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Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

joann1218 — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:52:49 GMT

Thinking of going to Hawaii Oahu and Maui. Any recommendations?

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

arizona babe — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:09:21 GMT

@joann1218 on oahu the hilton hawaiian village, its close to eveything and the beach there is not that crowded- on Maui probably the Hyatt

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4kitties — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:11:47 GMT

Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu.

Been there twice and it was great both times.

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rockygems123 — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:16:42 GMT

@joann1218

Depends if you want to be in the thick of things on Oahu, if you want Honolulu in town the Royal Hawaiian (pink hotel) is fantastic.

A little further out as mentioned is the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Both hotels old classic standards.

As for Maui Lahaina is no more. Depends which part of the island, north end as in Ka'anapali or south Wailea.

Love Wailea, the Marriot (former Intercontinental) Wailea Beach Resort, there's the 4 seasons there and also Grand Wailea.

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

Carmie — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:29:17 GMT

Both islands offer different experiences and where you stay depends on what you are interested in doing or seeing.

Oahu....do you want to stay in the city and be able to walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping which is offered in Waikiki or Honolulu or would you prefer a more relaxing area, such as the North Shore?

Maui the same. Kaanapali or Waimea? All inclusive resorts, apartments, hotels....walking, beaches or relaxing, but a car needed?

Both islands are wonderful and great choices...my favorite places. It's been a few years since I have been there, but I used to go about twice a year. IMO, The area you choose to stay is more important than the hotel. It is EXPENSIVE no matter where you stay.

You should choose an area you are interested in first.

There are often great deals on Hawaii travel on Travelocity. I have gotten some really well priced trips mentioned there.

I have traveled to Hawaii with some low price packages that included the flight, accommodations with breakfast and rented a condo a few times which was nice.

There are lots of choices at different price points and many locations to consider.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:41:14 GMT

Check to make sure the area wasn't affected by the recent floods.

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twinsister — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:44:38 GMT

My recommendations - for Oahu - Sheraton Waikiki - great location right on the beach.

For Maui - Hyatt Regency Resort. One of the largest pools I've ever seen with grotto and swim up bar. Beautiful grounds, all inclusive.

We loved both hotels and would stay at them again.

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

kaydee50 — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:31:03 GMT

We've been to Hawaii half a dozen times. We did not like the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Too big, kind of out of it. I would stay at the Sheraton or Royal Hawaiian.

Did not like Ka'anapali. Felt like Miami Beach!!! Love Wailea! We stayed at the Marriot when it was the Intercontinental and it still remains one of my favorite hotels anywhere.

PS Bring money! For a less expensive place on Oahu we stayed at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach a block or so from the beach.

Aloha!

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

SloopJohnB — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:48:52 GMT

@joann1218 wrote:
Thinking of going to Hawaii Oahu and Maui. Any recommendations?

@SurferWife

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

KittySoftPaws — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:49:08 GMT

I am thrilled for you, only becuase it is an awesome trip! We have been to both Maui and the Big Island. We prefer to rent a private home with a kitchen for many reasons versus a Holtel. One, it's convient, so that we could cook some meals at home, as eating out gets expensive there. Second, it's quiet, and we don't have to deal with drunks or loud teens and kids. Third, they come with so many ammeneties and end up being the same price as a Hotel. That being said, to each their own.

The last trip we took we rented a home that had a banana tree, macadamia nut trees, and mangos, all of which we were welcome to. Plus on our arrival,the owner left us a big basket of various fruits and Kona coffee beans. Whatever you decide, I hope you have an amazing time!

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

Mz iMac — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:32:27 GMT

@KittySoftPaws wrote:

The last trip we took we rented a home that had a banana tree, macadamia nut trees, and mangos, all of which we were welcome to. Plus on our arrival,the owner left us a big basket of various fruits and Kona coffee beans. Whatever you decide, I hope you have an amazing time!

@KittySoftPaws Now that is what I call a fantastic welcomig surprise. I would surely recommend & rent from that person again.

@joann1218 Ask your travel agent. Let them do all the research/work as they would know exactly what you are looking for.

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

Carmie — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:39:17 GMT

@kaydee50 I didn't like the Hilton Hawaiian Village either. It is very big and charges a resort fee and if you rent a car, it's $75 to park it yourself. There is no breakfast included and it costs about $30 for just two eggs and toast.

It is on a busy highway and it is not fun to cross the street. There is not much on the same side of the street.

It has it's own private beach, which is nice, but the rooms closest to it are super expensive, so mostly you have to walk to qet there.

It's not awful, but wouldn't be my choice again. I agree with your choices. I have stayed at both places.

We always stayed in Lahaina on Maui, my favorite place by far. I am so sad to see it is no longer. It was my happy place.

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shoekitty — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:10:07 GMT

@joann1218 I think @Mz iMac suggestion of a travel agent (if you don't have one) is excellent. We used to always use one. People think sometimes it costs more, but it doesn't, for me anyway. We found we got best prices on everything. A seasoned agent knows, and has been to most hotels, and can find them tailored to your personal needs, and wants. Idk if travel agents are easy to find lately, with Expedia and the ilk, and after Covid. But it's a thought. Have fun, either way

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

ROMARY — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:59:14 GMT

.......Maui Eldorado........on a sloped golf course, near the beach.

It might have another name now, many years later.

Nice studio condos and/or other options.

Make sure you make reservations before or after their annual (or other) golf tournament.

See my next post for more info.

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

ROMARY — Sat, 02 May 2026 01:03:12 GMT

p.s. Check out this website:

Maui Kaanapali Vacation Rentals dot com

No booking fees.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:49:18 GMT

Love Hawaii-its my favorite vacation spot!!!

On Oahu I agree the Hilton Hawaiian Village is nice, and its at the end so not nearl as crowded as other spots on Waikiki Beach. I also like the Sheraton on Waikiki Beach.

On Maui, we loved The Westin on Kaanapali, but if you want something quieter, you can stay in Napili, we did that too and loved that as well.....

Re: Hotel Recommendation Hawaii

RetRN — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:52:55 GMT

@twinsister wrote:
My recommendations - for Oahu - Sheraton Waikiki - great location right on the beach.

For Maui - Hyatt Regency Resort. One of the largest pools I've ever seen with grotto and swim up bar. Beautiful grounds, all inclusive.

We loved both hotels and would stay at them again.

We also stayed at both the two times we went. Very nice.