Sheraton Kauai ResortvsOutrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Kauai Resort and Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort are both rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort scores slightly better than Sheraton Kauai Resort. Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort comes in at #30 in Hawaii with approval from 10 publications such as Fodor's, BlackBook and Lonely Planet.
Sheraton Kauai Resort
2440 Hoonani Rd, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Thanks to a $16-million remodel, this appealingly low-key resort is finally living up to its ideal beachfront location." Full review
i
Ask for a room on the ocean side, even if garden view, to avoid having to frequently cross the street; rooms in the ocean wings seem larger, too.
Gayot
"Located on one of the very best beaches in Hawaii, this Sheraton offers a quality resort experience without being overly opulent or glitzy."
DK Eyewitness
"Commanding a premier location on famous Po‘ipū Beach... this resort offers a full array of services and amenities in a beautiful tropical setting."
Fodor's
"The Sheraton's ocean-wing accommodations are so close to the water you can practically feel the spray of the surf as it hits the rocks below." Full review
Frommer's
"This appealingly low-key resort lives up to its ideal beachfront location, where the western horizon sees a riot of color at sunset and rainbows arc over a rocky point after the occasional shower" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Sheraton enjoys an undeniable advantage, occupying a prime stretch of sandy, swimmable, sunset-perfect beach, with a pool and luau gardens right by the ocean" Full review
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Show All Reviews
2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $209/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"What had been a plain but pleasant oceanfront bargain now offers polished elegance in keeping with its prime location." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"In short, one of the best Waikiki choices in its price range." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Looking sharp after a recent remodel, this Outrigger eschews the hoity-toity attitudes of its higher-priced beachfront neighbors." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With direct access to Waikiki Beach, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach resort has a decidedly Hawaiian feel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located right on the beach near Ft. DeRussy, this hotel’s highlights are a swimming pool, nightly Hawaiian entertainment, and the oceanside Serenity Spa."
Star Service
"Located near its peer and sibling, Outrigger Waikiki, this place continues to be one of Waikiki's busiest beach hotels, and standards are the highest this chain has to offer." Full review
i
Keep in mind that there is a big difference between the Oceanfront and Ocean View, with Oceanfront being the ones to request.
BlackBook
"On one of the prime oceanfront spots in the Beachwalk area of Waikiki sits this longtime favorite hotel."
Gayot
"Now the queen of the Outrigger empire, this non-smoking property underwent a complete $110 million makeover to create an elegant oceanfront haven offering a commitment to Hawaiian culture."
i
Be sure to visit the poolside Kani Ka Pila Grille, where island entertainment is featured every night from 6 to 9 p.m. The property's highlights include its oceanfront location and full service amenities, including an on-site car rental and complimentary day spa and fitness center.
Condé Nast Traveler
86.0
"Following a $110 million renovation, this Waikiki resort has spanking-new rooms, three new restaurants, an expanded spa, and a rebuilt pool and deck." Full review
Frommer's
"With lovely Hawaiian cultural touches. You’ll find the outrigger theme throughout the hotel...tasteful Hawaiian decor, rooms are spacious" Full review