Ala Moana Hotel

Ala Moana Hotel

Despite being a long walk from the beach, this is one of the more well-known hotels in the area—especially for local, interisland travelers. The property (with its two towers—the Kona and the Waikiki) sits just outside Waikiki, next door to the Ala Moana Shopping...
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The Modern Honolulu

The Modern Honolulu

The hotel used to be part of the Ilikai Hotel next door. In 2010, it reopened as The Modern. In 2023, it became part of Hilton Grand Vacations. (Hopefully you’ve saved up some Hilton Honors points—it’s worth it to spend them here.) They tout themselves as...
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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Wow! This resort dominates the landscape on this side of the island. We have to admit that we’re not Disney groupies, so we had our biases going into this review. And it took us longer to see this resort from top to bottom than any other resort in Hawai‘i. But Aulani...
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Hawaiian Princess

Hawaiian Princess

First of all, this condo complex is not just a Gem, it’s also a Solid Gold Value. It has the kind of beachfront location that people dream of. It’s built right on top of Papaoneone Beach, a picturesque and surprisingly lightly used half-mile-long beach. Views from all...
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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort

This is one of Waikiki’s historically significant hotels, originally opened in 1901, and the second floor has a nice display describing the legacy of this establishment. Their three buildings surround a century-old banyan tree that lends an air of timelessness to the...
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