Despite the name, it’s a long walk to the beach from this hotel. The common areas are chic and modern, and the room decor is in line with the current modern Waikiki style you’ll see at many other hotels. This hotel started its life as an Ohana hotel, and they...
This hotel has a long history from bad to better to finally arrived. The latest owners have 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...
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...
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 the...
This small, boutique, family-run hotel is very “green” (not the color, the consciousness—cleaning agents, recycling, efficient toilets, $5 tree planting fee, etc.). Rooms are well-furnished but not overly large; some have had the lanais removed to expand the interior...
