Halekulani Hotel

Nestled right on Waikiki Beach, this lively hotel boasts direct beach access, a vibrant bar scene, and comfortable rooms with stunning ocean views.

Modern resort with an open-air buffet restaurant, plus an outdoor pool, a gym & free Wi-Fi. Overlooking Waikiki Bay, this modern resort hotel is 3 miles from both Diamond Head State Monument hiking trails and the Honolulu Museum of Art. The airy, casual rooms and suites have free Wi-Fi and feature minifridges, tea and coffeemaking equipment, and flat-screen TVs. Some add balconies and/or sea or mountain views. Amenities include an open-air buffet restaurant offering nightly entertainment, as well as a poolside bar serving Japanese bento boxes. There's a fitness center and an outdoor freshwater pool, plus a business center and meeting space for up to 500 guests.

Since 1952, this beloved spot is the go-to for hot, fluffy malasadas—lightly crispy on the outside and sugary sweet inside, always worth the wait.

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

Laid-back destination featuring surf decor, as well as an outdoor pool & a BBQ area. This tropical hotel with surf decor is a mile from both Kuhio Beach Park and the Honolulu Zoo. Bright rooms and suites feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges and microwaves, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Some suites include separate living areas. Amenities include an outdoor pool with cabanas and a BBQ grill.

The breezy open-air vibe at this eatery creates a welcoming scene for American grub & drinks.

Bistro for dumplings, kalua pig & pupu platters has a neon-backlit bar & a clubby, youthful vibe.

Minimalist, subdued Japanese restaurant offering traditional cuisine, including sushi & teppanyaki.

Relaxed hotel with breezy rooms & ocean views, plus an outdoor pool, restaurants & a nightclub. A block from Ala Moana Beach Park and a 6-minute walk from the Hawaii Convention Center, this relaxed high-rise hotel is 1.3 miles from Waikiki Beach. Casual rooms include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Most rooms have private balconies with mountain or ocean views. Suites add living rooms and kitchenettes. In-room massage treatments are available for a fee. There's a steakhouse with city views, a Chinese eatery, a relaxed cafe and a nightclub. Other amenities include an outdoor pool with a sundeck, plus a gym, a sauna and a steam room. There's also a ballroom, along with 9 meeting rooms.

Contemporary coffee shop in the Royal Hawaiian Center featuring Kona coffee & specialty drinks.