Halekulani Hotel  

On Waikiki’s shoreline fronting Gray’s Beach in Honolulu, this five-star beach resort sits on five acres of lush gardens. Walk to Waikiki Beach, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Royal Hawaiian Center and International Market Place, with Fort DeRussy and Diamond Head just minutes away. A family-friendly, beach-resort base for exploring the best of Oahu.

Sophisticated island style spreads across five courtyard-connected buildings and 453 air-conditioned rooms. Most rooms have private lanais/ocean-view balconies, refrigerators and LCD TVs. Bathrooms feature separate showers and deep soaking tubs, plus designer toiletries and bathrobes. The centerpiece is a freshwater pool tiled with a mosaic of about 1.2 million pieces of blue South African glass.

Spa and wellness are front and center — enjoy traditional Lomi Lomi massages, facials, sauna and steam rooms. Swim in indoor and outdoor pools, work out in the health club, or dive with the on-site diving club. Concierge and a tour desk book excursions and transfers. Kids’ playrooms and babysitting make it family-friendly, while poolside bars and lounges keep evenings lively. Self-parking and shuttle services are available.

Event-ready with roughly 8,800 sq ft (about 819 m²) of conference space and multiple meeting rooms. A business center, express check-in/out and complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet keep work flowing.

Three on-site restaurants include the much-praised French dining room La Mer and the popular House Without A Key, plus poolside service and two bars/lounges. 24-hour room service is available and buffet breakfasts are offered daily for a fee—expect a mix of French fare and island flavors.