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Ala Moana Hotel 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96814, USA	808/955-4811 or 888/367-4811 Read Review
Shoppers might wear out their Manolos here; the hotel is connected to O'ahu's biggest mall, the Ala Moana Shopping Center, by a pedestrian ramp, and it's a four-block stroll away from the Victoria Ward Centers. Business travelers are walking one block in the opposite direction to the Hawai'i Convention Center. Swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers make the two-minute walk to Ala Moana Beach Park across the street. Studio accommodations have cherrywood furnishings, kitchenettes, flat-screen wall-mounted TVs, and lanai with glass railings and outdoor seating. One- and two-bedroom suites are also available. Most units in this 36-story high-rise have a view of Ala Moana Beach, the ocean, or the mountains. www.alamoanahotel.com. 1,150 studios, 67 suites. In-room: safe. In-hotel: 4 restaurants, room service, bar, pool, gym, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C, minibar. AE, DC, MC, V.
Halekulani 2199 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/923-2311 or 800/367-2343 Read Review
Honeymooners and others seeking seclusion amidst the frenetic activity of the Waikiki scene find it here. Halekulani exemplifies the translation of its name -- the "house befitting heaven." From the moment you step inside the lobby, the attention to detail and service wraps you in luxury. It begins with private registration in your guest room and extends to the tiniest of details, such as complimentary tickets to the Honolulu Symphony, Contemporary Art Museum, and Honolulu Academy of Arts. Spacious guest rooms, artfully appointed in marble and wood, have ocean views and extra large lanai. If you want to honeymoon in the ultimate style, we recommend the 2,125-square-foot Vera Wang Suite, created by the noted wedding dress designer herself. It's entirely Vera, right down to the signature soft lavender color scheme. Outside, the resort's freshwater pool has an orchid design created from more than 1½ million glass mosaic tiles. Gray's Beach, which fronts the hotel just beyond the pool, is small and has been known to disappear at high tide. www.halekulani.com. 412 rooms, 44 suites. In-room: safe, DVD, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, spa, beachfront, laundry service, public Internet, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, DC, MC, V.
Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki 100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/956-1111 or 866/774-6236 Read Review
This slim high-rise fronts Ala Wai Yacht Harbor at the 'ewa edge of Waikiki, close to Honolulu's downtown business districts, the convention center, and Ala Moana's outdoor mall. There's no beach here, but Ala Moana Beach Park is a 10-minute stroll away along the Harbor, and the hotel also offers complimentary shuttle service around Waikiki and its surrounding beaches. It's the only resort in Waikiki with a golf course -- the 27-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course is in 'Ewa Beach, about a 45-minute ride from the hotel. The sleek, modern Prince looks to Asia both in its high-style decor and such pampering touches as the traditional oshiburi (chilled hand towel) for refreshment upon check-in. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbor sunsets make up for the lack of lanai. www.hawaiiprincehotel.com. 521 rooms, 57 suites. In-room: safe, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bar, golf course, pool, gym, spa, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C, minibar. AE, DC, MC, V.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa 2005 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/949-4321 or 800/221-2424 Read Review
Location, location, location. The HHV sprawls over 22 acres on Waikiki's widest stretch of beach. It has the perfect neighbor in Fort DeRussy, whose green lawns create a buffer zone to the high-rise lineup of central Waikiki. The Hilton makes the most of its prime real estate -- surrounding the five hotel towers with lavish gardens, an aquatic playground of pools, a lagoon, cascading waterfalls, koi ponds, penguins, and pink flamingos. Rainbow Tower, with its landmark 31-story mural, has knockout views of Diamond Head. Rooms in all towers have lanai offering ocean, city, or Waikiki beach views. More of a city than a village, the HHV has an ABC sundry store, a bookstore, Louis Vuitton, and a post office. Culture comes in the form of an outpost of the Bishop Museum and the contemporary Hawaiian art gracing the public spaces. It even has its own pier, docking point for the Atlantis Submarine. The sheer volume of options, including free stuff (lei-making, poolside hula shows, and fireworks), make the HHV a good choice for families. This is a megaresort and a convention destination. On the positive side, that means unusual perks, like check-in kiosks (complete with room keys) in the baggage claim area at the airport. On the negative side, it means that there's usually big doings afoot on-site. Be sure to try the family recipe Irish soda bread; it's in the bread baskets at the exclusive Bali by the Sea, but you can also get it at various cafés. www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com. 3,432 rooms, 365 suites, 264 condominiums. In-room: safe, dial-up. In-hotel: 18 restaurants, room service, bars, pools, gym, spa, beachfront, water sports, concierge, children's programs (ages 5-12), laundry service, no-smoking rooms, Internet, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa 2424 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/923-1234 or 800/633-7313 Read Review
Across the street from the Kuhio Beach section of Waikiki, the Hyatt is actually "oceanfront," as there's no resort between it and the Pacific Ocean. A pool deck staircase leads directly to street level, for easy beach access. An open-air atrium with three levels of shopping, a two-story waterfall, and free nightly live entertainment make this one of the liveliest lobbies anywhere. An activity center offers kids' programs, including lei-making lessons, 'ukulele lessons, and field trips to the aquarium and zoo. www.hyattwaikiki.com. 1,212 rooms, 18 suites. In-room: safe, dial-up. In-hotel: 5 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, spa, children's programs (ages 5-12), parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
J. W. Marriott 'Ihilani Resort & Spa 92-1001 'Olani St., Kapolei, HI 96707, USA	808/679-0079 or 800/626-4446 Read Review
Forty-five minutes and a world away from the bustle of Waikiki, this sleek, 17-story resort anchors the still-developing Ko'Olina Resort and Marina on O'ahu's leeward coastline. Honeymooners, NFL Pro Bowlers, and even local residents looking for a "neighbor island" experience without the hassle of catching a flight come to 'Ihilani for first-class R&R. The resort sits on one of Ko Olina's seven lagoons and features a lu'au cove, tennis garden, wedding chapel, yacht marina, and a Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole championship golf facility. Rooms here are spacious with 650 square feet; marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs; spacious private lanai with teak furnishings, in-room CD players; and high-tech control systems (lights, temperature controls). Most have ocean views. A rental car is pretty much a necessity here. www.ihilani.com. 387 rooms, 36 suites. In-hotel: 4 restaurants, room service, golf course, tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, beachfront, children's programs (ages 5-12), no-smoking rooms, A/C, minibar. AE, DC, MC, V.
Marriott Ko Olina Beach Vacation Club 92-161 Waipahe Pl., HI 96707, USA	808/679-4900 or 877/229-4484 Read Review
If you have your heart set on getting away to O'ahu's western shores, check out the Marriott, which is primarily a vacation-ownership property. This property does offer nightly rental rates for its rooms, which range from hotel-style standard guest rooms to expansive and elegantly appointed one- or two-bedroom guest villa apartments. The larger villas (1,240 square feet) have three TVs, full kitchens, and separate living and dining areas. Situated on 30 acres of Ko Olina, fronting a lagoon, this resort has two pools (one with sandy-beach bottom), a fitness center, four outdoor hot tubs (including one overlooking the ocean that's ideal for sunset soaks). Breakfast is offered at Kolohe's poolside bar and grill where, after sundown, there's live music nightly under the stars. Tuesday evenings, check out the oceanfront Fia Fia-An Evening in Samoa Lu'au, whose featured performer is one of the island's champion fire-knife dancers. www.marriottvacationclub.com. 200 units. In-room: safe, kitchen, DVD, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar, golf course, tennis courts, pools, gym, beachfront, children's programs (ages 5-12), parking (fee), A/C. AE, DC, MC, V.
Outrigger Luana 2045 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/955-6000 or 800/688-7444 Read Review
At the entrance to Waikiki near Fort DeRussy Park, this condo-hotel contains 218 studios and one-bedroom suites. The two-story lobby is appointed in rich, Hawaiian-wood furnishings with island-inspired fabrics, along with a mezzanine lounge. Units are furnished with the same mix of rich woods with etched accents of pineapples and palm trees. At bedside, hula-dancer and beach-boy lamps add another Hawaiian residential touch. The recreational deck features a fitness center, pool, and barbecue area with tables that can be enclosed "cabana-style" for privacy when dining outdoors. One-bedroom suites each have two lanai. www.outrigger.com. 217 units. In-room: safe, kitchen (some), dial-up. In-hotel: pool, gym, laundry facilities, parking (fee), A/C. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Outrigger Reef on the Beach 2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/923-3111 or 800/688-7444 Read Review
Value and a location right on the beach near to Fort DeRussy are the draw here. Beginning in late 2006 or early 2007, this hotel will serve as the beachfront anchor for the new Waikiki Beach Walk complex. Try to get an ocean view or oceanfront accommodation; the other rooms have less enchanting views of the walls of the Waikiki Shores condominium next door. Most rooms have only showers, and all except those in the standard category have lanai. Kids who sign up for the Reef's Island Explorer program get their own backpack and binoculars at check-in. Hawai'i's celebration of culture -- Aloha Fridays -- finds this hotel brimming with lei makers, entertainers, and artisans. www.outrigger.com. 846 rooms, 39 suites. In-room: refrigerator, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, beachfront, children's programs (ages 5-12), laundry facilities, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/923-0711 or 800/688-7444 Read Review
Outrigger's star jewel sits on one of the finest strands of Waikiki beach, where the hotel plays host to canoe regattas, the World Ocean Games lifeguard competition, and the Honolulu Marathon. The 16-story resort's guest rooms are a tribute to plantation-style living with rich darkwood furnishings, Hawaiian art, and lanai that offer either ocean or Waikiki skyline views. The popular Duke's Canoe Club has beachfront concerts under the stars. At this writing, the resort's Plantation Spa is slated to open in spring 2006. www.outrigger.com. 500 rooms, 30 suites. In-room: safe, kitchen (some), refrigerator, ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, beachfront, children's programs (ages 5-13), laundry facilities, laundry service, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Queen Kapi'olani Hotel 150 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/922-1941 or 800/367-2317 Read Review
A half block from the shore on the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, is this older hotel. The Queen "Kap," as she is known by locals, sits right across the street from the zoo, within walking distance of the aquarium, the Waikiki Concert Shell, Kapio'lani Park, Kapahulu Pier, and Waikiki Beach. If you're at all a history buff, take a moment to view the historic memorabilia of the Queen and her family -- it's displayed throughout the hotel's public areas. Accommodations here are clean and basic and offer a choice among standard rooms, studios with kitchenettes, and one-bedroom suites, all with private lanai and rates that won't break the budget. www.queenkapiolani.com. 308 rooms, 7 suites. In-room: safe, kitchen, refrigerator. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, pool, laundry facilities, parking (fee), A/C. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Renaissance 'Ilikai Waikiki 1777 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/949-3811 or 800/245-4524 Read Review
At the 'ewa edge of Waikiki overlooking the Ala Wai Harbor, this resort has both standard rooms and units with full kitchens, which can save you some bucks if you self-cater occasionally. The atmosphere here is casual thanks to an open-air lobby, cascading waterfalls, and torchlighted walkways perfect for romantic, evening strolls above the Harbor. There are two freshwater pools and a tennis court, but the nearest beach, at Ala Moana Beach Park, is a five-minute walk. Most rooms have lanai. Wanna play tag? Check out the Ultrazone laser adventure facility. While riding the glass elevator to the top of the "I", note the uppermost penthouse balcony to the west -- it's where Jack Lord's character Steve McGarrett turns to face the camera at the beginning of each episode of Hawaii 5-0. www.ilikaihotel.com. 728 rooms, 51 suites. In-room: kitchen (some), refrigerator, ethernet. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, tennis court, pools, gym, laundry facilities, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel 2570 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/922-2511 or 877/997-6667 Read Review
A three-story volcano, backlighted in a faux eruption, crawls up the side of this hotel opposite Kuhio Beach and near Kapi'olani Park. Rooms are hip Hawaiiana, in colors ranging from neon pineapple yellow to hot lava tropical print red. The retro version of '60s island life continues with little touches like hand-painted bamboo curtains on the closets and surfboards used as entry signs. The third-floor pool deck is where all the action takes place. In the early mornings, there's an international food court where guests can choose complimentary breakfast munchies to pack in a takeout cooler bag. In the evenings, the poolside bar breaks out with Hawaiian music that ranges from traditional to Jawaiian (Hawaiian sound with a reggae beat). There's also a Cold Stone Creamery and a Wolfgang Puck's Express, both on the street level. At this writing, new owners were planning additional public-area renovations. www.rqwaikikibeachhotel.com. 716 rooms, 12 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, pool, laundry facilities, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Tower 2470 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/926-6400 or 866/774-2924 Read Review
Facing Kuhio Beach, this 40-story resort offers spacious (1,100-1,400 square feet) one- and two-bedroom suites with gourmet kitchens and windows that open to views of Waikiki and the Pacific Ocean. Amenities include twice-daily maid service, washer-dryers, and spacious private lanai. Valet parking is included. www.rqwaikikibeachtower.com. 140 units. In-room: safe, kitchen, DVD, dial-up. In-hotel: room service, tennis court, pool, laundry facilities, no-smoking rooms, A/C, parking. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Royal Hawaiian Hotel 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	888/488-3535, 808/923-7311, or 866/500-8313 Read Review
The high octane mai tais at this resort's outdoor Mai Tai Bar made the drink famous. But the drinks aren't the only thing that's legendary at the Pink Palace of the Pacific, so nicknamed for its cotton-candy color. The Royal was built in 1927 by Matson Navigation Company for its luxury-cruise passengers. A modern tower has since been added, but we're partial to the romance and architectural detailing of the Royal's historic wing with its canopy beds, Queen Anne-style desks, and color motifs that range from soft mauve to soothing sea foam. If you want a lanai for sunset viewing, however, rooms in the oceanfront tower are your best bet. The Royal has bragging rights to a private beach on some of the widest sands in central Waikiki, and its Abhasa Spa offers Zen-inspired massage in the palm-fringed gardens. The Royal's weekly lu'au -- the only oceanfront lu'au in Waikiki -- is held Monday evenings underneath the stars on the Ocean Lawn. www.royal-hawaiian.com. 472 rooms, 53 suites. In-room: ethernet. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, pool, spa, beachfront, children's programs (ages 5-12), parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C, Internet, minibar. AE, DC, MC, V.
Sheraton Moana Surfrider 2365 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/922-3111, 888/488-3535, or 866/500-8313 Read Review
Outrageous rates of $1.50 per night were the talk of the town when the "First Lady of Waikiki" opened her doors in 1901. The Hawai'i Calls radio program was broadcast from the veranda during the 1940s and '50s. Today the Moana is still a wedding and honeymoon favorite with its sweeping main staircase and period furnishings in its historic main wing, the Moana. You can renew your wedding vows during the Moana's weekly Promise Me Again ceremony held Saturday evenings underneath the stars of the Banyan Courtyard. In the late 1950s, the Diamond Head Tower was built. In the '70s, the Surfrider hotel went up next door -- all three merged into one hotel in the 1980s. The newly refurbished Surfrider has oceanfront suites with two separate lanai, one for sunrise and one for sunset viewing. www.moana-surfrider.com. 793 rooms, 46 suites. In-room: safe, dial-up. In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, beachfront, children's programs (ages 5-12), laundry service, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, DC, MC, V.
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani 120 Kaiulani Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/922-5811, 888/488-3535, or 866/500-8313 Read Review
This hotel sits across the street from its sister property, the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. Kids here can participate in the Keiki Aloha activity program, which is headquartered two blocks down the street at the Sheraton Waikiki. Rooms are in two towers -- some peer over the Moana's low-rise historic wing at the ocean. At night there's poolside hula and live Hawaiian music on the Lava Stage. It's a two-minute stroll to the beach. The hotel's pool is street-side facing Kalakaua Avenue. www.princesskaiulani.com. 1,152 rooms, 14 suites. In-room: dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bar, pool, gym, children's programs (ages 5-12), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Sheraton Waikiki 2255 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	888/488-3535, 808/922-4422, or 866/500-8313 Read Review
Towering over its neighbors on the prow of Waikiki's famous sands, the Sheraton is center stage on Waikiki Beach. Designed for the convention crowd, it's big and busy; the ballroom, one of O'ahu's largest, hosts convention expos, concerts, and boxing matches. A glass-wall elevator, with magnificent views of Waikiki, ascends 30 stories to the Hano Hano Room's skyline Cobalt lounge and restaurant in the sky. The resort's best beach is on its Diamond Head side, fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Lanai afford views of the ocean, Waikiki or mountains. If you don't shy away from crowds, this could be the place. The advantage here is that you have at your vacation fingertips a variety of amenities, venues, and programs, as well as a location smack dab in the middle of Waikiki. Don't forget, we're talking living large here, so even the walk to your room could hike off a few of those calories consumed in mai tais. www.sheratonwaikiki.com. 1,695 rooms, 128 suites. In-room: refrigerator, ethernet. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pools, gym, beachfront, children's programs (ages 5-12), laundry service, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, DC, MC, V.
The Kahala 5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816, USA	808/739-8888 or 800/367-25285 Read Review
Hidden away in the wealthy residential neighborhood of Kahala (on the other side of Diamond Head from Waikiki), this elegant oceanfront hotel has played host to both presidents and princesses as one of Hawai'i's very first luxury resorts. The Kahala is flanked by the exclusive Waialae Golf Links and the Pacific Ocean -- surrounding it in a natural tranquillity. Pathways meander out along a walkway with benches tucked into oceanfront nooks for lazy viewing. The oceanfront Chi Fitness Center offers outdoor yoga and Pilates. The reef not far from shore makes the waters here calm enough for young swimmers to try their water wings. You can also sign up for dolphin interactions in the 26,000-square-foot-lagoon. Rooms combine touches of Asia and old Hawai'i, with mahogany furniture, teak parquet floors, hand-loomed area rugs, local art, and grass-cloth wall coverings. Culinary buffs should inquire if the Kahala Culinary Academy is in session. Here you can learn everything from cooking basics to party planning in classes taught by master chefs. If you plan to visit the second week of January and love golf, ask for a view of the course so you can have a bird's eye view of the PGA Sony Open from your lanai. www.kahalaresort.com. 331 rooms, 33 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 5 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, spa, beachfront, bicycles, children's programs (ages 5-12), parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C, minibar. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Turtle Bay Resort 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Box 187, Kahuku, HI 96731, USA	808/293-8811 or 800/203-3650 Read Review
Some 880 acres of raw natural Hawai'i landscape is your playground at this resort on O'ahu's North Shore. Set out on the edge of Kuilima Point, Turtle Bay has spacious guest rooms averaging nearly 500 square feet, with lanai that showcase stunning peninsula views. In winter, when the big waves roll ashore, you get a front-row seat for watching the powerful surf. The sumptuous oceanfront beach cottages come complete with Brazilian walnut floors and teak rockers on the lanai. If you prefer a vacation home, Turtle Bay's gated community, the Ocean Villas, offers three- and four-bedroom units with plenty of cushy accoutrements and a host of amenities, from private butlers to chefs to in-home spa treatments. Turtle Bay has a Hans Heidemann Surf School, horse stables, a spa, and the only 36-hole golf facility on O'ahu to keep you busy. There are two swimming pools, one with an 80-foot water slide. While out exploring Turtle Bay's 12 mi of nature trails, don't be surprised if you suddenly find yourself "Lost." The hit television series has been known to frequent the resort's beaches, coves, and natural forests for location filming. www.turtlebayresort.com. 373 rooms, 40 suites, 42 beach cottages, 56 ocean villas. In-room: refrigerator. In-hotel: 4 restaurants, room service, bars, golf courses, tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, beachfront, children's programs (ages 5-12), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 2552 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA	808/922-6611 or 800/367-5370 Read Review
On the eastern edge of Waikiki, this flagship Marriott sits across from Kuhio Beach and close to Kapi'olani Park, the zoo, and the aquarium. Deep Hawaiian woods and bold tropical colors fill the hotel's two towers, which have ample courtyards and public areas open to ocean breezes and sunlight. Rooms in the Kealohilani Tower are some of the largest in Waikiki, and the Paokalani Tower's Diamond Head-side rooms offer breathtaking views of the crater and Kapi'olani Park. All rooms have private lanai. The outdoor Moana Terrace, three floors up overlooking Waikiki Beach, presents Hawaiian music in the early evenings. The Friday-evening entertainment lineup on the Pualeilani Terrace includes the Tepatasi luau, complete with fire-knife dancers. If you want to keep that laid-back vacation spirit to the very end, use Baggage Direct's mobile skycap service in the main lobby. This TSA certified agency will take your bags and check them through to your final destination right from the hotel. No more schlepping. www.marriottwaikiki.com. 1,310 rooms, 13 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator, ethernet, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 6 restaurants, room service, bars, pools, gym, spa, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, A/C. AE, D, MC, V.