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Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort stretches along its namesake white-sand beach on the Island of Hawaii. The Kohala Coast is known for its world-class shoreline as well as for the cultural and archaeological gems nestled between its centuries-old lava fields. The resort’s contemporary style contrasts with lush, manicured gardens and the endless blues of the sky and the ocean. Enjoy our four reimagined dining venues influenced by the bounty of the island. Hit the links on our award-winning 18-hole Hapuna Golf Course designed by Arnold Palmer. Cool off in two swimming pools, including a 6,800-square-foot freeform family pool and an adult-exclusive infinity pool, overlooking Hapuna Beach. Our WestinWorkout Center and Crossfit Studio are complemented by the Hapuna Spa for rejuvenation and relaxation. Choose from 249 oversized guest rooms, including 17 suites.

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resort

Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, is re-defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Island of Hawaii. Ideally located on 32 expansive oceanfront acres, marked by royal fish ponds, natural lava plains, lush tropical gardens, and bordered by alluring beaches, Mauna Lani – meaning “mountain reaching heaven,” is an inspiring spiritual haven that captures a distinct sense of place deeply rooted in rich cultural traditions, yet seamlessly blends a modern tomorrow. Transformational experiences, enriching cultural immersion, unrivalled amenities, and curated moments – await guests at Mauna Lani.

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

The Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani Resort is set on 32 acres of oceanfront lawns and gardens, this six-story hotel has a lofty, marble-floored lobby that opens to a sunset deck overlooking a 10,000-square-foot freeform pool, tropical gardens, and Pauoa Bay. Families and leisure travelers are drawn to the resort for its ocean activities, tennis facilities, and proximity to two 18-hole championship golf courses. All 540 guestrooms offer minibars, high-speed Internet access, safes, video-game consoles, furnished lanais, and marble bathrooms with double vanities, bathrobes, scales, and phones.

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai

Embrace the Aloha Spirit at our hotel Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay features a spectacular beachfront location on the east coast of Kauai on Kuhio Highway just 5 miles from Lihue Airport (LIH). Our hotel is next to the scenic Wailua Bay, where the Wailua River meets the sea. Walk into the inviting, open air lobby with skylights and feel the calming effects of the Garden Isle. Each guest room, junior suite or cottage has relaxing ocean or garden views along with comfortable beds and complimentary WiFi. Our charming two-room cottages provide a separate sleeping and living area for added privacy as well as a lanai to enjoy the refreshing Hawaii tradewinds.

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Located oceanfront The Hilton Waikoloa Village Beach Resort, is a seven-story hotel is adjacent to two golf courses. The resort offers 1,240 guestrooms feature island decor with local artwork, bathrobes, refrigerators, minibars, Suite Dreams Beds, high-speed Internet access, and large, furnished lanais. Guests can interact with live dolphins in the resort’s Dolphin Quest Lagoon. A second ocean-fed lagoon is available for snorkeling and kayaking. Three freshwater outdoor pools include waterslides and a children’s pool. The Kohala Sports Club & Spa offers a fitness and aerobics studio, a weight room, eight tennis courts, and treatments rooms for massage therapy, body wraps, and facials.

Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff

Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff rises high above a lava rock bluff looking out toward the sea. The terraced design provides for uninterrupted ocean views. The central courtyard, with cascading stream, tropical flowers, and flowing vines is a peaceful garden retreat. The strikingly contemporary, flat-roofed, white-stucco, 142-room hotel has seven floors but appears to be low-rise because it’s terraced so steeply into the cliff. Two wings descend the cliff, and between them is a narrow atrium garden containing fountains, ponds, waterfalls, and benches for guests to linger amid the water sounds and plantings.

Wailea Ekahi Village

Wailea Ekahi is a well-established condominium complex located on 5 clean, sandy swimming beaches in Maui. This property has nice landscaped grounds and the amenities include 4 pools, beach pavilion, paddle tennis, shuffleboard, BBQ’s, 2 nearby golf courses with discounts for guests, and the nearby Wailea Tennis Club (fee required).

The large studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units all have full kitchens, dishwasher, microwave, air conditioning, color cable TV, stereo with CD player, VCR, washer/dryer, and beach towels.

Wailea Ekahi is sure to provide a Hawaiian atmosphere with all the comforts of home. The beaches at Wailea Ekahi are some of the best beaches on the island. Shopping and dining options are a short distance away.

Wailea Elua Village

Just steps from the pristine waters of Ulua Beach, the Wailea Elua Village is 24 acres of pure Maui enchantment. Beautifully appointed one, two and three-bedroom condominiums, perfect for families, couples and friends. The sun-drenched waters of Ulua Beach. Elua Village boasts 152 condos on 24 acres of tropical landscaping and breath taking ocean views from low-rise clustered buildings. Each condo has a private lanai, is tastefully furnished and has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave as well as a washer/dryer, cable TV and A/C.

Aston Kaanapali Shores

This 440-room resort offers guests a full range of facilities and activities, including a wedding gazebo atop a lush tropical rock garden. There are shops and a beauty salon. A day camp keeps children active. Oceanside massage, two pools, two spas, and plenty of sunning areas from the beach to immaculate lawns provide relaxation for adults. A weekly rum-punch party with Polynesian music and dance contributes to the fun-and-rest, Hawaiian-vacation ambience.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers 310 guestrooms, all of which include teakwood built-in closet drawers and sliding closet and lanai doors. Louvered shutters, ceiling fans, and locking screened entries offer an alternative to air conditioning.  This elegant hotel is located in the Mauna Kea Resort on Hawaii’s famed Kohala Coast, and fronts the natural white sand beach of Kaunaoa Bay. The Mauna Kea Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and is rated number one in the State of Hawaii. Each room has postcard reproductions of an original watercolor on its walls. Additional room furnishings include teak writing desks and rattan chairs. Bathrooms have a second phone, Neutrogena toiletries, lace-edged shower caps, bathrobes, and slippers. All rooms have lanais with a table, chairs, and lounge chairs.