Oahu Revealed – Resort Reviews

This hotel has clean, modern rooms and lobby. It seems to be positioning itself as a boutique-type property, and in many ways it works well—for example, new room designs. But in other ways it just doesn't work that well. The building is tapered, so rooms and some...

This hotel sits on the site of the summer home of Princess Ka‘iulani, crown princess of Hawai‘i, who died in 1899. Pictures of her and historic information is scattered around the hotel. The resort consists of three very different buildings, and the tallest...

This large condo complex is good for families. There’s even a playground and basketball court next to the pool on the sixth floor. If you’re in Tower 2, be aware that some of your “ocean view” may be dominated by Tower 1, if you have a room directly facing that...

This two-tower hotel has a surprisingly airy atmosphere. The lobby is a pleasant place to relax with hanging chairs and comfy sofas. The rooms have a contemporary, fresh feel and make good use of the space. One tip—in the standard category, if you opt for a king...

The Hyatt Regency is one of the bigger Waikiki resorts. It consists of two towers surrounding a huge, open atrium with gobs of shops and a three-story man-made waterfall that makes for an impressive lobby. Their 10,000-sq.-ft. Na Ho‘ola Spa has some breathtaking...

The hotel got new management at the end of 2020 and poured money into the place to give it a new beachier boho look. This hotel consists of two buildings: an oceanfront high rise and their Park wing (3-story walk-up). Their oceanfront category rooms are extremely...

A simple, clean, basic, reliable hotel. If you’re looking for a lanai, you’ll need a room near the end of the hallway from the fifth floor up. Their fitness room is nothing to get excited about, and the pool area feels pretty functional. The hotel is owned by China...

This pink and white building feels like condos because all the rooms have full kitchens, but it's run like a hotel, so we're calling it a hotel. The décor is pink (surprise!) and blue and modern. Last renovations have brought new life to this aging property. It...

This hotel has a modern design theme, but rooms seem to try to blend old and new furnishings with mixed results. The color scheme now matches their sister property across the street Halekulani with pale blues and neutrals. There are no grounds, but the place is...

This is one of Waikiki’s most historic hotels, originally opened in 1901, and the second floor has a nice display describing the legacy of this establishment. Their three buildings surround a century-old banyan tree that lends an air of timelessness to the...