Kailua-Kona
Spread over three ship-shaped towers, this breezy, 1970s Polynesian fantasy has a tropical theme that lets you know you're in Hawaii. Rooms are a little…
Must-see hotels in Hawaii
Hana & East Maui
The historic resort (formerly Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa) has left its roots behind in an effort to create a contemporary high-end experience – with…
Waikiki
Waikiki’s original luxury hotel, this pink Spanish-Moorish-style landmark is loaded with vintage opulence, which is kept relevant by continuous subtle…
Lanaʻi
This well-maintained campsite is one of the best in Hawaii but comes at a steep price. That said, it's still the cheapest option on Lana'i. Eight pitches…
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,…
West Maui
This breezy oasis in northern Kaʻanapali feels less frenetic than similar properties 2 miles south along Kaʻanapali Beach. From the open-air lobby with…
Kihei & South Maui
As you glide down the portico to the chic and airy lobby – home to a posh sandbox with lounge chairs and intricate sand art – it feels as if you're…
Haleakalā National Park
This campground has an incredible setting on oceanside cliffs amid the stone ruins of an ancient Hawaiian village, but it's primitive. The simple…
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
West Maui
Exotic birds and extravagant artwork fill the airy lobby atrium, while gardens and swan ponds catch the eye across the grounds. Kids of all ages will…
Kihei
Tucked between the Kihei Coastal Trail and Keawakapu Beach, with a fantastic view of the ocean, this six-story condo complex sports a bit of natty style –…
Kihei
Alohas are warm at the Ocean Breeze, which has been thoughtfully run by owners Bob and Sande for 20 years – and they are a treasure trove of insider tips…
West Maui
The welcoming Guest House, hosting travelers for more than 25 years, provides amenities that put nearby resorts to shame. Every room has its own hot tub…
Poʻipu
This expansive 26-acre property has luxurious grounds, three pools, an on-site restaurant and plenty of wide open views. Unfortunately, only a few of the…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
A free keg party every Friday night? If you’re young, or young at heart, few hostels can compare with the party atmosphere of this one, where an always…
Hanalei
Two stand-alone homes on one property a block from the beach. Offering three and four bedrooms respectively, the per-night price doesn’t seem quite so…
Kihei
From her throne overlooking Keawakapu Beach, Mana Kai Maui has much to admire in her seaside kingdom. Guests can swim, snorkel and kayak in the ocean…
West Maui
Look at you Camp Olowalu, all fresh and fancy. A tangled grove of gnarled trees once gave this seaside campground a rugged, Survivor-esque vibe, but today…
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…
Kihei & South Maui
With its hilltop perch, lush grounds and striking stovepipe lobby, the Hotel Wailea just needs a frame for artistic completion. The 72 roomy suites gleam…
Lahaina
Built in 1901 and perfectly located, the historic Pioneer Inn may look salty and sea-worn at first glance, but step inside for a pleasant surprise. The 34…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
There’s an undeniable thrill to sleeping in these basic mountain cabins, set in a clearing just down from Koke‘e Lodge. Bare-floored and spacious, each…
West Maui
Understated elegance attracts the exclusive golf crowd to this luxe northern outpost. On a hillside fronting the greens and the sea, the hotel has a…
North Shore & Upcountry
Want seclusion, but not far from town? This gated love nest (suitable for two), an octagonal cottage with one large room, sits on a bluff way up steep…
Rainbow House & Garden Cottage
Hanalei
In this two-story property just off Hanalei’s main drag, the well-appointed three-bedroom unit upstairs, Rainbow House itself, enjoys great views, while…
Kona Coast
Take an exuberant grab-bag run by a friendly couple and stuff it with Japanese, Hawaiian and bohemian style and sensibility. Put it all on a jungle…
Hana & East Maui
Tucked on the lush grounds of a tropical-flower farm, this cottage is extremely private and offers great value. The cozy two-bedroom Tradewind Cottage has…
Hamakua Coast
Surrounded by misty forest, this ranch offers a comfortable B&B suite cozily decorated by your consummate host, Gay ('as in happy,' as she puts it!). It's…
Hilo
Four miles north of Hilo, this B&B is both elegant and 'surf shack.' Find two well-designed rooms and an airy shared patio surrounded by tropical flora,…
Lihuʻe
Anyone looking for a classic Hawaii resort experience won't be disappointed here. The hotel has Kalapaki Beach, the island’s liveliest oceanfront…
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…
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…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Set in a fruit orchard well back from the highway, these three ‘cottages’ are private, separate rooms attached behind the owner’s house. Cheerily…
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…
North Shore & Upcountry
With sweeping views of Paʻia Bay, this four-bedroom home is a contemporary classic. Bedrooms are well finished with teak touches, and folding glass doors…
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…
Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Princeville
This spacious, luxurious clifftop resort is the one Princeville property that sets out to rival the Princeville Resort itself. Each condo-like ‘villa’…
Hana & East Maui
Hana’s only condo complex, comprising one oceanfront building and an oceanview building behind it, is just a stone’s throw from black-pebble Waikoloa…
Poʻipu
These luxury condos offer remarkable ocean views and daily maid service. Unfortunately, there's no beach here, but turtles come in to the little bay and…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Sit back and stay awhile at this gorgeously renovated Kekaha beach cottage built in the 1930s. The exterior retains that old Hawaii charm, while inside…
North Kohala
Set on acres of zen-like gardens in an isolated, end-of-the-world corner north of Kapaʻau town, the Island Retreat lives up to its name. The rooms, all…
