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.)

Waikiki Resort Hotel

Honolulu, Hawaii
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 2460 Koa Avenue, Waikiki Resort Hotel has great rooms from $140 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 92.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, scuba diving, a bar, and a bar at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


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Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort

Lahaina, Hawaii
3-star Resort with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $350. Offering an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2525 Kaanapali Parkway. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, snorkeling, a bar, and a bar which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 17.3 miles from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk

Honolulu, Hawaii
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $274 (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.

We found Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $274. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 201 Beachwalk Street. You'll also find room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a fitness center which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 93.3 miles from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Honolulu, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $282, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, at 2005 Kalia Road provides an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, room service, room service, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, snorkeling, and snorkeling. It's located just 93.7 miles from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast in the room


Ho olei at Grand Wailea

Wailea, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $1852 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Ho olei at Grand Wailea has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $1852 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 146 Ho'Olei Circle. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 6.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

Honolulu, Hawaii
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $300 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani is 9.10 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 $300, and it's located at 2233 Helumoa Road. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 93.2 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. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

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


Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa

Koloa, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $871 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort And Spa because it has great rooms that start at $871. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1571 Poipu Road. Only 204.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

Wailea, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $640 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hawaii
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $640 (before taxes). It's located at 3700 Wailea Alanui Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.7 miles from the city center. The water slides are especially fun!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

Honolulu, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $453 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Located at 2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach has great rooms from $453 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 92.9 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Honolulu, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $266 (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.

A great place to stay is Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $266. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care. It's located just 92.9 miles from the city center, too. 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lahaina, Kīhei, Waikoloa Village, and Wailea.

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

Hawaii Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$406

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 184 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $406. 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: $946
  • 4-star hotels: $434
  • 3-star hotels: $281
  • 2-star hotels: $233


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