Hawaii has some fabulous 5-star hotels. If you want to truly indulge, consider staying at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, or the Ritz-Carlton Residences hotels in Honolulu, both situated in the Waikiki Beach area.

There are many all-inclusive resorts in Honolulu, where meals, drinks and activities are already paid for upfront, so you can just focus on having a good time. Check in to hotels with all-inclusive packages, such as the Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, and leave your cares behind.

If retail therapy is high on your agenda, consider staying in the Ala Moana area, Honolulu’s premiere shopping mall and the largest shopping mall in Hawaii. Hotels such as the Ala Moana Hotel and Pagoda Hotel are located within walking distance.

If you plan to visit Waikiki Beach, the buzzing streets of Honolulu or learn about Pearl Harbour, look for a hotel on Oahu. This popular island has hotels in abundance, including cheap hostels such as the Polynesian Beach Club Hostel in Honolulu.

If you are coming to Hawaii on business, you may wish to find accommodation close to the Convention Center in Honolulu. Hotels such as the modern Marina Tower Waikiki, The Equus hotel and Ramada Plaza Waikiki put you within walking distance of the Convention Center, as well as within easy reach of Waikiki Beach.

Having a hotel room with a kitchen adds a lot of convenience to your trip. Hotels such as The Kuhio Banyan Club in Honolulu and the Aston Waikiki Sunset ensure you have the ideal combination of high-quality hotel service and home comforts.

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For families who want to have the classic Hawaii experience, staying on the island of Oahu is recommended. The kids will love the beach and the range of water sports, and there’s plenty of entertainment options to suit all ages when the sun goes down. Look for a hotel near Waikiki beach, such as the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, so that you and your kids have easy access to the surf.

From cocktails to entertainment, local hangouts to glitzy clubs, the island of Oahu has all the ingredients for a memorable night out. Hotels in Honolulu and on the streets of Waikiki, such as Sheraton Waikiki, will put you at the heart of the action so you can get your groove on.

The biggest airport in Hawaii is Honolulu International Airport. Travellers who need to stay by the airport can choose between a number of hotels close by that will also provide a free airport shuttle service. The Airport Honolulu Hotel and Best Western The Plaza Hotel both offer this service 24/7.

What could be better than waking up in a hotel overlooking powdery soft sand and turquoise blue sea? Hotels such as the Modern Honolulu or the The Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu boast front row Waikiki Beach and ocean views.

Melt any stress away by indulging in a luxurious spa hotel in Hawaii – the perfect way to unwind. Hotels such as the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa or the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa will ensure that you’ll feel completely pampered from head to toe.