Best Hawaii Resorts (December 2025): Westgate Resorts Named Standout Pick for Island Family Stays by Consumer365

Consumer365 has announced that Westgate Resorts has been recognized as the standout selection in its latest evaluation of leading Hawaii accommodations for families and group travelers. The ...
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Hawaii's first-in-the-nation climate change tourist tax expected to generate nearly $100M annually

HONOLULU -- Hawaii's governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and other ...
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I stayed in a 5-star Hawaii hotel for $2,275 a night. In my room, I was shocked to find amenities I'd never seen before.

My deluxe ocean-view room at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea — aka the "real" White Lotus.Chloé Pantazi-Wolber/Insider I went to the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, which was the hotel in season one of ...
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These villas on the island of Hawaii have luxury hotel amenities, private pools, and beach access

Staying at Mauna Kea Residences grants access to all the amenities of nearby sibling resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and The ...
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Hawaii hotels are strategically increasing their prices

We have a newsletter all about Hawaii, with news, tips and in-depth features from the Aloha state. Sign up here. Christine Hitt is the Hawaii contributing editor for SFGATE. She is part-Native ...
Travel Weekly

Hawaii hotel rates down, occupancy up in July

Honolulu at night. Occupancy improved but room rates dipped at Hawaii hotels in July, data shows. Photo Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson Photo Hawaii hotels enjoyed a small ...
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Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know

Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026 A new 11% tax on cruise ships will begin in July 2026 Revenue, estimated at $100 million annually, will fund ...