Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And SpavsThe Plantation Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Plantation Inn. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa is ranked #35 in Hawaii with approval from 9 reviews including Oyster, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort And Spa
2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Some may love the location, but others will find this behemoth too big and impersonal." Full review
Fodor's
"An open-air atrium with three levels of shopping, a two-story waterfall, and free nightly live entertainment make this one of the liveliest lobbies anywhere." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With a hopping pool deck offering beautiful ocean views, four restaurants, a solid spa, and a 60-store, on-site shopping mall, there's plenty for couples and families." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Stepping into the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, you might swear you're at a ritzy shopping centre." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The bathtub-temp turquoise water is ideal for swimming, and waves are usually gentle enough for children and beginning surfers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An elaborate atrium with cascading waterfall joins the two 40-story towers of this impressive resort in the center of Waikīkī."
Star Service
"Located on bustling Kalakau Avenue, across the road from the beach, this remains a front runner in the deluxe category, offering high-end, island-flavored accommodations." Full review
Gayot
"In November 2011, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa emerged with completely reinvigorated common areas, a refreshed poolside lounge and bar and an upgraded pool deck."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa serves both as a refuge from the stress of city life and a convenient hub to explore Honolulu's buzzing downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This centrally located hotel just steps from Waikiki Beach boasts 1,230 rooms, each with a private lanai"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
The Plantation Inn
174 Lahainaluna Rd., Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $240/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Gayot
"If canopy beds, hardwood floors, turn-of-the-twentieth-century architecture and elegant French dining are right up your alley, then we highly recommend the eighteen-room Plantation Inn."
DK Eyewitness
"Steps from the waterfront, this charming inn combines plantation style with modern convenience. Romantic island- style guest rooms have lānai (verandas); suites have kitchenettes."
Fodor's
"Ten minutes from the beach, this tropical plantation-era inn is a fine value for those who want to be in the heart of the action." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This is where to stay if you want to be walking distance from Front Street, but still have a quiet place to sleep." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"With a plantation-style look, complete with porches on both stories of the building, this inn lives up to its name." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 18-room adults-only bed and breakfast is located in the heart of historical Lahaina Town, less than a block from the ocean"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's
"Tucked away behind Gerard’s (Maui’s award-winning French restaurant), this romantic inn was built in 1987 but looks as if it has been here since the days of Hawaiian royalty." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Alohas are warm at this genteel oasis, which is set back from the hustle and bustle of Lahaina’s waterfront." Full review