Waikiki
Evincing modern sophistication, this family-owned resort lives up to its name, which means ʻHouse Befitting Heaven.’ It’s an all-encompassing experience…
Must-see hotels in Hawaii
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Kihei & South Maui
From the plush lobby lounge with its framed ocean views to the accommodating staff and the inclusive pricing (no resort fee), the joy is in the details…
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Waimea Canyon & the Westside
If you’re planning to stay in Waimea, this is the prime spot. These rebuilt plantation cottages from the 1930s and 1940s once housed sugarcane laborers…
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Kihei
One of South Maui's better deals, this inviting boutique property offers style and functionality with a personal touch, and it's less than a mile from the…
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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Poʻipu
Sprawling through tropical gardens down to the Pacific, this quintessential Hawaiian resort is all glamor. Beyond its soaring atrium lie wonderful lounges…
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Kihei
Sip coffee, scan for whales, savor sunsets – it’s hard to leave your lanai at Punahoa, a classy boutique condo where every unit has a clear ocean view…
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Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This lovely property, set in jungle-like grounds beside the Wainiha River, holds two luxurious vacation rentals, each perfect for honeymooners or a family…
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Hanalei
Tucked behind the namesake Dolphin restaurant at the eastern end of Hanalei, these four cottages are similarly styled, with bamboo furniture, full kitchen…
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Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
It’s hard to imagine a more knock-out location for the only resort west of Princeville. Located right beside an exquisite beach and bay, this is as…
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Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Directly across the street from Wainiha’s now-defunct General Store, this tortoise-green house looks straight out over the river mouth sandbar, with…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
The daily activity list at Aulani is mind-boggling. Tone up at beach-body boot camp, take a Hawaiian craft class or hula the day away. All the while, the…
Waikiki
Waikiki’s most historic beachfront hotel (parts date to 1901), this grand, colonial-style establishment retains its character. Graceful yet compact guest…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Even with seemingly more windows than walls, these four artistically decorated cottages are well-secluded among the dense Ohia Hapuʻu rainforest, giving…
Kona Coast
This luxury resort earns its accolades with top-flight service and lavish attention to detail like fresh orchids in every room, lush gardens and an ocean…
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Lanaʻi
The premier destination on Lana‘i, this resort reopened in 2016 after a lavish redesign that saw rooms and public spaces thoroughly revamped to reflect a…
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Hamakua Coast
The two colorful rooms on offer at the Hamakua Chocolate farm tower over 6.5 acres of outstanding tropical bliss. Partners Dan Corson and Berndt Stugger…
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West Maui
Look at you Montage Kapalua Bay! Swanky yet inviting, this 24-acre resort takes style, comfort and hospitality to an utterly pleasing level. With only 50…
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West Maui
Up the road from Launiupoko Beach Park, this calming retreat on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains is a place for relaxation. Six Asian- and Maui…
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Hamakua Coast
Transformation through simplicity. If you're seeking no-frills, even austere, accommodations to pare down your material life, this rustic retreat is ideal…
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Moloka'i
Molokaʻi's only hotel, with an enormous vintage canoe dangling from the ceiling in the lobby, has a Hawaiian feel. Rooms are well finished with native…
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Lahaina
Alohas are warm at this genteel oasis, which is set back from the hustle and bustle of Lahaina’s waterfront. Modern amenities blend seamlessly with…
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Oʻahu
Facing a lovely beach, this luxury resort is a favorite of celebs, royalty and other rich-and-famous types who crave Kahala’s paparazzi-free seclusion…
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The Road to Hana
Hidden well off the Hana Hwy, these four cottages, all linked by covered walkways, occupy an extremely private 2-acre complex with a verdant, park-like…
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Hawaiʻi the Big Island
The hoʻokipa (hospitality) here reaches levels of refinement rarely found in southern Hawai'i. Upstairs, airy rooms feature hardwood floors, luxurious…
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Moloka'i
Perched partway up a hill near mile marker 16 on Hwy 450 (near Manaʻe Goods & Grindz), this four- to six-bedroom contemporary home with tropical…
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Hamakua Coast
This wonderfully maintained 1932 sugar plantation house is a classic B&B, complete with welcoming host and homemade breakfasts with a sociable atmosphere…
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Lanaʻi
From 1923 to 1990 the Hotel Lanaʻi was the only hotel on the island, and it seems that little has changed over the decades, in Lana'i City at least. The…
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Puna
Among the world’s friendliest, funkiest hostels, this former junkyard has been converted into an organic farm/ramshackle accommodation compound-a-palooza…
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Kapaʻa
A lovely boutique hotel that provides good value for money. Rooms offer wood furnishings, recessed lighting, granite counters and flat-screen TVs, not to…
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North Kohala
Live the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) dream in one of four meticulously restored cottages. Ranging from two to six bedrooms, each cottage enjoys its own…
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Kona Coast
From gleaming eucalyptus floors to river-rock showers, serene beauty shines in every soul-soothing detail. Common rooms are graced with Polynesian and…
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Hilo
In a gorgeously restored 1912 plantation home, this B&B deftly blends retro style and modern amenities. Three main-floor rooms feature private lanai, some…
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Hilo
This family-owned, two-story hotel has a loyal following – for good reason. Its 18 apartment-style units are spotless and reasonably priced and all…
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Hamakua Coast
Run by a multi-generational family, this homestead in Paʻauilo has a rustic farmer/artist vibe, reflecting the owners' own passions. Don't worry about…
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Windward Coast
The nearby military-base guard shack makes this the area's most secure campground. Some of the 50 sites are beneath the ironwood trees, some by the beach…
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Hilo
In a charming vintage home, three spacious guest rooms accommodate a range of budgets. On the main floor, rooms have reassuringly hefty furniture and air…
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West Maui
A welcome throwback to an earlier era, this small and personable place will win you over with its island hospitality. Guests receive a list of occupants,…
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Windward Coast
Let the surf be your lullaby and the roosters your wake-up call at Makahoa Point, about 0.7 miles north of the park's main entrance. This family- and…
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Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences
Lihuʻe
The island's newest and most luxurious resort hugs ocean cliffs and offers stellar views from an infinity pool. Fresh, organic produce for the resort's…
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Hanalei
Built with recycled and salvaged materials, this stylish surfers’ haven is one minute’s walk from the beach. Each of the two suites – ‘Elvis’ and ‘Cowgirl…
