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Best Beach Hotels in Honolulu

Honolulu's beach hotels offer the ultimate seaside experience, combining sun, sand and luxury. Whether you're looking to surf, snorkel, or simply unwind by the water, these hotels provide fantastic amenities for a perfect beach getaway.

From properties offering easy access to the famous Waikiki Beach to those with infinity pools overlooking the ocean, the variety here is impressive. You’ll find everything from vintage-style boutique hotels to contemporary resorts, all ensuring a memorable stay in this tropical paradise.

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Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Honolulu (Oahu)

A 1960s Hawaii vintage style boutique hotel, just 5 minutes from Waikiki Beach. Rooms are spacious and luxury with local eclectic artworks, ceiling fans, private balconies and walk-in showers. Lounge by the pool in a cabana and sip on creative cocktails. The restaurant serves delicious local fare.

  • Beach Life - The hotel is a couple of streets from the beach where guests can enjoy activities like surfing and paddle boarding
  • Restaurant - Mahina & Sun's restaurant offers dishes made with organic ingredients serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Great walks - Diamond Head State Monument is only a 15 minute drive away
  • Local markets - The International Market Place is 8 minutes' walk away
from CA$255 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Alohilani Resort

Honolulu (Oahu)

Contemporary beach resort with a lively Copacabana party-feel. Ocean views abound from the infinity pool, restaurants and room balconies. Interiors are fresh with clean lines, blonde woods and calming cream palette. The relaxed but upscale vibe suits sociable couples and families in equal measure.

  • Foodies - Famous Japanese chef, Waikiki Beach, has an outpost. There's also cocktail bars, beach clubs bites, Sunday brunch & Haagen-Dazs
  • Beach Life - Rent a cabana at the ocean-facing infinity pool or head to Waikiki Beach for surfing, swimming and snorkelling
  • Families - The Monkeypod Kids club offers daily indoor and outdoor activities from kite-making to lawn games
  • Sights nearby - Hononlulu offers plenty to do from swimming with dolphins, hiking and golf to historical sites such as Pearl Harbour
from CA$402 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Halekulani

Honolulu (Oahu)

Five star luxury in an unbeatable location on Waikiki Beach, overlooking Diamond Head. Rooms are contemporary, large and well equipped. Award winning restaurants on site offer a variety of cuisines & all feature locally sourced produce. Ideal for an active beach break, with city benefits too!

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Fishing
  • Sea Views
from CA$743 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Kahala Hotel & Resort

Honolulu (Oahu)

A five-star resort set in a discrete spot on a stretch of white sand beach. Well-appointed rooms have all the luxury trimmings - clean modern design, chaise longues, bathtubs, and goose-down duvets. Three restaurants offer up some serious fine-dining plus there's a spa and host of activities.

  • 5* Luxury - Known to have played host to some very discerning guests (think Angelina Jolie) - be prepared to be seriously pampered
  • Families - A well equipped kids clubs runs a wide range of activities every day of the week leaving parents plenty of downtime
  • Beach Life - Set on 800-foot long white sandy beach with complimentary beach loungers and five-star service
  • Restaurant - Whether you fancy sushi or a cut of wagyu beef, the three excellent restaurants have got you covered
from CA$764 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees