Must-see hotels in Hawaii

  • Wild Ginger Inn

    Hilo

    On the plus side, this family-run inn is friendly, safe and close to downtown Hilo. Bear in mind, however, that room furnishings are rather shabby (don't…

  • Ohana Waikiki East

    Waikiki

    Save money at this older high-rise and get exercise by the healthy walk to the beach. The economy rooms are excruciatingly small; regular rooms are larger…

  • Aqua Palms Waikiki

    Waikiki

    Poised for quick escapes from Waikiki, and within walking distance of the Ala Moana Center mall, the Palms feels more functional than fun. There’s a…

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites

    Kailua-Kona

    No big surprises here: fresh, clean rooms with mid-range, chain-hotel-style rooms and a central location. Honestly, the lack of surprise is the big draw…

  • Airport Honolulu Hotel

    Honolulu

    If you need to be next to the airport, this nondescript hotel near the noisy freeway has large but bland rooms. Rates include fridge, microwave,…

  • Pacific Marina Inn

    Honolulu

    Just 1.5 miles from Honolulu International Airport and with a free shuttle, this place will do the job in a pinch. The rooms are basic and dated, but…

  • Maureen's B&B

    Hilo

    Set in a handsome historic home near the beaches, this five-room B&B has an old-school vibe: floral bedding, smallish rooms with shared bathrooms,…

  • Aaron's Cottage

    Hilo

    For budget travelers seeking private digs near the beaches, these basic units offer good value. Each has its own entrance, plain but clean furnishings and…

  • Best Western The Plaza Hotel

    Honolulu

    Nothing special here near the airport terminals: the 274 rooms are basic, view-free and have microwaves and fridges. There's also a cafe.

  • Luxury Retreats Hawaii

    Kailua-Kona

    Comprehensive database of rental villas and mansions – pricey but opulent. Most rentals seem to cluster in the Kohala resort area.

  • Hawaiian Beach Rentals

    Kailua-Kona

    Let's be fair – these rentals are sometimes on the beach, sometimes further inland. Wide variety, friendly service.

  • Kona Coast Vacations

    Kailua-Kona

    Offers an enormous range of vacation rentals up and down the coast (plus a few locations on the east side, in Puna).

  • Keahou Property Management

    Kona Coast

    A property manager that organizes rentals here and in Kailua-Kona; prices range from around $150 to four figures.

  • Boundless Hawaii

    Kailua-Kona

    This rental outfits offers up properties and condos all across the island.

  • Kona Rentals

    Kailua-Kona

    Well stocked with condos and guest homes.

  • Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel

    Kailua-Kona

    In a pinch, head to this low-rent waterfront hotel. The good: it's right downtown, the service is super friendly, and there's a complimentary continental…

  • Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

    Hilo

    This budget hotel adjacent to Reeds Bay Beach Park is worn and dated, but rooms are motel-level clean and include mini fridge and microwave. If you're…

  • Hanalei Neighborhood Center

    Hanalei

    The place to pick up permits for county campgrounds. The closest currently open is at ‘Anini Beach Park.

  • Puko‘o Beach Cottage

    Moloka'i

    This apartment above a storage area is right on one of the nicest bits of beach in east Moloka‘i. You can wander along the sand past a few neighboring…

  • Puʻu O Hoku Ranch

    Moloka'i

    For true East End seclusion, book a stay in one of the rustic cabins with a full kitchen at Pu'u O Hoku Ranch. The cottage has an enclosed lanai. The…

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