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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & SpavsFairmont Orchid
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii ranks significantly better than Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 12 reviews such as Zagat, Gayot and Oyster.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
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2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $219/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This 1,310-room hotel has a lot to offer, including a terrific location just across the street from Waikiki Beach, great restaurants... a terrific spa, and lots of nightly entertainment." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel's Spa Olakino, owned by Honolulu celebrity stylist Paul Brown, is one of the largest in Waikiki and specializes in the use of Hawaii-based materials and treatments." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A massive, 1,310-room beachside resort that delivers both what you expect from the Marriott." Full review
Lonely Planet "With 1310 rooms, the Marriott is an upscale mega-hotel, and you'll know it from the sprawling lobby and shopping area that span an entire block." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Across from Kūhiō Beach, this hotel’s Ali’iolani Tower offers very large guest rooms; many Paokalani Tower rooms have great views of Diamond Head."
Star Service "This is a resilient leader on the second tier, offering outstanding accommodations, excellent on-site dining, and meeting facilities that are among the most applauded here." Full review
Gayot "Since its former Hawaiian Regent days, this has long been one of the more popular hotels along the beach, since it has always provided Waikiki visitors with a quality experience."
Fairmont Orchid
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Zagat Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
goop
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1 N Kaniku Dr, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $368/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "The Fairmont Orchid remains one of the top-rated hotels on the Kohala Coast because people love its understated approach to luxury." Full review
Frommer's "Beyond the 10,000-square-foot swimming pool lies a cove of soft sand, where the Hui Holokai Beach Ambassadors make guests feel at home in the water and on shore." Full review
Fodor's "This first-rate resort overflows with tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, sandy beach cove, beautiful wings with "open sesame" doors, a meandering pool, and renovated rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The spacious rooms in this luxury hotel have big lānai (verandas), sitting areas, and marble bathrooms, each with a double sink and separate shower."
Zagat4.5
"Fans call this "plantation-style" Kohala Coast beachfront resort "the gold standard" thanks to a combination of "classically upscale touches.""
Gayot "One of the premier destination resorts along the Kohala coast, this hotel offers a quality resort experience that is uniquely Hawaii."
Condé Nast Traveler90.0
"This stucco resort on the Kohala Coast is fronted by a white sand beach." Full review
goop "Set on 32 acres along the Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid spills onto a white-sand lagoon beach and the bright blue-green waters of Pauoa Bay." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Nestled in a sheltered bay along the northerly Kohala Coast, this towering hotel offers sweeping Pacific views from almost every one of its 540 rooms and suites." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A blissful seaside retreat with a protected lagoon, huge pool and excellent amenities – including snorkel rentals and tours of nearby Hawaiian petroglyphs." Full review
