Best Boutique Hotels in Hawaii

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"

Located on 15 acres of Mokapu Beach, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort features 4 outdoor infinity pools, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. Free WiFi is provided. A private balcony, 40-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV, a mini-bar with complimentary nonalcoholic drinks and snacks, and coffee machine are included in each guest room. An private bathroom with bathrobes and rain shower are also offered. Suites offer a separate living room area. Villas offer a kitchen and a private hot tub or plunge pool. Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto’s restaurant, Morimoto Maui, features Japanese and American fusion cuisine and specialty cocktails using fresh, local ingredients. Two poolside bars are available, as is room service. A 24-hour reception and Hawaiian market are offered for convenience. Outrigger canoe, paddle board, kayak and surfing lessons and tours are available on site. A fitness center with exercise classes and yoga instruction is offered. This resort LEED-NC Silver Certified for eco-friendly practices. Upscale shopping and dining at The Shops at Wailea is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Kahului International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

- "Relaxing R&R" - "Beautiful resort and the perfect honeymoon!" - "would love to go back!!" - "We had a wonderful experience at ANDAZ, it is a world class 5-star hotel" - "So perfect. We will be back!" - "We enjoyed our stay and most likely will come back" - "We had a wonderful time and it was a great resort in an awesome location." - "Great food, excellent pools, beach and restaurants. An enjoyable place to relax and have fun!"

Surrounded by 70 acres of lush tropical gardens, Hana-Maui Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence offers spa wellness classes, local activities such as lei making, and outdoor adventure activities such as horseback riding. Each bungalow features a terrace with ocean views and a refrigerator with complimentary bottled water. Waikaloa Suites offer a fully equipped kitchen and a TV with cable channels in the living room. The Spa at Hana-Maui Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence offers massages, body treatments, and facials. An outdoor pool and hot tub are provided at this resort. Outdoor activities include canoeing and stand up paddleboarding, bamboo pole fishing, Hawaiian net throwing, and bicycle rides. Wai'anapanapa State Park is 6 minutes’ drive away from Hana-Maui Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Residence.

- "We already want to come back." - "Comfortable and happy! So welcoming" - "Beautiful property but some of the rooms need refreshing" - "Awesome location but not much else." - "The service are amazing ,The staff are very pkesant."

Just steps from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach features a beachside pool, a private beach area and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Guest rooms at this resort offer tranquil island tones and include a flat-screen LCD TV and a mini-refrigerator. Rooms and suites offer balconies with ocean or city views. On-site restaurants at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach serve everything from traditional Hawaiian cuisine to classic American dishes. Guests can start with a breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at Veranda At The Beachhouse. Serving dinner daily, Beachhouse At The Moana offers Victorian architecture and ocean views. The restaurant features steaks, seafood and island-inspired cuisine. For wine lovers, Vintage 1901 offers a stellar wine collection and savory bites. Moana Lani Spa, a Heavenly Spa by Westin is located at the property and is the only oceanfront spa in Waikiki. The spa features 9 custom massage therapy rooms, 1 Vichy shower room, 3 custom facial rooms, 2 couples treatment suites and a nail salon. Guests can also experience the best of Honolulu with help from the hotel's concierge desk or browse the international shops in the lobby. The resort offers snorkeling, scuba diving, and parasailing. Catamaran sails, canoe rides, surfing lessons, and various other beach activities are only steps away. Within the hotel, available activities include sun bathing, swimming, Historic Hotel Tours, and much more. The Moana Surfrider has been honored recently as the 2024 #7 Best Resort in Hawaii, and is also a 2023 Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence Winner. Waikiki Beach is a quick 1-minute walk away from this resort. International Market Place is also a 1-minute walk from Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach.

- "had a great time here and stayed here many times" - "Perfect hotel in paradise" - "Terrific vacation spot with lots to do." - "Incredible property" - "We loved the charm and general excellence of the hotel and its staff. An oasis in the middle of Honolulu." - "Excellent stay" - "Very enjoyable and relaxing stay!" - "Great location and staff" - "Would definitely go back and stay here again" - "The stay was exceptional. My family is very happy."

Featuring 2 exotic pools and beautiful views of the ocean, The Modern Honolulu stands next to the sands of Waikiki Beach. The spacious rooms of The Modern Honolulu offer open views and lots of natural light. Free WiFi, custom beds and a 46-inch flat-screen TV are included. The Modern Honolulu features a convenient location just steps from Waikiki's famous white sand beaches, the perfect escape for your next Hawaiian vacation. Just 15 minutes by car from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and is the closest luxury hotel to the airport. Ala Moana Shopping Center is 1 mi from The Modern Honolulu. Diamond Head Crater Park is less than 15 minutes' drive away. The Hawaii Convention Center is less than 0.6 mi from the hotel. Located in the heart of Waikiki, our hotel is less than a mile from Waikiki Beach and downtown shopping and dining. Honolulu Airport is eight miles away and Diamond Head State Monument is four miles. Our modern coastal rooms include a mini fridge, microwave, and Keurig. Enjoy our poolside bar and restaurant, along with activities like hula lessons, lei making or morning yoga.

- "The Modern offers clean, streamlined design in a superb Waikiki location." - "Location, location, location." - "Speechless and breath taking!" - "Very comfortable, relaxed though refined vibe." - "But all in all we slept great being that we were in the heart of Waikiki which never happens" - "The hotel location is great!" - "Great location and price." - "Awesome" - "The whole stay was so lovely definitely will be coming back for another stay!"

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"

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.

- "One of the most pleasant vacation stays I’ve ever enjoyed!" - "great hotel, great staff, location is great, just not beachfront." - "Very nice place to stay and great location" - "Beautiful modern honeymoon stay!" - "Excellent stay, will stay here when we visit again!" - "Luxury, walk to many restaurants." - "Exquisite" - "Amazing - hope to be back soon!" - "Definitely will be staying here again! Very Clean. Great facilities and above all great location with the kindest and mo"

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."

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!"