Best Beach Hotels in Hawaii

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.

- "good" - "We love this place and will be coming back each time!" - "I always have a pleasant stay at the Surfjack, which is why it’s my hotel of choice whenever I visit Oahu." - "Best pick in Honolulu" - "Loved this place" - "Nice and chill hotel in Honolulu. Excellent service." - "Pretty damn cool." - "Great stay and location!" - "If you are looking for a low key, stylish place to stay without the ritzy resort crowds, this is the place for you!"

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.

- "Best service I’ve ever had at a hotel." - "Amazing stay at Turtle Bay" - "Wish we would have been able to stay longer!" - "Hotel was a great way to experience North Shore" - "A perfect place for a family break combining luxury and nature experiences" - "We will absolutely be back!" - "Our family of five, ranging from 11yo to 50yo, was impressed." - "Life time memories at beautiful resort" - "Paradise!!" - "Our stay was perfection; my in-laws said it was the best vacation they’ve ever had."

Featuring a 280,000 gallon, two-story saltwater Oceanarium in the middle of the lobby filled with a large variety of colorful native Hawaiian reef fishes, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers beach side accommodations in Honolulu and features several on-site restaurants and a bar. Many rooms & suites provide unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head. All rooms are fitted with an HD flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Swell Pool & Bar offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a saltwater infinity pool, hot tub, a private cabanas and nightly live music overlooking the fabled Waikiki Beach. Guests can dine at several restaurants available. Morimoto Asia serves an Asian cuisine and Momosan features ramen dishes in a more casual setting. Saint Augustine by-the-Sea is 328 feet from ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, while Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Ceremony is 984 feet from the property. Honolulu Airport is 7.5 mi away. Lodging is subject to state general excise and transient accommodations taxes and may be subject to change at any time without notice, as determined by hotel management in order to remain compliant with Hawai'i County Council.

- "We were happy comfortable and well looked after thank you" - "Nice hotel horrible parking" - "Great hotel & staff! The location is very nice, close to Waikiki beach" - "Relaxing Family Getaway" - "First time in Hawaii; excellent stay" - "Excellent." - "I liked the overall service and cleanliness of the hotel. It was last minute booking due to pur family’s cancelled flig" - "A great experirence, and we loved using the facilities - especially the hospitality room - before taking our late flight"

Set amid river pools and tropical gardens, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa features a golf course, 7 restaurants and a spa. Each guest room includes a private balcony. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electronics charging station, a beverage chiller, a seating area, and a large work desk are offered in each guest room. A marble private bathroom features double vanities, bathrobes and free toiletries. Guest may dine at 7 different restaurants including upscale seafood cuisine at Tidepools, Italian specialties at Dondero’s, and sushi creations at Stevenson's. Outdoor, poolside, and golf clubhouse grab n go as well as 6 lounges offering fine wines, specialty cocktails, and premium liquors are also available. The Luau Show on Wednesdays and Sundays offers a Hawaiian buffet and showcases traditional Polynesian dance and culture. The Anara Spa and Salon features massage therapy, Hawaiian body and facial treatments and hair care. A lap pool and café are also available. A championship 18-hole golf course and pro shop, 3 tennis courts and pro shop, water sports center with equipment rental and horse stables are all located on site. A vast 24-hour swimming pool complex with waterfalls, waterslides and volleyball net is provided. An adults-only swimming area is also offered.

- "We enjoyed every moment of our stay. We were completely shut off to our normal reality and it was nice to catch a break." - "Amazing." - "Wonderful" - "One of the best run resorts I’ve every experienced" - "Unbelievable" - "This place" - "Excellent place to stay excellent service and beautiful resort" - "Savoring the beauty of this 5-star resort was memorable with great food, drink, ambience and service." - "We've been here many times and will return."

Located among 32 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid is a spectacular resort offering luxurious accommodations and extensive resort facilities to the discerning traveler. The guest rooms feature air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, an in-room safe, and a writing desk with a chair. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and ironing facilities. The Fairmont Orchid’s stunning beachfront location of white sandy beach and aquamarine waters even attracts a family of sea turtles. The resort scenery includes landscaped gardens and gorgeous waterfalls and a 10,000 square foot free form pool. Resort facilities include a wide range of restaurants and bars, 10 tennis courts, 36 holes of golf, and a unique outdoor Hawaiian ‘Spa Without Walls’, which features waterfall massage huts and massage cabanas. A casual dining experience can be found at the Hale Kai Restaurant. The Binchotan sushi at Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is also available, while the three-day rotating breakfast buffet at Orchid Court is also offered. ‘Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, is 5.6 mi away, while Waialea Bay is 6.2 mi away.

- "The sandy beach and spectacular lagoon make this a magical place" - "The Orchid is our "go to" stay on Hawaii!" - "BIG ISLAND-65th BIRTHDAY-UNFORGETTABLE" - "Outstanding service worthy of the Fairmount brand. Browns was top tier." - "Wonderful place, that we hope to return to one day" - "Paradise." - "Beautiful grounds and hotel." - "Wonderful time. Love the separation of adult swim space" - "Amazing property to get away and enjoy the beauty of Hawaii!"

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui features a full-service spa and on-site dining. It offers free shuttle service to the Wailea Golf Club, located next to the resort. Each luxurious cabana-style suite at Fairmont Kea Lani Maui is equipped with free Wi-Fi and has a flat-screen TV and DVD player in the living area and the bedroom. Guests can can enjoy music on the iPod docking station while relaxing in the bathroom’s deep tub. The 24-hour gym features flat-screen TVs and free fitness classes. One of Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui’s 3 outdoor pools is adult only and another has a 42-yard high waterslide. Canoe tours and walking cultural tours are available. The casual Kea Lani Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet in the mornings, while Nick's Fishmarket Maui specializes in seafood and provides outdoor seating. Live entertainment and specialty martinis are offered at The Luana Lounge. The Shops at Wailea are 1 mile from Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui. Makena State Park is a 5-minute drive from the property.

- "A Dream Vacation" - "A beautiful property on Maui with delicious restaurants and stunning location" - "One of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The spa was amazing." - "Excellent" - "Our vacation was very relaxing exactly what we needed." - "Relaxing, gorgeous rooms with incredible views and wonderful beach." - "The perfect vacation" - "EVERYTHING PERFECT!!!!" - "My 'ohana and I love this property and had a wonderful 2 nights at the Kea Lani over Christmas."

Four Seasons Resort Maui is reimagining our Spa and Wellness Center in the lower lobby. During the transformation, guests can enjoy our beautiful interim Sixth-Floor Spa & Wellness Center, where we continue to offer a full menu of relaxing experiences. Beginning July 16, our Club Floor will also undergo an inspiring renovation, reopening mid-December 2025 with enhanced amenities. During this time, we are pleased to offer an alternative Club Lounge experience in a dedicated space on the sixth floor of the resort’s north tower, where guests can continue to enjoy personalized service, all-day refreshments, and exclusive access. Please note that there may be intermittent daytime noise related to these exciting projects. If you have any questions, we welcome you to call us at (808) 874-8000.

- "Paradise" - "Epic stuff" - "Always great." - "A very elevated experience." - "Excellent stay" - "Stay at the original White Lotus for the best restos you've ever had under one roof in your LIFE!" - "Un destino increíble a un precio desorbitado" - "Great time! Will return"

Located on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head, the Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE 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 - NO RESORT FEE. 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 - NO RESORT FEE 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 - NO RESORT FEE is 35 minutes’ drive from Honolulu International Airport.

- "Excellent" - "Our stay was perfect!" - "Amazing location, helpful staff and excellent dining make this a great option for Waikiki." - "Idyllic property, amazing start to our vacation." - "Oasis in Waikiki" - "Amazing , can’t wait to go back !!" - "Fantastic!" - "Luxury. But expensive" - "Lovely family holiday" - "Amazing!" - "Best vacation ever" - "Very enjoyable stay in every way." - "This is definitely the nicest resort in Waikiki!"

Located on beach in Honolulu, this luxury resort features 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. A free shuttle to Ala Moana Shopping Center is provided. A 40-inch flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are featured in each Hotel Kahala room. Most boast a large bathroom with robes, a deep-soaking tub and separate shower. Every elegant room is decorated in warm colors. On-site activities include culture and wellness classes. Free access to the outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and saunas is provided to all guests. Kahala Spa features 10 private treatment rooms, massages and beauty services, and an open-air relaxation space. Dining options include Plumeria Beach House, an all day open air restaurant, the award-winning Hoku's fine dining restaurant, and the Seaside Grill for causal fair by the pool and beach, The Veranda for afternoon tea, cocktails and Arancino for Italian. The Veranda features live music. The Honolulu Zoo is 3.7 mi from this oceanfront resort and Honolulu International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.

- "Excellent" - "Great escape at the Kahala" - "No 1. Honolulu resort Hotel." - "One of the happiest places on earth" - "An amazing experience of the aloha spirit" - "Wonderful place" - "Incredible from start to finish" - "Gorgeous vintage grand resort from a bygone era with fabulous service" - "Beautiful location" - "Perfect but too expensive." - "Lovely, but will not return." - "Underwhelming, if you want to explore the island"

Featuring beachfront location and a top-rated golf course, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection offers a fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, as well access to the array of water activities, on-site bars and restaurants, and private beach services. All guest rooms offer a private lanai with views of the ocean or the golf course. All guest rooms also include nightly turn-down service, a built-in entertainment center with a flat screen TV and an electronics charging station, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. The private bathrooms provide free toiletries, a hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. The Art of Mauna Kea, a beautiful coffee-table book about Mr. Rockefeller's art collection, is also available for the guest's enjoyment. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's on-site restaurant, Manta, offers a daily breakfast buffet and dinner made with locally sourced food. There is also Copper Bar, which hosts the cocktail and happy hour, as well as dinner. Guests have access to the restaurants at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, the sister property. A complimentary dining shuttle operates in the evening. Guests can enjoy supervised children's activities, Hawaiian culture experiences and a number of spa services. Guests can also take advantage of the 11 on-site tennis courts. The on-site tour desk at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection can also help arrange area tours and excursions.

- "Paradise Found" - "Very nice and Clean." - "It was very peaceful and romantic, but still plenty to do." - "Very nice golf and beach resort but service and food not top notch" - "Location can’t be beat. Staff was adequate to nice. Rooms need maintenance: torn screens, non closing screens, leaky sho"

Located along the Kona-Kohala coast of Hawaii Island, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai features even swimming areas, five dining options, and ocean views. An 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature Hualalai Golf Course is on site. Rooms offer a flat-screen TV. The modern rooms at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upelehu offer Hawaiian-inspired décor with views of the resort grounds or the Pacific Ocean. Free toiletries and a work desk are also included. Guests can enjoy a saltwater pool and an adult only area, as well as a full spa, and 15,000 square feet of fitness facilities. Private, white sand beaches are available at the Four Seasons Resort Haulalai with calm waters for easy swimming. Three restaurants and 2 lounges are available on site. Beach Tree offers beachside Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy the food and ambiance of a steakhouse with Hualalai Grille, located above the 18 hole golf course. Hapuna Beach is 30 minutes’ drive from the resort. Akaka Falls State Park is 2 hours’ drive away. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is 2 hours’ drive from the property.

- "Our first stay at a Four Seasons and I must say that the property, restaurants , staff and rooms were unbelievably and" - "One of the most beautiful and relaxing places you could wish to find." - "Excellent customer service outstanding food and a beautiful hotel." - "luxury"

Located on Poipu Beach on Kauai’s south shore, this boutique Koloa resort offers an on-site restaurant and spa. Furnished balconies and free Wi-Fi are included in all luxurious guest rooms. A flat-screen TV and a coffee machine are available in each air-conditioned room at Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. Upscale furnishings, subtle colored linens, plush bathrobes and premium toiletries are also provided. Select rooms offer ocean views from a balcony or patio. Boasting ocean views, the Red Salt Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and serves American fare featuring fresh Hawaiian seafood and produce. A poolside bar serving lunch is also offered at the 100% nonsmoking Kauai Koa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. 24-hour room service is available. The spa at Koa Kea incorporates natural local ingredients in their massage, facial and body treatments. Oceanside and in-room massage services are also available. An outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation. Valet parking is provided. National Tropical Botanical Garden is 3 miles away. Waimea Canyon State Park is 1 hours’ drive away from Koloa.

- "Everyone was wonderful and friendly!" - "great stay" - "Great in every sense" - "Awesome stay!" - "Wonderful stay at a beautiful hotel!" - "Romantic stay in a beautiful part of the island. Red Salt restaurant is excellent." - "Great location on the ocean, beach, pool, comfortable with great service." - "It was a trip of a lifetime" - "Great time at Soith Shore in Hawaii!" - "very pleasant stay overall"

In picturesque Kapalua Bay, this oceanfront 24-acre resort features spacious suites with free Wi-Fi and full kitchens. An outdoor pool, restaurant and spa and health club are available on site. A flat-screen cable TV, a sitting area and a private balcony with views are provided in each luxurious suite at Montage Kapalua Bay. The private bathrooms include a relaxing spa tub and guest slippers. For convenience, a washing machine and tumble dryer are included in each suite. Guests at Montage Kapalua Bay can work out in the fitness center, enjoy a game of tennis or rent bicycles at the property. Other facilities include an entertainment staff, grocery deliveries and meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the area, including golf, hiking and windsurfing. For the golf enthusiast, Kapalua Golf Club Bay Course is just a 7-minute walk away, and the state-of-the-art Kapalua Golf Academy is just under 1 mile away. Kaanapali Beach is 5.5 miles away. Kahului Airport is 17 miles away.

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.

- "Excellent!" - "Overall it was nice and the view from our room was amazing." - "Great hotel and the best location"

Located in Kailua-Kona, 13 miles from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, Kona Village A Rosewood Resort provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort, the rooms are equipped with a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Kona Village A Rosewood Resort also offer a sea view. At the accommodation each room is equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Kona Village A Rosewood Resort has a terrace. Activities such as fishing, snorkeling, canoeing can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Honokohau Harbor is 14 miles from the resort, while Ahu'Ena Heiau is 16 miles away. Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport is 9.3 miles from the property.

- "Hawaiian getaway that isn’t overcrowded or ultra touristy. Great for couples and for families." - "can’t wait to go back! such a great place" - "Amazing!!"

Located in Lihue, a 6-minute walk from Kalapaki Beach, Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. The property has a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a balcony. Each room has a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences have a sea view. An à la carte, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodations with a hot tub and terrace. Guests at Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lihue, like fishing. Popular points of interest near the hotel include The Ocean Course At Hokuala, Nawiliwili Park and Nawiliwili Harbor. Lihue Airport is 1.9 miles away.

Located along a white sandy beach on the Kohala Coast, this oceanfront hotel includes a spa, 2 restaurants and 2 golf courses. Kailua-Kona is 40 minutes’ drive away. A flat-screen TV and spacious private terrace are offered in each guest room at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. Tea and coffee-making facilities featuring Kona coffee are provided in each room. The CanoeHouse offers a farm-to-table menu highlighting Hawaiian cuisine. The Bay Terrace is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features salad, sandwiches, sushi and tropical drinks. 2 championship golf courses are located on site. A junior 18-hole golf course designed for children and a children’s golf academy are also available. The Mauna Lani Spa and Salon offers 2 saunas, a meditation pavilion and a watsu pool. Hawaiian-influenced massage therapy, aquatic therapy and body treatments are provided. A lap pool and beach cabanas are available. A fitness center, tennis courts and bicycles are provided for guest recreation. Cultural activities, including hula dancing and lei making classes are offered. Kona International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. Hulihee' Palace is 28 miles away.