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The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, WaikikivsOutrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa
Honua Kai Resort & Spa and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort ranks significantly higher than Honua Kai Resort & Spa. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is ranked #5 in Hawaii with recommendations from 16 publications including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Star Service.
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
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2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $254/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation, completed in 2009, fans of the iconic pink palace can breathe a sigh of relief: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is more glorious than ever before."
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Which room to book: Be sure you're in the historic wing, in a Beachview room.
"There's nothing like the legendary Pink Palace of the Pacific, and an $85 million face-lift in 2009, the iconic hotel set on 14 acres of prime Waikiki Beach is a unique blend of luxury and tradition." Full review
Luxury
"Of the three luxury hotels in Waikiki -- the Moana Surfrider and the Halekulani are the others -- the 528-room Royal Hawaiian provides the most stunning design." Full review
"With its Moorish-style turrets and archways, the aristocratic, oh-so-pink Royal Hawaiian was Waikiki's first true luxury hotel."
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For old-school ambience, ask for the historic building; for ocean views, the modern tower.
"Iconic, surfer-filled Waikiki—so famous that its image has even been printed on tens of thousands "aloha shirts"—is almost always full of tourists and happy beachgoers." Full review
"The beloved “Pink Palace of the Pacific” has been a Waikīkī landmark since it opened in 1927. The stucco exterior, the interior decor, and even the towels are pink here."
"The 1920s “Pink Palace”, commanding the beach, is one of Waikiki’s best-loved landmarks. Its original building, looking out across terrace gardens to the sea, remains irresistible."
"Both new and returning guests will find this grande dame a formidable fashion-forward refuge with the kind of provenance that is nearly extinct in the world of hostelry. " Full review
"Still chic as ever, the storied Pink Palace of the Pacific was a Hollywood playground when built in the Spanish-Moorish style in 1922."
"A storied hotel fondly known as 'The Pink Palace of the Pacific,' The Royal Hawaiian abounds with tales from decades of history as the lodging of choice."
Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa
Gayot
Fodor's
Oyster
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
130 Kai Malina Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $384/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"This 618-suite resort is situated atop 38 acres in a prime North Beach Kaanapali location."
"Two high-rise towers contain these individually-owned eco-friendly (and family-friendly) units combining the conveniences of a condo with the full service of a hotel." Full review
Upscale
"Honua Kai Resort & Spa, made up of individually owned units, combines hotel amenities in an upscale condominium complex." Full review
4.7
""It has it all" rave fans of this "classy" condo resort set on "lush" grounds along Kaanapali Beach, with "huge" suites that are "nothing short of fantastic.""
Readers' Choice Award
"This all-suite resort resides on 38 acres right off of Kaanapali North Beach." Full review
"Situated at the northern end of Ka'anapali Resort, Honua Kai is one of the island's most comfortable beachfront resorts." Full review
"Since opening in 2009, this North Kaanapali Beach resort has quickly become a favorite with residents and locals alike." Full review
Top Choice
"This breezy oasis in northern Kaʻanapali feels less frenetic than similar properties along Kaʻanapali Beach 2 miles south." Full review