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Halekulani
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Furnished in their signature seven shades of white, the rooms offer modern conveniences, many with ocean views.
Orchids, the resorts oceanfront restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.
Halekulani Bakery offers specialty coffees and pastries, while Lewer Lounge features light jazz entertainment from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
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Spa Halekulanis Art of Wellbeing specializes in nutrition, movement, emotional health, and traditional treatments.
Theres a small secluded beach as well as a saltwater pool.
My parents loved this hotel, and we stayed several times over the years.
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Dinner is served at The Veranda; theres live music and afternoon tea on weekends.
Arancino offers Italian cuisine for dinner daily, and theres the Seaside Grill for lunch and cocktails.
The hotel has no pool or fitness center and offers limited dining options.
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However, according to Fisher, rooms in the lead-in category are quite small.
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The hotel is located in a convenient area for local bars, restaurants, and shops.
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The hotel is two blocks from the beach, and few rooms have ocean views.
Laura commented on the friendly, accommodating staff and their Aloha style.
The 2022 Worlds Best hotels mid-century decor combines with modern conveniences like USB chargers and machine-enabled televisions.
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Theres a pool with cabanas, a 24/7 fitness center, and fire pits on their garden lanai.
The hotels convenient location amid Waikiki action may not be ideal for guests who prefer a quiet environment.
This Travel + Leisure Worlds Best Award hotel features a beachfront location and casual surf culture style.
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Guest rooms offer views from the Waikiki skyline and mountain vistas to ocean views and oceanfront controls.
She also pointed out an advantage for families staying at the Outrigger.
Parents can watch their children play on the shore from a comfortable spot in the shade.
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Hula Grill Waikiki offers contemporary island cuisine and Diamond Head views from its oceanfront location.
Theres Sunrise Shack and Pais Deli for casual fare and take-out.
Ritz Carlton Residences
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The apartment-style rooms, up to four-bedrooms, are ideal for families, groups, and long-term stays.
The hotel is several blocks from the beach, about a 10-minute walk.
This Worlds Best hotel features 552 guest rooms, which includes 246 suites, in two ocean-facing towers.
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The living areas are stylishly decorated with comfortable seating and convenient desks.
Complimentary WiFi is included.
Quiora features Mediterranean and Italian dishes in an al fresco setting with ocean and skyline views.
Fisher points out that the guest rooms dont have outdoor lanais, but the expansive windows provide beautiful views.
The hotel provides a shuttle for the 40-minute drive to the course.
At the Naio Bliss Spa, massage, facials, and body treatments are offered in a comfortable atmosphere.
The Fitness Center is open 24/7.
Honolulu Coffee Company in the lobby is a convenient stop for pastries, cakes, and specialty coffees.
The Library offers Apple computers, PCs, printers, and a quiet reading place.
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The oceanfront hotel has direct Waikiki Beach access, with views of Diamond Head and stunning sunsets.
She also enjoys sitting on the beach watching surfers, sunsets, and catamarans.
The beachfront Mai Tai Bar serves lunch and dinner and, of course, Mai Tais and other cocktails.
The Aha’aina Luau is held every Monday and Thursday.
Alohilani
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The Swell Restaurant and Pool Bar is hip and happening.
Pale, cream shades dominate the furnishings, and Ward describes the decor as sophisticated and modern.
Alohilanis restaurants, helmed by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, attract locals and guests.
La Bettola by the 280,000-gallon Oceanarium is a stunner, Ward says about the classic Italian dining spot.
Room rates at the ultra-luxury resort may be out of reach for many visitors.
Directly across from the beach, Espacio is conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki.
And the jacuzzi on my balcony was enough to keep me happy.
Dinner at the resorts five-star restaurant Mugen was an authentic fine dining experience.
I loved the creativity of French-Japanese fusion, Lockhart says.
The Parisienne gnocchi was exceptional.
In-suite breakfasts, with ocean views, of course, were another indulgence.
For beach-goers, the resort provides umbrellas, chairs, and beach towels.
