Where to Sleep in Hawaii? – Hotels for Vacation and Travel in the Tropical Islands
It's important to know which area to book a resort or hotel in the Hawaiian Islands to enjoy a dreamy vacation in the volcanic archipelago.
The top five areas popular with tourists visiting the city are:
- Honolulu – Waikiki Beach
- Maui Island – Wailea Beaches
- Oahu Island (near Honolulu) – Olina Beach
- The Big Island of Hawaii – Waikoloa Beach
- Maui Island – Kaanapali Beach and Napili Beach
Click here for a list of 10 great resorts for vacation in Waikiki and Honolulu…
Click here for a list of 10 excellent resorts for vacation in Maui…
Map of the Most Developed Vacation Areas in Hawaii
Everything You Need to Know About Lodging and Hotels in Honolulu and the Island of Oahu
Lodging on the island of Oahu is mostly concentrated in the big city and capital, Honolulu, mainly in the hotels of Waikiki district. The big city offers a variety of accommodations from high-end resorts to basic hotels or motels, primarily providing easy access to the stunning coastline.
Click here to search for lodging and vacation spots in Honolulu and Waikiki Beach…
Click here for a list of 10 great resorts for vacation in Waikiki and Honolulu…
- Right on Waikiki Beach, you’ll find fantastic hotels and resorts from major international chains, offering four and five-star accommodations. Staying in Waikiki isn't cheap, but as you move further from the beach, prices drop.
- You'll find more urban-style accommodations towards downtown Honolulu.
- Olina Beach, located a half-hour drive from Honolulu International Airport within the resort city of Kapolei. The beach is a developed resort area built around 3 small artificial lagoons. It's a dream vacation spot, perfect for families, but it’s definitely not cheap.
Click here to find accommodation in the amazing resorts of Olina Beach and Kapolei…
Everything You Need to Know About Accommodations and Hotels in Maui
Maui is one of the most attractive and luxurious vacation destinations in all of Hawaii. The island receives a large number of tourists each year who mainly come for the fabulous resorts along the paradise beaches on the western coastline. The resorts and vacation spots on the island are roughly divided into three:
- Family-friendly resorts on Ka'anapali beaches, north of Lahaina
- Luxury resorts on Wailea beaches, south of Kihei
- Small urban-style hotels in Kahului
Click here to check availability and prices for hotels on the island of Maui…
Click here for a list of 10 excellent resorts for vacation in Maui…
From Wailea's beaches, stretching from Makena's nature reserve, which is one of Hawaii's most beautiful beaches, there's an endless list of super-luxurious resorts. On the beachfront are holiday resorts from all luxury chains including Waldorf Astoria, Four Seasons, and more. These are exceptionally unique and indulgent hotels, considered the top of the line when it comes to vacation resorts across the USA. The resorts boast sandy swimming beaches tucked in paradise coves, massive pools, top-notch spa facilities, and superb cuisine. The hotels are designed like holiday villages with high-standard bungalows in a variety of sizes.
Click here to check availability and pricing at Wailea's luxury resorts…
Click here to check availability and pricing of vacation resorts on Kaanapali's beaches…
The beaches of Kaanapali and Napili on the island's westernmost part are perfect family vacation spots. These are wonderful three to four-star resorts, some are built as vacation villages, while others as large beachfront hotels. Unlike the Wailea coastline, both beaches offer a continuous and long stretch running alongside the resorts.
Everything You Need to Know About Lodging and Hotels on the Big Island, Hawaii
The island of Hawaii is a particularly rustic and experiential vacation island. Most tourism to the island is purely for beach vacations, but it also attracts many visitors who come to explore the Volcanoes National Park or the island's stunning natural sites.
Click here to check availability and prices for hotels on the Big Island, Hawaii…
Vacation on the Big Island, Hawaii:
- The main resort area on the island consists of the excellent beaches north of Kailua-Kona (or just Kona), not far from the island's international airport and the city.
- North of Kona, a drive of fifteen to fifty minutes, there is a long list of large bays with white sand. Close to the Hapuna Beach, Kaunaʻoa Beach, Waikōloa Beach, Anaehoʻomalu Beach, and more, you'll find the island's best and most luxurious resorts. These are five or four-star resorts with large pools, organized beaches, and all the summer fun. Here, you'll find representation for all the international, known, and quality brands.
- There are also resort hotels in Kona itself, on the beaches south of it, and in Hilo on the eastern coast.
Click here to check availability and prices at Kona's stunning hotels and resorts…
Accommodation in Hilo and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park:
The large city of Hilo is the perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of the island, including the national park. In the city center, there's a good selection of places to stay, from motels to three-star hotels.
The town of Volcano (more of a logistical hub than a settlement) up the volcanic ridge is also filled with accommodations, mostly lodges, serving as the starting point for an in-depth tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Click here to find accommodations in Hilo or Volcano…
Maps – Where to Stay in the Main Hawaiian Islands
Resort Area in Maui
Resort Areas in Honolulu and Oahu Island
Resort Areas on the Big Island of Hawaii
