The hotel used to be part of the Ilikai Hotel next door. In 2010, it reopened as The Modern. In 2023, it became part of Hilton Grand Vacations. (Hopefully you've saved up some Hilton Honors points—it's worth it to spend them here.) They tout themselves as...
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...
First of all, this condo complex is not just a Gem, it’s also a Solid Gold Value. It has the kind of beachfront location that people dream of. It’s built right on top of Papaoneone Beach, a picturesque and surprisingly lightly used half-mile-long beach. Views from...
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...
The Queen Kapi‘olani has gone through some vibe-phases, and right now is a more contemporary destination. They truly manage to highlight the details of this historic hotel. The rooms are sort of mid-century, retro, beach house chic. (How's that for a category?) For...
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. It’s also where they serve the free, extensive continental breakfast as well as coffee and tea all day. There...
The hotel got new management at the end of 2020 and poured money into the place to give it a new beachier boho look (and it worked). This hotel consists of two buildings: an oceanfront high rise and their Park wing (3-story walk-up). Their oceanfront category rooms...