Earlier this year the new Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach reopened after LXR Hotels & Resorts rebranded it from the Trump International Hotel Waikīkī. But that’s all that’s really changed, at least for now. The 38-story, 462-room hotel near Fort DeRussy Park marks the Hilton luxury brand’s first Oʻahu property. (The hotel itself is owned by […]
Hawaiʻi Island is known for its active volcanoes, breathtaking sunsets and stunning black-sand beaches. And its collection of luxe accommodations is growing, too. This summer the adults-only, eight-room Hāmākua Hotel opened, perched on a 100-foot sea cliff along the rugged Hāmākua Coast. The hotel—formerly the Palms Cliff House Inn—sprawls across 25 beautiful acres located 11
Overlooking one of the best beaches in the world, Kāʻanapali Beach Resort has proudly served as Maui’s most Hawaiian hotel since 1964—an accolade earned through its continued commitment to authentic Hawaiian culture and experiences. Honored with prestigious readers’ choice awards from the likes of Condé Nast Traveler for Top Hawaiʻi Resort in 2023 as well
Downtown Honolulu hasn’t had a new hotel open since the Executive Centre was built in 1984. With the pandemic fading and efforts towards the revitalization of the neighborhood on the rise, it was time. Located at 1111 Bishop Street between the Hawai’i Theatre, Capital Modern Museum and ʻIolani Palace, the AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu
It’s no secret: Getting to Hawaiʻi isn’t cheap. Airfare—especially in the summer—is expensive, and then you need a hotel room and (we suggest) rental car. It adds up! So finding a hotel that fits your budget—but still offering all the must-have amenities (and beautiful views, too) helps. Here are the Top 5 value hotels on
After years of intentional planning and renovation, the Fairmont Kea Lani on Maui completed its stunning cultural redesign this January. The project updated more than just the resort’s luxurious one-bedroom suites and two-story villas; it also introduced a reimagined lobby with a new bar and restaurant as well as an immersive Hawaiian cultural center. The
Heading to Maui but want to stay somewhere other than a busy hotel or sprawling resort? Here are three under-the-radar accommodations that will make your vacation to the Valley Isle really feel like an escape. Lumeria Maui, Makawao The moment you walk onto the lush 5.6-acre property in Upcountry Maui, you get what Lumeria Maui
The famed Turtle Bay Resort, perched on Oʻahu’s North Shore, is changing owners and will be rebranded as a Ritz-Carlton. Host Hotels & Resorts Inc., which owns almost 80 hotels, entered an agreement to acquire the 450-room resort and nearby land for $725 million from Blackstone Real Estate. Blackstone bought the 1,180-acre oceanfront hotel in
Most times a multimillion renovation to a resort only benefits the guests. But part of the $160 million renovation to the Westin Maui Resort & Spa Kā‘anapali is open to everyone—and that was exactly the point. Seven months after deadly wildfires devastated Lahaina, killing at least 101 people, the hotel wrapped up renovations that included
Known for its golden-sand beaches and waterfalls, Maui has long been a favorite of visitors. The Valley Isle offers the best of all words—outdoor adventures, global cuisine, rugged terrain, world-class surf and luxury. Here are five of the best high-end hotels and resorts—chosen by readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards—that combine style, luxury, comfort
Let’s face it: Sometimes a vacation is getting away from kids. Yours and others. While Maui has the adults-only Hotel Wailea, Oʻahu, which sees the bulk of visitors, hasn’t had anything like that. Until this summer. Opening on June 1, Romer House Waikīkī on Nāhua Street will be the island’s first—and only—adults-only hotel. It’s located
The team visited the Westin Maui Resort and Spa last week to check out the conclusion of a $160 million transformation to the property. And man, is it spectacular! We toured the rooms and suites—all modern and clean with unparalleled views of Kāʻanapali Beach—dined at the new concept ʻUlu Kitchen by local chef Peter Merriman,
