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Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach ResortvsFairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Both Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui and Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is the choice of most writers compared to Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui scores 87 with accolades from 10 sources including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
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2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $209/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "What had been a plain but pleasant oceanfront bargain now offers polished elegance in keeping with its prime location." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"In short, one of the best Waikiki choices in its price range." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looking sharp after a recent remodel, this Outrigger eschews the hoity-toity attitudes of its higher-priced beachfront neighbors." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With direct access to Waikiki Beach, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach resort has a decidedly Hawaiian feel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located right on the beach near Ft. DeRussy, this hotel’s highlights are a swimming pool, nightly Hawaiian entertainment, and the oceanside Serenity Spa."
Star Service "Located near its peer and sibling, Outrigger Waikiki, this place continues to be one of Waikiki's busiest beach hotels, and standards are the highest this chain has to offer." Full review
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Keep in mind that there is a big difference between the Oceanfront and Ocean View, with Oceanfront being the ones to request.
BlackBook "On one of the prime oceanfront spots in the Beachwalk area of Waikiki sits this longtime favorite hotel."
Gayot "Now the queen of the Outrigger empire, this non-smoking property underwent a complete $110 million makeover to create an elegant oceanfront haven offering a commitment to Hawaiian culture."
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Be sure to visit the poolside Kani Ka Pila Grille, where island entertainment is featured every night from 6 to 9 p.m. The property's highlights include its oceanfront location and full service amenities, including an on-site car rental and complimentary day spa and fitness center.
Condé Nast Traveler86.0
"Following a $110 million renovation, this Waikiki resort has spanking-new rooms, three new restaurants, an expanded spa, and a rebuilt pool and deck." Full review
Frommer's "With lovely Hawaiian cultural touches. You’ll find the outrigger theme throughout the hotel...tasteful Hawaiian decor, rooms are spacious" Full review
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Jetsetter Fodor's Lonely Planet
Zagat Gayot Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $542/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "Perched on the white sand shores of Wailea, this all-suite resort offers a beachside fantasy on Hawaii’s Valley Isle." Full review
Fodor's "Gleaming white spires and tiled archways are the hallmark of this stunning resort that's particularly good for families." Full review
Lonely Planet "The white exterior of this Moorish wonder looks a tad dingy and the alohas were not memorably warm on our visit, making us wonder if this seaside sultan has lost some abracadabra."
Zagat4.7
""When you want to be pampered in Wailea", this "classy", "exceptional" all-suites resort is "perfect for families or couples", providing "all you could want.""
Gayot "Built under the guidance of architect Jose Luis Ezquerra in 1991, this 22-acre oceanfront resort has come a long way in its short history."
Condé Nast Traveler91.6
""Is there a better resort for families anywhere in Hawaii? I doubt it."" Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The gorgeous Fairmont Kea Lani, with arched breezeways, lily pad-topped ponds and palm-lined thoroughfares looks as though it’s straight from the pages of a magazine." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Every room in this whitewashed resort is a large, comfortable suite, and the fusion of Hawaiian and Mediterranean ambience creates a classy feel throughout." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The best thing about the rooms at the Fairmont is their size: suites that start at 860 square feet." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steps from Polo Beach, the hotel offers suites and villas ideal for family vacations"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
