The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, WaikikivsWaikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by writers. Overall, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort scores 93 with approval from 16 reviews such as Concierge, Michelin Guide and The Telegraph.
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."
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738
From $269/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"What makes the location special is the proximity to fabulous Anaeho'omalu Bay, with a peaceful beach that provides sheltered snorkeling and a sandy shoreline for children."
Fodor's
"Covering 15 acres with ancient fishponds, historic trails, and petroglyph fields, the Marriott has rooms with sleek modern beds, bright white linens, Hawaiian art, and private lanai." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale 533-room resort is perched on Anaehoomalu Bay on the Kohala coast, offering on-site beach access, lovely grounds with winding paths and fish ponds, and two pools." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The location of this resort on ‘Anaeho’omalu Bay (or A-Bay, as it is known locally) is its most outstanding feature."
Travel + Leisure
"Kohala Coast property on 15 oceanfront acres with a Polynesia-meets-Asia vibe after the recent $54 million renovation." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This seaside resort has all the creature comforts and value most expect of the Marriott brand." Full review
Frommer's
"Of all the lodgings in the Waikoloa Beach Resort, this hotel has the best location on Anaehoomalu Bay (nicknamed “A-Bay”), with many rooms offering views of the crescent beach and historic fishponds; others look across the parking lot and gardens toward Mauna Kea" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This airy, enormous hotel fronts ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay and thus boasts an awesome beach setting, plus three oceanfront pools." Full review