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Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali BeachvsMoana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is the choice of most professionals compared to Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach. Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is ranked #14 in Hawaii with praise from 12 publications like oyster.com, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
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Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Frommer's Frommer's
2481 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $279/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "From the Hawaiian artifacts in the garden to the tropical interiors, this charming beachfront hotel is full of aloha." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"It's all about location at this 360-room condo-hotel on prime Kaanapali beachfront where inconsistent rooms range from luxe to dowdy." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This luxury condominium is situated next to Whalers Village Shopping Center. All suites have fully equipped kitchens and are generously sized."
Gayot "This is one of the most consistently popular condo resorts in the Kaanapali area, with first-rate beach access."
Frommer's "In the heart of Kaanapali, right on the world-famous beach, lies this oasis of elegance, privacy, and luxury" Full review
Frommer's "Situated in the center of Kaanapali Beach, next door to Whalers Village, this collection of condos feels more formal and sedate than its high-octane neighbors" Full review
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach Fodor's Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "This historic beauty—the oldest hotel in Waikiki—is still a wedding and honeymoon favorite with a sweeping main staircase and period furnishings in its historic Moana wing." Full review
OysterUpscale
"As Waikiki's first hotel, the 1901 plantation-style oceanfront Moana Surfrider offers a dose of historic charm on one of the nicest -- albeit most congested -- stretches of Waikiki Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "The hotel's selling point is the historic main building: non-guests as well as guests are free to sit on the nostalgic, front-porch rocking chairs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Meticulously restored 1901 Beaux-Arts property—the first hotel on Waikiki Beach—with an Old Hawaii vibe (afternoon tea is de rigueur), plus one of Waikiki's only beachfront spas." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Teatime on the Banyan Veranda will carry you back in time; enjoying contemporary Hawaiian entertainment in the same stunning setting is a highlight of any visit."
Star Service "Located in the heart of old and new Waikiki, this hotel shares this famous stretch of the beach, as well as the top of the ranks, with its historic peer, the superior Royal Hawaiian." Full review
Gayot "Built in 1901, this hotel deserves its title as The First Lady of Waikiki."
BlackBook "At more than 100 years old, the Moana has retained its graciousness over the years. Heavy dose of charm offers relief in a jungle of post-70's behemoths."
Zagat3.5
""Sip high tea on the veranda" of this "beautifully maintained" beachfront "legend", and be sure to "snag a rocking chair" on the porch to soak up the "gracious" "old-style Hawaii" ambiance."
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel is one of Waikiki's most historic, having opened in 1901; despite renovations and rebranding, it has maintained its classic appeal." Full review
