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The Oldest Hotels in Hawaii: From Volcano House (1846) to the Royal Hawaiian (1927)
Hawaii’s hotel industry did not begin on a beach. It began on the rim of an active volcano, in a one-room grass hut, 55 years before the first luxury hotel rose on the shores of Waikiki. The story of Hawaii’s earliest hotels is a story of adventurers, literary giants, Greek immigrants, shipping magnates, and one…
April 4, 2026
Hawaii Hotels with Private Plunge Pools (2026 Guide)
Every Hawaii hotel with a private plunge pool — from Fairmont Kea Lani villas to Four Seasons suites. Plus the best adults-only pool alternatives.
March 16, 2026
Best Hotels in Hawaii to See Sea Turtles (2026 Guide)
Stay at these Hawaii hotels and see green sea turtles from the beach. The best resorts for turtle sightings on every island — no boat trip required.
March 16, 2026
Best Hotels in Hawaii for Whale Watching from Your Room (2026)
Watch humpback whales from your hotel balcony in Hawaii. The best resorts, which rooms to request, and when to visit for peak whale season.
March 16, 2026
Kohala Coast Resorts Compared: Every Big Island Luxury Hotel (2026)
All six Kohala Coast resorts compared side by side — Four Seasons Hualalai, Mauna Lani, Fairmont Orchid, Mauna Kea, Westin Hapuna, and Waikoloa Marriott.
March 16, 2026
Best Hotels for First-Time Hawaii Visitors (2026 Guide)
Skip the ‘which island’ articles. Here are the actual best hotels for first-time Hawaii visitors — specific picks for every island, budget, and travel style.
March 16, 2026
Adults-Only Hotels in Hawaii: The Honest Guide (2026)
Hawaii has exactly one truly adults-only hotel. Here’s the full picture — from the only no-kids property to luxury hotels where children are rarely seen.
March 16, 2026
Four Seasons Hualalai vs Mauna Lani: Which Kohala Coast Resort? (2026)
Four Seasons Hualalai vs Mauna Lani compared side by side — service, pools, beaches, dining, and value. Find out which Kohala Coast resort fits your Big Island trip.
March 16, 2026
Fairmont Orchid vs Mauna Lani: Kohala Coast Luxury Compared (2026)
Fairmont Orchid vs Mauna Lani — two Kohala Coast luxury resorts side by side on Hawaii’s Big Island. We compare rooms, beach, golf, dining, spa, loyalty programs, and the hidden fees that add $85-110/night.
March 14, 2026

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