Oahu Revealed – Resort Reviews

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...

This hotel has a long history from bad to better to finally arrived. The latest owners worked with designers to make good use of the original bones of the hotel. The result is a fun atmosphere. The rooms are situated around a small oval pool whose message clearly...

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 resort used to consist of two towers, but only the original 26-story Ilikai Tower remains. The top four floors and the second floor—201 rooms—are part of the hotel managed by Aqua Resorts. The rest are condos, rentals and timeshares and not included in this...

Although each room is individually owned, all are decorated similarly in an antique Hawaiiana theme and are nicely appointed. Rooms facing the ocean have unusually good views given the distance, thanks to the tranquil park between you and the water 0.3 miles away....

Wow, where do we start? This is an awesome and relaxing resort. It started as a private home back the in late 1800s and has been a hotel since 1907 when rooms went for about $6, but it opened in its current form in 1984. Services are unmatched here. For instance,...

This timeshare property has some vacation rentals available throughout the year. The rooms could use updating since they have not changed furnishings much in all the years we have visited. The studios have pull-down Murphy beds, making good use of the space. Some...

Isn't it great when a longtime hotel finally gets a ton of money thrown at it for a new look? That's exactly what $115 million did for these two towers (formerly the Pacific Beach Hotel). The hotel sits directly across the street from Kuhio Beach Park. The views...

All rooms are studios with kitchenettes and clean, simple, island-style modern décor. Since this building is on a relatively busy street, try to get a unit that faces the back of the building, which has less traffic noise. Their pool and deck, though small, are...