1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

On Kauai’s lush North Shore in Princeville, this oceanfront beach resort perches near Hideaways Beach and Puupoa Beach. It’s a short drive to Princeville Makai Golf Club and the Princeville Botanical Gardens, with Hanalei Bay and Anini Beach also nearby. Address: 5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville.

A contemporary-meets-traditional retreat with luxuriously appointed interiors and serene island tones. The property offers 252 air-conditioned rooms stocked with minibars, espresso makers, 42-inch LCD TVs, safes, desks and complimentary toiletries — simple comforts with a polished edge.

Pamper at the full-service spa (body treatments and facials), unwind by two outdoor swimming pools or steam room, and keep up with workouts in a 24-hour fitness center. Concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, free Wi‑Fi and valet-style conveniences round out the experience — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and easy beach access.

Event-ready with a business center, a conference center and five meeting rooms, plus a 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry-cleaning services and on-site event support.

Feast on Hawaiian-inspired cuisine at an ocean-view fine-dining restaurant with a bar/lounge, or grab cocktails at the beach bar and two poolside bars. 24-hour room service is available, and a daily buffet breakfast is offered for a fee.