Must-see hotels in Oʻahu

  • Honolulu, Hawaii, USA - November 25, 2016: Halekulani: Halekulani is an oceanfront luxury hotel located on Waikiki Beach. The hotel contains 453 rooms in five buildings on 5 acres.
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    Halekulani

    Waikiki

    Evincing modern sophistication, this family-owned resort lives up to its name, which means ʻHouse Befitting Heaven.’ It’s an all-encompassing experience…

  • Oahu - August 8, 2023: Disney Aulani tropical hotel surrounded by palm trees.
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    Aulani, A Disney Resort

    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, Hawaii - March 28, 2022: Moana Surfrider on the shores of Waikiki Beach on Oahu
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    Moana Surfrider

    Waikiki

    Waikiki’s most historic beachfront hotel (parts date to 1901), this grand, colonial-style establishment retains its character. Graceful yet compact guest…

  • Kahala Hotel & Resort

    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…

  • Ke Iki Beach Bungalows

    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…

  • Bellows Field Beach Park

    Windward Coast

    The nearby military-base guard shack makes this the area's most secure campground. Some of the 50 sites are beneath the ironwood trees, some by the beach…

  • Malaekahana Beach Campground

    Windward Coast

    Let the surf be your lullaby and the roosters your wake-up call at Makahoa Point, about 0.7 miles north of the park's main entrance. This family- and…

  • Polynesian Hostel

    Waikiki

    An older study in concrete block, this converted small apartment complex has had a sprightly renovation and now is a cheery hostel. Rooms have tropical…

  • Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel

    Waikiki

    Guest rooms at this sociable hostel include 4-, 6- and 8-bed dorms plus various flavors of private rooms. Among the included extras are breakfast, coin…

  • Manoa Valley Inn

    Honolulu

    Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Manoa Valley Inn was built in 1912 and is one block west of the University of Hawaiʻi campus. A…

  • Waikiki Central Hotel

    Waikiki

    Don't judge this six-story, 1970s-era apartment complex based on its unpromising off-white concrete cover. Inside this standout budget option are 27…

  • Royal Hawaiian Resort

    Waikiki

    Waikiki’s original luxury hotel, this pink Spanish-Moorish-style landmark is loaded with vintage opulence, which is kept relevant by continuous subtle…

  • Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Waikiki

    On the Honolulu end of Waikiki, the Hilton is Waikiki’s largest resort hotel – practically a self-sufficient tourist fortress with 22 acres of towers,…

  • Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

    Waikiki

    If your Don Draper fantasy still sizzles years after Mad Men, then you'll love this retro-chic 10-story hotel that recreates a posh early 1960s world that…

  • Stay Waikiki

    Waikiki

    This mod property (vibrant blues and oranges throughout) on a side street one block from the beach is cheery enough. The 73 rooms are bright and come with…

  • Breakers

    Waikiki

    Not another high-rise timeshare, this two-story Polynesian-style place is a throwback to another era (one without a 'hospitality' fee...). You’ll either…

  • Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

    Waikiki

    This is the slightly edgy, slightly more affordable sibling of the vaunted Halekulani across the street. The highlight is the fab rooftop lounge with a…

  • Royal Grove Hotel

    Waikiki

    No frills – and you're not here for the decor – but plenty of aloha characterize this kitschy, candy-pink, six-story hotel that attracts so many returning…

  • Lotus Honolulu

    Waikiki

    This hip boutique hotel is a lovely sanctuary near Kaimana Beach. At the calm southern edge of Waikiki, many rooms have panoramic views of Diamond Head…

  • Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden

    Windward Coast

    The grassy, botanical-garden-surrounded tent sites at the base of the Koʻolau Range are cool and green, fed by frequent mists. With an overnight guard and…

  • Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

    Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu

    The Four Seasons resort is right on the beach and is popular with those wanting to avoid the Waikiki scene, but still have all the trappings of top-end…

  • Modern Honolulu

    Waikiki

    Terraced ocean-view rooms and suites are elementally chic, showing off teak doors and marble baths. Not all rooms have balconies and some also lack basics…

  • Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort

    Waikiki

    Sprawled on a prime stretch of sand, you can hit the surf in the morning then join the party crowd at Duke’s Waikiki over sunset cocktails. The 524 rooms…

  • Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki

    Waikiki

    This modern high-rise has more than respectable 1- and 2-bedroom units, with earth-toned furnishings, marble baths and bold, modern artwork. Spacious…

  • Ilikai Hotel

    Waikiki

    On the far north side of Waikiki near the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, this mid-century landmark is walkable distance from both the Ala Moana Center mall and the…

  • ‘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…

  • Makaha Beach Cabanas

    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…

  • Hale Koa Hotel

    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…

  • Turtle Bay Resort

    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…

  • Aston at the Waikiki Banyan

    Waikiki

    Perfect for families, this all-suites high-rise hotel is a short walk from the aquarium, the zoo and, of course, the beach. Roomy if sometimes beat-up…

  • Hawaiian Princess

    Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu

    One of the less attractive condo buildings in Makaha (but there are worse, and when you're inside you can't see it!). Right on Papaoneone Beach, the one-…

  • Waikiki Beachside Hostel

    Waikiki

    This hostel attracts an international party crowd and offers plenty of perks, from a cafe to bed linens. Like most hostels on back-alley Lemon Rd, this…

  • Hotel Renew

    Waikiki

    Design-savvy, ecofriendly accommodations come with mod platform beds and a color palette that looks like a box of chocolates. Rooms come with either…

  • Hostelling International (HI) Honolulu

    Honolulu

    Along a quiet residential side street near the UH Manoa campus, this tidy, low-slung house just a short bus ride from Waikiki has same-sex dorms and basic…

  • Papaya Paradise Bed & Breakfast

    Kailua

    The giant covered patio with comfortable sofas, reading nook and dining table is more like a living room than a lanai – with views of Mt Olomana. The…

  • Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel

    Honolulu

    Honolulu’s only downtown hotel is geared for business travelers and extended stays. The large, modern suites with floor-to-ceiling windows are in a 41…

  • Sheraton Waikiki

    Waikiki

    Looming over the Royal Hawaiian and the beach, this enormous high-rise has over 1600 rooms popular with families, package-tour groups and conferences…

  • Kailua Guesthouse

    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…

  • Anna Banana's Country Cottage

    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…

  • Paradise Bay Resort

    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…