2025 Readers’ Choice Awards: Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi

Molokaʻi

Molokaʻi, or the Friendly Isle, is the perfect island for travelers looking for an authentic Hawaiʻi experience. 

Best Beach 

1. Pāpōhaku Beach 
2. Hālawa Beach 
3. Murphy’s Beach 
4. Kapukahehu Beach (aka Dixie Maru Cove) 
5. Kepuhi Beach 

Best Place to Stay 

1. Hotel Moloka‘i 
2. Moloka‘i Shores 
3. Dunbar Beachfront Cottages 
4. Pu‘u O Hōkū Ranch 
5. Castle Moloka’i Shores 

Best Land Activity or Adventure Tour Co. 

1. Hālawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike 
2. Purdy’s Natural Macadamia Nut Farm  

Best Restaurant

1. Hiro’s ‘Ohana Grill 
2. Kualapu‘u Cookhouse 
3. Kanemitsu Bakery & Coffee Shop 
4. Paddlers Restaurant and Bar

Best Cheap Eats 

1. ‘Ono Fish & Shrimp Truck 
2. Kanemitsu Bakery & Coffee Shop 
3. Moloka‘i Burger 
4. Moloka‘i Pizza Café 
5. Mana‘e Goods & Grindz 

Lānaʻi

Lānaʻi boasts both pristine natural beauty and world-class luxury resorts.
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Once a pineapple plantation, Lānaʻi boasts both pristine natural beauty and world-class luxury resorts for a true island escape.  

Best Beach 

1. Shipwreck Beach 
2. Hulopo‘e Beach 
3. Polihua Beach 

Best Place to Stay 

1. Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i 
2. Hotel Lāna‘i 
3. Sensei Lāna‘i, A Four Seasons Resort

Best Land Activity or Adventure Tour Co. 

1. Lāna‘i Jeep Rental 
2. Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary 
3. Trilogy Excursions (Maui) 
4. Paragon Sailing (Maui) 
5. Lānaʻi Adventure Park

Best Hiking Trail 

1. Koloiki Ridge Trail 
2. Pu‘u Pehe (aka Sweetheart Rock) 
3. Munro Trail 
4. Fisherman’s Trail 
5. Kapiha‘a Trail 

Best Restaurant

1. Blue Ginger Café 
2. Nō Ka ‘Oi Grindz Lāna‘i 
3. Malibu Farm 
4. Lāna‘i City Bar & Grille 
5. Nobu Lāna‘i 

Best Cheap Eats 

1. Nō Ka ‘Oi Grindz Lāna‘i 
2. Blue Ginger Café 
3. Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar 
4. Coffee Works 
5. Lanai City Bar and Grill
6. Manele General Store 

Best Plate Lunch

1. Blue Ginger Café 
2. Pele’s Other Garden Deli 
3. Ganotisi’s Pacific Rim Cuisine 
4. Café 565