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Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani 4 stars

Waikiki, Honolulu

Located in the heart of Waikiki, 2 minutes' walk to Waikiki Beach, Halepuna Waikiki is a luxury boutique hotel surrounded by shopping and dining. The property was designed by internationally acclaimed interior design firm, Champalimaud and features works of several Hawaiian artists in partnership with The Honolulu Museum of Art public art program. It was a superb experience at Halepuna. We enjoyed all the moments that we were at this hotel. All the people were highly professional, courteous, and helpful. They organized and provided guidance about all our requests. Our room was tidied up every day, and all of the amenities were replenished. We enjoyed the morning coffee and cake at breakfast time. The infinity pool was a good add-on. We also used the sister hotel's restaurant, bar, and surf course. The only thing left to you is to enjoy your stay and relax.

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9
Superb
1,774 reviews
Price from
£328
per night

Volcano Village Estates

Volcano

Located on The Big Island of Hawaii, this accommodation is less than 5 minutes’ drive to Volcanoes National Park and Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.

Offering a fireplace, each room also includes a refrigerator, tea and coffee-making facilities and an en suite bathroom at Volcano Village Estates. Select rooms features a bar area or a bay window. My wife and I love the place. It's like staying in a Lord of Rings setting, surrounded by giant trees and lush plants. Close to Volcano National Park, you can make a trip to the park early in the morning or in the evening without worrying about the time you have to spend on the road. The cottage is small but cozy, with working fireplace and bed warmers. The room has a special design with interesting details. Two pieces of wooden carvings are nicely decorated in the room. The bedroom has a small dome, and a glass roof above the bed, and we enjoyed gazing through it at the sky and clouds, telling ourselves we can relax and there is no need to hurry to the next destination. Staff are very friendly, esp. Kalei, who gave us good advice for exploring the nearby spots. They provide freshly grounded coffee everyday and that's also adding a great touch to their hospitality. Breakfast is also great, though we had it as a light dinner sometimes.

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9.1
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
£339
per night

Halekulani 5 stars

Waikiki, Honolulu

A fresh fruit bowl and signature chocolates welcome guests in each room at Halekulani. All guest rooms include a luxurious en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries, marble vanities, deep soaking tub and a separate glassed-in shower. A flat-screen TV is also provided. Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely rooms, wonderful food.

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9.3
Superb
691 reviews
Price from
£626
per night

Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only 5 stars

Wailea

Nestled on a cliff overlooking Maui's southern coastline on 15 landscaped acres, the Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux - Adults Only features luxurious facilities and spacious suites.

Guests can enjoy the stunning views of the ocean. Beach services include free bottled water, beach chairs and umbrellas. This place is exceptional. A large resort but not a big brash noisy resort like some of the massive places nearer the beach. No kids...I repeat, no kids. The suites are large and comfortable. They're quiet and you do not hear noise at all from any other guests. The views are spectacular. We stayed in suite 71, the views were entirely unbroken so the sunsets were a treat (I've included a picture of one). Very comfortable bed and thoughtful touches such as wireless charges in convenient places. A well stocked fridge and a few snacks to get us started. The grounds are beautiful. Plenty of points of interest if you want a few minutes stroll. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Willing to chat or maintain the peace and quiet, they take the lead from the guest. The car service around Wailea is ideal. Instantly available, fast and comfortable. A few minutes ride to/from the beach, other hotels or restaurants in the area. The beach services were great. The folks down there were very friendly, setup loungers and provided towels and water etc. Perfect location. We managed to grab a cabana for one rainy day next to the pool. Very large and comfortable, staff always on hand to provide table service. Cabanas have loungers, sofas, ceiling fan, charging points and lights. The pool is the perfect size, seems to be warmed slightly. The jacuzzi was a delight. The restaurant view was exceptional. The food was very good and service (apart from one person at breakfast, but let's say she was having a bad day) also friendly and efficient. Did I mention there are no kids allowed. Worth mentioning just one more time...no kids.

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9.3
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
£970
per night

VIVE Hotel Waikiki 3 stars

Waikiki, Honolulu

VIVE Hotel Waikiki is a 100% non-smoking boutique hotel, just 7 minutes’ walk from Waikiki Beach, offers free WiFi and modern guest rooms with mountain, city or ocean views. Diamond Head is 3.2 km away. Excellent location and very clean. Continental breakfast was pretty varied. Valet parking if you need to park your car

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8.7
Fabulous
1,193 reviews
Price from
£174
per night

Oasis Hotel Waikiki 3 stars

Waikiki, Honolulu

Located across from upscale shopping on Luxury Row, Oasis Hotel Waikiki is 2 minutes’ walk to the Royal Hawaiian Center and 5 minutes' walk to Waikiki Beach.

A spacious balcony, 42-inch flat-screen TV, an electronics charging station and urban loft-style décor are included in each air-conditioned guest room. An en suite bathroom with over-sized deep soaking tub, hand-held shower head and hair dryer is also provided. A small refrigerator and a coffee machine are included in each room. Select suites offer a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, a microwave, and a rice cooker. Thanks to the staff and their tips and suggestions we had a wonderful stay in Honolulu. We loved how welcoming everyone was. The area was quite by night and we had a nice view to the park behind the hotel. Next to the hotel is the main shopping street and the breakfast was the perfect start into the day. We used the bus to get to the airport and could take it right next from the hotel. My family and I hope to be back soon. The rooms got cleaned daily.

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8
Very good
2,789 reviews
Price from
£179
per night

Kauai Shores Hotel 3 stars

Kapaa

Situated in Kapaa, Kauai Shores Hotel is an oceanfront hotel that features a private beach, a beachfront restaurant, and a 6-acre tropical courtyard complete with 2 outdoor pools.

Offering free fast WiFi, all spacious guest rooms have bright, island-style décor and offer a private balcony with great views of the area that include garden, mountain, ocean and pool views. Guest rooms at Kauai Shores Hotel are equipped with an LCD flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a Keurig coffee machine. We liked everything! The hotel is very cool, well decorated with great branding. The room was nice. In the outside area there are a couple of swimming pools, a hot tube, and an area with outdoor games by the restaurant. The restaurant was lovely, in the beach, with live music every night and good food. The hotel has access to the beach (though it’s not the best beach in Kauai). Close to the hotel there is a shopping area with stores and restaurants.

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8.4
Very good
1,648 reviews
Price from
£265
per night

Queen Kapiolani Hotel 4 stars

Waikiki, Honolulu

Located 1 block from Waikiki Beach, Queen Kapiolani Hotel features panoramic views of Diamond Head from the outdoor pool and sun terrace. Spacious rooms include a 49-inch flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. we LOVED this place! it was our 2nd time here (1st time 3 years ago) and once again it didn’t disappoint. The uninterrupted view of Diamond Head is exceptional, the pool and bar area are so relaxing and fun for both adults and children and the lobby is huge with that relaxed vibe once again and amazing shops. and best of all the location - down the quieter end of Waikiki right across from the amazing zoo and huge green park and seconds from the beach - incredible place.

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8.4
Very good
3,236 reviews
Price from
£227
per night

Park Shore Waikiki 4 stars

Waikiki, Honolulu

Across from Waikiki Beach and offering stunning views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean, this 100% non-smoking hotel offers a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with ocean views.

Yoshitsune offers authentic Japanese breakfasts and fresh Japanese cuisine, sake and cocktails for lunch and dinner. The beachfront LuLu's Waikiki serves Island and Asian-American dishes all day and offers late-night entertainment and dancing. A quick-service restaurant offers casual fare and organic, gourmet picnic fixings. Amazing location. booked the king ocean front room. stunning view of the ocean right across the street. close to everything.

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8.1
Very good
1,454 reviews
Price from
£212
per night

Hotel Renew

Waikiki, Honolulu

Just 1 block from Waikiki Beach, Renew offers a 50-inch flat-screen TV in every modern room.

Featuring a view from rooms with a private balcony (in selected rooms), these rooms include air conditioning, an iron board, a seating area and an en suite bathroom with a bathrobe, a hairdryer, and a shower/tub combination. Hotel is great. Amazing stuff at the reception desk. Really amazing. So natural, with constant smile, always willing to help. So professional. Getting a beach towels and snorkeling sets were great for us. Besides, hotel is very clean. Comfortable beds and pillows. Large room. Perfect location. Next to the beach and the Waikiki walking promenade.

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8.5
Very good
1,366 reviews
Price from
£161
per night

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