The Inn at Mama's Fish HousevsThe Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Both The Inn at Mama's Fish House and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to The Inn at Mama's Fish House. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort ranks #5 in Hawaii with approval from 16 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Inn at Mama's Fish House
799 Poho Place, Paia, Maui, HI 96779
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Gayot
"Fronting Kuau Cove, Mama's Fish House is one of the most highly regarded traditional seafood restaurants in the islands."
DK Eyewitness
"These comfortable, tropical one- and two-bedroom cottages are well appointed with retro Hawaiian-style rattan furniture, local artworks, and fully equipped kitchens."
Fodor's
"These well-maintained studios, suites, and one- and two-bedroom cottages have a retro-Hawaiian style with rattan furnishings and local artwork." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Tucked away in a small, intimate cove at the start of the Road to Hana, the Inn at Mama's is one of the island's best-kept lodging secrets." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This inn, connected to Mama’s Fish House on Maui’s North Shore, is a light, happy break from the mega-resorts." Full review
Frommer's
"The Gaudí-esque architect responsible for Mama’s Fish House also works his magic on a handful of private suites and cottages next door." Full review
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Keep in mind that this is the windward side of the island—and it’s often windy and rainy.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Maui’s most famous seafood restaurant has a dozen accommodations divided between cottages (studio, one bedroom, two bedrooms) and luxurious junior suites (adults only)." Full review
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki Show All Reviews
2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $254/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation, completed in 2009, fans of the iconic pink palace can breathe a sigh of relief: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is more glorious than ever before."
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Which room to book: Be sure you're in the historic wing, in a Beachview room.
Fodor's
"There's nothing like the legendary Pink Palace of the Pacific, and an $85 million face-lift in 2009, the iconic hotel set on 14 acres of prime Waikiki Beach is a unique blend of luxury and tradition." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Of the three luxury hotels in Waikiki -- the Moana Surfrider and the Halekulani are the others -- the 528-room Royal Hawaiian provides the most stunning design." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With its Moorish-style turrets and archways, the aristocratic, oh-so-pink Royal Hawaiian was Waikiki's first true luxury hotel."
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For old-school ambience, ask for the historic building; for ocean views, the modern tower.
Travel + Leisure
"Iconic, surfer-filled Waikiki—so famous that its image has even been printed on tens of thousands "aloha shirts"—is almost always full of tourists and happy beachgoers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The beloved “Pink Palace of the Pacific” has been a Waikīkī landmark since it opened in 1927. The stucco exterior, the interior decor, and even the towels are pink here."
Rough Guide
"The 1920s “Pink Palace”, commanding the beach, is one of Waikiki’s best-loved landmarks. Its original building, looking out across terrace gardens to the sea, remains irresistible."
Star Service
"Both new and returning guests will find this grande dame a formidable fashion-forward refuge with the kind of provenance that is nearly extinct in the world of hostelry. " Full review
Michelin Guide
"Still chic as ever, the storied Pink Palace of the Pacific was a Hollywood playground when built in the Spanish-Moorish style in 1922."
Gayot
"A storied hotel fondly known as 'The Pink Palace of the Pacific,' The Royal Hawaiian abounds with tales from decades of history as the lodging of choice."