropical landscape on the white sand of Wailea Beach, the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort boasts 5 restaurants, a spa, a water park, and 3 golf courses. Guest rooms and suites feature free WiFi.
All spacious guest rooms feature privately furnished terraces with views, a flat-screen TV and premium feather duvets. Each en suite bathroom boasts Italian marble vanities, a deep soaking tub, plush bathrobes and slippers, designer toiletries, a makeup mirror and hairdryer.
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, a Polynesian thatch roof restaurant set over a romantic oceanfront lagoon, serves Hawaiian-influenced fish and meat entrees. Olivine, featuring handmade pastas and seasonal dishes that infuse local Hawaiian ingredients with authentic Italian flavors. Botero Lounge, nspired selection of craft cocktails and savor fresh sushi and a range of inventive dishes amid nine larger-than-life sculptures by renowned artist Fernando Botero and 'Ikena for breakfast.
Spa Grande is now Kilolani Spa at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, offers a wide variety of body treatments, massages and beauty services. A hydrotherapy bath circuit is also featured. The Wailea Canyon water park offers 9 outdoor swimming pools connected by a lazy river and features a water elevator, water slides, waterfalls, caves, children’s pool, sand beach and a swim-up bar. A separate adults-only pool and sun terrace is also offered. A state-of-the-art fitness centre is available to guests. A children’s activity program includes lei making, crafts and video games in a separate activity centre.
Guests can take advantage of the novice scuba lessons, yoga lessons on the beach, tours of the Botanical areas, cultural tours, and private photography sessions. Other services available include paddleboard lessons, guided stand-up paddle excursions and guided kayak tours.
The Shops at Wailea are 5 minutes’ walk away. Kahului International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away. Old Lahaina Town is 48 km away from the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $2053.
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28 Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Waikoloa, United States
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Located along a white sandy beach on the Kohala Coast, this oceanfront hotel includes a spa, 2 restaurants and 2 golf courses. Kailua-Kona is 40 minutes’ drive away.
A flat-screen TV and spacious private terrace are offered in each guest room at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. Tea and coffee-making facilities featuring Kona coffee are provided in each room.
The CanoeHouse offers a farm-to-table menu highlighting Hawaiian cuisine. The Bay Terrace is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features salad, sandwiches, sushi and tropical drinks.
2 championship golf courses are located on site. A junior 18-hole golf course designed for children and a children’s golf academy are also available.
The Mauna Lani Spa and Salon offers 2 saunas, a meditation pavilion and a watsu pool. Hawaiian-influenced massage therapy, aquatic therapy and body treatments are provided.
A lap pool and beach cabanas are available. A fitness centre, tennis courts and bicycles are provided for guest recreation. Cultural activities, including hula dancing and lei making classes are offered.
Kona International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. Hulihee' Palace is 28 miles away.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $1109.
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29 Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - A Concept by Hyatt Wailea, United States
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Located on 15 acres of Mokapu Beach, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort boasts 4 outdoor infinity pools, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. Free WiFi is provided.
A private balcony, 40-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV, a minibar with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, and coffee machine are included in each guest room. An en suite bathroom with bathrobes and rain shower are also offered. Suites offer a separate living room area. Villas offer a kitchen and a private hot tub or plunge pool.
Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto’s restaurant, Morimoto Maui, features Japanese and American fusion cuisine and specialty cocktails using fresh, local ingredients. Two poolside bars are available, as is room service.
A 24-hour reception and Hawaiian market are offered for convenience. Outrigger canoe, paddle board, kayak and surfing lessons and tours are available on site. A fitness centre with exercise classes and yoga instruction is offered. This resort LEED-NC Silver Certified for eco-friendly practices.
Upscale shopping and dining at The Shops at Wailea is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Kahului International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 7.5,
rooms from around $1930.
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30 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection Hapuna Beach, United States
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Featuring beachfront location and a top-rated golf course, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection offers a fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, as well access to the array of water activities, on-site bars and restaurants, and private beach services.
All guest rooms offer a private lanai with views of the ocean or the golf course. All guest rooms also include nightly turn-down service, a built-in entertainment centre with a flat screen TV and an electronics charging station, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. The private bathrooms provide free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. The Art of Mauna Kea, a beautiful coffee-table book about Mr. Rockefeller's art collection, is also available for the guest's enjoyment.
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's on-site restaurant, Manta, offers a daily breakfast buffet and dinner made with locally sourced food. There is also Copper Bar, which hosts the cocktail and happy hour, as well as dinner. Guests have access to the restaurants at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, the sister property. A complimentary dining shuttle operates in the evening.
Guests can enjoy supervised children's activities, Hawaiian culture experiences and a number of spa services. Guests can also take advantage of the 11 on-site tennis courts. The on-site tour desk at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection can also help arrange area tours and excursions.
Guest review score 7.2,
rooms from around $3226.
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31 Marjorie's Kauai Inn Kukuiula, United States
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Marjorie's Kauai Inn is situated in Lawai and has a private pool and pool views. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The bed and breakfast features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.
Each unit features a balcony offering mountain views, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. A toaster, a fridge and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.
Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available.
The area is popular for snorkelling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 5-star bed and breakfast. Barbecue facilities are provided at the bed and breakfast, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area.
Wailua Falls is 25 km from the bed and breakfast, while Lydgate Beach Park is 26 km from the property. Lihue Airport is 20 km away.
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32 Holualoa Inn Kailua-Kona, United States
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Offering a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, Holualoa Inn is located in Holualoa in the The Big Island Region. Offering free WiFi, this accommodation is 4.4 km from Kailua-Kona.
Select units at this accommodation have a hot tub, while other units provide guest bathrobes and slippers. Each unit features a balcony or a patio with garden, ocean or pool views. For your comfort, each private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer.
BBQ facilities are available to guests of Holualoa Inn. You will find a gift shop at the property. Free guest parking is provided.
The nearest airport is Kona International Airport, 16 km from the property.
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