Hotels in Honolulu

Our shortlist of hotels in Honolulu, Hawaii: every qualifying property within 8 miles of the centre, with the reason behind each pick.

16 qualifying stays
8 mile radius

Almost all of Honolulu's hotel inventory sits in Waikiki, a roughly two-mile strip between the Ala Wai Canal and the beach, with Diamond Head at the eastern end. Being beachfront versus a block inland is the single biggest price difference here. Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown sit west and are business-oriented rather than resort.

Areas covered: Waikiki, Diamond Head, Ala Moana, Downtown Honolulu, Kakaako.

Selection radius: properties within 8 miles of the centre of Honolulu, measured from coordinates in our source data.

16 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in Honolulu. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.8 Charming Score Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE, Honolulu, HI

Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE

Honolulu, HI

9.3 guest rating from 873 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #1 of the 16 qualifying Honolulu properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $879 per night

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9.6 Charming Score Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Waikiki, HI

Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Waikiki, HI

9.1 guest rating from 715 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 715 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $479 per night

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9.4 Charming Score Prince Waikiki, Waikiki, HI

Prince Waikiki

Waikiki, HI

9.0 guest rating from 996 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #3 of the 16 qualifying Honolulu properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $370 per night

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9.3 Charming Score The Kahala Hotel and Resort, Honolulu, HI

The Kahala Hotel and Resort

Honolulu, HI

9.0 guest rating from 646 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the list646 reviews average out at 9.0 - high enough to clear our Honolulu cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Outdoor trips - Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $584 per night

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9.0 Charming Score The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, Waikiki, HI

The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Waikiki, HI

8.6 guest rating from 971 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Restaurant

Why it made the listA 8.6 guest rating across 971 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $221 per night

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9.0 Charming Score OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, HI

OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort

Honolulu, HI

8.5 guest rating from 925 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 8.5 guest rating across 925 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $515 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head, Waikiki, HI

Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head

Waikiki, HI

8.6 guest rating from 563 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listA 8.6 guest rating across 563 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $306 per night

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8.8 Charming Score Coconut Waikiki Hotel, Waikiki, HI

Coconut Waikiki Hotel

Waikiki, HI

8.5 guest rating from 951 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pool
Spa & wellness
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.5 guest rating across 951 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $198 per night

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8.6 Charming Score Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen), Waikiki, HI

Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen)

Waikiki, HI

8.5 guest rating from 746 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.5 guest rating across 746 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $328 per night

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8.5 Charming Score Ilima Hotel, Waikiki, HI

Ilima Hotel

Waikiki, HI

8.6 guest rating from 380 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pool
Spa & wellness
Terrace

Why it made the list380 reviews average out at 8.6 - high enough to clear our Honolulu cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a terrace.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $251 per night

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9.0 Charming Score The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel, Waikiki, HI

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel

Waikiki, HI

9.1 guest rating from 393 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 393 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $773 per night

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8.7 Charming Score The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

Honolulu, HI

8.7 guest rating from 505 Booking.com reviews

Resort
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.7 guest rating across 505 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a resort, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Outdoor trips - Slow, restorative stays

Indicative rate from $552 per night

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8.4 Charming Score The Laylow, Autograph Collection, Waikiki, HI

The Laylow, Autograph Collection

Waikiki, HI

8.8 guest rating from 216 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant

Why it made the listA 8.8 guest rating across 216 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $342 per night

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8.1 Charming Score Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, Honolulu, HI

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

Honolulu, HI

8.8 guest rating from 118 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
5-star
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Bar

Why it made the list118 reviews average out at 8.8 - high enough to clear our Honolulu cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $329 per night

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8.0 Charming Score Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

8.6 guest rating from 166 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.6 guest rating across 166 reviews is among the strongest Honolulu returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a resort, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $385 per night

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7.7 Charming Score Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

8.5 guest rating from 106 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Pool
Spa & wellness
Restaurant
Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.5 over 106 reviews, which is what put it on the Honolulu shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a resort, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $439 per night

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Common questions

Is it worth paying for beachfront in Waikiki?

The strip is narrow - most inland properties are a five to ten minute walk from the sand. We publish a separate beachfront shortlist based on distance to the shoreline.

How many hotels in Honolulu made this shortlist?

16 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE at 9.8, with a 9.3 guest rating from 873 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $198 to $879 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.