Waikiki
Evincing modern sophistication, this family-owned resort lives up to its name, which means ʻHouse Befitting Heaven.’ It’s an all-encompassing experience…
Must-see hotels in Hawaii
Kihei & South Maui
From the plush lobby lounge with its framed ocean views to the accommodating staff and the inclusive pricing (no resort fee), the joy is in the details…
North Shore & Upcountry
This spa retreat starts working its magic the moment you pull into the hibiscus-lined drive. Set on tidy, garden-filled grounds on an Upcountry slope…
North Shore & Upcountry
This classy boutique hotel offers the ultimate Paʻia immersion. Step out the front and the town is on your doorstep; step out the back and you’re on a…
North Shore & Upcountry
You can't miss this laidback beachy hostel: it's surrounded by a colorful fence made from surfboards. With sparkling-clean rooms, and only a 10-minute…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
If you’re planning to stay in Waimea, this is the prime spot. These rebuilt plantation cottages from the 1930s and 1940s once housed sugarcane laborers…
Kihei
One of South Maui's better deals, this inviting boutique property offers style and functionality with a personal touch, and it's less than a mile from the…
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Poʻipu
Sprawling through tropical gardens down to the Pacific, this quintessential Hawaiian resort is all glamor. Beyond its soaring atrium lie wonderful lounges…
Hana & East Maui
‘Tropical Asian fusion’ describes these two beautifully designed and very private cottages (with one and two bedrooms) nestled in greenery near Hamoa…
Kihei
Sip coffee, scan for whales, savor sunsets – it’s hard to leave your lanai at Punahoa, a classy boutique condo where every unit has a clear ocean view…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This lovely property, set in jungle-like grounds beside the Wainiha River, holds two luxurious vacation rentals, each perfect for honeymooners or a family…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Hawaiian hospitality is a highlight at this elegant period home. With its classic veranda and lightly vintage style, it transports you back to the breezy…
North Shore & Upcountry
Here the alohas are warm and the setting superb, with stylish cottages (studio, one bedroom and two bedroom) and luxurious suites with idyllic beachfront…
Hanalei
Tucked behind the namesake Dolphin restaurant at the eastern end of Hanalei, these four cottages are similarly styled, with bamboo furniture, full kitchen…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
It’s hard to imagine a more knock-out location for the only resort west of Princeville. Located right beside an exquisite beach and bay, this is as…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This chic inn perches on a lush Lawa‘i hillside. Each of its four impeccable suites features polished hardwood floors, a kitchenette or full kitchen, a…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Directly across the street from Wainiha’s now-defunct General Store, this tortoise-green house looks straight out over the river mouth sandbar, with…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
Renting condos and vacation homes not just in Poʻipu, but also on the North Shore and the Westside, this excellent agency has professional, friendly and…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
The daily activity list at Aulani is mind-boggling. Tone up at beach-body boot camp, take a Hawaiian craft class or hula the day away. All the while, the…
Waikiki
Waikiki’s most historic beachfront hotel (parts date to 1901), this grand, colonial-style establishment retains its character. Graceful yet compact guest…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Even with seemingly more windows than walls, these four artistically decorated cottages are well-secluded among the dense Ohia Hapuʻu rainforest, giving…
Kona Coast
This luxury resort earns its accolades with top-flight service and lavish attention to detail like fresh orchids in every room, lush gardens and an ocean…
Lanaʻi
The premier destination on Lana‘i, this resort reopened in 2016 after a lavish redesign that saw rooms and public spaces thoroughly revamped to reflect a…
Hamakua Coast
The two colorful rooms on offer at the Hamakua Chocolate farm tower over 6.5 acres of outstanding tropical bliss. Partners Dan Corson and Berndt Stugger…
West Maui
Look at you Montage Kapalua Bay! Swanky yet inviting, this 24-acre resort takes style, comfort and hospitality to an utterly pleasing level. With only 50…
West Maui
Up the road from Launiupoko Beach Park, this calming retreat on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains is a place for relaxation. Six Asian- and Maui…
Hamakua Coast
Transformation through simplicity. If you're seeking no-frills, even austere, accommodations to pare down your material life, this rustic retreat is ideal…
Moloka'i
Molokaʻi's only hotel, with an enormous vintage canoe dangling from the ceiling in the lobby, has a Hawaiian feel. Rooms are well finished with native…
Lahaina
Alohas are warm at this genteel oasis, which is set back from the hustle and bustle of Lahaina’s waterfront. Modern amenities blend seamlessly with…
Oʻahu
Facing a lovely beach, this luxury resort is a favorite of celebs, royalty and other rich-and-famous types who crave Kahala’s paparazzi-free seclusion…
Wailua
Budget travelers are spoiled at this hostel-cum-B&B, located amid verdant gardens 5 miles inland from Wailua. If you stay in the main house, the price…
The Road to Hana
Hidden well off the Hana Hwy, these four cottages, all linked by covered walkways, occupy an extremely private 2-acre complex with a verdant, park-like…
Hana & East Maui
You’re really off the grid now – and in an ohia-post cabin with spring-fed water, solar panels and great views across verdant hills to the sea. The…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
The hoʻokipa (hospitality) here reaches levels of refinement rarely found in southern Hawai'i. Upstairs, airy rooms feature hardwood floors, luxurious…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Smartly updated tropical decor adds to the retreat feel of this bungalow community on the white-sand beach just north of Pupukea Beach Park. Grassy lawns…
Moloka'i
Perched partway up a hill near mile marker 16 on Hwy 450 (near Manaʻe Goods & Grindz), this four- to six-bedroom contemporary home with tropical…
Hamakua Coast
This wonderfully maintained 1932 sugar plantation house is a classic B&B, complete with welcoming host and homemade breakfasts with a sociable atmosphere…
South Kona Coast
This is our favorite rental in South Kona – a luxury tree house (or 'pole house,' as the owners describe it) perched over the slopes leading down to…
Wailua
Renovated by Hawaii's boutique-hotel-chain Aqua, this true beachfront midranger has tidy rooms splashed with sunny modern panache. Retro vintage style…
Lanaʻi
From 1923 to 1990 the Hotel Lanaʻi was the only hotel on the island, and it seems that little has changed over the decades, in Lana'i City at least. The…
