Luxury hotels in Hawaii

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!

• 1 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Princeville, United States

  

  Resort. 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. The Princeville Resort 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. While staying at the Princeville Resort, guests can enjoy fresh local seafood at the on-site Kauai Grill or classic Hawaiian cuisine at Makana Terrace. The Nalu Kai Grill and Bar is also located on-site and features a Mediterranean-inspired menu. The Princeville Resort, 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 2 The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Lahaina, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $909.

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• 3 PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry Honolulu, United States

  

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $398.

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• 4 ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI Honolulu, United States

  

  Hotel. Located in Honolulu, directly in-front of Waikiki Beach, ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI offers a rooftop infinity pool, a full-service spa, and an exclusive fine dining experience at Mugen restaurant. Each elegant suite has Italian marble details and accents from Morocco. Each unit has a private entrance on its own floor, a modern kitchen with Thermador and Miele appliances and a hot tub on a private balcony. There is also a Smart TV and each suite is fully controllable, including the ability to change room temperatures and lighting and order room service, from an iPad. There is a Sauna in each suite (except Accessible suite). The property offers a daily continental breakfast, round-trip airport transportation -One round-trip luxury airport transportation per reservation and complimentary car services. A Gourmet rooftop barbecue station Additionally, round-trip airport transportation -One round-trip luxury airport transportation per reservation. A wine card and two bottles of wine are provided, as are complimentary admission to the Bishop Museum and Honolulu Museum of Art(one adult and children under 17), and the Honolulu Museum of Art (one adult and children under 18) - Complimentary in-suite shopping by Neiman Marcus. Rooftop infinity swimming pool, whirlpool and sundeck. Popular points of interest near ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI include the Honolulu Zoo. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $1800.

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• 5 Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only Wailea, United States

  

  Hotel. Nestled on a cliff overlooking Maui's southern coastline on 15 landscaped acres, the 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. Beach services include free bottled water, beach chairs and umbrellas. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $999.

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• 6 Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Kaupulehu, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $1410.

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• 7 Halekulani Honolulu, United States

  

  Resort. Located on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head, the Halekulani 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. 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 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 is 35 minutes’ drive from Honolulu International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $670.

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• 8 Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts Honolulu, United States

  

  Hotel. Featuring a full-service spa and an outdoor pool facility with dining service, Trump International Hotel Waikiki is less than 5 minutes' walk from the beach. Free WiFi is available. The bright, elegant rooms offer a 55-inch flat-screen TV and a kitchen or kitchenette. An Italian marble bath with bathrobe and slippers is included. A washing machine tumble dryer are included in all suites. Suites offer an additional 43-inch flat-screen TV in the bedrooms. BLT Steak serves gourmet American cuisine in a steakhouse setting. The Wai’olu lounge offers a variety of special drinks throughout the day, including a liquid breakfast. The Spa at Trump Waikiki features a selection of treatments using traditional Hawaiian plants and techniques. Guests can also enjoy the 24-hour fitness centre and the library. The Trump Waikiki Beach Walk is 3 minutes from the Waikiki Aquarium and 3.2 km from Ala Wai Golf Course. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $425.

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• 9 Montage Kapalua Bay Kapalua, United States

  

  Resort. Set in picturesque Kapalua Bay, 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 Montage Kapalua Bay. Private bathrooms come with a relaxing spa bath and guest slippers. For convenience a washer and tumble dryer are included in each suite. Guests of Montage Kapalua Bay can work out in the fitness centre, enjoy a game of tennis or hire bicycles at the property. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $1295.

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• 10 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Wailea, United States

  

  Resort. Overlooking Wailea Beach, this luxurious Maui hotel offers 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants on-site. It features spacious rooms with ocean or garden views. Kahului Airport is 17 miles away. Free Wi-Fi is offered in each spacious guest room at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Guest rooms are stocked with 2 bottles of water daily and include a refrigerated private bar and a coffee maker. Maui Four Seasons Resort offers guests 3 restaurants serving a variety of cuisine. Chef Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant Spago features a fusion of Hawaiian and California cuisine with ocean views. Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante offers rustic Italian cuisine with a Hawaiian flare. DUO Steak and Seafood restaurant offers poolside dining. If guests prefer a cocktail, Lobby Lounge offers drinks, sushi and ocean views. Guests are offered an on-site spa and wellness center for massages, facials, and salon services at Four Season Resort Maui at Wailea. Tennis courts and tennis rackets are available to guests. The Shops at Wailea are less than 1 mile away from this hotel. Wailea Golf Club is 2 minutes’ drive away. Haleakala National Park is 43 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $1545.

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• 11 Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Kapolei, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $1045.

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• 12 The Lodge at Kukui’ula Koloa, United States

  

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 13 The Kahala Hotel and Resort Honolulu, United States

  

  Resort. Situated on beach in Honolulu, this luxury resort boasts 4 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $545.

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• 14 Turtle Bay Resort Kahuku, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $607.

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• 15 Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $654.

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• 16 The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki Honolulu, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $413.

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• 17 Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui Wailea, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $899.

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• 18 Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui Wailea, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $934.

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• 19 The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Lihue, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $459.

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• 20 Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort - A Concept by Hyatt Wailea, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $795.

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• 21 Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Wailea, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Bistro Molokini offers California and Island fare in a relaxing, open-air ambience with ocean views. Café Kula provides Hawaiian food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A sumptuous daily breakfast buffet and Champagne Brunch with panoramic Pacific Ocean views are featured in the Grand Dining Room. Guests can also dine at the Grand Luau of Honua'ula. Spa Grande, located on site at the 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $972.

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• 22 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Honolulu, United States

  

  Hotel. 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 heated infinity pool, hot tub, a family-friendly kids pool, 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $300.

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• 23 Ho'olei at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Wailea, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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• 24 Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Waikoloa, United States

  

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $1109.

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• 25 Aston Waikiki Beach Tower Honolulu, United States

  

  Aparthotel. Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is an all-suite property located across the street from Waikiki Beach. Each suite offers fully equipped accommodation with kitchens. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool and a modern recreation deck. Daily maid service is available. All suites feature views of the Pacific Ocean. Each includes a fully-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a toaster, and a dishwasher, as well as a washing machine and a tumble dryer, a balcony/lanai, a TV with cable channels, a DVD player, ironing facilities, a safety deposit box, and air-conditioning. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Daily housekeeping and nightly turndown service is available. Guests can relax in the hot tub at the aparthotel. The recreation desk includes access to the barbecue grills, an open-air dining area, billiards, jet spa, Yoga class on site and a fitness centre. Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is 1.6 km from the Hawaii Convention Center. Honolulu International Airport is 16 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $640.

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• 26 The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel Honolulu, United States

  

  Aparthotel. Discover Waikiki’s most distinctive luxury resort experience that combines home conveniences with resort amenities. Oahu’s first Ritz-Carlton property features 552 ocean-view rooms and suites with residential amenities that include gourmet kitchens and kitchenettes and premium brand washers and dryers. With 246 suites, the resort boasts the largest number of hotel luxury suites on the island. Guests can discover a vast array of distinctive experiences along with legendary Ritz-Carlton service. Amenities include two of the highest infinity pools in Waikiki with private cabanas, a premier fitness center, yoga room and movie theatre. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers customized treatments that highlights the balancing elements and 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 French cuisine, outdoor Italian concept and a global high-end gourmet market. With more than 6,000 square feet of indoor function space, meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach ensure attendees go home feeling productive, inspired and better yet, with a story to tell. Waikiki International Marketplace Shopping Center is 200 metres from The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki, while Waikiki Beach Area is 300 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Honolulu Airport, 11 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $635.

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• 27 Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach Lahaina, United States

  

  Aparthotel. Set 600 metres from Kaanapali Beach in Lahaina, Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach offers accommodation with air conditioning and free WiFi. Some of the units feature a cable TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Alii Kahekili Beach, Hanakaoo Beach Park and Kaanapali Golf Courses. The nearest airport is Kahului Airport, 43 km from Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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• 28 Kohala Lodge- Vacation Rental House Hawi, United States

  

  Holiday home. Featuring a private entrance with outdoor seating and ocean views, this private house is located on 3.5 acres in northern Kohala. Free WiFi and a fully-equipped kitchen are provided. Unique boutique shopping and dining in Hawi is just 3.2 km away. This timber-framed house offers a seating area with a large stone fireplace and TV at Hawaiian Kohala Vacation Rental House. A furnished patio with views of pasture land is provided. Cowboy-styled accents throughout this home. Vacation Rental House Kohala is less than 15 minutes' drive to The King Kamehameha Statue. Pololu Valley Lookout is 25 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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• 29 Lumeria Maui, Educational Retreat Center Makawao, United States

  

  Lodge. Lumeria Maui is an educational retreat center located in beautiful Upcountry Maui. We offer classes and programs in yoga, meditation, healing arts & metaphysical studies, horticulture & culture, and dance & movement therapies. Our historic compound, originally built in 1910, has been extensively renovated and carefully redesigned to meet the growing needs of individuals and groups seeking alternative and experiential learning. Guest rooms and suites are offered for community students and island visitors seeking overnight accommodations while on retreat. Overnight lodgers must enroll in Lumeria’s daily classes or be part of a focused retreat group. Lumeria’s onsite restaurant, The Wooden Crate, serves farm-to-table nourishing and delicious meals to students, retreats, community patrons and visitors, and The Wellness Spa at Lumeria offers bodywork, massage and healing arts therapies and private lessons. A saltwater pool and hot tub are available for guest relaxation. A sun terrace with lounge chairs is provided. Golfing and swimming beaches are located within 5 km. Renowned surfing opportunities on the North Shore are at Baldwin Park and Ho'okipa Beach Park, just 4 miles of Lumeria Maui an Educational Experience. Kahului Airport is just 10 miles from this property. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $549.

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