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Aptly called the Gathering Place, Oahu is home to over 70 percent of the state’s population. Hawaii’s first tourist destination, dating back to the early 20th century, Oahu remains the number one destination for visitors, drawn to the sands and sights of Waikiki, the historic attractions of Pearl Harbor and the small-town, big-wave charms of the North Shore. 

Oahu has three main resort destinations. Waikiki on the south side of the island, Ko Olina on the west shore and then the famed North Shore.

Foodies can enjoy our well-researched lists of where to eat, including where to get the best breakfast, lunch, dinner, sushi, Hawaiian food, etc., as well as other favorite picks created by island experts. Looking for the best activities? Beachgoers, hikers, snorkelers, luau lovers and more should check out our constantly evolving lists of the best ways to experience Oahu’s offerings. Of course, you’ll need a place to stay. See below to find the island’s best lodgings, including top choices for a romantic getaway for two, a family vacation or a group gathering, as well as the best luxury and good-value hotels. 

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Best Oceanfront Hotels on Oahu

Here are Oahu’s best properties right on the beach, whether in Waikiki, on the North Shore or elsewhere.

Aerial view of a tropical beach with turquoise water and white sand. People are sunbathing, swimming, and surfing. Beach umbrellas and lounge chairs are spread across the shore, with palm trees adding to the picturesque scenery, reminiscent of the best hotels on Oahu.

OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort

A white hotel on green land is surrounded by aqua colored water and a sunset.

The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu: a large, pink beachfront hotel with a lush green lawn, surrounded by palm trees. Beach chairs with pink umbrellas are set up near the water. The hotel is located in a vibrant cityscape, with tall buildings visible in the background.

The Royal Hawaiian

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, a beachfront resort surrounded by lush greenery and blue waters. The multi-story building stands near a curved sandy beach and rocky shoreline, with mountains visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Four Seasons Ko Olina

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, featuring buildings on the left, a pool surrounded by lush greenery in the center, and a sandy beach adorned with blue and yellow umbrellas leading to clear turquoise water on the right. A boat with a yellow canopy floats peacefully on the water.

Moana Surfrider Hotel

Aulani family hotel

Aulani, Disney Resort & Spa

The Kahala Resort

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

A hotel room at one of the best hotels on Oahu features a cozy bed in the foreground. A desk with a lamp and chair sits beside the sliding glass doors. Through the open doors, a balcony overlooks a scenic ocean view with a distant mountain under a clear blue sky. Two chairs and a table are on the balcony.

Hilton Hawaiian Village

A scenic view of a coastal area with tall palm trees, a large building with an outdoor dining area, and a lush green lawn. In the background, a mountain rises against a blue sky with scattered clouds, and the ocean extends into the horizon—reminiscent of the best hotels on Oahu.

Halekulani Hotel

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The Locals' Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels on Oahu

For over a century, travelers have flocked to Oahu for luxury vacations. Check out our picks from Waikiki, Ko Olina and the North Shore for the absolute best!
Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, a beachfront resort surrounded by lush greenery and blue waters. The multi-story building stands near a curved sandy beach and rocky shoreline, with mountains visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Four Seasons Ko Olina

The Kahala Resort

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

An elegant seaside restaurant with wooden chairs and white tablecloth-covered tables, adorned with floral centerpieces. The open wooden shutters offer a view of the blue ocean and sky. Lush green plants and blooming orchids add a tropical ambiance to the setting, rivaling the best hotels on Oahu.

Halekulani

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu: a large, pink beachfront hotel with a lush green lawn, surrounded by palm trees. Beach chairs with pink umbrellas are set up near the water. The hotel is located in a vibrant cityscape, with tall buildings visible in the background.

The Royal Hawaiian

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, featuring buildings on the left, a pool surrounded by lush greenery in the center, and a sandy beach adorned with blue and yellow umbrellas leading to clear turquoise water on the right. A boat with a yellow canopy floats peacefully on the water.

Moana Surfrider Hotel

Night view of an illuminated rooftop infinity pool at one of the best hotels on Oahu. Tables and lounge chairs are arranged poolside under trees. Tall buildings are visible in the background, and the hotel interior can be seen through large glass windows.

Ritz Carlton Residences Oahu

A tall, modern high-rise building stands against a backdrop of a clear blue sky. The building is surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery in the foreground, with other smaller buildings visible in the background. This sunlit scene captures one of the best hotels on Oahu, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Wākea Waikiki

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Best Hotels with Pools on Oahu

Take a swim in the ocean and a pool! Here are our favorite hotel pools on Oahu.

A man and a child relax together in a white pod chair by a pool, surrounded by blue lounge chairs, tropical plants, and tall buildings. The sky is clear and blue, and the pool water reflects the scene. Palm trees and a pink building are visible in the background—one of the best hotels on Oahu.

OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber

Aulani family hotel

Aulani, Disney Resort & Spa

An infinity pool at Prince Waikiki overlooking a marina filled with boats during sunset. The pool is bordered by a wooden deck with several white lounge chairs. In the background, a city skyline is visible with skyscrapers catching the last light of the day.

Prince Waikiki

A serene infinity pool with lounge chairs on the left overlooks a turquoise sea. Palm trees line the horizon under a partly cloudy sky, creating a tranquil and picturesque tropical beach scene often found at the best hotels on Oahu.

‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu: a large, pink beachfront hotel with a lush green lawn, surrounded by palm trees. Beach chairs with pink umbrellas are set up near the water. The hotel is located in a vibrant cityscape, with tall buildings visible in the background.

The Royal Hawaiian

A white hotel on green land is surrounded by aqua colored water and a sunset.

The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay

Aerial view of a curved beachfront hotel building with multiple floors, one of the best hotels on Oahu. Below, several red lounge chairs and umbrellas surround a rectangular blue swimming pool. Palm trees and clear turquoise water can be seen beside the pool area.

Sheraton Waikiki

Aerial view of a coastal resort with a large lagoon-style pool, surrounded by palm trees, adjacent to a white sandy beach and turquoise ocean. High-rise buildings and a docked boat are visible in the background. This picturesque tropical scene is one of the best hotels on Oahu.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, a beachfront resort surrounded by lush greenery and blue waters. The multi-story building stands near a curved sandy beach and rocky shoreline, with mountains visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Four Seasons Ko Olina

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Best Family Hotels on Oahu

Traveling with kids or multi-generations? Here are our top hotel picks for luxury, deals, teens, what’s new and best pools.

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Hilton Hawaiian Village

Aerial view of a resort featuring a large, curvy swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, palm trees, and landscaped gardens. One of the best hotels on Oahu, the resort is located near the coastline with the ocean and mountains visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Courtyard By Marriott

Aulani family hotel

Aulani, Disney Resort & Spa

Two children are on a sandy beach by the ocean. The child in the foreground, wearing light blue swim trunks, holds a green inflatable tube around their body. Meanwhile, the child in the background holds a yellow inflatable tube. Both look excited about their day of adventure near some of the best hotels on Oahu.

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

Aerial view of a tropical beach with turquoise water and white sand. People are sunbathing, swimming, and surfing. Beach umbrellas and lounge chairs are spread across the shore, with palm trees adding to the picturesque scenery, reminiscent of the best hotels on Oahu.

OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort

The Kahala Resort

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu: a large, pink beachfront hotel with a lush green lawn, surrounded by palm trees. Beach chairs with pink umbrellas are set up near the water. The hotel is located in a vibrant cityscape, with tall buildings visible in the background.

The Royal Hawaiian

A white hotel on green land is surrounded by aqua colored water and a sunset.

The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay

Four people wearing swimsuits sit and relax in and near a pool. Two people sit on the edge of the pool with their feet in the water, while two others lounge on cushioned, pod-shaped chairs. The area is decorated with teal and white accents and a potted plant.

Ohana Waikiki East By Outrigger

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Best Spa Hotels on Oahu

If you want to relax and rejuvenate on your vacation, there’s nothing better than a visit to one of the best spa hotels on Oahu.

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, a beachfront resort surrounded by lush greenery and blue waters. The multi-story building stands near a curved sandy beach and rocky shoreline, with mountains visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Four Seasons Ko Olina

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, featuring buildings on the left, a pool surrounded by lush greenery in the center, and a sandy beach adorned with blue and yellow umbrellas leading to clear turquoise water on the right. A boat with a yellow canopy floats peacefully on the water.

Moana Surfrider Hotel

A well-lit living room with wooden furniture and neutral tones. The space opens to a balcony through large white shutters, revealing views of tall palm trees and the ocean, epitomizing a luxury getaway in Hawaii. The room features a TV, a desk, and seating arranged around a small round table.

Halekulani Hotel

A white hotel on green land is surrounded by aqua colored water and a sunset.

The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu: a large, pink beachfront hotel with a lush green lawn, surrounded by palm trees. Beach chairs with pink umbrellas are set up near the water. The hotel is located in a vibrant cityscape, with tall buildings visible in the background.

The Royal Hawaiian

Aulani family hotel

Aulani, Disney Resort & Spa

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Best Romantic Hotels on Oahu

A moonlit beach and the right person by your side are all you really need to experience romance in the Aloha State. 

A well-lit living room with wooden furniture and neutral tones. The space opens to a balcony through large white shutters, revealing views of tall palm trees and the ocean, epitomizing a luxury getaway in Hawaii. The room features a TV, a desk, and seating arranged around a small round table.

Halekulani Hotel

Aerial view of a tropical resort featuring a large, curved blue pool surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and lush greenery. Guests are seen relaxing by the pool. A wooden deck and a second rectangular pool are visible in the background, making it one of the best hotels on Oahu.

The Modern Honolulu

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu: a large, pink beachfront hotel with a lush green lawn, surrounded by palm trees. Beach chairs with pink umbrellas are set up near the water. The hotel is located in a vibrant cityscape, with tall buildings visible in the background.

The Royal Hawaiian

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, showcasing a luxury hotel pool area with a curved swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas. A wooden deck offers additional seating and greenery surrounds the pool, while the hotel's curved building facade is visible in the background.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki

A white hotel on green land is surrounded by aqua colored water and a sunset.

The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay

Aerial view of one of the best hotels on Oahu, a beachfront resort surrounded by lush greenery and blue waters. The multi-story building stands near a curved sandy beach and rocky shoreline, with mountains visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Four Seasons Ko Olina

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Best Vetted Value Hotels on Oahu

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck. Check our vetted picks in Waikiki and Ko Olina. 

A balcony with two chairs and a small table overlooks a coastal cityscape. Tall buildings stand against the scenic backdrop of a vibrant blue ocean and a partly cloudy sky. Nestled among the best hotels on Oahu, this view captures a perfect blend of urban life and natural beauty.

Sheraton Princess Kai'ulani

A modern hotel room, among the best hotels on Oahu, features a neatly made bed with white linens, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, and decorative elements such as hanging mirrors and macramé. The room overlooks a balcony with blue chairs and a view of a lush, green courtyard.

Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

A vibrant indoor pool area at one of the best hotels on Oahu features a hot tub with blue-tiled steps. The wall behind it displays a colorful mural of a woman's face adorned with flowers and sea creatures. A wicker lounge chair and a door leading to another room can be seen in the background.

Waikiki Malia By Outrigger

Coconut Waikiki

Coconut Waikiki Hotel

A stylish hotel room with a window view of the ocean. The room features a bed with white linens, a pink chair with an orange pillow, and a bedside table with a small plant and phone. A large floor lamp is next to the chair, and the walls have decorative accents, making it one of the best hotels on Oahu.

Hotel Renew

A modern reception area with a pink and red color scheme welcomes guests to one of the best hotels on Oahu. The wall behind the desk is red with geometric patterns and a bright neon sign reading "aloha." The desk has two computer monitors and a large white plant, flanked by two wooden stools.

Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

Kaimana Beach Hotel

Kaimana Beach Hotel

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