The Best Luxury Hotels in Hawaii

Hugging the west coast of the Big Island, this Four Seasons resort is an idyllic retreat with everything you could need, from fine dining to a championship golf course. Suites, villas, and rooms are tucked among palm trees, and inside you’ll find sophisticated interiors: local artwork, dark wood plantation shutters and bamboo furnishings inject Polynesian flare. Outside, balconies give way to dreamy ocean views. Book a villa and bag yourself a private whirlpool. While the resort has seven pools, the most unique swimming spot is a lagoon-like aquarium, carved out of natural lava rock and stocked with more than 4,000 tropical fish.

Come hungry to this chic Waikiki resort, which is home to La Mer, one of the finest restaurants in Hawaii; sample an exquisite spread of seafood, while tucking into stunning Pacific views. The rooms at this beachside spot also have unbeatable vistas, so you can pull back the plantation shutters and watch the waves roll in from the comfort of your bed. Make your stay even more luxurious by checking into one of the premier suites, with perks including a personal butler and complimentary airport limousine service.

Get your phone ready to take a photo of the stunning infinity pool, which looks over Ala Wai Harbor in Waikiki, the largest marina in Hawaii. Cool off with a cocktail in a poolside cabana and refuel with a crab roll or “fresh catch” sandwich. Continue gazing at the ocean from the luxury confines of your room, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing natural light to flood in. The rooms have a chic beachy feel, with sand-colored carpeting and wallpaper, and scatter cushions adding splashes of blue and white. Elevate your stay by booking a Club Room; they have views from the highest floors and access to a private lounge area with complimentary snacks, beer and house wine.