The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Honolulu

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii

Visiting Honolulu, Hawaii for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Honolulu, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Honolulu based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Honolulu for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Honolulu before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Honolulu for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Honolulu for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Waikiki Resort Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • 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 3.1 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. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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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Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $274 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Honolulu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk which has nice rooms starting at $274. Offering an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a pool bar, and room service, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 201 Beachwalk Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers room service, a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a fitness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 miles from the city center. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. 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
  • 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

4-star Resort with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $282. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, room service, room service, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2005 Kalia Road. You'll also find a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, snorkeling, and snorkeling which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.2 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. 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
  • 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


Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $300 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Honolulu
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $300, 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 9.10 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 2.7 miles from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

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


Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

4-star Resort with prices starting at $453 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $453 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2365 Kalakaua Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

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

4-star Resort with prices starting at $266 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

The great guest rating of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $266, and it's located at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • 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


Prince Waikiki

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Honolulu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Prince Waikiki because it has great rooms that start at $232. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 100 Holomoana Street. Only 1.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. 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
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $362 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $362 (before taxes). It's located at 2255 Kalakaua Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. 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 2.7 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Halekulani

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $816 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Honolulu
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 2199 Kalia Road, Halekulani has great rooms from $816 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.40 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 2.7 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Sheraton Princess Kaiulani which has nice rooms starting at $191. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 120 Kaiulani Avenue. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care. It's located just 2.9 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
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Honolulu and Kapolei.

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

Honolulu Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$297

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Honolulu, Hawaii. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Honolulu, Hawaii based on data from 65 hotels is an affordable $297. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Honolulu.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $814
  • 4-star hotels: $262
  • 3-star hotels: $194
  • 2-star hotels: $161


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