10 Best Hotels in Hawaii 2025: Readers’ Choice Awards | Condé Nast Traveler

"Repeat after us: You don’t need to be physically on the beach in Waikiki to be in a good location. The Wayfinder Waikiki is set off the beaten path of Honolulu’s Waikiki neighborhood on the quiet, chill, Ala Wai canal. It's just steps from all the bars, restaurants, and shopping that Waikiki has to offer—and an easy eight-minute walk to Waikiki Beach—but come nightfall you can expect to find a lot more serenity here than if you were to stay in the belly of the beast. The 228 guest rooms reflect Hawaii’s landscape with natural fiber furniture and design elements from local artisans. There’s a rich offering of on-site F&B to help you get a taste of the Oahu lifestyle, as well: “sensory coffee shop” B-side; and tropical speakeasy and pool bar Lost + Found. The most exciting of all may just be the first Waikiki outpost of Redfish, a popular restaurant concept owned by Hawaii’s believed Foodland grocery stores, offering innovative, made-to-order poke creations." - Kat Chen