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Fairmont Kea Lani, MauivsSheraton Waikiki
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui ranks slightly better than Sheraton Waikiki. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui comes in at #14 in Hawaii with recommendations from 10 reviews like Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
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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
Sheraton Waikiki Fodor's
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2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $247/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "If you don't mind crowds, this could be the place for you: towering over its neighbors on the prow of Waikiki's famous sands, the enormous Sheraton Waikiki is center stage on Waikiki Beach." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Legend has it King Kamehameha built his royal bungalow on the site where the Sheraton... now stands -- and the location really is that picturesque and convenient." Full review
Lonely Planet "People are constantly coming and going and if you stop, the crowd might just whisk you away." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Sleek and modern, this 1,700-room hotel towers over the prime location on the beach at Waikīkī – most of the rooms have spectacular ocean views."
Star Service "This hotel may be ranked No. 2 in size behind the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but it is a bustling beehive of activity in an excellent location, and individuals and groups both big and small do well here." Full review
Gayot "One of the largest hotels in Waikiki happens to be so close to the water that its retaining walls jut into the high water mark."
BlackBook "At the heart of Waikiki, the Sheraton has a gazillion floors and an ever-bustling lobby. Check your vertigo at the front desk."
Zagat4.0
"With "sweeping views of Diamond Head and the glittering Pacific", this full-service resort provides a "pampered stay" in a "great location" in Honolulu with plenty of "dining and shopping" options."
The Telegraph7.0
"A corporate high-rise hotel in the heart of Waikiki, with a handful of great differentiating features." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set in the center of Waikiki steps from the beach, the Sheraton offers two outdoor pools, fitness center, spa, and several dining options"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
