Must-see hotels in Hawaii

  • Hale Kona Kai

    Kailua-Kona

    All condos overlook crashing surf at this well-managed oceanfront complex off the busy commercial stretch of Aliʻi Dr. The one-bedroom units vary in style…

  • Aqua Bamboo

    Waikiki

    Looking for a meditative retreat in Waikiki’s concrete jungle? This 12-story hotel with an intimate cabana spa has a small pool. Stylishly minimalist…

  • Aqua Skyline at Island Colony

    Waikiki

    Overlooking the Ala Wai Canal, this 44-floor apartment building has several floors devoted to this hotel. Spacious studio and one-bedroom suites with IKEA…

  • ‘Ilima Hotel

    Waikiki

    Life feels less hurried at this older, backstreet high-rise hotel. All studios and suites come equipped with full kitchens and balconies. Rooms have…

  • Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Beachcomber

    Waikiki

    On Waikiki's main strip, this modern 496-room hotel is remarkable for its prime location and subprime rates. Could-be-anywhere rooms have balconies,…

  • Sheffield House

    Kailua

    Bring the family: the two private-entrance apartment suites here welcome kids. The beach is an easy, 10-house walk down the road. And the suitably…

  • Pearl Hotel Hawaii

    Waikiki

    Centrally, this typically bland high-rise hotel on Waikiki's back acre is affordable. Spacious, elementary rooms each have a microwave and mini-fridge…

  • Casa de Emdeko

    Kailua-Kona

    With Spanish-tile roofs, white stucco, immaculate gardens and two pools, this enormous condo complex south of downtown Kailua-Kona is stylish and restful…

  • At the Beach with Friends

    Hilo

    Set amid jungly foliage and scenic ponds, this B&B offers three pleasant rooms and a common space with 24/7 snacks, coffee and tea. Breakfast always…

  • Hula Breeze

    Kailua

    A 15-minute walk from Kailua Beach Park, this contemporary home splashes tropical colors throughout its chic studio bedroom, which has its own kitchenette…

  • Aqua Ohia Waikiki

    Waikiki

    Basic rooms in an older high-rise on Waikiki's rear echelon translate into cheap rates. Many have small lanais, small fridges and small bathrooms. All…

  • Hilo Bay Hostel

    Hilo

    Conveniently situated downtown, this small hostel occupies a historic building with hardwood floors, lots of breezy windows, spic-and-span restrooms and a…

  • Hanalei Hideaway

    Hanalei

    A simple two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow standing on stilts across the street from the beach, at what for these parts counts as an affordable price. It…

  • Lanikai Studios

    Kailua

    Tidy studio apartments across the street from Lanikai Beach. Each unit has a king-size bed and cooking facilities. There is a five-night minimum stay and…

  • Hawaii's Best B&Bs

    Hawaii

    Bed-and-breakfast accommodations and vacation rentals on all the islands, except Lanaʻi.

  • Affordable Paradise

    Hawaii

    Vacation rentals on all islands for all budgets, from single rooms to luxury houses.

  • Waikiki Grand Hotel

    Waikiki

    Small, gay-friendly condo 10-story hotel best known as the home of Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. The rooms are compact, some with kitchenettes. Each vacation…

  • HI-Waikiki

    Waikiki

    Occupying an older converted foam-green, four-story apartment building, this popular hostel is just a few blocks from the beach. Inside are fan-cooled…

  • Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

    Waikiki

    Nudging its way onto a prime beachfront location, the Outrigger crams a lot of rooms onto a compact site. There's a handmade Hawaiian outrigger-canoe in…

  • Pahala Plantation Cottages

    Hawaiʻi the Big Island

    A series of old creaky wooden houses scattered throughout Pahala allow you to live the nostalgia of a once-thriving mill town. Many are decorated with…

  • At the End of the Road

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Staying in the two rooms at this private family home feel more like visiting your Auntie's house than a B&B – complete with the pastoral floral print (on…

  • Volcano Village Lodge

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Classy wood cabins with ample windows place you comfortably in the middle of the rainforest, providing solid four-star amenities despite five-star…

  • Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

    Hilo

    Ascend the hills behind Hilo, past mac nut and coffee plantations, to find this inn. Its four buildings are surrounded by expansive greenery and a…

  • Ohana Waikiki Malia

    Waikiki

    This clean, convenient high-rise tower offers hotel rooms that have a 70s avocado color scheme, plus fridges and balconies. One-bedroom suites have…

  • Hale Reed Hanalei

    Hanalei

    A short walk from the white sands of Hanalei Bay, Hale Reed’s location is key. The house can either be rented in its entirety or in two separate sections,…

  • Aston Waikiki Circle

    Waikiki

    Tired of square boxes? This circular building must have been très chic back in the era of postmodernism. Today this survivor is all about value, not…

  • Lava Pond Lodge

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    The high-ceilinged living area with fireplace and small library makes a relaxing common area for the three modern and clean rooms in the main house. An…

  • Tiki Beach Hostel

    Lahaina

    Folks are packed in tight – with a few guests sleeping in tents outside – at this busy but friendly hostel, set in lush gardens near both the water and…

  • Hanalei Inn

    Hanalei

    This ramshackle garden inn, half a mile west of central Hanalei, holds four basic studios. Each has a kitchenette or kitchen, private lanai and retro…

  • Central Branch YMCA

    Honolulu

    Opposite the Ala Moana Center, the ol' Y lets unfussy budget travelers book basic, well-worn rooms with shared bathrooms or slightly larger en-suite rooms…

  • Patty's Motel Cabins

    Hawaiʻi the Big Island

    Accommodation pickings are slim in Naʻalehu, but these two clean, if older, rooms behind Hana Hou Restaurant are a fine option in their own right. Light…

  • Enchanted Rainforest Cottages

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Private, comfortable and clean, these cottages are harbored in a fern forest landscaped with footpaths and koi ponds. The bright Apapane Guesthouse boasts…

  • Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki

    Waikiki

    If you don’t mind a shoebox-size room, or being next to Ala Wai Canal, this hotel can be a real bargain. The lobby is lively, with surf videos playing an…

  • Hyatt Place

    Waikiki

    Forget about humdrum high-rise hotels that have seen far better days, this contemporary chain offers full breakfasts, an outdoor pool deck, a workout room…

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