5 Best Luxury Resorts in Waikiki, Hawaii | Ritz-Carlton Waikiki Beach, Royal Hawaiian, Kahala, more

Looking for the perfect Waikiki hotel on the beach or the best Waikiki resort for couples? Here are the 5 best luxury resorts in Waikiki, #Hawaii (in our opinion).

If we splurge on a luxury hotel in Hawaii, we expect phenomenal service, a great location, being on the beach, and a beautiful room. That isn’t asking too much for the high prices in Waikiki! So here are our top 5 favorite luxury hotels in Waikiki.

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Chapters for The Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Waikiki, Oahu:
00:00 Intro
00:26 What to expect with a Hawaii luxury hotel and resort
01:05 The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
04:15 Moana Surfrider, Waikiki Beach (a Westin property)
06:39 The Royal Hawaiian, a luxury collection resort
09:23 The Kahala Hotel & Resort
11:38 Halekulani Hotel, Waikiki Beach

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I just discovered your channel and love it! I used to travel to Hawaii 1-2 times a year, loved island hopping. But for various reasons, I haven't been there for 5 years. I am longing for it, and watching your videos are a great comfort! Your child is precious!

[leonardhill]

This video was beyond helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to put this together.

[NYricanMinded]

Thank you for your videos! We stayed at the Queen Kapi'olani hotel following your recommendation. Our stay there was spectacular!. The laid back vibe of QK is what I appreciated the most. We had an upfront view of Diamond Head and the ocean. The lobby was not crowded and the staff was super friendly. We enjoyed Queen's Beach at Waikiki just one block away from QK. Also following your recommendations we ventured out to Chinatown, Pearl Harbor, etc. Again I thank you🌈

[awangatang]

I stayed at The Laylow, and The Ritz Carlton Residences. In my opinion the Laylow has better beds, but the Ritz Carlton has so much better views. I actually found out that when I stayed at Laylow, the International Marketplace had car rentals and we were able to rent one last minute 5 days for about 600 dollars.

[kenchandrasena]

Thanks for this video. There isn't another video like this that compares these hotels head to head!

[La__Rat]

Can you tell us about their Covit protocol? Required testing? All restaurant around open yet?

[briandeal]

Hey guys, my wife and I love your videos! We have narrowed our hotels down to the Ritz Carlton and Moana Surfrider for May. What is your favorite between the two?

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[IonicTechYT]

Love this video! I just realized, you guys are Marriott loyalists, aren’t you? 😅 I’m on Hilton and IHG programs because Marriott cards are so behind the benefits.

[anthonyfrancis]

Great lists, but I would replace the Ritz Carlton Waikiki Residence with the Four Seasons Resort on Oahu only because the Ritz is part residence and not a full resort.

[Bunby-urij]

So whenever I drive to school I can see the Kahala resort and I think I been to it for a Christmas party

[darkblade]

Ocean front high floor at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Spa & Resort is phenomenal and breath taking too

[jongriffin]

If you are traveling with 3 young teens which hotel would you choose?

[smileyyyyy]

Does anyone know what hotels that have jacuzzis INSIDE the rooms in Hawaii? Let me know please

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[patriciatagliabue]

the Rits Carlton for me was the worst, still the best is the Moana after 35 years going to Waikiki still the best

[andresaguilar]

Is Hilton village in Waikiki beach. A good hotel??

[jacquelinenguyen]

Hi Erica and Jordan! I absolutely love your videos thank you for all the great tips you share! I am heading to Oahu this June and am staying in Waikiki, I was wondering if you had any suggestions for places to rent Jet skis! Thanks in advance!

[Jphan]

Stayed at the Moana surfrider and I would totally recommend! 💯 I love the historical Victorian style with the big banyan tree and best of all, the ocean view. The water is crazy milky blue.

[DFerg-gnlu]

Also love the Royal Hawaiian.
Keeps the laid-back Hawaii vibe going, and beach access is clincher.

[Cragozy]

Wow, the Ritz looks outstanding! Love Henry’s handprint on the lanai glass.