The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapalivsThe Modern Honolulu
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Modern Honolulu ranks slightly higher than The Westin Maui Resort & Spa. The Modern Honolulu comes in at #17 in Hawaii with accolades from 12 reviewers including Jetsetter, Gayot and Mr & Mrs Smith.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali Show All Reviews
2365 Ka'anapali Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $415/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"This is a great choice for an active vacation, but relaxation is by no means forgotten here." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The rooms are small, but well-appointed at this opulent oceanfront hotel."
Zagat
4.2
""Upscale island charm" sums up this "beautiful", "busy" property that's "family-friendly" and has "everything you need for a great vacation.""
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 12-acre resort is built around a sprawling aquatic playground that features five swimming pools, grottos, whirlpools, and even ponds where flamingos and ducks come to roost." Full review
Gayot
"Located about an hour from Kahului Airport and ten minutes from the smaller Kapalua West Maui Airport, this wonderful resort has a great location and many amenities."
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly resort with a theme-park-worthy network of pools and waterslides, just steps from the beach on Maui's Ka’anapali coast." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inside, calm and collected. Outside, aquatic uproar: five pools, slides, waterfalls, and a broad swath of Kaanapali Beach." Full review
Frommer's
"The fantasy begins in the lobby, where waterfalls spill into pools stocked with flamingos and black swans." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Kids will love the water slides at Westin Maui's beachside Kaʻanapali hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A luxury beachfront tower offering guest rooms, suites, ocean views, and a private lounge with exclusive amenities."
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
The Modern Honolulu Show All Reviews
1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Opened in October 2010, the first of Ian Schrager's Edition concept hotels (for Marriott) is predictably pretentious, but dazzles."
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Ask for a corner double with views of the property's two pools and part of the beach.
Jetsetter
"The hipsters of Honolulu were clamoring for a new hangout, and the arrival of this Ian Schrager-designed hotel answered their call." Full review
Fodor's
"Gen Xers will immediately feel at home in this edgy hotel with an eye to slick design." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A non-beach location next to Waikiki’s Yacht Harbor hasn’t stopped The Modern Honolulu from exuding an oceanfront sensibility." Full review
Star Service
"Since its transition, this place has proven that there is a place in Waikiki for a hotel dedicated to forward urban design and adult entertainment." Full review
Gayot
"Schrager's creative direction is evident in all aspects of this hotel, from the bi-level pools overlooking an outdoor theater... to the tropical-urban style in the 353 guest rooms and suites."
Afar Magazine
"A dream come true for those young urbanites who never quite felt at home in the more traditional Hawaiian resorts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"For those who like their hotels on the modern, sleek side, this is your best bet in Honolulu." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Modern Honolulu and its brooding Addiction nightclub is a hip Waikiki hangout day and night." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Say Aloha to Modern Honolulu hotel a minimalist Hawaiian haven with two pools, four bars, a cool nightclub and a buzzy restaurant just a stroll from Waikiki Beach." Full review
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