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This is a list showing the best hotels, hostels, B&Bs and guesthouses in Hawaii which are recommended by the most popular travel experts around the world from CNN, Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, New York Times and more. All hotel recommendations have been referenced with customer reviews, and we only list hotels which have a review rating of at least 4 out of 5 stars.
The island of Hawaii is famed for its diverse natural scenery, an abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, active volcanoes and a tropical climate which makes it one of the most visited places in the whole of the US and the world at large. The island is located in the state of Hawaii of the United States where it ranks as the largest island in the whole of US. Hawaii has been described by many as a haven of hospitality creating the perfect getaway for people looking for adventure, fun, and excitement.
The Island is just the perfect place for hospitality with its ideal setting and infrastructures. With several fascinating and interesting places such as the Akaka Falls, which is one of the tallest waterfalls on the island, East Hawaii Cultural Center and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, you are sure to have a nice time in this beautiful place.
Other places of interest on the island include the Nani Mau Gardens, the Mauna Kea Observations, the Manuka State Wayside Park, and the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Pau Mau Place Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo.
Through the recommended hotels listed below, you can easily find the best places to stay in Hawaii. If you like our list of hotels, hostels, B&Bs and guesthouses in Hawaii, then you should also check out our selection of recommended hotels in Bali or the best hotels in Cyprus.
“This is one of Waikiki’s most luxurious hotels; its name means ‘house befitting heaven’. Of all the hotels in Waikiki, this one feels the most peaceful, abetted by lovely, personable service. It’s a true escape.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Hawaii.
“Waikiki’s original luxury hotel, this pink Spanish-Moorish-style landmark is loaded with vintage opulence, which is kept relevant by continuous subtle upgrades.”
“History buffs will adore these relocated and refurbished sugar-plantation cottages, which were originally built in the early 1900s. The one- to five-bedroom cottages are tucked among coconut trees along a lovely stretch of coastline.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Kauai, Hawaii.
“Beautiful views everywhere, polished wood floors, custom furnishings and linens in warm earth and cool white tones, and Hawaiian fine artwork make this resort a peaceful retreat. Ground-level rooms have outdoor garden showers.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Hawaii.
“The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas are superbly set up for families, with stylish units that include fully stocked kitchens and washer/dryers, not to mention kid-friendly ocean-view pools.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Kauai, Hawaii.
“The expansive yet laid-back Turtle Bay Resort has tennis courts, pools, horse stables, a spa, and two golf courses, as well as access to a protected swimming beach and several surf breaks right in front of the hotel.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Oahu, Hawaii.
“Situated at the quieter Diamond Head end of Waikiki, The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel is affordable, new and right on the beach. Service is solid all-around without being flashy.”
“More than 250 rooms range from merely opulent to ‘what do I do with myself’ extravagant. A 5000-sq-ft infinity pool with multiple hot tubs sits oceanside, with Puʻu Poa Beach just steps away.”
“This resort, the premier destination on Lana‘i, reopened in 2016 after a lavish redesign that saw rooms and public spaces thoroughly revamped, with a minimalist tropical aesthetic. Views of Manele Bay’s azure waters and beach are sublime.”
“It still exudes upscale tranquility with an uncluttered, Asian-inspired aesthetic in spacious, modern rooms, while families relish the even larger lodgings in the Beachfront Wing and a new array of Hawaiian cultural activities.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Hawaii.
“Hidden away in the upscale residential neighborhood of Kahala, this elegant oceanfront hotel has played host to celebrities, princesses, the Dalai Lama, and nearly every president since Lyndon Johnson as one of Hawaii’s very first luxury resorts.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Hawaii.
“Ten miles from Kailua, Paradise Bay Resort overlooks Kaneohe Bay and offers a quiet, residential feel.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Oahu, Hawaii.
“Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach is located on the sands of the original Beach Boys Club — this is Hawaiian Olympic and surfing king Duke Kahanamoku’s patch. Rooms have been completely refurbished, including extra soundproofing for honeymooners.”
“Built in 1901, the Moana Surfrider is the oldest hotel in Waikiki. Its beaux-arts architecture makes it the only hotel in Honolulu with the feel of a plantation mansion, complete with rocking chairs on the verandas and staff in historical dress.”
“Whoa, nice work Montage Kapalua Bay. Swanky yet inviting, this 24-acre resort, which opened in 2014, takes style and comfort to an utterly pleasing level. The property feels more intimate and less hectic than other resorts across Maui.”