Great care has been taken to make this place really shine—so much so that we gave it a Real Gem. This resort is set apart from the rest of Waikiki, located at the extreme edge where the Ala Wai Canal meets the ocean. Odds are that whenever you want to wander around...
Despite being a long walk from the beach, this is one of the more well-known hotels in the area—especially for local, interisland travelers. The property (with its two towers—the Kona and the Waikiki) sits just outside Waikiki, next door to the Ala Moana Shopping...
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. This hotel consists of two buildings: an oceanfront high rise and their Park wing (3-story walk-up). Their oceanfront category rooms are extremely...