Top Boutique Hotels in Oahu (2026)

Spanning across 1,300 pristine acres on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay is an adventurer’s playground with 12 miles of biking and hiking trails, and five miles of secluded shoreline. The resort is just a few minutes away from historic landmarks and popular attractions, including Haleiwa town, Polynesian Culture Center, and famed surf breaks – Banzai/Pipeline and Waimea Bay. The main building includes 408 guest rooms and suites, all with breathtaking ocean views. Tucked away in a private oasis just steps from the water’s edge, 42 exclusive Ocean Bungalows offer added comfort and privacy. Access to the Ocean Club Lounge provides a comfortable space to relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch, and evening appetizers. Savor farm-fresh dining at six restaurants and bars, including the resort’s signature restaurant Alaia which sources ingredients grown at Kuilima Farm. A weekly dinner show, Paniolo Paina, lets you experience a luau like you’ve never seen before. Enjoy an outdoor feast, live entertainment, pony meet and greet and a fire knife show. Fill your days with as much – or as little – activities as you please. Walk to seven beaches where you can go surfing, standup paddle boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking. Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience, the North Shore’s premier surf school offers lessons for all ages and skill level. Helicopter tours, horseback rides, golf, spa, bike rentals, tennis courts, pickleball, and more are available on-site.

- "Stunning location and views from room. Facilities and plethora of leisure activities. Traditional Hawaiian welcome. Warm infinity pool. Quality of food offerings." - "Beautiful beaches with surfing, kayaking… The pools were very nice and convenient. The restaurants were excellent and there were several areas to sit with Spouse or friends and talk. Staff were all very friendly" - "Beautiful lobby area and grounds were very well maintained. It was a very relaxing stay."

Featuring an outdoor pool, the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in Waikiki offers vintage inspired bungalows and suites, with optional in-room coffee and cocktail service. Hand-crafted furniture, custom-tile bathroom floors and eclectic artwork is featured in all rooms, as well as wireless speakers, an alarm system, and a private balcony that is each uniquely crafted. A flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine are also included. The private bathroom provides a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Swim Club offers poolside entertainment, cultural activities and programs. Private cabanas are available for hire. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests. Mahina & Sun's restaurant offers dishes made with organic ingredients sourced by local farmer serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant features crafted cocktails and a specially blended and roasted coffee made exclusively for The Surfjack. The hotel is 5 minutes' drive from Waikiki Beach and 15 minutes' drive to Diamond Head State Monument. Shopping and dining at the Royal Hawaiian Center is 5 minutes' walk away, while the International Market Place is 8 minutes' walk away. The vibrant art districts of Kakaako, Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown are within 20 minutes' drive of The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club.

- "location/staff" - "Friendly, professional staff,Live music, clean, great location, great parking," - "Everything" - "The Surfjack is my favorite hotel in Waikīkī, having a great location, free parking, comfortable rooms, live music in the evenings, and best of all a wonderful and friendly staff." - "The decor was so cool and in keeping with the art deco building. The staff were great. The pool is lovely. It is in a great location, with a fabulous coffee shop just downstairs"

Located on Oahu’s sunny west coast, this Hawaiian luxury beach resort includes restaurants, bars, swimming pools and lagoons with water sports. Guests can enjoy a game of tennis or golf then relax in the on-site spa. Honolulu International Airport is less than 30 minutes’ drive away. Offering free WiFi, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina features guest rooms with a 65-inch flat-screen HDTV. All rooms include a Four Seasons Bed with your choice of plush, signature or firm mattress topper, twice daily housekeeping, a private balcony, a deep soaking tub and a walk-in glass shower. Guests can enjoy 24-hour in-room dining at Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. A fitness center is also available. Ko Olina Marina and Ko Olina Golf Club are just 5 minutes’ drive from Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. The Arizona and Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor are 27 minutes’ drive away from this resort.

- "The staff were incredibly nice and welcoming. The pools and beach were well maintained and fun to hang out in. The room was specious and comfortable." - "Restaurants, activities, location, staff service" - "Adult Pool area." - "Overall atmosphere, view and restaurants" - "The infinity pool was our favorite The bed mattress was fabulous Padded chaise and chairs on the lanai" - "Almost everything, the staff, facilities, the beach is anazing"

Located on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head, the Halekulani hotel features 3 restaurants, a live jazz lounge, and a day spa. A spacious lanai is provided in each guest room. Free WiFI is available throughout the property. A fresh fruit bowl and signature chocolates welcome guests in each room at Halekulani. All guest rooms include a luxurious private bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries, marble vanities, deep soaking tub and a separate glassed-in shower. A flat-screen TV is also provided. The oceanfront, internationally-awarded La Mer restaurant, open daily for dinner, features fine French cuisine utilizing fresh, local Hawaiian ingredients. Orchids restaurant offers seafood specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a sumptuous Sunday brunch. Oceanfront casual terrace dining and nightly entertainment is available at the landmark A House Without a Key restaurant. The Spa Halekulani offers a complete menu of treatments incorporating traditional Polynesian rituals. Massages, facials, body therapies and beauty services are offered. A full-service business center is located on site. A heated swimming pool with glass tile mosaic and views of Waikiki Beach is offered, and pool attendants are available to fulfill guest requests. Upscale shopping and dining at Ala Moana Shopping Center is 10 minutes’ drive away. The Halekulani is 35 minutes’ drive from Honolulu International Airport.

- "Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely rooms, wonderful food." - "Great" - "the bathroom, the service is extraordinary, especially the service OMG. When you check in they walk you to elevator, have a tablets for you to browse all your needs during the stay and u can order stuff thru it. I needed a nail trimmer really bad and they have it on it to order and its free ofc. I feel like if u ever need anything they will do their best to fulfill it. There’s also 2 prepared papayas and a whole champagne bottle (for honeymoon) for us. Comes with a letter in the envelop with my name on it. The attention to details is insane."

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Waikiki Beach and the Royal Hawaiian Center, The Laylow, Autograph Collection is a mid-century modern hotel located 3 mi from Diamond Head Crater Hike. Guests can also enjoy a welcome amenity. The rooms include a smart TV and WiFi. The Laylow, Autograph Collection provides guests with a swimming pool, a restaurant, and an activity desk. The property offers nightly entertainment and complimentary shaved Hawaiian ice poolside. Guests are also ideally placed within walking distance to many points of interest. Beautiful beaches and endless recreational activities as well as the International Market Place, filled with shops, cafes and restaurants, are seconds away. Honolulu International Airport is only 20 minutes' drive from the Laylow, Autograph Collection

- "Room was very spacious with two king beds. There were also ukulele and some Hawaiian theme books in the bedroom -nice touch. Location is great, next to International Market Place, Target, Kona Coffee Purveyor, Marugame Udon, ABC store, and many great restaurants. Also a short walk to Waikiki. Each and Royal Hawaiian Center. Staff were very friendly, happy to store our packages before our arrival. They provided free welcome goodies with eye mask, earplug, chocolate, drink bottles and a beach tote bag. There were some free activities like lei making, ukulele lesson and free shave ice."

Discover Waikiki’s most distinctive luxury resort experience that combines home conveniences with resort amenities. Oahu’s first Ritz-Carlton property features 552 ocean-view rooms and suites with residential amenities that include gourmet kitchens and kitchenettes and premium brand washers and dryers. With 246 suites, the resort features the largest number of hotel luxury suites on the island. Guests can discover a vast array of distinctive experiences along with legendary Ritz-Carlton service. Amenities include two of the highest infinity pools in Waikiki with private cabanas, a premier fitness center, yoga room and movie theater. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers customized treatments that highlights the balancing elements and traditional healing methods of the islands. Adding to the enjoyment is a fine selection of dining experiences that are both creative in taste and presentation, ensuring an adventure for the senses, including a sushi legend from Japan, modern French cuisine, outdoor Italian concept and a global high-end gourmet market. With more than 6,000 square feet of indoor function space, meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach ensure attendees go home feeling productive, inspired and better yet, with a story to tell. Waikiki International Marketplace Shopping Center is 656 feet from The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki, while Waikiki Beach Area is 984 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Honolulu Airport, 6.8 mi away.

- "Peefectvlocation, amazing staff, amazing every little details to make our stay memorable. Enjoyed the pool’s cabanas." - "Spacious" - "The ocean view from our unit was magnificent" - "Very clean, so convenient to have kitchen/washer/dryer! Staff was wonderful! Beautiful property and room, attention to detail whoever designed the hotel. A special thank you to Aiko. We went to spread my mom’s ashes and she was of great comfort and help." - "The staff- there’s a reason you hear the Ritz has next level customer service."

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. Guest rooms feature complimentary WiFi, 50-inch flat screen TVs, TOTO washlets (electronic bidet), specialty bath amenities, deep-soaking tub, shade and lighting controls, and USB and Bluetooth connectivity conveniences. The Urban Oasis is located on the 8th floor and offers a panoramic view of Waikiki Beach, an infinity lap pool, a hot tub, a pool bar serving specialty cocktails and a private garden with reflexology path. Guests can enjoy the on-site fitness studio, a couple of weekly classes. Guests also have access to SpaHalekulani and charging privileges spa at the property's sister hotel located across the street. Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant features a bakery with a chocolate-viewing kitchen and an all-day dining restaurant focusing on local ingredients and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Guests can enjoy free access to the Bishop Museum and the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 5 minutes' walk and International Marketplace is 2110 feet away. Ala Moana Shopping Center is 1.5 mi away and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 8.2 mi from the property.

- "Very clean and continued maintenance going on. Staff were super friendly." - "Great location - close to great shopping and dining at all price points. Felt plush and luxurious without being stuffy or fussy. Staff at all levels were super helpful polite and fun to work with." - "everything." - "Rooms were clean and well kept, we had Waikiki facing rooms on higher level and were very quiet. Beds very comfortable and overall staff very friendly."

Minutes from beautiful Ala Moana Beach and the world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Prince Waikiki offers delicious on-site dining options along with modern amenities and facilities, including a full-service spa. Nearby attractions within walking distance, The Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Beach Park and other endless recreational activities are also only moments away. Guests staying at the Prince Waikiki Hotel can enjoy a variety of on-site dining options, including traditional Hawaiian food as well as authentic Japanese and international favorites. The hotel also features an on-site activity desk as well as a fitness center and The Library or a quiet corner to relax or get a bit of work done. MAC/HP computers available for guest use. Printer available for printing airline boarding passes.

- "Amazing" - "Enjoyed everything about our first time stay at Prince Waikiki. We had a king bedroom with club room access. Views were incredible!! The room was spacious and clean. Club room access was fantastic offering various snacks and drinks throughout the day. We had breakfast included though we were out early a couple of days for golfing they accommodated us by offering lunch instead. Staff were all very friendly. Great location for Ubers to get to easily and a quick walk into the Waikiki centre. Loved watching the sunset from the infinity pool. Would absolutely stay again!"

Experience a different side of Waikiki, tucked away under Diamond Head. The luxurious Lotus Honolulu offers walking paths to two nearby beaches and amazing views of Diamond Head. All guestrooms come with 42-inch LCD TV with cable and an iPod dock. Every room also includes either a balcony or a patio. A refrigerator and premium illy Espresso machine are available in each room as well. Lotus Honolulu is located directly across from Queen Kapiolani Park. The Honolulu Zoo along with the Waikiki Aquarium is only steps away. Popular golf courses, unique shops and water activities are also easily accessible.

- "Excellent location on the quiet side of Waikiki. All of the staff were beyond helpful and friendly. Arden, the restaurant on property, also highly exceeded expectations. Will definitely return again." - "The views were incredible! The hotel itself is small, but very pretty. The rooms very spacious with balconies with ocean views. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We were able to enjoy a glass of wine in the lobby one evening, which was a lovely touch. We had delicious coffee in the room ( Illy) and coffee available in the lobby every morning. We borrowed ( no charge) bicycles for a ride around Diamondhead, which was fun.The location was near the action, ( a short walk to Waikiki) but a little quieter, which we all liked better."

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is located in the heart of Waikiki, in Honolulu, and offers a fitness center, full-service spa, an on-property bakery, exclusive area on the beach, beach activities, two outdoor pool options, and cultural activities. Offering basic high-speed WiFi, each room is equipped with an iPod docking station and a refrigerator with 2 bottles of water. Decorated in tropical colors and themes with airy windows the rooms also feature views of the garden or ocean. Guests at The Royal can swim in one of two outdoor pools, the Malulani Pool and the Helumoa Playground, or relax on the beach. The resort also features a hot tub and water sports rentals. Daily cultural activities are also available to guests. The Mai Tai Bar serves tropical cocktails and nightly entertainment with views of Diamond Head. Surf Lanai is open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in mainland classic dishes with tropical accents presented in a refreshing manner. Azure Restaurant serves the freshest local seafood caught daily. Kids under 5 years of age can eat for free off the kids menu with one paying adult. The Royal Hawaiian is one mile from the Honolulu Zoo, and 5 minutes' walk to the International Market Place.

- "Accommodation, Service & facilities exceeded our expectations." - "Truly beautiful" - "From the moment I stepped out of the taxi, I felt I was treated like a VIP customer. Hotel staff extremely friendly and helpful. Loved the wee extras given as a guest - coupon for pastries from the mini-cafe, 1 free refill for ice-tea from the same kiosk, great breakfast, very clean room with a wonderful view from the balcony, heated toilet seat! I could go on. Would definitely book again."