Hotels in Oahu

When people around the world when they think of Hawaii they think of Waikiki, of Honolulu, and of the the big surf beaches of Oahu’s north shore. And for good reason, Oahu is awesome. Whether you like the hustle and bustle of Honolulu or you head further afield to the the more secluded resorts in Turtle Bay or Ko Olina. It’s the quintessential Hawaiian holiday, If you’ve never been to Hawaii before, or you only have time for a short break then Oahu is the best place to start.

Our Top Hotel Picks

Honolulu Hotels

Ala Moana Hotel

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

★★★ $$

Hawaii’s largest hotel with 1,100 rooms across two towers, direct access to Ala Moana Center, 36th-floor panoramic dining, and Waikiki-adjacent pricing that appeals to families and convention-goers alike.

Paradise Bay Resort, east coast, Oahu

Paradise Bay Resort

★★★ $$

A hidden 40-room bayfront gem on Kaneohe Bay with free kayaks, paddleboards, floating docks, Friday fire dances, and windward Oahu’s most dramatic mountain backdrop.

The Kahala Hotel and Resort

The Kahala Hotel and Resort

★★★★★ $$$$

Secluded luxury resort with private lagoon and dolphins

Waikiki Hotels

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

★★★★ $$$

Design-forward Waikiki resort with a 280,000-gallon Oceanarium lobby, Iron Chef Morimoto dining, rooftop infinity pool, and direct beach access.

Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel Honeymoon Suite

Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

★★★ $$

Now rebranded as The Twin Fin, this surf-inspired 632-room hotel delivers Waikiki’s best beachfront location with iconic dining at Tiki’s Grill and panoramic views from the 21st-floor Coconut Club.

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

★★★★ $$$$

AAA Four Diamond all-suite tower directly across from Waikiki Beach — only four suites per floor, each with a gourmet kitchen, washer/dryer, and oceanfront lanai.

ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI honeymoon suite

ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki

★★★★★ $$$$

Intimate all-suite luxury boutique on Waikiki Beach

Best Hotel on Waikiki Beach for Couples: Halekulani

Halekulani

★★★★★ $$$$

Legendary five-star oceanfront elegance in Waikiki

Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

★★★★★ $$$$

Halekulani’s boutique sister hotel delivers five-star service, a stunning rooftop infinity pool, and zero resort fees in the heart of Waikiki.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

★★★★ $$$

Massive 22-acre oceanfront village with its own lagoon

Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

★★★★ $$$

A full-service 601-room Hilton at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki with the iconic M.A.C. 24/7 restaurant, a 10th-floor recreation deck, and 35,000 sq ft of event space.

Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

★★★ $$

A soaring 44-story Waikiki tower with free hot breakfast, a 5th-floor Sky Deck featuring mini-golf and pool, and panoramic ocean views at IHG’s reliable budget price.

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

★★★ $$

A spacious Hyatt select-service hotel with free breakfast, separate living areas in every room, and a prime location less than 5 minutes from Waikiki Beach.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa Honeymoon Suite

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

★★★★ $$$

Twin-tower resort with rooftop pool across from Waikiki Beach

Romantic Sunset a Trump International Hotel Waikiki

Ka La’i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

★★★★★ $$$$

Ultra-luxury hotel-condo steps from Waikiki Beach

Kaimana Beach Hotel

Kaimana Beach Hotel

★★★ $$

Waikiki’s only boutique hotel directly on the sand, featuring the celebrated Hau Tree restaurant and unmatched access to the calm, crystal-clear waters of Kaimana Beach.

Romantic Honeymoon Hotels in Waikiki

Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head

★★★★ $$$

A 51-room boutique sanctuary at Diamond Head’s doorstep where Asian-inspired elegance, complimentary wine, and loaner beach cruisers replace resort-scale amenities.

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

★★★★ $$$

The First Lady of Waikiki — historic beachfront elegance

Prince Waikiki

Prince Waikiki

★★★★ $$$

An all-oceanfront Waikiki harbor retreat where every room delivers unobstructed Pacific views, world-class sushi, and complimentary golf shuttles.

Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Queen Kapiolani Hotel

★★★ $$

A retro-chic 315-room hotel named for Hawaiian royalty, delivering Diamond Head views, rooftop dining, and a vibrant cultural scene at a budget-friendly price.

Sheraton Waikiki

Sheraton Waikiki

★★★★ $$$

Iconic beachfront resort in the heart of Waikiki

The Laylow, Autograph Collection

The Laylow, Autograph Collection

★★★★ $$$

A mid-century modern boutique with a lush saltwater pool, Waikiki’s best live-music restaurant, and all-king rooms that channel the golden age of Hawaiian travel.

The Modern Honolulu By Diamond Resorts

The Modern Honolulu by Diamond Resorts

★★★★ $$$

A design-forward Waikiki retreat with dual pools, lush poolside dining, and an intimate atmosphere that feels more boutique than big-brand.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel evening

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

★★★★★ $$$$

Waikiki’s only Ritz-Carlton — 552 ocean-facing suites in twin towers with the highest infinity pools in Waikiki, Sushi Sho, and the first Fifth Avenue Club in Hawaii.

The Royal Hawaiian

The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort

★★★★★ $$$$

The iconic Pink Palace of the Pacific on Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

★★★★ $$$

Spacious beachfront resort across from Kuhio Beach

Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger

Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger

★★★ $$

A family-friendly 498-room Outrigger hotel on Kalakaua Avenue with rooftop pool views, Maui Brewing Co. on-site, and nightly Magic of Polynesia shows.

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Waikiki Resort Hotel

★★★ $$

A family-friendly Waikiki value hotel half a block from the beach, with kids-eat-free dining, on-site spa, and cultural activities at a price that leaves room for island adventures.

Ko Olina Hotels

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

★★★★ $$$$

Disney’s Hawaiian masterpiece — 21 oceanfront acres with character experiences, an 18,000-sq-ft spa, a volcanic waterslide complex, and a private snorkeling lagoon where Mickey meets aloha.

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

★★★★★ $$$$

Oahu’s only Five Diamond resort, set on a pristine Ko Olina lagoon with four pools, a four-level spa, championship golf, and the uncompromising luxury that defines the Four Seasons name.

Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort

★★★★ $$$

Luxury two- and three-bedroom oceanfront villas with Roy Yamaguchi-designed kitchens, private lagoon beach access, and the quietest setting in the Ko Olina resort community.

Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club

★★★★ $$$

A sprawling Ko Olina villa resort with 550 fully equipped residences, four pools, seven hot tubs, a waterslide, and direct access to one of Oahu’s most pristine lagoon beaches.

North Shore Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore

Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore

★★★ $$

The North Shore’s only branded hotel — a modern 144-room Marriott steps from the beach and the Polynesian Cultural Center, offering a gateway to Oahu’s most authentic Hawaiian coastline.

Turtle Bay Resort

★★★★★ $$$$

Now The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, this 1,300-acre North Shore legend spans five miles of coastline with 36 holes of championship golf, an ocean-view spa, and over 70 immersive experiences.


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