Hotels on the beach in Waialua, United States

• 1 The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay Waialua

  Guest Rating 8.8

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Spanning across 1,300 pristine acres on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay is an adventurer’s playground with 12 miles of biking and hiking trails, and five miles of secluded shoreline. The resort is just a few minutes away from historic landmarks and popular attractions, including Haleiwa town, Polynesian Culture Center, and famed surf breaks – Banzai/Pipeline and Waimea Bay. The main building includes 408 guest rooms and suites, all with breathtaking ocean views. Tucked away in a private oasis just steps from the water’s edge, 42 exclusive Ocean Bungalows offer added comfort and privacy. Access to the Ocean Club Lounge provides a comfortable space to relax and enjoy breakfast, lunch, and evening appetizers. Savor farm-fresh dining at six restaurants and bars, including the resort’s signature restaurant Alaia which sources ingredients grown at Kuilima Farm. A weekly dinner show, Paniolo Paina, lets you experience a luau like you’ve never seen before. Enjoy an outdoor feast, live entertainment, pony meet and greet and a fire knife show. Fill your days with as much – or as little – activities as you please. Walk to seven beaches where you can go surfing, standup paddle boarding, snorkeling, and kayaking. Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience, the North Shore’s premier surf school offers lessons for all ages and skill level. Helicopter tours, horseback rides, golf, spa, bike rentals, tennis courts, pickleball, and more are available on-site. Show full description

  Address 57-091 Kamehameha Highway Show on map

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis court
  • Water sports facility
  • Gym / fitness center
  • Pets are welcome
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• 2 Hawaiian Princess Makaha Waialua

  Guest Rating 8.5

  

  Located in Waianae, a 6-minute walk from Mauna Lahilahi Beach Park, Hawaiian Princess Makaha features views of the mountain. The property is around 23 miles from Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 27 miles from USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park and 27 miles from World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. There's an outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel the rooms include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Hawaiian Princess Makaha has some accommodations with sea views, and all rooms come with a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation offers a hot tub. USS Arizona Memorial is 27 miles from Hawaiian Princess Makaha. Honolulu International Airport is 30 miles from the property. Show full description

  Address 84-1021 Lahilahi Street Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 3 Backpackers Vacation Inn and Plantation Village Waialua

  Guest Rating 8.3

  

  Located in Haleiwa, Hawaii, this hostel sits across from Three Tables Beach. It offers free parking, laundry facilities, and a wide variety of accommodations for solo travelers and families. Conveniently close to grocery stores and popular food trucks. Backpackers Vacation Inn & Plantation Village is within a 5-minute walk of Sharks Cove and Waimea Bay, 1 mile from Pipeline, and 3 miles from Sunset Beach Park—making it the perfect basecamp for exploring the North Shore. Show full description

  Address 59-788 Kamehameha Highway Show on map
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