Hotel Hana Maui and Honua Spa
The Hotel Hana Maui and Honua Spa is located on the island of Maui and is entirely designed to provide its guests with a sense of solitude and renewal. Guest suites are bungalow-style and very private, featuring all the comforts of home to make it easier to stay in for an evening. The resort and spa center is located along the quiet shores of a bay near Hana. The Elleair Maui Golf Club is located about 30 miles to the west.
Hotel Hana Maui and Honua Spa
5031 Hana Hwy.
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-8211
hotelhanamaui.com
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is the ideal place to stay if you're seeking a private, secluded Hawaii experience but don't want to be too far from the action and excitement of Honolulu and Waikiki. This five-star, all-luxury resort is located just on the outskirts of the tourist area, but it makes use of clever landscaping and natural barriers to offer its guests peace, a closeness to nature and a very secluded beach. The Kahala Hotel & Resort is located about three miles to the east of the Ala Wai Golf Course.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-8888
kahalaresort.com
Turtle Bay Resort
Turtle Bay Resort is located along the North Shore of Oahu, putting it within 45 minutes of Honolulu but far from the concentration of tourists. It is built in the middle of five miles of private beachfront, and its selection of rooms includes several intimate beachfront cottages and bungalows for even more privacy. The resort is surrounded by undeveloped land, and parts of the North Shore beachfront feature some of the largest and most dramatic waves visible from Oahu. The Turtle Bay Resort Golf Club is located on the resort grounds.
Turtle Bay Resort
57091 Kamehameha Hwy.
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8811
turtlebayresort.com
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa is built over a huge plot of land and is impeccably maintained so that guests can enjoy the benefits of a tropical nature retreat without going far from their plush guest rooms. Guests can explore gardens, lie on private beaches, swim in lagoons and relax at regularly-held luaus. Guest rooms include several levels of luxury suites. The Poipu Bay Golf Course is located just a few blocks to the east.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
1571 Poipu Road
Koloa Kauai, HI 96756
(808) 742-1234
hyatt.com
Whaler's Cove
Whaler's Cove is a luxurious resort built on Kauai, a largely undeveloped island located northwest of Oahu. Free from all the distractions of major tourist centers like Waikiki, guests at Whaler's Cove are free to peacefully indulge in the resort's ample amenities and the island's endless acres of forests, cliffs, volcanic craters and beach parks. Whaler's Cove is located about a half mile west of the Kiahuna Golf Club.
Whaler's Cove
2640 Puuholo Road
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 742-7571
whalers-cove.com
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