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Montage Kapalua BayvsThe Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Montage Kapalua Bay and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort are both praised by experts. Overall, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Montage Kapalua Bay. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort comes in at #5 in Hawaii with accolades from 16 reviews such as Rough Guide, Gayot and The Telegraph.
Montage Kapalua Bay
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1 Bay Drive, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $1,271/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "Montage Kapalua Bay celebrates Hawaiian culture while offering guests a relaxing destination vacation."
OysterLuxury
"The Montage Kapalua Bay is a lush 24-acre luxury property that features 56 one- to four-bedroom villas and a world-class spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Nestled along Maui's coast in one of the most exclusive oceanfront areas on the northwest side of the island, the 24-acre Montage Kapalua Bay is ensconced in nature." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Montage Kapalua Bay fulfills every requirement, from ziplines and snorkeling tours for your kids, to blissful spa treatments and romantic dinners for the adults." Full review
goop "It’s all suites, with many multi-bedroom options for families, meaning it’s the sort of place where you can easily spend an entire holiday vacation." Full review
Fodor's "Maui's newest luxury resort in tony Kapalua caters to well-heeled travelers who want the comfort and privacy of a condo unit combined with resort-style service and amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Complete with 56 luxurious rooms and residences, and a top tier spa, Montage Kapula Bay sits on 24 waterfront acres; it is the perfect destination for embracing Hawaiian lifestyle at its finest." Full review
Jetsetter "Beachfront bliss on Maui’s rugged northwestern shore, including lagoon-style pools, an acclaimed spa, and two championship golf courses." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Wake up in one of the luxurious suites and spend the day at the spa, and for a special evening you'll never forget, surprise your date with a dinner at the Cliff House." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Montage offers accommodations including one, two, and three-bedroom residences, two restaurants, Mahana Market, and Hana Hou Bar"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Concierge Fodor's Oyster
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
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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
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.
Fodor's "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
OysterLuxury
"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
Lonely Planet "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.
Travel + Leisure "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
DK Eyewitness "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."
Rough Guide "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."
Star Service "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
Michelin Guide "Still chic as ever, the storied Pink Palace of the Pacific was a Hollywood playground when built in the Spanish-Moorish style in 1922."
Gayot "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."
