16 Best Hotels in Hawaii For Families Who Love Adventure

If you’re looking to do Hawaii with kids and you’re wondering where to stay, you’ll find your pick of family-friendly hotels and resorts in this Gowhee-approved list. Full of Hawaiian culture, lazy rivers, game rooms, arts and crafts, horseback riding, and, of course, shave ice and sea turtles.
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The Hawaiian islands are home to some amazing family adventures. When you do Hawaii with kids, your family gets the chance to experience Hawaii’s rich culture and cuisine. From ukulele lessons to exploring the islands’ national parks, your family will cherish the memories you make in Hawaii forever. Here is our list of the best hotels in Hawaii for families.

 

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16 Best Hotels in Hawaii For Families Who Love Adventure

1. Aulani by Disney

Aulani provides a rich tropical experience with Disney’s attention to family-friendly detail. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts in the complimentary kids’ club, as well as playing in the pools, the game room, or at the hotel’s private beach and beautiful saltwater lagoon. There are over 30 complimentary activities for the family to enjoy at this resort!

Key Information: Rooms start at $634 – Located on Oahu – No resort fees 

Good to Know: There are lots of free beach activities for kids and teens, including sand sculpture lessons and live music every night.

2. Banyan Harbor

Nestled in the Nawiliwili hills, Banyan Harbor is the perfect resort for families. ItsTheir condo-style accommodations have lots of space, and there’s tons to do. The beach is just steps away, there’s a heated saltwater pool, and families can borrow board games and sports equipment for free.

Key Information: Rooms start at $246 – Located on Kauai – Just one mile from the airport

Good to Know: Located near Jack Nicklaus’s signature golf course, this is the perfect hotel for families wanting to introduce their kids to golf.

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Beach front hotel in Maui | Photo by Kenneth-oh

3. Sheraton Waikiki

Located just steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Sheraton Waikiki is the perfect home base for your family’s Hawaiian adventures. Close to Diamond Head, one of the state’s most famous national parks, this hotel is centrally located for day trips. 

Key Information: Rooms start at $369 – Located on Oahu – Kids club available

Good to Know: The resort offers an introduction to Hawaiian culture with experiences like hula and ukulele lessons, as well as the opportunity to make your own leis.

4. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Relax on a broad stretch of white sand beach or play in one of five massive pools at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Your family will love the beautiful views and resort amenities offered here, including lots of free activities.

Key Information: Rooms start at $341 – Located on Oahu – Protected lagoon for ocean swimming.

Good to Know: The resort has a wildlife sanctuary with over sixty species of indigenous wildlife, including birds, reptiles, and tropical fish for your kids to meet.

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5.Four Seasons Resort Maui

At the Four Seasons Resort Maui, you can bask in the sun and let your worries float out to sea. on relaxing. For parents, there’s a world-class spa and an adults-only pool. For kids, there are day camps, a kids club, and custom family activities

Key Information: Rooms start at $1,015 – Located on Maui – Lots of free baby amenities like baby monitors and cribs

Good to Know: Kids can join a marine naturalist to learn more about Maui’s unique marine life and touch tropical fish and other marine animals in the resort’s Ocean Explorer Live Touch Pool. 

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6.Royal Kona Resort

Live like a king at the Royal Kona Resort on the Big Island! Overlooking Kailua Bay, the Royal Kona Resort is just steps from restaurants, shops, historical sites, and activities. Kids will love the resort’s traditional luau.

Key Information: Rooms start at $230 – Located on Hawaii (the Big Island) – Cribs are free, but rollaway beds have an associated fee

Good to Know: The lava coast of the Big Island is the perfect place to snorkel with manta rays, one of the ocean’s gentle giant species.

7. Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa

Situated on 40 acres of tropical Hawaiian gardens, Grand Wailea opens onto Maui’s beautiful Wailea Beach and is the perfect spot for families. Kids will love the pool, and the award-winning spa even offers special treatments for kids and teens.

Key Information: Rooms start at $740 – Located on Maui – Pet friendly

Good to Know: Hula, ukulele, and twice-daily scuba lessons are included in the resort fee.

8. Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay Resort is the perfect resort for adventurous families. With over 12 miles of trails and 5 miles of coastline, you will never run out of things to do. Enjoy horseback riding, snorkeling with sea turtles, a paniolo luau that teaches you about Hawaiian cowboy culture, and more. 

Key Information: Rooms start at $526 – Located on Oahu – Lots of family activities are included in the resort fee

Good to Know: Lots of resorts in Hawaii offer surfing lessons, but only Turtle Bay gives you the option to surf with a dog.

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9. The Lodge at Kukui’ula

Live in luxury at the Lodge at Kukui’ula! This collection of cottages, villas, and bungalows gives you access to a private golf course, a spa, a 10-acre farm where you can pick tropical fruit and fresh flowers, a kids club, and more. 

Key Information: Rentals start at $3,836 – Located on Kauai – Operated by Hyatt

Good to Know: If you want to visit Waimea Canyon or other local attractions, let the resort’s adventure guides help plan your trip.

10. Espacio The Jewel of Waikiki

Stay in a Mediterranean-inspired suite at Espacio, the most luxurious hotel in the Waikiki area. But all this luxury isn’t for adults– kids will love Espacio, too! The curated island experiences are perfect for the whole family, and kids will have a great time in the rooftop pool.

Key Information: Rooms start at $3,500 – Located on Oahu – Private chef available

Good to Know: Your room comes with a complimentary luxury SUV or sedan rental.

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11. Hyatt Regency Maui

Hawaii is home to many species of wildlife, but the Hyatt Regency Maui is known for one very adorable nonnative species: Penguins! Every day, penguins parade through the hotel on their way to breakfast, making this the perfect place to stay for a family that loves animals. 

Key Information: Rooms start at $449 – Located on Maui – 6 pools with waterfalls

Good to Know: The hotel offers a free nighttime photography class that teaches you how to use a camera and telescope to get amazing pictures of space.

12. Hotel Lanai

The Hawaiian island of Lanai isn’t as busy as the bigger islands and is perfect for the family who wants to get away from it all. Staying at this charming boutique hotel will open up a world of historic charm and an intimate look at Hawaiian culture.

Key Information: Rooms start at $price – Located on Lanai – Free breakfast

Good to Know: There’s a passenger ferry from Maui four times a day.

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13. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Foodie families will love the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai– over 75% of the ingredients they use are locally sourced from Hawaii Island, and the restaurants serve innovative dishes with a variety of influences. The resort also offers seven pools for the whole family to play in, as well as a kids club and a marine center.

Key Information: Rooms start at $954 – Located on Hawaii (the Big Island) – Free swim diapers are provided for children under 3

Good to Know: The Kaʻupulehu Cultural Center is a great place to learn about Hawaiian culture and traditions, as well as to see works from contemporary Hawaiian artists.

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14. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

The Grand Hyatt Kauai is a tropical playground. The resort’s pools are a water wonderland with a lava-rock lazy river, waterslide, and saltwater lagoon. There’s even an adults-only pool for when your kids need a break from you! 

Key Information: Rooms start at $784 – Located on Kauai – Childcare is available 

Good to Know: In addition to childcare, the resort also offers a kids club that’s a great place for kids to play while parents go golfing or to the spa.

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15. Fairmont Orchid

Your family will have a blast at Fairmont Orchid. From its private beach to its family-sized suites, this resort has lots of family-friendly experiences and details. Your kids can learn traditional Hawaiian crafts like lei making and palm frond weaving, and the whole family can enjoy whale watching, canoe adventures, and more. 

Key Information: Rooms start at $816 – Located on Hawaii (the Big Island) – Kids 5 and under eat free

Good to Know: Brown’s Deli, one of the resort’s restaurants, is a great place to stop for shave ice and quick, kid-friendly bites.

16. Honua Kai Resort and Spa

The Honua Kai Resort and Spa is a great choice for families, especially if you have little kids. They have extensive pool areas for different age groups, including a fountain area for little oneskids who can’t swim yet. The resort also offers fun activities for the whole family, including special tours to engage everybody. 

Key Information: Rooms start at $395 – Located on Maui – Kids stay free

Good to Know: Kids love the beachfront restaurant, Duke’s Beach House– there’s an extensive, healthy kid’s menu with lots of their favorites.

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