The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapalivsLotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head. The Westin Maui Resort & Spa comes in at 82 with recommendations from 10 reviews including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali Show All Reviews
2365 Ka'anapali Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $415/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"This is a great choice for an active vacation, but relaxation is by no means forgotten here." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The rooms are small, but well-appointed at this opulent oceanfront hotel."
Zagat
4.2
""Upscale island charm" sums up this "beautiful", "busy" property that's "family-friendly" and has "everything you need for a great vacation.""
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 12-acre resort is built around a sprawling aquatic playground that features five swimming pools, grottos, whirlpools, and even ponds where flamingos and ducks come to roost." Full review
Gayot
"Located about an hour from Kahului Airport and ten minutes from the smaller Kapalua West Maui Airport, this wonderful resort has a great location and many amenities."
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly resort with a theme-park-worthy network of pools and waterslides, just steps from the beach on Maui's Ka’anapali coast." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inside, calm and collected. Outside, aquatic uproar: five pools, slides, waterfalls, and a broad swath of Kaanapali Beach." Full review
Frommer's
"The fantasy begins in the lobby, where waterfalls spill into pools stocked with flamingos and black swans." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Kids will love the water slides at Westin Maui's beachside Kaʻanapali hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A luxury beachfront tower offering guest rooms, suites, ocean views, and a private lounge with exclusive amenities."
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
2885 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Oahu roughly translates as “gathering place,” and with more residents and visitors than any other island in Hawaii, it makes good on that promise." Full review
i
Go to the beach early in the day and bring your mask and flippers for superb snorkeling.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Formerly the W Waikiki, this scenic and stylish 50-room boutique hotel is about a block from the beach and a half-mile from Waikiki's crowds." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The former 'W' hotel has toned down its hip, cutting-edge design and ended up transformed into a classy, boutique-style destination hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This small luxury hotel at the foot of Diamond Head has light, airy rooms with Balinese furnishings."
Star Service
"Anchoring the south end of Waikiki (a five-minute stroll from the action), adjacent to tony Sans Souci Beach, this establishment is next to the more conservative but superior New Otani." Full review
i
Filtered views of the beach are the best you can ask for here, but it’s the Diamondhead vistas that get people’s attention.
BlackBook
"Formerly a W Hotel, little has changed in the Lotus takeover. Killer hotel with killer bars and restaurants to boot."
Gayot
"Formerly the W Honolulu, this chic hotel is a fusion of Asian-inspired decor and warm Hawaiian hospitality."
Travel + Leisure
"The Aqua Lotus at Diamond Head, formerly the W Waikiki, is a 50-room boutique hotel at the foot of Diamond Head and about a half-mile from the beach in Oahu’s Kapiolani Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Close enough for a quick stroll to all of the restaurants, cafes, and shops, the Lotus Honolulu is perfect for those who love to be in the thick of the action as well as peace and serenity. " Full review
Frommer's
"With dark hardwood floors, platform beds, granite-tiled bathrooms...little touches like morning yoga classes in the park make for a welcoming boutique experience." Full review