Best Hotels in Honolulu

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!"

This Honolulu hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Waikiki Beach and overlooks Ala Wai golf course. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi is included in the price and provided in all rooms. Guest rooms feature a TV with cable channels, an in-room safety deposit box, a refrigerator. An private bathroom with bathtub is also provided. We are pleased to announce that Wayfinder Waikiki has been voted as one of 2024's Top 10 Best Hotels in Hawaii by Condé Nast Traveler. Winners of this prestigious award were independently selected by Condé Nast readers who submitted a total of 575,048 votes placing Wayfinder Waikiki as one of the best hotels in the world. The results are in, it's time to start planning your next island vacation to one of Hawaii's best boutique hotels. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and WiFi is included in the price and provided in all rooms. Three dining outlets onsite including a poolside bar, coffee house, and sit-down restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Honolulu Zoo is a 10 minute walk from the Wayfinder Waikiki. The Hawaii Convention Center is a 5 minute drive from the hotel. Honolulu International Airport is 8 mi away. Diamond Head is 2 mi away and Kapiolani Park is 1 mi away.

- "Fabulous hotel, goes out of its way to make your stay special." - "Best stay, welcoming and beautiful" - "Super cute and confortable hotel, will definitely come back." - "Hidden Gem." - "Excellent location, very friendly staff, beautiful swimming pool, lovely restaurant" - "Lovely short stay !" - "Loved Wayfinder - would recommend it to anyone!" - "We are definitely coming back to Wayfinder Waikiki ♥️" - "Cozy and well located hotel!"

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Waikiki Beach and the Royal Hawaiian Center, The Laylow Waikiki, 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 Waikiki, 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 Waikiki, Autograph Collection

- "Overall we really enjoyed our 8 nights stay here as family of four. Would definitely stay here again next time." - "Beautiful hotel near everything!" - "Would absolutely stay at the Laylow again." - "Our first time on Waikiki and The Laylow was such a great place to stay for our family." - "Really great" - "Hamm Hawaii 25" - "Wonderful time staff were great people really enjoyed our stay" - "Beautiful hotel in the center of all the action"

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. The bright rooms feature traditional décor. Many rooms include a private balcony with ocean or city views. The completely nonsmoking hotel features lobby shops. Guests who wish to sight see can visit the tour desk to help schedule a variety of Honolulu activities. Guests have access to beach towels, beach chairs (based upon availability), WiFi, access to business center, local and toll free calls, and an in-room security deposit box. Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park are across the street from this hotel. Ala Wai Golf Course is just 0.5 mi away.

- "Perfect stay no issues" - "Awesome 🏝️🏝️" - "Great spot. Will stay there again!" - "I will definitely try to come again" - "The hotel is great and we're intending to come back!" - "Love my stay and will come back. Great value" - "Lovely hotel amazing bell staff" - "We would come back as we really enjoyed our stay better than where we have stayed before in Hawaii" - "Hawaiian gem, nestled within Waikiki and close to the beach. Clean, comfortable, welcoming!"

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"

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 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"

Discover a new chapter in its evolution featuring redesigned rooms and suites, refreshed infinity pools, new dining concepts and more. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach features 552 stylishly-appointed guest rooms and suites in two towers, all of which are ocean facing, providing you with an unparalleled view of the Pacific. With 246 suites, the hotel features the largest number of luxury suites on the island. Guests can discover a vast array of distinctive experiences along with legendary Ritz-Carlton service. Amenities include the highest infinity pools in Waikiki with private cabanas, and a premier fitness center, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa which offers customized treatments highlighting the 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 Hawaii regional cuisine, and a global high-end gourmet market.

- "Another great Ritz Carton amazing experience" - "Everything was perfect" - "Perfect! We definitely would stay here again the next time we go back to HI." - "Excellent!" - "I had a great time. Will stay again next visit." - "The best hotel in Waikiki for a family vacation❤️🌈" - "GREAT HOTEL" - "Best bed ever!!" - "If you are not interested in the beach, this is the most fabulous place to stay in Waikiki - hands down!"