The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hawaii

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Hawaii

Kauai Coastline, Hawaii Kauai Coastline, Hawaii

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Hawaii? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Hawaii, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Hawaii to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Hawaii, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Hawaii for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Hawaii for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Wailea, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $1065 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hawaii
  • Beach

Located at 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa A Waldorf Astoria Resort has great rooms from $1065 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Honolulu, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $283 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $283. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 92.9 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Poipu, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $677 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hawaii
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $677. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1571 Poipu Road. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 204.5 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

Honolulu, Hawaii
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $422 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $422, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani, at 2233 Helumoa Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking. It's located just 93.2 miles from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

Puako, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $455 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $455 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 62-100 Kauna'oa Drive Kohala Coast Hi 96743. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 68.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Wailea, Hawaii
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1322 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $1322, and it's located at 3900 Wailea Alanui Wailea, Maui. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet which are great for visitors. And since it's just 6.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

O'ahu, Hawaii
5-star Resort with prices starting at $752 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina because it has great rooms that start at $752. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 92-1001 Olani Street. Only 112.4 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and mountain views at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Autograph Collection

Puako, Hawaii
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $865 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hawaii
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Autograph Collection offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $865 (before taxes). It's located at 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 67.6 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club

Honolulu, Hawaii
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $305 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 2181 Kalakaua Avenue, Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club has great rooms from $305 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 93.3 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Waikiki Resort Hotel

Honolulu, Hawaii
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $171 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Waikiki Resort Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $171. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2460 Koa Ave. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers parking, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 92.7 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lahaina, Wailea, and Kīhei.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Hawaii?

Hawaii Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$408

Travelers to Hawaii will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 191 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $408. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hawaii.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $883
  • 4-star hotels: $532
  • 3-star hotels: $292
  • 2-star hotels: $208


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