Hawaiʻi the Big Island
The three carpeted guest rooms are well-maintained with nice bathrooms (a bit tight, perhaps) but the covered lanai replete with rock walls, pond and art…
Must-see hotels in Hawaii
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
On a quiet historic lane in Volcano town, all three of these cottages are spotless and well outfitted by energetic hosts, who provide everything from…
Kona Coast
All four rooms have an airy, modern-art-gallery-in-the-tropics kind of vibe, blending cool monochromes with tasteful Hawaiiana. Each has a private…
Kona Coast
Located up the slope from the airport, about 6.5 miles inland, Bear's Place is a cool upland retreat with good-value apartments that benefit from plenty…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The two small private cedar cottages – with slate floors, full kitchens, bath tubs and additional lofts kids love to sleep in – face off across the orchid…
Waikiki
This hostel attracts an international party crowd and offers plenty of perks, from a cafe to bed linens. Like most hostels on back-alley Lemon Rd, this…
The Road to Hana
Fall asleep to the lullaby of the surf at this central campground, located on a shady lawn near the beach in Waiʻanapanapa State Park. It’s a great spot,…
Waikiki
Design-savvy, ecofriendly accommodations come with mod platform beds and a color palette that looks like a box of chocolates. Rooms come with either…
Kona Coast
This cozy house, on a quiet cul-de-sac, could be a good base for exploring the west coast. It enforces a multi-day minimum stay policy (the number of days…
Hilo
Hilo's ritziest hotel is the 380-room Grand Naniloa, a DoubleTree by Hilton property renovated in 2018. All rooms look neat and modern and include mini…
Lahaina
Lush, leafy foliage stretches toward the sun while tropical trees shoot through 2nd-floor breezeways giving this complex a Kipling-esque ambience. Though…
Moloka'i
Camping is allowed in a peaceful grassy field a quarter of a mile before the Palaʻau overlook. There's a nice picnic pavilion and a portable toilet (and…
Hostelling International (HI) Honolulu
Honolulu
Along a quiet residential side street near the UH Manoa campus, this tidy, low-slung house just a short bus ride from Waikiki has same-sex dorms and basic…
Papaya Paradise Bed & Breakfast
Kailua
The giant covered patio with comfortable sofas, reading nook and dining table is more like a living room than a lanai – with views of Mt Olomana. The…
Moloka'i
Instead of sleeping down near the water, stay here and put your head in the clouds. The wraparound lanai is almost as big as the living space, and you can…
Hilo
An exotic, bohemian vibe permeates the Lotus Garden, identifiable by its boldly colorful buildings, which were plantation-era bungalows. The Lotus and…
Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel
Honolulu
Honolulu’s only downtown hotel is geared for business travelers and extended stays. The large, modern suites with floor-to-ceiling windows are in a 41…
Waikiki
Looming over the Royal Hawaiian and the beach, this enormous high-rise has over 1600 rooms popular with families, package-tour groups and conferences…
Moloka'i
Large trees shade this plantation-style complex, giving it a hidden, secluded air. Each of the 77 units has a long, screened-in lanai overlooking the…
Waiʻanapanapa Housekeeping Cabins
The Road to Hana
Each simple and comfortable wood-decked cabin sleeps six and comes with electricity, running water, a refrigerator, electric hotplates and a microwave. No…
Kailua-Kona
You can find affordable oceanfront views at this retro three-story hotel, located south of downtown Kailua-Kona. The motel-style rooms are basic, and…
Kona Coast
Hawaiiana-bedecked teak furnishings and bamboo accents spruce up the snug accommodations on this family-owned organic coffee farm. The best rooms offer…
Kailua
Not far from downtown, two large apartment studio-style suites feel bright and breezy. Helpful amenities include digital in-room safes and shared washer…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
This minimally developed campground down Hilina Pali Rd has eight walk-in sites tucked among the ohia. Wheelchair accessible sites are closer to parking,…
Hilo
Friendly and laid-back, Arnott's is the archetypal hostel. It's a solid value, offering wide-ranging lodging options near Onekahakaha Beach. All rooms and…
Kona Coast
Family run and operated, the pink Kona Hotel looks like it was dipped in an ice-cream vat. The interior dates to the 1930s and has maybe been updated once…
Kona Coast
Big, airy rooms come decked out with plumeria-themed decor, Hawaiiana and a bright rainbow tropical color palette. All rooms have fridges, sitting areas…
Hilo
In a quiet residential neighborhood, find three pleasant rooms, each with private entrance and tidy furnishings. The Hawaiian Room (sleeps four) and…
Kailua
Close to the beach, Manu Mele enjoys a peaceful location west of town. The simple, island-contemporary guest rooms feel light and bright. Comforts include…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Somewhat off the beaten path, two immaculate and elegant rooms – both with private entrances and large showers – are a good value for the area. The only…
Honolulu
Looming over the Ala Moana Center mall and convenient to the convention center, this high-rise offers corporate-style hotel rooms without much island…
Hilo
The 300-room Hilo Hawaiian is the low-key matriarch of Banyan Drive. This longstanding and reliable hotel more than meets midrange hotel standards,…
Waikiki
Studios equipped with kitchenettes and one-bedroom condos with kitchens are the best options at this high-rise hotel, which also has basic hotel rooms. It…
Waikiki
The Coconut delivers a splash of mod style for anyone doing Waikiki on a budget. Rooms are not large but all have balconies, wet bars and microwaves. The…
Waikiki
Location, location, location. Right? Small rooms will leave you wanting more space, but the soothing setting right on Kaimana Beach makes this 1960s-era…
Hilo
Stay here and find a hidden tropical jungle, complete with waterfall and swimming pond – yet it's less than a mile from downtown. Two spacious units have…
Honolulu
A few blocks north of the Ala Moana Center, the Pagoda Hotel has a beautiful Japanese garden and a popular restaurant on site. Rooms are clean and offer…
Kailua-Kona
This simple, clean hostel is a welcome addition to the slim pickings that are the Kailua-Kona budget-accommodations scene. While $40 is a bit steep for…
Waikiki
This huge midrange hotel has 623 rooms, most with balconies. All are decent-sized and have fridges and microwaves. Other than the blue carpet, which may…
Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk
Waikiki
Near the beach, restaurants and nightlife, this newer chain property has no-nonsense, beige and brown suites big enough for families or groups. Each suite…
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