Prince WaikikivsVolcano House
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Prince Waikiki ranks marginally higher than Volcano House. Prince Waikiki comes in at 82 with recommendations from 7 reviews like Gayot, Fodor's and Oyster.
Prince Waikiki
100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $208/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This slim high-rise with 538 oceanfront rooms including 57 luxury suites fronts Ala Wai Yacht Harbor at the ewa (west) edge of Waikiki." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This bland, 578-room high-rise 10 to 15 minutes from the main Waikiki action -- and, alas, its beach -- features strong service and two good restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Every room at this marinafront hotel overlooks the picturesque Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. There are two award-winning restaurants: Prince Court offers Hawai’i cuisine, Hakone traditional Japanese."
Star Service
"This hotel remains one of the top business addresses here, a plush Japanese workhorse that provides fine accommodations and service but only middling facilities." Full review
Gayot
"Located on the very western edge of Waikiki and set back from the beach, this twin tower hotel was completely renovated in 2011."
Zagat
4.2
"The "aloha spirit" of this 28-floor, 578-unit resort... makes this "local favorite" the "essence of a Hawaiian getaway"."
Condé Nast Traveler
"For the on-the-go traveler who doesn't want to to give up on amazing views and decent dining, this is a fantastic spot." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Surrounded by panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the hotel offers contemporary accommodations, poolside cabanas, exclusive Club Lounge, and access to the Hawaii Prince Golf Club"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's
"Inviting restaurants and an infinity pool...every room, even on the lower floors, boasts a yacht harbor view. This hotel is on the quiet side of Waikiki. " Full review
Volcano House
Crater Rim Dr, PO Box 53, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"This historic two-story wooden inn is rather modest for its price, especially compared with Yosemite’s Ahwahnee and the grand lodges of other national parks." Full review
Gayot
"Located about a 45-minute drive from the Hilo airport, this unique hotel (dating back to 1846) sits on the very edge of Kilauea Crater in the heart of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park."
Fodor's
"First built in 1846, Volcano House overlooks the Halema'uma'u Crater at the summit of active volcano Kilauea, boasting what's considered Hawaii's most unique hotel location." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Offers the once-in-a-lifetime chance to dine and sleep within view of the electric orange glow of Kilauea Volcano’s bubbling crater lake." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With an unforgettable location perched on the rim of Kilauea Caldera, the reborn Volcano House has long enjoyed its unique status as the park's only hotel." Full review