BOOK HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT (in cooperation with Booking.com)

If you like amazing sunset views, deep red sun dipping behind the Pacific Ocean, creamy pina coladas while overlooking Waikiki Beach, a tropical variety of flora and fauna at your feet, and electrifying firework shows, then Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, recognized as one of the best hotels in Honolulu, is an ideal pick.To say the resort is huge would be an understatement, but guests need not worry as there is a tram that services the property. Don't miss the 4th floor pool; or if you'd rather, take a refreshing dip in the lagoon, then enjoy a large, dripping cone at the nearby ice-cream shop. The hotels rooms are spacious and comfortable, with all the amenities needed to ensure a relaxing stay. Don't fret if you find you've forgotten something essential at home, there are a number of shops on site bound to satisfy your every whim. The beachfront resort's superb staff's aim is to go above and beyond to provide the optimal beach vacation with their smiles and service. The resort’s staff do their part to bring you joy, and Waikiki - its turtles, parrots, hibiscuses, white sand beaches, the Pacific Ocean, and Diamond Head - does the rest.

HOTEL VIEW: WAIKIKI BEACH, PACIFIC OCEAN, DIAMOND HEAD

BOOK MOANA SURFRIDER, A WESTIN RESORT & SPA (in cooperation with Booking.com)

For all those who have fantasized about time travel and stepping into the past - and who hasn’t? Waikiki oceanfront hotel, Moana Surfrider, grants that wish with a magnificent, seaside setting as the backdrop. The upscale hotel, cemented in the annals of time for being the first hotel in Hawaii, successfully marries the past and present with stunning colonial architecture, a wraparound porch, classic rocking chairs, and traditional Hawaiian entertainment. The views that will have you setting your alarm clock are the early sun rising behind Diamond Head in the near distance and the gentle waves lapping up onto the white sands of Waikiki Beach. Though located steps away from the buzzing Kalakaua Ave In the heart of Waikiki, it’s never necessary to leave the grounds of Moana Surfrider. The hotel’s easy access to Waikiki beach, a pool (with attendants always present with clean towels), convenience stores, a courtyard with ancient Banyan trees, and even a museum above the lobby, makes the hotel a town unto itself. For nighttime fun, guests shouldn’t miss losing themselves in refreshing strawberry daiquiris at the Beach Bar while listening to the live band or watching dancers swaying to the hula. The Moana Surfrider feels like home - that is if home were a place where dinners were always meticulously prepared with locally grown ingredients, balconies faced the ocean, and a Hawaiian breeze weaved through towering palm trees.

HOTEL VIEW: WAIKIKI BEACH, PACIFIC OCEAN, DIAMOND HEAD

BOOK HOKULANI WAIKIKI BY HILTON GRAND VACATIONS CLUB (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Though relatively new in the world of luxury Waikiki hotels, the Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations has already established itself as one of Honolulu's standouts. The lavish, beachfront hotel satisfies the desires of diverse travelers. Let's look at the checklist: Within walking distance from Waikiki Beach - check. Great shopping nearby - check. A fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment- check. Chic suites with comfortable beds; huge, 42-inch LCD flat-screen TVs; fully-equipped kitchens; sumptuous living room couches, and bathroom tubs deep enough for long, blissful soaks - check, check, check. Touted as one of the best hotels in Honolulu, due to its supreme customer service, amenities, and spacious suites, Hokulani Waikiki promises an unforgettable experience. In addition to all of the magic the oceanfront hotel captures within, it's the view from its rooftop pool - Waikiki Beach's shoreline extending towards the incomparable Diamond Head that's the topping on the vacation "cake." 

HOTEL VIEW: WAIKIKI BEACH, PACIFIC OCEAN, DIAMOND HEAD

BOOK OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT (in cooperation with Booking.com)

It's often challenging to book an oceanfront or city view room at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu; and if one manages to do so, it's easy to see why. The stately Waikiki beachfront hotel, regarded as one of the best in Honolulu, impresses guests with the spotlessness of the rooms, gregarious, helpful staff, and wonderful amenities, like the 24/7 fitness center for exercise buffs and the rooftop Infinity Massage spa, which offers massage therapies to write home about. However, it's the hotel's optimal location that most excites. Hotel guests are blessed with the sight of Waikiki Beach (two minutes away on foot), and all of its treasures: the golden blush of the morning sun on the horizon, surfers conquering the waves, catamarans docked on shore, and an occasional whale sighting. The convenient hotel is also extremely close to the restaurants and shops of Waikiki’s main strip. One needn't venture out onto the strip though, as the food and views from Chuck's Steak House, one of the hotel's three restaurants, are unsurpassed. Guests can dig into a succulent prime-rib or seafood fresh from the ocean, as the deceptively close Diamond Head stands like the sentinel of Waikiki in the distance.

HOTEL VIEW: WAIKIKI BEACH, PACIFIC OCEAN, DIAMOND HEAD

BOOK WAIKIKI BEACHCOMBER BY OUTRIGGER (in cooperation with Booking.com)

If location is everything as people say, then the Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger is everything. Centrally located on Oahu's south shore in Honolulu, the expansive hotel provides guests with countless options on or close to the property. Guests can lounge poolside with a cold beer from the hotel's restaurant Maui Brewing Company, sink toe-deep into Waikiki Beach's white sand, or spend a day marveling at the landscape of Kapiolani Park or animals at Honolulu Zoo. After working up a sweat at the hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center, one can soak sore muscles in the hotel’s cozy hot tub, or go the opposite route and savor an orgasmic slice of cheesecake across the street at the popular American institution The Cheesecake Factory. The outstanding concierges are always ready to help guests plan the ideal Waikiki holiday adventure. With all there is to do and see, schedule quiet moments to gaze at the otherworldly views of Diamond Head, the city's landscape at night, and Waikiki Beach's shoreline from the top floors of the hotel. It's easy to say goodbye to worries and aloha to fun at the Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger, a solid hotel choice in Waikiki.

HOTEL VIEW: WAIKIKI BEACH, PACIFIC OCEAN, DIAMOND HEAD

BOOK PRINCE WAIKIKI (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Located near Waikiki Beach, the Prince Waikiki boasts panoramic views over Ala Wai Boat Harbour and the Pacific. Kahanamoku Beach, one of the best beaches around, is right at the hotel’s footstep. Guests not willing to step their feet on the sand may sunbath at the hotel’s spectacular pool. Rooms and suites, renovated in 2018, are modern and spacious, while providing gorgeous vistas, particularly from higher floors. Prince Waikiki provides a complimentary shuttle service to Waikiki Beach and nearby mall. When looking for the finest hotels near Waikiki area, consider this option as one that offers the best bang for your buck.

HOTEL VIEW: HARBOUR, PACIFIC OCEAN