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...
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...
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...
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...
