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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay vs The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua

St. Regis Princeville Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua are both highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, St. Regis Princeville Resort ranks slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. St. Regis Princeville Resort ranks #8 in Hawaii with praise from 12 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
8 / 10
5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $585 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Sprawling across 23 acres of Kauai’s North Shore, the opulent St. Regis Princeville Resort sits on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Hawaii’s first and only St. Regis—a brand renowned for its opulence and service—opened in late 2009, following a multimillion-dollar transformation of the Princeville Hotel." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This is one of Kauai's top resorts and is located about an hour from the Lihue Airport on the cooler, greener and wetter North Shore of the island."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Originally built as a tropical escape for an English prince, the resort was completely redone last year to echo the natural beauty of Kauai’s North Shore." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.7
"Reviewers "love, love, love" this "exclusive" bluff-top North Shore resort, one of the "finest properties in the Hawaiian Islands.""
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The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
8 / 10
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, Maui, HI 96761
From $499 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Luxe hilltop resort overlooking a dreamy beach, offering true Hawaiian cultural and eco experiences." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This elegant hillside property features luxurious service, upscale accommodations, a spa, restaurants, and pool, along with an education center and an enhanced Hawaiian sense of place." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This Ritz is set apart by its Hawaiian cultural program, including hands-on activities, entertainment, special events, seminars, and exhibits."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
""Putting on the Ritz meets hula" at this "beautiful", "secluded" Maui resort... whose "exquisite" rooms feature "spectacular" views and a "friendly" staff that's "professional" yet "fun.""
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
""Unsurpassed in authentic Hawaiian beauty," this "near-perfect resort" welcomes guests with a lobby of native artwork, koa wood panels, and a lava stone bar." Full review
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