One of eight vibes
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
1 hotel
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
A 900-foot lazy river, four waterslides, and the Rainbow Reef saltwater snorkeling lagoon.
4 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
Four outdoor swimming pools and rooftop tennis courts overlooking sheltered ocean lagoons.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
A twenty-two-acre oceanfront estate with five swimming pools and a protected saltwater lagoon.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
A secluded coastal campus with a protected white-sand beach and dolphin lagoon.
The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu
Thirteen hundred coastal acres with pro surf instruction and ocean horseback trails.
7 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Hale Koa Hotel
Sprawling across seventy-two oceanfront acres with an eight-thousand-square-foot aquatic complex, twin waterslides, and weekly luaus.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
Direct Waikiki Beach frontage with an oceanfront pool deck and multiple open-air venues.
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Direct Waikīkī beachfront access pairs with an oceanfront swimming pool, surf lessons, and multiple open-air dining venues.
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
Direct Waikiki beach frontage with an oceanfront pool deck and daily surf lessons.
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
A 130-foot oceanfront infinity pool complements a family pool with a 70-foot slide.
The Royal Hawaiian Resort
Direct Waikiki Beach frontage with lush coconut groves and a private pool deck.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.