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Sheraton WaikikivsThe Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sheraton Waikiki scores slightly higher than The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas. Sheraton Waikiki ranks #21 in Hawaii with approval from 10 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Zagat and BlackBook.
Sheraton Waikiki
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2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $247/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "If you don't mind crowds, this could be the place for you: towering over its neighbors on the prow of Waikiki's famous sands, the enormous Sheraton Waikiki is center stage on Waikiki Beach." Full review
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"Legend has it King Kamehameha built his royal bungalow on the site where the Sheraton... now stands -- and the location really is that picturesque and convenient." Full review
Lonely Planet "People are constantly coming and going and if you stop, the crowd might just whisk you away." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Sleek and modern, this 1,700-room hotel towers over the prime location on the beach at Waikīkī – most of the rooms have spectacular ocean views."
Star Service "This hotel may be ranked No. 2 in size behind the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but it is a bustling beehive of activity in an excellent location, and individuals and groups both big and small do well here." Full review
Gayot "One of the largest hotels in Waikiki happens to be so close to the water that its retaining walls jut into the high water mark."
BlackBook "At the heart of Waikiki, the Sheraton has a gazillion floors and an ever-bustling lobby. Check your vertigo at the front desk."
Zagat4.0
"With "sweeping views of Diamond Head and the glittering Pacific", this full-service resort provides a "pampered stay" in a "great location" in Honolulu with plenty of "dining and shopping" options."
The Telegraph7.0
"A corporate high-rise hotel in the heart of Waikiki, with a handful of great differentiating features." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set in the center of Waikiki steps from the beach, the Sheraton offers two outdoor pools, fitness center, spa, and several dining options"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas Gayot Zagat Fodor's Travel + Leisure
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3838 Wyllie Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "This property is popular with the timeshare crowd for its spacious units and spectacular views."
Zagat4.7
"These timeshare villas perched "atop beachside cliffs"... are enveloped in "lush" grounds, with "spacious", "modern" rooms."
Fodor's "The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas marries the comforts of condominium living with the top-notch service and amenities of a luxurious hotel resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure "First off, one of the pools at this resort has a pirate ship in the middle—which all by itself is enough to drive many kids wild." Full review
Frommer's "Superb “vacation ownership” property that nonetheless offers nightly rentals, this 18 1/2-acre bluffside resort is a winner with families and couples seeking condo-style units with resort furnishings." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sprawling, family-friendly retreat is found atop a cliff on the northernmost reaches of verdant Kauai." Full review
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There may not be easy beach access, but there are four pools to choose from.
Frommer's "In contrast to the hotel-style Westin (see below), this elegant condo complex is so enormous it has two separate lobbies." Full review
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Tip: Ask for some leeway with the 4pm check-in and 10am checkout times.
Frommer's "A superb “vacation ownership” property that nonetheless offers nightly rentals, this 18 1/2-acre bluffside resort is a winner with families and couples seeking condo-style units with resort furnishings and amenities" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Each condo-like ‘villa’ boasts a full kitchen and washer-dryer, while studio units have kitchenettes; all share a multi-level, kid-friendly pool complex. The views are expansive." Full review
