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...
Although each room is individually owned, all are decorated similarly in a vintage Hawaiian theme and are nicely appointed. Rooms facing the ocean in this "condotel" have unusually good views given the distance, thanks to the tranquil park between you and the water...
This O’ahu hotel has clean, modern rooms and lobby. Hotel La Croix seems to be positioning itself as a boutique-type property, and in many ways it works well—for example, new room designs that we're very fond of. But in other ways it just doesn't work that well....
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...
This hotel is on a pretty busy corner. Not much in the Oahu views department—this is a utilitarian place to stay. You sleep here; you don’t hang around. And without a pretty good discount, it’s hard to justify staying here since you’ve got a 15-minute walk to the...
This O’ahu hotel is popular with business travelers and those who want convenient access to the Hawai‘i Convention Center a few minutes’ walk away. The DoubleTree Hotel Alana Waikiki Beach rooms had modern decor when they were first decorated—now the rich...
Where do we start? We’ve reviewed every resort in Hawai‘i, and this is the biggest kahuna of them all. On a typical day they’ll have over 6,000 guests serviced by 1,700 employees, which practically qualifies it as a small town. If you’re looking for a pulsating,...
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...
All rooms are studios with 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. The staff is just as sunny as their pool deck, which...