We've ranked every major hotel and resort on Oahu by guest ratings and review volume. Each property links to a detailed review page with amenities, photos, room types, and direct booking links. From Waikiki beachfront towers to boutique North Shore retreats — find the right fit for your trip.

Top Oahu Hotels & Resorts
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Top Oahu Hotels & Resorts
Reviewed & Ranked by Hawaii Guide
Photo:Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
High-rise lodging on a sprawling beachfront property, with a spa, restaurants & activities.
Photo:Jim Moore
Laid-back rooms, suites & villas in a Disney resort with lively dining, outdoor pools & a spa.
Photo:World Explorer
Colorful rooms in a polished beach property with an infinity pool, a spa & 4 restaurants.
Photo:Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
Polished beachfront resort with 2 restaurants & a luxe spa, plus an outdoor pool with a bar.
Photo:Josephine Nicdao
North Shore luxury resort on Kuilima Point — formerly Turtle Bay Resort, rebranded Ritz-Carlton in July 2024 after a multi-year renovation.
Photo:Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Breezy resort set in 2 high-rise towers, with 5 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools & a spa.
Photo:‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Upmarket hotel offering restaurants & bars, plus tennis courts, an outdoor pool & an aquarium.
Photo:ST
Polished oceanfront hotel dating from 1901, offering a spa, refined dining & an outdoor pool.
Photo:Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club
Airy rooms & villas in a refined resort with dining & a poolside bar, plus a spa & a private beach.
Photo:Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra
Relaxed hotel with breezy rooms & ocean views, plus an outdoor pool, restaurants & a nightclub.
Photo:OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Relaxed beachfront lodging with an outdoor pool, a spa & 2 restaurants, plus nightly Hawaiian music.
Photo:James SB
Modern resort with an open-air buffet restaurant, plus an outdoor pool, a gym & free Wi-Fi.
Photo:B.W. Kang
Polished 1927 beachfront resort offering dining options, multiple outdoor pools & a spa.
Photo:Jessie M.
Airy quarters in a refined hotel with ocean views & 3 restaurants, plus an outdoor pool & a spa.
Photo:Prince Waikiki
Swanky high-rise resort offering dining options, plus a pool, a spa & a golf club.
Photo:The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Oceanfront lodging with a private dolphin lagoon, plus a spa, 5 restaurants & free surf lessons.
Photo:Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites
Upmarket, harborfront hotel offering outdoor pools, plus a relaxed bar & grill eatery.
Photo:Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach
Polished property offering ocean views, a grill & a cafe, plus a 24/7 gym & a heated rooftop pool.
Photo:Julissa Roa
Contemporary, harborfront resort featuring sleek rooms, several restaurants & a pair of pools.
Photo:Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG
Modern hotel in high-rise building with bright rooms, some with ocean views, plus a hot tub & pool.
Photo:Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
Contemporary lodging offering a 24/7 cafe/bar, a fitness center & an outdoor pool.
Photo:Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
Polished rooms & suites in a luxe resort with dining & a poolside bar, plus a private beach & a spa.
Photo:OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
Modern lodging with tropical decor & an outdoor pool, plus dining & a fitness center.
Photo:Hotel La Croix - Honolulu, HI
Photo:Jay Elite
Laid-back hotel featuring outdoor pools, a spa & a fitness room, plus dining & a bar.
Photo:Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk
Relaxed all-suite lodging offering free hot breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus an outdoor pool with a sundeck.
Photo:Park Shore Waikiki Hotel
Contemporary high-rise with Diamond Head Monument views, plus a pool, live music & in-room massages.
Photo:Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
Suites with kitchens & lanais in a laid-back hotel featuring a down-to-earth cafe.
Photo:OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel
Casual rooms & suites in a tropical lodging with an outdoor pool, laid-back eateries & a game room.
Photo:Waikiki Resort Hotel
Understated rooms & suites, some offering ocean views, plus 2 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
Photo:Aston Waikiki Sunset
Casual suites with kitchens & balconies in a resort with an outdoor pool, a picnic area & BBQs
Photo:Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Low-key rooms in a simple property with a restaurant, an outdoor pool & a free airport shuttle.
Photo:Ellie Pinnock
Functional rooms with minifridges & private lanais, plus a sundeck, a pool & multiple restaurants.
Photo:Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites
Bright units with kitchenettes & balconies in a relaxed hotel offering an outdoor pool & free Wi-Fi.
Photo:DoubleTree by Hilton Alana - Waikiki Beach
Modern hotel 8 minutes' walk from the beach, featuring private balconies & outdoor pool.
Photo:The Imperial Hawaii Resort
Unpretentious studios & suites in a laid-back hotel offering a 24/7 diner, a gym & a rooftop pool.
Photo:Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
Refined hotel with a warm tapas restaurant & an outdoor splash pool, plus ocean views.
Photo:Aqua Palms Waikiki
Casual quarters with tropical decor in a hotel with a rooftop pool, an exercise room & breakfast.
Photo:Pagoda Hotel Honolulu
Casual lodging with a pool & a local shuttle, plus a koi pond & a floating Asian-fusion restaurant.
Photo:Club Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk
Photo:Shoreline Hotel Waikiki
Modern hotel with free Wi-Fi & a rooftop outdoor pool, plus a breezy eatery & a bar.
Photo:Club Wyndham Royal Garden at Waikiki
Understated hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a garden, plus BBQs, a sauna & free Wi-Fi.
Photo:VlVE HOTEL WAIKIKI
Straightforward property offering complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus ocean views.
Photo:Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
Warm quarters, some with balconies, in a casual hotel offering free Wi-Fi, plus a pool & dining.
Photo:Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Island-chic quarters, upscale dining & a designer boutique, plus a poolside bar & entertainment.
Photo:Waikiki Monarch Hotel
Straightforward rooms with ocean views, plus multiple dining options, an outdoor pool & a pub.
Photo:Coconut Waikiki Hotel
Straightforward hotel with an outdoor pool & an exercise room, plus free Wi-Fi.
Photo:Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki Hotel
Laid-back destination featuring surf decor, as well as an outdoor pool & a BBQ area.
Photo:Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites
Airy rooms & suites with private lanais in a laid-back hotel featuring a gym & an outdoor pool.
Photo:Pacific Marina Inn
Functional lodging with free Wi-Fi & an airport shuttle, plus a bar & an outdoor pool.
Photo:David
Relaxed hotel featuring an outdoor pool & bistro-style dining, plus a hot tub & a fitness room.
Photo:Paradise Bay Resort
Bayside resort featuring island-influenced suites & cottages, plus a pool, yoga & water sports.
Photo:Oasis Hotel Waikiki
Casual rooms with private balconies, kitchens & soaking tubs, plus a Japanese restaurant & a pool.
Photo:Waikīkī Grand Hotel®
Casual hotel with bright rooms, an outdoor pool, dining & a nightclub, plus free Wi-Fi.
Photo:Pacific Monarch Hotel
Relaxed, all-suite hotel offering a rooftop pool with ocean views, plus a Japanese cafe.
Photo:Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
Stylish quarters, most with ocean views, in an upscale hotel offering wine tasting & loaner bikes.
Photo:Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei
Relaxed suites in an informal hotel with an outdoor pool & ocean views, plus free breakfast.
Photo:White Sands Hotel
Straightforward quarters with private balconies, plus a seasonal restaurant & an outdoor pool.
Photo:Waikiki Circle Hotel
Bright rooms with private balconies in a straightforward hotel set opposite a beach.
Photo:Stay Hotel Waikiki
Casual hotel offering modern rooms & Wi-Fi, plus a stylish lounge, a restaurant & breakfast.
Photo:Skyline Hotel at Island Colony
High-rise hotel offering stylish studios & suites with kitchenettes & Wi-Fi, plus a pool.
Photo:Ilima Hotel
Low-key condo hotel with units featuring full kitchens & lanais, plus a pool & rooftop sundecks.
Photo:The Equus
Warm, horse-themed hotel with rustic-chic quarters, plus a plunge pool, a terrace & a lounge/bar.
Photo:Hotel Renew
Chic hotel offering polished rooms, some with ocean views, plus beach gear & Wi-Fi.
Photo:Ewa Hotel Waikiki
Low-key rooms & suites with minifridges in a casual property featuring a rooftop sundeck.
Photo:Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
High-rise offering classically decorated condos with sea views, plus an outdoor pool & a hot tub.
Photo:Diego Villarreal
Straightforward rooms with kitchenettes in an no-nonsense hotel offering beach gear.
Photo:Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel
Airy suites with whirlpool tubs in a modern hotel featuring an outdoor pool & Wi-Fi.
Photo:Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei
Straightforward hotel offering an outdoor pool, a relaxed bar/restaurant & a BBQ area.
Photo:S R
Photo:Waikīkī Shore by OUTRIGGER
Modern, ocean-view units with lanai, and kitchenettes or kitchens, plus beach access.
Photo:Bamboo Waikiki Hotel
Informal hotel offering a bar/restaurant & a BBQ area, plus a hot tub & an outdoor pool.
Photo:ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki
Grand suites with hot tubs & beach views in a chic luxury hotel, plus a restaurant & a rooftop pool.
Photo:Romer House Waikiki
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Hawaiʻi Weather Forecast
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Dry conditions on Oʻahu today, with breezy wind in exposed areas. Drier weather continues through Wednesday as moisture clears out.
A medium-sized northwest swell will bring elevated surf to north and west-facing shores tonight through Sunday morning—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. Winds remain breezy through Sunday, easing slightly Monday and Tuesday before picking up again Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory is active through Monday morning for most coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Scattered showers arrive Thursday into Friday.
South and west shore beaches work well through Sunday for calmer conditions. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're drawn to bigger waves.
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Skies are drying out across Maui today through Wednesday as moisture clears. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed and terrain-favored spots.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell moves in—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then strengthen again Wednesday. The next chance of scattered showers arrives Thursday through Friday.
If you're heading to the beach, south and west shores are your best bet through Sunday. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're into bigger waves.
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Mostly clear and dry today on the Big Island, with noticeably breezy winds in exposed areas and terrain-favored spots. That breeze continues through Sunday.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell arrives—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. South shores stay small. A Small Craft Advisory covers most coastal waters through Monday morning due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive statewide Thursday to Friday.
Head to the south and west shores for beach and snorkeling through Sunday. If bigger waves interest you, the north shore has surf to watch tonight into Sunday morning.
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Drier air is moving in through Wednesday. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed areas.
Tonight into Sunday morning, a medium-sized northwest swell will push elevated surf onto the north and west shores—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive Thursday or Friday.
Hit the south and west shores for swimming and snorkeling through Sunday. If you want to watch big waves, the north shore is worth a look tonight into Sunday morning.
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