Recommeded Waikiki Hotels

Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
Situated on Kalakaua, just across from the world famous Waikiki Beach at the most scenic end of the strip, the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel is ideally located for both sun-seekers and shoppers, being a short walk from the central shopping area. The hotel is just 25 minutes from the airport. Described as 'Hip Hawaiiana' or 'Aloha with Attitude' the hotel underwent a $30 million renovation under new owners Aston.

Halekulani
This elegant world-class hotel occupies a prime oceanfront location on Waikiki Beach and is an "oasis of tranquility" in the heart of Waikiki. Within walking distance of the hotel are numerous shops and scores of excellent restaurants and fast food venues. These offer a wide choice of food, from Pacific Rim and Ethnic to the finest Seafood and Island steaks. The Ala Moana Center, Hawaii's largest shopping mall, is just one mile away.

Hilton Hawaiian Village
The Hilton Hawaiian Village is an impressive 22-acre resort village located on Waikiki's best and widest area of white sand beach. The center of Waikiki can be reached by a delightful walk along the beach and past the park at Fort de Russy, or is a short taxi ride away. The hotel, which is very popular with families, consists of five magnificent towers located within the spacious grounds, creating a self-contained resort village offering guests a wide mix of exceptional resort accommodations and classic Hawaiian hospitality.

Kahala Mandarin Oriental
The palatial ocean side resort of The Kahala Mandarin is 15 minutes from Waikiki, at roads end, in a quiet secluded setting adjacent to the exclusive residential area of Kahala. This world famous five star resort hotel has the advantage of enjoying a beautiful and tranquil location whilst being close to Waikiki and Honolulu. It has a sheltered golden sandy beach, a 26,000 square foot dolphin lagoon, adjoins the exclusive Wai'alae Country Club golf course and is overlooked by the Ko'olau mountains.

Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach
Yes, it really is on the beach, in a central location, standing proudly between the Royal Hawaiian and the Sheraton Moana Surfrider, The Outrigger Waikiki offers good value for money. There are many excellent designer shops and restaurants close by. The hotel is home to Duke's Canoe Club, one of Waikiki's most popular beachfront restaurants and bars. Also well worth a visit is Chuck's Steakhouse and Sunset Terrace, with its excellent dining and lovely views.

The Royal Hawaiian
Rightly, The Royal Hawaiian takes pride of place at the center of Waikiki Beach. Being only the second hotel to be built on the beach, the builders had carte blanche when coming to select their location and they chose well. Although, now surrounded by modern high-rise hotels, the hotel still stands proud elegant and eternal, a celebrated landmark.

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JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
Once a playground of ancient Hawaiian Royalty, situated on seven magnificent lagoons with a mile and a half of sea-walk paths, the Ko Olina Resort and Marina is found along Oahu's leeward coast, about a 25 minute drive from Honolulu Airport and 40 minutes from Waikiki. The J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa is sited on the first of the spectacular lagoons with a crescent shaped beach, crystal clear water and is ideal and safe for ocean swimming.