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The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki vs Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach

Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort are both praised by writers. Overall, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort ranks significantly higher than Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort comes in at 91 with accolades from 14 sources such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
8 / 10
2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $254 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation, completed in 2009, fans of the iconic pink palace can breathe a sigh of relief: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is more glorious than ever before."
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Which room to book: Be sure you're in the historic wing, in a Beachview room.
Fodor's Fodor's
"There's nothing like the legendary Pink Palace of the Pacific, and an $85 million face-lift in 2009, the iconic hotel set on 14 acres of prime Waikiki Beach is a unique blend of luxury and tradition." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Of the three luxury hotels in Waikiki -- the Moana Surfrider and the Halekulani are the others -- the 528-room Royal Hawaiian provides the most stunning design." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"With its Moorish-style turrets and archways, the aristocratic, oh-so-pink Royal Hawaiian was Waikiki's first true luxury hotel."
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For old-school ambience, ask for the historic building; for ocean views, the modern tower.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Iconic, surfer-filled Waikiki—so famous that its image has even been printed on tens of thousands "aloha shirts"—is almost always full of tourists and happy beachgoers." Full review
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Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
Aston at The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
7 / 10
2481 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $279 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"From the Hawaiian artifacts in the garden to the tropical interiors, this charming beachfront hotel is full of aloha." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"It's all about location at this 360-room condo-hotel on prime Kaanapali beachfront where inconsistent rooms range from luxe to dowdy." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This luxury condominium is situated next to Whalers Village Shopping Center. All suites have fully equipped kitchens and are generously sized."
Gayot Gayot
"This is one of the most consistently popular condo resorts in the Kaanapali area, with first-rate beach access."
Frommer's Frommer's
"In the heart of Kaanapali, right on the world-famous beach, lies this oasis of elegance, privacy, and luxury" Full review
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