Oahu Revealed – Resort Reviews

The Royal is one of the premier resorts in Waikiki. Back when they built 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...

This is probably the only "new" resort in Waikiki that, unlike others, wasn't a resort before it opened in late 2016. It had a previous life as an office building, which gives it some added benefits, such as 12-foot ceilings, unique room layouts and a lobby on the...

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,...

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...

The lobby and motto is warm, comfy and fun. It sports long tables for guests to enjoy games like Sorry, Kerplunk, Jenga and Candyland that bring back memories before cell phones and iPads. They also offer free coffee and tea 24/7 in the lobby. You won’t get much of...

A chic, urban vibe hotel that opened in 2013. We love the huge lobby in this boutique hotel with its many comfy sofas and books and vintage board games like "Life." It’s also where they serve the free extensive continental breakfast and coffee and tea all day....

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....

This is the kind of place you think of when you imagine a large, very nice Hawaiian resort: tropical feel, open-air lobby and good staff. Even though it’s very large, it radiates the dreamy warmth you’re looking for without seeming too busy. There are two towers...

This condo building has Individually owned units. All have different furnishings—some interesting, some quirky island style, some dated—but all are clean. They are either hotel-type rooms (with fridge, microwave and coffee maker) or studios with kitchenettes (which...

There are two towers within this hotel—the Kona and the Waikiki towers. The property is just outside Waikiki, next door to the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Business travelers and convention attendees make up much of their customer base. (The convention center is very...