Haleakalā National Park
This rustic cabin in Haleakalā Crater borders the Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail, and is located 5.6 miles from the trailhead. In the middle of the…
Must-see hotels in Hawaii
Lahaina
Small and spare but sporting a hint of style from a recent refresh, the rooms at the Lahaina Inn are a fine choice if budget and a central location are…
Hana & East Maui
Two charming country cottages (with one and two bedrooms) sit on 2 acres right off the highway. The slightly smaller Hale Ulu Lulu cottage was built in…
Lanaʻi
The quieter of the island's two Four Seasons resorts, this 100-room property is meant to evoke an English country estate. Inside the soaring central…
‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Waikiki
Opened in 2018, the ‘Alohilani is the reimagining of a dour package tour hotel. The reborn lobby features a two-story aquarium that the hotel modestly…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
This renovated 1930s YMCA camp supplements history with luxury. The upscale country chic rooms with their gas fireplaces and Hawaiian quilts feel more…
Poʻipu
Get a top-floor room in this large condo complex for a better chance for a view down to the ocean. You'll also get vaulted ceilings and hardwood beams…
North Shore & Upcountry
Need a base camp for exploring the island? This homey Upcountry sleep is in the middle of nowhere but within an hour’s drive of nearly everywhere. Clean…
West Maui
A welcome sign greets guests by name at Kahana Village, where A-frame ceilings, airy lofts and oceanfront views – in the 2nd-story units – have a fun…
Haleakalā National Park
Holua is the easiest of the three wilderness cabins to reach, located 3.7 miles down the Halemauʻu Trail at an elevation of 6940ft. It has pit toilets and…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The eclectic cottages of this unique Queen Anne-esque complex exude peace and tranquility. Cottage 44, with its jacuzzi, fireplace and creative…
Lanaʻi
This spiffy plantation-style house, a two-minute walk from Dole Park, was one of the first built in Lanaʻi City (1925). It has a long porch and a large,…
Moloka'i
At the end of a cul-de-sac off Kamehameha V Hwy, 5 miles east of Kaunakakai, guests can enjoy a 900-sq-ft one-bedroom apartment that comes with full…
North Shore & Upcountry
Starry skies, an outdoor hot tub and grounds so quiet you can hear the flowers bloom. Half a mile up a one-lane road from Keokea center, this two-bedroom…
Moloka'i
This tidy operation sets an example for the area. The 100-plus units are large and well maintained (though the decor may vary depending on the owner). The…
Hana & East Maui
The quiet Bamboo Inn, which overlooks black-pebble Waikoloa Beach, offers three quality suites, all with nice seaward lanai offering great sunrises and…
Haleakalā National Park
This wilderness cabin and backcountry campground are located a 9.3-mile hike into Haleakalā Crater, at an elevation of 6380ft. Those craving lush…
Moloka'i
With the ocean lapping gently out front, the Wavecrest Resort is just off the main road and is as low-key as its host island. There is no beach, but the…
Moloka'i
This 1970s condo development has around 100 one- and two-bedroom units ranging from atrocious to charming, depending on the whims of the individual owners…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
The least offensive local condo development, this older nine-story modern-style building is right on Papaoneone Beach, next to the Hawaiian Princess. The…
Waikiki
One of the best oceanfront bargains in Waikiki, this 808-room high-rise hotel fronting Fort DeRussy Beach is reserved for active and retired US military…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
On the grounds of Volcano Garden Arts, this tiny, refurbished redwood cottage full of original art has a sky-lit bedroom and bathroom with a giant walk-in…
Kailua-Kona
This seven-floor timeshare complex feels almost like a hotel, giving you the best of both worlds. Immaculate units are generously sized and appointed with…
West Maui
‘Glad you’re here’ friendliness lifts this two-story condo complex from the ho-hum into something special. The property offers nice Hawaiian accents, from…
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Wailua
Rebranded under the Sheraton marque, this polished, 300-plus-room beachside hotel has been fully renovated, from its soaring lobby to its ocean-view pool…
A Beautiful Edge of the World B&B
South Kona Coast
The name of this place might be somewhat unwieldy, but it's not inaccurate – the property has wonderful views and a tropical setting away from everything …
South Kona Coast
Welcome to spotless Luana Inn, where each spacious, uncluttered and tastefully understated room has its own private entrance and kitchenette. Two rooms…
Wailua
Surrounded by tropical foliage with a plunge pool and an open-air lanai, this plantation-style one-bedroom bungalow is a private retreat near the Sleeping…
Kona Coast
These tropical townhouse-style condos feel exclusive, sitting behind a private gate on an oceanfront lava ledge. Incredibly spacious, immaculate and fully…
Poʻipu
Location, location, location. This seemingly ordinary 39-unit condo sidles up to the coast, overlooking lava rock and pounding surf. Although there's no…
Napili Sunset Beachfront Resort
West Maui
The Napili Sunset is a little worn around the edges, but it is also well loved. Staff is welcoming and repeat guests enjoy talking story, which gives the…
Lihuʻe
Sprawling Banyan Harbor is one of the island's biggest condominium complexes, but it's also a great-value accommodation option with apartments featuring…
Poʻipu
In a low-key neighborhood near Koloa Landing, this studio cottage blends modern amenities with a tropical bungalow feel. Its efficient layout allows for a…
Puna
Almost directly across from Kehena Beach, this architecturally delightful retreat offers six rooms in three sizes: the smallest come with twin beds and…
Hilo
Among Hilo's larger hotels, the family-owned Seaside is a great budget option. One-hundred-thirty rooms are spread in low-rise buildings, some overlooking…
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Kailua-Kona
A prime beachfront location and spiffy renovations are all a part of staying at the historic 'King Kam,' anchoring the north end of Aliʻi Dr. Chic decor…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Situated on a dramatic point, Turtle Bay Resort boasts impressive 800-acre surrounds. Each of the hotel-guest lodgings has an ocean view; deluxe rooms…
Kihei
With brand new owners and a name change, the former Maui Sunseeker is now the new kid in the neighborhood. Except it's adults only. Intimate, smart,…
Namakanipaio Cabins & Campground
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Tent camping in a well-manicured, minimally shaded meadow near the highway. Drinking water, picnic tables and BBQ grills included. Book ahead for one of…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
A meditative guesthouse at Wood Valley Temple primarily caters to retreat guests, but welcomes anyone seeking peaceful accommodations. Rooms are…
