Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows
Poʻipu
While the Castle Resorts half of Kiahuna Plantation is set back from the central gardens, its rooms are a little more consistent and share the property’s…
Must-see hotels in Hawaii
Kapaʻa
This is the better of Kapaʻa's two hostels. Semi-private rooms share baths, but private rooms have access to the communal kitchen and TV room after hours,…
North Shore & Upcountry
Looking for your own Balinese resort? Connected by glass hallways, these three hardwood chalets on four manicured acres with swaying palms, stone pool…
Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk
Waikiki
Near the beach, restaurants and nightlife, this newer chain property has no-nonsense, beige and brown suites big enough for families or groups. Each suite…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Children are welcome at this two-bedroom house a short walk from the beach. Polished wooden floors, a full kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms (one king, one…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This backcountry camp, half a mile along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail from Wiliwili Camp, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All…
South Kohala
Located about 1.5 miles east of Kawaihae proper, this one-bedroom house features a nice master bedroom, a thoughtfully laid-out tropical chic interior,…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This central inn feels like a much-loved family summer house that has welcomed many generations. Suites feature clawfoot tubs and other vintage-style…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
You can just catch ocean views from this pink plantation home. With tile and wood floors, hodge-podge decorations and a fun front porch, it's not a top…
Kailua-Kona
All condos overlook crashing surf at this well-managed oceanfront complex off the busy commercial stretch of Aliʻi Dr. The one-bedroom units vary in style…
South Kona Coast
At this 3-bedroom home just a few minutes' walk from Kealakekua Bay, slightly boring rooms are spiced up with a rustic wooden exterior and balconies that…
Hamakua Coast
Choose from three guesthouses, each with full kitchen or kitchenette, spacious living area, private deck, outdoor soaking tub and, best of all, fantastic…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
In a superb location just a short walk from Tunnels, there’s tent camping around a wide, flat, soft lawn that reaches right to the beach. Old green…
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
South Kohala
You'll find a primo setting on Hapuna Beach at this hotel, as well as rooms decked out in cooling, soothing dark tones, a cathedral like lobby, a state of…
Kohala & Waimea
Resembling a typical motor inn, this local institution is good value. Nothing is fancy but rooms are clean and comfy, with a range of bed configurations…
Home of the Cherished Seacoast
Poʻipu
Not many oceanfront rentals have better beach access or a better name. This charming two-story cottage looks right across the road to the edges of…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
The ocean is just a block away from this art-deco-inspired Kekaha cottage. Each room has French doors leading out to the garden, where you can BBQ up…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This backcountry camp, 1.25 miles along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All freshwater must be…
Waikiki
Looking for a meditative retreat in Waikiki’s concrete jungle? This 12-story hotel with an intimate cabana spa has a small pool. Stylishly minimalist…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This airy apartment in quiet residential ‘Oma‘o sits atop a garage, but has its own wraparound lanai, full kitchen, high ceilings, washer-dryer and free…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This backcountry camp, 2.5 miles along the Koai‘e Canyon Trail, has a picnic shelter and pit toilet but no other facilities. All freshwater must be…
Princeville
These whitewashed villas are in a quieter part of the Princeville development, adjacent to the Makai Golf Club. They’re roomy and well kept, and some…
Waikiki
Overlooking the Ala Wai Canal, this 44-floor apartment building has several floors devoted to this hotel. Spacious studio and one-bedroom suites with IKEA…
Waikiki
Life feels less hurried at this older, backstreet high-rise hotel. All studios and suites come equipped with full kitchens and balconies. Rooms have…
Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Beachcomber
Waikiki
On Waikiki's main strip, this modern 496-room hotel is remarkable for its prime location and subprime rates. Could-be-anywhere rooms have balconies,…
Kailua
Bring the family: the two private-entrance apartment suites here welcome kids. The beach is an easy, 10-house walk down the road. And the suitably…
Waikiki
Centrally, this typically bland high-rise hotel on Waikiki's back acre is affordable. Spacious, elementary rooms each have a microwave and mini-fridge…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
A local surfer family owns rentals ranging from a small studio to a cottage to a three-bedroom house, all an easy bike ride from the beach (cruiser usage…
Lihuʻe
This two-bedroom condo overlooks Kalapaki Bay and affords beautiful views from the two private lanais. The tropical furniture sure looks good, but isn't…
Kailua-Kona
With Spanish-tile roofs, white stucco, immaculate gardens and two pools, this enormous condo complex south of downtown Kailua-Kona is stylish and restful…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
On one of the smaller lagoons, this vacation-club property is less expensive than its neighbors. Plus you get a full kitchen in every room, so you can…
Hilo
Set amid jungly foliage and scenic ponds, this B&B offers three pleasant rooms and a common space with 24/7 snacks, coffee and tea. Breakfast always…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
An all-wood, two-bedroom, two-bathroom home that sleeps six, with ocean views from a luscious lanai, walking distance to the sand. For groups, it’s an…
Windward Coast
Kalanai Point, the main section of Malaekahana park at the beach's southern end, is less than a mile north of Laʻie. It has picnic tables, barbecue grills…
Poʻipu
You'll love the lanai at this oceanfront plantation-style cottage just a few steps from Brennecke's Beach. Bathed in yellow, the house maintains a casual…
Haleʻiwa
This local Haleʻiwa real-estate agency handles around 20 vacation rentals along the North Shore. Options run the gamut from studio apartments and condos…
Kailua
A 15-minute walk from Kailua Beach Park, this contemporary home splashes tropical colors throughout its chic studio bedroom, which has its own kitchenette…
Waikiki
Basic rooms in an older high-rise on Waikiki's rear echelon translate into cheap rates. Many have small lanais, small fridges and small bathrooms. All…
Hilo
Conveniently situated downtown, this small hostel occupies a historic building with hardwood floors, lots of breezy windows, spic-and-span restrooms and a…
Hanalei
A simple two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow standing on stilts across the street from the beach, at what for these parts counts as an affordable price. It…
