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. The grande dame still maintains an appealing island-style casualness: staff who have been working here for decades and guests who return every year know each other by name, and it’s that intimacy that really separates it from the Waikiki pack.
Enjoy complimentary use of bicycles and a free surf or SUP lesson. You can expect good views from many (but not all) of the rooms, and there are six cafe and restaurant dining options on-site.