Must see hotels in Hawaii

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sprawling through tropical gardens down to the Pacific, this quintessential Hawaiian resort is all glamor. Beyond its soaring atrium lie wonderful lounges…

‘Tropical Asian fusion’ describes these two beautifully designed and very private cottages (with one and two bedrooms) nestled in greenery near Hamoa…

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…

This lovely property, set in jungle-like grounds beside the Wainiha River, holds two luxurious vacation rentals, each perfect for honeymooners or a family…

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…

Here the alohas are warm and the setting superb, with stylish cottages (studio, one bedroom and two bedroom) and luxurious suites with idyllic beachfront…

Tucked behind the namesake Dolphin restaurant at the eastern end of Hanalei, these four cottages are similarly styled, with bamboo furniture, full kitchen…

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…

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…

Directly across the street from Wainiha’s now-defunct General Store, this tortoise-green house looks straight out over the river mouth sandbar, with…

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…

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…

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…