We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Honolulu, USA. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas and historic properties. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Close to beach front. Charming. Great breakfast. Just steps from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach boasts a freshwater pool, a private beach area and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Guests have a variety of on-site dining options. Rooms provide free gourmet tea and coffee. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away. Guest rooms at this resort offer tranquil island tones and include a flat-screen LCD TV and a mini-refrigerator. Rooms and suites offer balconies with ocean or city views. On-site restaurants at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach serve everything from traditional Hawaiian cuisine to classic American dishes. Guests can start with a breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at Veranda At The Beachhouse. Serving dinner daily, Beachhouse At The Moana offers Victorian architecture and ocean views. The restaurant features steaks, seafood and island-inspired cuisine. For wine lovers, Vintage 1901 offers a stellar wine collection and savory bites. Moana Lani Spa, a Heavenly Spa by Westin is located at the property and is the only oceanfront spa in Waikiki. The spa features 9 custom massage therapy rooms, 1 Vichy shower room, 3 custom facial rooms, 2 couples treatment suites and a nail salon. Guests can also experience the best of Honolulu with help from the hotel's concierge desk or browse the international shops in the lobby. The resort offers snorkeling, scuba diving, and parasailing. Catamaran sails, canoe rides, surfing lessons, and various other beach activities are only steps away. Within the hotel, available activities include sun bathing, swimming, Historic Hotel Tours, and much more. Honolulu City Hall is 15 minutes’ drive away from this resort. University of Hawai’i at Manoa is 3 km away from Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach.Show full description
This historic hotel in Waikiki has a rich history dating back to 1901. It has a beautiful beachfront location and provides a sense of comfort and relaxation. The hotel has a spa, dining options, and an outdoor pool.
Beach front location. Delightful property. Comfortable beds. Situated on beach in Honolulu, this luxury resort boasts 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. A free shuttle to Ala Moana Shopping Centre is provided. A 40-inch flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are featured in each Hotel Kahala room. Most boast a large bathroom with robes, a deep-soaking tub and separate shower. Every elegant room is decorated in warm colors. On-site activities include culture and wellness classes. Free access to the outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and saunas is provided to all guests. Kahala Spa features 10 private treatment rooms, massages and beauty services, and an open-air relaxation space. Dining options include Plumeria Beach House, an all day open air restaurant, the award-winning Hoku's fine dining restaurant, and the Seaside Grill for causal fair by the pool and beach, The Veranda for afternoon tea, cocktails and Arancino for Italian. The Veranda features live music. The Honolulu Zoo is 6 km from this oceanfront resort and Honolulu International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This luxurious beachfront property in Honolulu has a private dolphin lagoon for guests to interact with dolphins. The resort has five restaurants, a spa, and complimentary surf lessons.
Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Spanning across 1,300 pristine acres on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay is an adventurer’s playground with 12 miles of biking and hiking trails, and five miles of secluded shoreline. The resort is just a few minutes away from historic landmarks and popular attractions, including Haleiwa town, Polynesian Culture Center, and famed surf breaks – Banzai/Pipeline and Waimea Bay. The main building includes 408 guest rooms and suites, all with breathtaking ocean views. Tucked away in a private oasis just steps from the water’s edge, 42 exclusive Ocean Bungalows offer added comfort and privacy. Access to the Ocean Club Lounge provides a comfortable space to relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch, and evening appetizers. Savor farm-fresh dining at six restaurants and bars, including the resort’s signature restaurant Alaia which sources ingredients grown at Kuilima Farm. A weekly dinner show, Paniolo Paina, lets you experience a luau like you’ve never seen before. Enjoy an outdoor feast, live entertainment, pony meet and greet and a fire knife show. Fill your days with as much – or as little – activities as you please. Walk to seven beaches where you can go surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking. Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience, the North Shore’s premier surf school offers lessons for all ages and skill level. Helicopter tours, horseback rides, golf, spa, bike rentals, tennis courts, pickleball, and more are available on-site.Show full description
Turtle Bay Resort is a luxurious beachfront hotel on the North Shore. It has spacious rooms, stunning views, and a relaxing atmosphere. The resort has pools, golf courses, and dining options.
Luxurious. Superb interior design. Located ocean-side on Lāna‘i, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i boasts views of the Pacific Ocean and lush gardens. Featuring two swimming pools with views of the ocean, a spa and in-room dining is also featured. Each elegant suite provides a private terrace, bathrobes and tea and coffee-making facilities at the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay. Styled in elegant dark wood furnishings, each cream coloured room features bright white coloured linens. Select rooms feature panoramic views of the ocean. Twice-daily housekeeping service is made to each room as well as an evening ice delivery. Featuring eleven different massage rooms, the onsite spa offers a variety of massages, facials and salon services. A golf course where guests can enjoy complimentary set of Titleist or PXG clubs while playing*, and three tennis courts, and an observatory to gaze up at the stars are featured for guest’s enjoyment." Guests can enjoy views of Hulopo'e Bay, while tasting dishes made from local ingredients at One Forty. The Break serves cocktails and lite bites in an open air atmosphere. With views of the Pacific Ocean, guests can dine at Nobu Lanai, which showcases Japanese cuisine of chef Nobu Matsuhisa. It offers a variety of sushi selections as well as small and large plates that pair Chef Nobu’s culinary style with locally grown ingredients. A private lounge at Honolulu International Airport is provided for Four Seasons Lāna‘i guests waiting for connecting flights. Wi-Fi access, food and beverages, iPads, charging stations and concierge services are available. Lāna'i Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away from Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i. Pu'u Pehe, known as Sweetheart Rock is 10 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is located on 22-acres on the widest stretch of Waikiki Beach. Tropical gardens, ponds and waterfalls define the resort. Enjoy five swimming pools including the 10,000 square foot beach front Super Pool and the best slides in Waikiki. The resort offers a variety of restaurants and shops. Daily cultural activities include lei making and hula lessons and daily outdoor yoga and exercise classes provide a well-rounded stay. Mandara Spa is open daily and access to the fitness center is complimentary. Water activities include on-site surfing lessons, snorkelling, stand-up paddle board, kayaking in the lagoon and catamaran sailing from our Port Hilton. Nestled on a 22-acre oasis with a spacious open-air lobby, lawns, gardens, waterfalls and ponds. Our five guest towers provide a variety of rooms and suites with two prime beachfront towers; Ali’i and Rainbow. The Ali’i has its own private pool terrace and fitness center. Newly renovated Tapa Collection rooms top off the mix. Our offerings are extensive and create a self-contained resort with access to everything our guests need during their Waikiki stay. Hilton CleanStay provides our customers with peace of mind when it comes to their expectations of enjoying a clean and safe stay. Downtown Honolulu is just 4.8 km from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The Honolulu International Airport is 12.8 km away.Show full description
Very cosy. Cosy rooms. Located within the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort and offers guests access to all of the resort's amenities, the Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu is situated on 22 acres of beach front of Waikiki Beach. Six pools and Waikiki's longest water slide are featured. All suites are located in the 37-story tower. Each suite features a balcony, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a seating area, a washing machine and tumble dryer, a TV with cable channels, and a DVD player. The bathroom includes a bidet. 90 shops are available for guests, as well as over 20 restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine offered. Guests also have access to the Waikiki Starlight Luau and Friday night fireworks show, Camp Penguin Kids Club, multiple water sports and recreation, Mandara Spa, outdoor mini pool, sundeck, hot tub, and the fitness centre. The full service concierge is provided. Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu is just a short drive to Ala Moana Beach park and shopping centre. Diamond Head Crater is 6.4 km away. Fort DeRussy Park is 700 metres from The Grand Islander, while Pearl Harbor is 42.6 km away. The Waikiki Aquarium is 3.4 km away, and the Honolulu Zoo is 3 km away. Honolulu Airport is 13 km from the property.Show full description
This might be one of the most COSY resorts in Honolulu. It also has very cosy rooms and a great SPA.
Great location. Just 6.4 km from the Diamond Head Crater Park, the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort features two oceanfront pools, an adult-only infinity pool and Helumoa Playground featuring two fresh water swimming pools, and a 70 foot long water slide Modern rooms feature a flat-screen TV and video games at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort. Rooms are simply styled and offer a private balcony, some with mountain or ocean views. In-room coffee and a work desk are also provided. The Sheraton offers 4 on-site dining options, including Pacific Rim inspired RumFire, the Edge of Waikiki bar situated just above the ocean, a breakfast featuring Hawaii's locally grown products at Kai Market. A tour desk and child care services are offered at this resort. Fitness and business facilities are also located on-site for guest convenience. Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park are 3.2 km from the resort. Waikiki Shopping Centre is just 2 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Nestled among 22 acres of lush tropical plants and flowers, only steps from the famous Waikiki Beach, this hotel offers a variety of recreational activities, exceptional amenities and personalized services. The Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village is surrounded by an endless variety of activities and attractions. Guests can easily discover scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and top-rated golf courses. The heart of the downtown area is also located within walking distance. With a knowledgeable concierge staff to help arrange tours and excursions as well as spacious swimming pools, every stay at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village is sure to be memorable. Guests can also enjoy the on-site gift shop and wireless internet access.Show full description
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