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1 Hotel Hanalei BayvsOutrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, St. Regis Princeville Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. St. Regis Princeville Resort is ranked #8 in Hawaii with accolades from 12 reviewers such as Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Zagat.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Gayot
Jetsetter
Zagat
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
goop
Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report Show All Reviews
5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $585/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Sprawling across 23 acres of Kauai’s North Shore, the opulent St. Regis Princeville Resort sits on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches." Full review
Frommer's "Hawaii’s first and only St. Regis—a brand renowned for its opulence and service—opened in late 2009, following a multimillion-dollar transformation of the Princeville Hotel." Full review
Gayot "This is one of Kauai's top resorts and is located about an hour from the Lihue Airport on the cooler, greener and wetter North Shore of the island."
Jetsetter "Originally built as a tropical escape for an English prince, the resort was completely redone last year to echo the natural beauty of Kauai’s North Shore." Full review
Zagat4.7
"Reviewers "love, love, love" this "exclusive" bluff-top North Shore resort, one of the "finest properties in the Hawaiian Islands.""
Fodor's "Built into the cliffs above Hanalei Bay, this swanky Starwood resort offers expansive views of the sea and mountains..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The "great interior ambience" reflects the "magnificent setting" on the 9,000-acre grounds." Full review
goop "Tucked away in a secluded beach cove a few miles from Hanalei, the St. Regis at Princeville is Kauai’s preeminent luxury resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure " The 251 rooms—some of the largest on Kauai—are all gleamingly new and done up in pale blue and warm wood tones." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Appealing 251-room wellness resort in a glorious setting on a promontory overlooking Hanalei Bay." Full review
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
BlackBook Gayot Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's 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
OysterUpper-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
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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."
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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 Traveler86.0
"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
