Moloka'i
Large trees shade this plantation-style complex, giving it a hidden, secluded air. Each of the 77 units has a long, screened-in lanai overlooking the…
Must-see hotels in Hawaii
Waiʻanapanapa Housekeeping Cabins
The Road to Hana
Each simple and comfortable wood-decked cabin sleeps six and comes with electricity, running water, a refrigerator, electric hotplates and a microwave. No…
North Kohala
For country livin', try this relaxed, lived-in house on 10 acres of ungroomed tropical gardens, with fruit trees, livestock and coastal views. The Sundeck…
Kailua-Kona
You can find affordable oceanfront views at this retro three-story hotel, located south of downtown Kailua-Kona. The motel-style rooms are basic, and…
Kona Coast
Hawaiiana-bedecked teak furnishings and bamboo accents spruce up the snug accommodations on this family-owned organic coffee farm. The best rooms offer…
Kailua
Not far from downtown, two large apartment studio-style suites feel bright and breezy. Helpful amenities include digital in-room safes and shared washer…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
The word ‘communal’ was made for this quirky four-room home, but don’t let that turn you off. You’ll share everything with your hosts, including a hot tub…
North Shore & Upcountry
These five chintzy cabins are about 45 minutes from the summit of Haleakalā. All rustic units with brown wood and floral bedspreads come with lanai,…
Kapaʻa
An aging three-star condo complex dominates the middle stretch of Kapaʻa beach. Most of these units are not especially well maintained, offering outdated…
Hilo
Friendly and laid-back, Arnott's is the archetypal hostel. It's a solid value, offering wide-ranging lodging options near Onekahakaha Beach. All rooms and…
South Kona Coast
Let it all hang out in one of these comfortable, clothing-optional cottages secluded amid tropical foliage. The rustic retreats, which share a full…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
This minimally developed campground down Hilina Pali Rd has eight walk-in sites tucked among the ohia. Wheelchair accessible sites are closer to parking,…
Kona Coast
Family run and operated, the pink Kona Hotel looks like it was dipped in an ice-cream vat. The interior dates to the 1930s and has maybe been updated once…
Poʻipu
This gorgeous three-story home fronts the beach, and offers good ocean views from a number of rooms. The master bedroom comes with its own ocean-view…
Kona Coast
Big, airy rooms come decked out with plumeria-themed decor, Hawaiiana and a bright rainbow tropical color palette. All rooms have fridges, sitting areas…
Windward Coast
On the point next to Kahaluʻu Fishpond, the Windward Coast’s only resort property is an alternative to the myriad area rentals. Casual, earth-tone…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Want a secluded, quiet place to stay for two in Mokule'ia just back from the beach? Then Anna Banana's Country Cottage is the place to go. This is a sunny…
Hilo
In a quiet residential neighborhood, find three pleasant rooms, each with private entrance and tidy furnishings. The Hawaiian Room (sleeps four) and…
Kailua
Close to the beach, Manu Mele enjoys a peaceful location west of town. The simple, island-contemporary guest rooms feel light and bright. Comforts include…
Honolulu
Looming over the Ala Moana Center mall and convenient to the convention center, this high-rise offers corporate-style hotel rooms without much island…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Somewhat off the beaten path, two immaculate and elegant rooms – both with private entrances and large showers – are a good value for the area. The only…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Propped on stilts, this place boasts nothing but greenery between its front lanai and Ha‘ena’s jutting mountains. Inside it's Hawaiian-meets-Zen decor,…
South Kona Coast
This spot is located on a 5-acre coffee plantation close to Captain Cook's dining options, and the rooms have, per the name, some fine ocean views. Your…
Waikiki
Studios equipped with kitchenettes and one-bedroom condos with kitchens are the best options at this high-rise hotel, which also has basic hotel rooms. It…
Hilo
The 300-room Hilo Hawaiian is the low-key matriarch of Banyan Drive. This longstanding and reliable hotel more than meets midrange hotel standards,…
Waikiki
The Coconut delivers a splash of mod style for anyone doing Waikiki on a budget. Rooms are not large but all have balconies, wet bars and microwaves. The…
Windward Coast
Beachfronts, lawns, hot tubs and washer-driers are all shared at this wonderfully comfy, slightly timeworn community of bungalows and residential…
Waikiki
Location, location, location. Right? Small rooms will leave you wanting more space, but the soothing setting right on Kaimana Beach makes this 1960s-era…
Hilo
Stay here and find a hidden tropical jungle, complete with waterfall and swimming pond – yet it's less than a mile from downtown. Two spacious units have…
Poʻipu
Near the Kukui‘ula roundabout and a half-mile from the beach, this can be a steal. The 60 condos vary, and not all have views, but many are very smart,…
North Kohala
For budget travelers or those seeking digs in the heart of Hawi, this inn offers terrific value. In a plantation-era, motel-style building, no-frills…
Honolulu
A few blocks north of the Ala Moana Center, the Pagoda Hotel has a beautiful Japanese garden and a popular restaurant on site. Rooms are clean and offer…
Princeville
Location is the name of the game for this timeshare property, poised just above lovely Pu‘u Poa Beach and effectively sharing it with the Princeville…
Kailua-Kona
This simple, clean hostel is a welcome addition to the slim pickings that are the Kailua-Kona budget-accommodations scene. While $40 is a bit steep for…
Waikiki
This huge midrange hotel has 623 rooms, most with balconies. All are decent-sized and have fridges and microwaves. Other than the blue carpet, which may…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
You can save some bucks at this beachfront plantation house built way back in the 1930s. You'll love the sunset views and the secluded beach. The master…
Kawaikoi & Sugi Grove Campgrounds
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Roughly 4 miles east of Koke‘e Lodge, off the 4WD-only Camp 10–Mohihi Rd, these primitive campgrounds have pit toilets, picnic shelters and fire pits…
South Kona Coast
This backpacker crashpad sprawls across a compound of chill common spaces, kitchens, shared bathrooms and gardens. A sociable vibe makes up for cramped…
Princeville
With their Polynesian motifs, the two-bedroom condos in this clifftop development evoke mid-century Hawaii. All are individually owned, but they can be…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Walk out the patio door and right onto the beach if you stay at a one-bedroom Maʻili Cove condo. The three-story building is appealing, with clean lines…
