Oahu Revealed – Resort Reviews

Where to Stay in Oahu

Here are some of the top Oahu Resorts that we have reviewed. Each review is unbiased and based on our personal visits. Our team regularly visits these resorts and reviews them for your benefit. You can also find Oahu resorts in our app for free! There you can filter them the way you want to find your perfect place to stay.

Featured Resorts

Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

This formerly very dated property has been nicely turned around. Certain things couldn't be changed because they're part of the original building—for example, no room has a lanai. Rooms are basic, clean and modern without being overly furnished for their small...

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort

This is one of Waikiki’s historically significant 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...

Hyatt Regency Waikiki

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...

Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

This hotel is right on the beach. The décor has a Hawaiian feel with all the modern amenities. The Ocean Tower is worth the extra money here. The pool area can be very busy because some other Outrigger properties have access to it. Rooms facing the Waikiki Shore...

Sheraton Waikiki

Although there are bigger resorts, this 31-story tower is the biggest single hotel building in all Hawai‘i. It’s so big you can actually get lost in the hallways, which keep going and going and going. You can do a lot of walking at this sprawling hotel, which can...

Aulani Resort Beach and Waikoloa Valley Pools

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Wow! This resort dominates the landscape on this side of the island. We have to admit that we’re not Disney groupies, so we had our biases going into this review. And it took us longer to see this resort from top to bottom than any other resort in Hawai‘i. But...

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

This 840-acre resort straddles 5 miles of beaches. The already gem-of-a-hotel became part of the Ritz-Carlton family in 2024, and on our visit for this edition it was looking the best we’ve seen it. The place seems to have a very low-key, relaxed vibe overall, and...

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Typically this resort is ranked among the world’s best hotels—for good reason. This is probably our favorite O‘ahu resort. It has all the trappings of a big, fun, destination resort without any of the annoyances, like waiting in line or crowds. The Kahala isn’t in...

Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort

This hotel's location on the beach is fantastic, though the building design means that only a small percentage of rooms are right over the beach. They’re near the center of action in Waikiki, and their restaurants—especially Duke’s Canoe Club—are winners. The last...

Royal Hawaiian

The Royal is one of the premier resorts in Waikiki. Back when they opened this place in 1927, there was only one other hotel—the nearby Moana. The Royal’s developers had their pick of where to build, so they chose this part of the beach. And no wonder—this is...