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1 Hotel Hanalei BayvsThe Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, St. Regis Princeville Resort ranks significantly higher than The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. St. Regis Princeville Resort scores 90 with positive reviews from 10 publications like Fodor's, Zagat and Condé Nast Traveler.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
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5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $585/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
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
"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
"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."
"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
4.7
"Reviewers "love, love, love" this "exclusive" bluff-top North Shore resort, one of the "finest properties in the Hawaiian Islands.""
"Built into the cliffs above Hanalei Bay, this swanky Starwood resort offers expansive views of the sea and mountains..." Full review
"The "great interior ambience" reflects the "magnificent setting" on the 9,000-acre grounds." Full review
"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
" 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
92.0
"Appealing 251-room wellness resort in a glorious setting on a promontory overlooking Hanalei Bay." Full review
The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
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6 Kai Ala Drive, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $455/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"In contrast to the hotel-style Westin, this elegant condo complex is so enormous it has two separate lobbies." Full review
"Abundant resort amenities and pools are notable at these luxury villas just north of Black Rock (Puu Kekaa) along the beach in Kaanapali." Full review
4.5
"A "gorgeous", "upscale" oceanfront condo/resort near Lahaina, this "family-oriented" property (with kids' club and pirate-ship pool) offers "easy access" to the beach and "great" snorkeling."
"Here the best villas feature unforgettable ocean views of neighboring Lanai and Molokai --- and then there are those glorious Maui sunsets from the spacious lanais."
"For a sprawling resort, the Westin Ka’anapali manages to exude calm...Ka’anapali’s location adds to the serenity: It's a few yards from a blissfully underused stretch of one the best beaches in Hawaii." Full review