Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa vs The Modern Honolulu
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Modern Honolulu ranks significantly better than Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. The Modern Honolulu comes in at #17 in Hawaii with endorsements from 12 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
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69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738
From $269 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"What makes the location special is the proximity to fabulous Anaeho'omalu Bay, with a peaceful beach that provides sheltered snorkeling and a sandy shoreline for children."
Fodor's
"Covering 15 acres with ancient fishponds, historic trails, and petroglyph fields, the Marriott has rooms with sleek modern beds, bright white linens, Hawaiian art, and private lanai."
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Upscale
"This upscale 533-room resort is perched on Anaehoomalu Bay on the Kohala coast, offering on-site beach access, lovely grounds with winding paths and fish ponds, and two pools."
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DK Eyewitness
"The location of this resort on ‘Anaeho’omalu Bay (or A-Bay, as it is known locally) is its most outstanding feature."
Travel + Leisure
"Kohala Coast property on 15 oceanfront acres with a Polynesia-meets-Asia vibe after the recent $54 million renovation."
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The Modern Honolulu
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1775 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $219 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Opened in October 2010, the first of Ian Schrager's Edition concept hotels (for Marriott) is predictably pretentious, but dazzles."
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Ask for a corner double with views of the property's two pools and part of the beach.
Jetsetter
"The hipsters of Honolulu were clamoring for a new hangout, and the arrival of this Ian Schrager-designed hotel answered their call."
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Fodor's
"Gen Xers will immediately feel at home in this edgy hotel with an eye to slick design."
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Travel + Leisure
"A non-beach location next to Waikiki’s Yacht Harbor hasn’t stopped The Modern Honolulu from exuding an oceanfront sensibility."
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Star Service
"Since its transition, this place has proven that there is a place in Waikiki for a hotel dedicated to forward urban design and adult entertainment."
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