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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and SpavsMoana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa ranks slightly higher than Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is ranked #15 in Hawaii with accolades from 13 publications such as Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Kaanapali Beach Resort, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761-1985
From $389/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Gayot "This 40-acre combination resort was described as Disneyland, Maui-style, when it opened back in 1980."
DK Eyewitness "The impressive beachfront grounds feature works of art, tropical flowers and plants, exotic birds, a meandering pool with waterfalls, a swinging rope bridge, and an underwater grotto bar."
Zagat4.3
""You'll enjoy all aspects of aloha" at this beachfront resort on 40 acres of "stunning" grounds that include an "expansive" pool."
Condé Nast Traveler87.6
"Situated on 40 acres along Ka'anapali Beach, this Four Diamond–rated resort is within easy reach of the famous snorkeling around Black Rock." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This 40-acre seaside property has some of Kaanapali’s best facilities and amenities." Full review
Fodor's "Fantasy landscaping with splashing waterfalls, swim-through grottoes, a lagoonlike swimming pool, and a 150-foot waterslide "wow" guests of all ages at this bustling Kaanapali resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure "At the southern tip of Ka'anapali Resort and only two miles from Lahaina, the Hyatt Maui is an exceptional property—and exceptionally difficult to leave." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The completely reimagined hotel is set on 40 acres on Ka'anapali Beach, offering 831 guestrooms including 31 suites, eight dining and beverage venues, six pools, and an oceanfront full-service spa and salon"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "You can’t help but feel like royalty when walking into this palatial resort with exotic parrots and South African penguins in the lobby." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Exotic birds and extravagant artwork fill the airy lobby atrium while gardens and swan ponds catch the eye across the grounds." Full review
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach Fodor's
Oyster Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot
BlackBook Zagat Condé Nast Traveler 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
OysterUpscale
"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."
Zagat3.5
""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
