1 Hotel Hanalei BayvsKaimana Beach Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, St. Regis Princeville Resort is preferred by most writers compared to The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. St. Regis Princeville Resort comes in at #8 in Hawaii with endorsements from 12 sources like Lonely Planet, Zagat and Forbes Travel Guide.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay 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
Zagat
4.7
"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 Report
92.0
"Appealing 251-room wellness resort in a glorious setting on a promontory overlooking Hanalei Bay." Full review
Kaimana Beach Hotel Show All Reviews
2863 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Mid-Range
"An upgrade from the cramped standard rooms is worth it at this 125-room beachfront hotel in a mellow area a half-mile outside of Waikiki." Full review
Lonely Planet
"For a little more privacy and seclusion, the New Otani offers well-kept, small rooms and its own beach about a half mile from the throbbing heart of Waikiki." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Although the rooms at this boutique hotel are small, the fabulous location on Sans Souci Beach... more than makes up for them."
Rough Guide
"Intimate, Japanese-toned beachfront hotel half a mile east of central Waikiki."
Star Service
"An unusual offshoot from this usually business-centric chain, Waikiki’s New Otani boasts a breezy tropical backdrop and one of the best beachfront locations in Waikiki." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel offers a pleasant oceanfront setting and a location that is just far enough from the bustle of Waikiki to keep those seeking peace and quiet happy."
BlackBook
"Just enough off the beaten path to be in the mix but still far away to avoid the busy beaches."
Frommer's
"This is one of Waikiki's best-kept secrets: a boutique hotel nestled right on a lovely stretch of beach at the foot of Diamond Head, with Kapiolani Park just across the street." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Waikiki's only boutique property located directly on the sand of Kaimana Beach...the hotel maintains its casual style and modern-boho aesthetic. "
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"The common spaces have become hangouts for both guests and Honolulu residents, with a colorful, living room-like lobby; the design scheme mixes vintage prints depicting surfers, the ocean"