Hawaii Vacation and Travel - The Top Five Hawaiian Hotels

Choosing the right hotel is an important part of planning your vacation. What will you require of the hotel? Are you bringing children on the vacation and will you require that the hotel have services which match guests with temporary sitters, or nanny services for the parents? Does the hotel offer links to specific tourist activities within the area? Are the rooms of sufficient size, and will they fulfill the needs required for the vacation? Are you going to require spa services? Does the hotel include culinary delights found in many of the top hotels?

According to customers who have visited Hawaiian hotels throughout the islands - here are just a few of the top rated hotels with some aspects that help explain why they are worthy of such high ratings.

1. The Four Seasons Resort in Hualalai is ranked number 1 in value, number 1 in spa services and number 1 in the category of hotels in Hawaii. The overall rank of the hotel is in the 90s, superior to many hotels on this and any other islands in Hawaii. The spa is the perfect touch of modern and tranquil with services ranging from hot stone massages to pedicures. The Four Seasons Hotel and Resort in Hualalai is available at (888) 340-5662. Prices range from $400.00 per night and has been consistently rated in the top five for services and amenities.

2. The hotel Halekulani in Honolulu, Oahu is rated the second top hotel on the Hawaiian Islands and is one of the top rated hotels for services in Hawaiian hotels. Vera Wang is known for designing two of the hotel's top suites emphasizing the importance that style has on the hotel. Halekulani is one of the most popular hotels for couples to come to the Island to get married, as the romantic and stylish atmosphere is matched by no other resort on the Islands. You can find more information at halekulani.com or at (888) 367-2343.

3. The Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel in Maui is famous for providing excellent service while offering the complete Hawaiian experience including cultural and tourist activities. You can find more information at the fairmont.com or by contacting the Fairmont team at (800) 441-1414. The kids will be enthralled with the 140 foot waterslide, and you'll fall in love with the golf course and mountain and ocean view rooms which are a great experience for as little as $300/night. The Fairmont is rated within the top ten of Hawaiian hotels and a favorite for parents because of the safe and child-friendly suites and villas. There are four restaurants, four bars and even more things to do at this resort! Guests are offered a complimentary canoe tour on one of the leading beaches. The seven story property is sure to be pleasing to more than just the eye.

4. The Ritz Carlton in Maui is a premier resort also ranked within the top ten hotels of the Hawaiian Islands. Service at the Ritz Carlton on the Island of Maui in Hawaii is top notch. It seems that there is always a staff member near to answer any questions or address any concerns of the guests staying at the resort. More information can be found by contacting the resort at (800) 241-3333. You will love the drinking area overlooking the ocean at sunset -- you can't get much more romantic than that!

5. The Princeville resort located in Kauai can be seen at princeville.com or by contacting the hotel at (800) 325-2589. Just outside of the top ten hotels in Hawaii, this is a favorite of many visitors to the Island because of the luxurious atmosphere and the close proximity to tourist destinations like the Waimea Canyon. The luxurious spa and hotel has undergone extensive renovations which will create a heightened experience for guests venturing to the authentic Hawaiian resort.

Pila Ioneki coordinates travel information for the Hawaii Vacation Guide website, which includes news, reviews and info about Hawaii.

You can also read his article on Top Hawaiian Hotels.