Polynesia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Polynesia
Maui Island showing landscape views
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
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Polynesia
Photo provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
Photo provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)

Where to stay in Polynesia

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Waikiki

4.5/5(105 area reviews)

Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.

Waikiki
Maluaka Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Wailea

5/5(1 area review)

A noteworthy feature of Wailea is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Wailea Beach and Shops at Wailea.

Wailea
Poipu featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Poipu

4/5(1 area review)

Poipu is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Poipu Shopping Village and Kiahuna Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Koloa.

Poipu
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Ala Moana

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

Ala Moana
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Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring tropical scenes and a park

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Honl's Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden.

Holualoa Village
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is £288 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£288
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,117 reviews)
"I easy access to everything"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is £260 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£260
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (8,298 reviews)
"Floors are very worn. Way over rated. No water in room."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is £239 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£239
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,348 reviews)
"It was great!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas

Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas

3 out of 5
45 Kai Ala Dr, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,429 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
Aston Kaanapali Shores

Aston Kaanapali Shores

3.5 out of 5
3445 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,641 reviews)
"Aged property but well maintained. Friendly staffs and good location (7min walk to supermarket). Also love the two pools and hot tubs!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Aston Kaanapali Shores
Skyline Island Colony Hotel

Skyline Island Colony Hotel

3 out of 5
445 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,032 reviews)
Comfort
"My family loved staying here. The rooms were nice and clean, the beds really comfortable, the balcony with table and chairs overlooking the canal and if high enough you can even see the ocean. We loved the pool and hot tub and enjoyed laying in the cabana to just relax. Definitely would stay ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Skyline Island Colony Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.

Waikiki Beach
Ala Moana Center

Ala Moana Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Ala Moana Center
Kaanapali Beach showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and a hotel

Kaanapali Beach

As one of the highest-ranking luxury beaches in the U.S., this stunning stretch of sand with crystal-clear water is lined with high-end hotels and shops.

Kaanapali Beach
Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.

Pearl Harbor
Aloha Tower showing a city and skyline

Honolulu Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Honolulu Harbor
Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes

Muri Beach

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach

Things to do

Islands & HA Show

Polynesian Cultural Center Islands Admission & HA: Breath of Life Show

£96
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Polynesian Cultural Center Islands Admission & HA: Breath of Life Show
Polynesian Cultural Center 1-Day Tour

Day Trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center with Buffet Dinner in Hawaii

£157
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center with Buffet Dinner in Hawaii
Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours

Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours

£26
per traveller
Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours
Islands of Polynesia

Islands of Polynesia at Polynesian Cultural Center

£72
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Islands of Polynesia at Polynesian Cultural Center
Waimea Bay, O'ahu, Hawai'i

North Shore Adventure Shuttle

£74
per adult
North Shore Adventure Shuttle
Scenic view of Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Turtle Bay

Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Turtle Bay

£150
per traveller
Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Turtle Bay
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