Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki BeachvsFour Seasons Resort Lanai
Both Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Lanai ranks significantly higher than Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. Four Seasons Resort Lanai comes in at 93 with positive reviews from 12 sources like Gayot, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach 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
Oyster
Upscale
"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."
Zagat
3.5
""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
Four Seasons Resort Lanai Show All Reviews
One Manele Bay Road, Lanai City, Lanai, HI 96763
From $889/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"Refurbished Polynesian-style resort on a red lava cliff on Hawaii’s most clandestine island." Full review
Zagat
4.7
"Reviewers report being "treated like royalty" at this "classic" "villa-style" Manele Bay resort that's "heads and tails above the rest.""
Gayot
"Terraced down a hillside, this elegant hotel overlooks the blue crescent of Hulopoe Bay, a marine preserve where dolphins come to swim."
Condé Nast Traveler
87.5
"The gorgeous, low-key Four Seasons Resort Lanai, where the grounds are speckled with waterfalls, gardens, streams, and ponds, is on a cliff high above Manele Bay." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Four Seasons is the only five-star luxury resort on the smallest publicly accessible island in Hawaii, with big name high-end restaurant options, meticulous design and a sophisticated ambience." Full review
Frommer's
"This gracious resort on Lanai’s south coast overlooks Hulopoe Beach—one of the finest stretches of sand in the state." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 201-room property, has huge marble bathrooms and borders a marine reserve that’s home to spinner dolphins." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Perched on a red-lava cliff amid a marine reserve filled with colorful fish and migrating dolphins, this serene resort is an idyllic place for a honeymoon, family vacation or just a getaway." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Private island retreat overlooking the marine reserve of Hulopo’e Bay." Full review
Fodor's
"With stunning views of Hulopoe Bay and the astonishing rocky coastline, this sublime retreat offers beachside urban chic decor with meticulously curated artwork from across Polynesia, Micronesia." Full review