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Hotel Renew vs Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Renew is the choice of most writers compared to Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Hotel Renew ranks #24 in Hawaii with praise from 11 sources such as Gayot, Concierge and Afar Magazine.

Hotel Renew
Hotel Renew
8 / 10
129 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $85 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"The 72-room Hotel Renew, Waikiki's only "design hotel," is a favorite among fashion and film industry types from New York and California."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A top pick for those who want more than a budget hotel but less than a mega resort, this affordable, 72-room boutique a block from the beach is high on style, but short on amenities." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Just a half-block from the beach, this ecoconscious, gay-friendly boutique hotel satisfies sophisticated urbanites nursing romantic island dreams with stylish, design-savvy rooms."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Steps from Waikiki Beach, this 72-room boutique hotel has an elegant Zen-like quality, thanks to acclaimed San Francisco–based furnishings designer Jiun Ho." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"With only 72 guest rooms, Renew provides an intimate atmosphere in keeping with its spirit of wellness and tranquility."
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Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
8 / 10
2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $209 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"What had been a plain but pleasant oceanfront bargain now offers polished elegance in keeping with its prime location." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"In short, one of the best Waikiki choices in its price range." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Looking sharp after a recent remodel, this Outrigger eschews the hoity-toity attitudes of its higher-priced beachfront neighbors." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With direct access to Waikiki Beach, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach resort has a decidedly Hawaiian feel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located right on the beach near Ft. DeRussy, this hotel’s highlights are a swimming pool, nightly Hawaiian entertainment, and the oceanside Serenity Spa."
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