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The Best Affordable Boutique Hotels in Hawai’i

Hawai’i is far from a wallet-friendly destination, but this crop of “Affordable & Adorable” accommodations scattered across the archipelago will help stretch your vacation budget further. 🌴

Hotel Renew

Hotel Renew

4 Stars | Starting Nightly Rate: $135 | Website | Honolulu Airport

72 | Pets allowed, Yoga classes, Beach chairs/loungers | 0

Kaimana Beach, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Hale Koa Luau

From the chilled lemongrass towels offered at check-in to the customizable room scents at the “aroma bar,” this modern Waikīkī hotel one block away from Kuhio Beach taps all five senses to promote wellness & rejuvenation.


The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

4 Stars | Starting Nightly Rate: $227 | Website | Honolulu Airport

112 | Outdoor swimming pool, Spa, Pets allowed | 1

Saint Augustine by-the-Sea, Waikiki Beach, Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Ceremony

Located a few minutes from Waikīkī Beach, this hotel goes big on 1960s surf vibes. From its charismatic lobby to its bungalow-inspired rooms, the “hang loose” sense of place is enlivened with beach scenes from native photographer Mark Kushimi, nautical trinkets, & vintage postcards.


Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

3 Stars | Starting Nightly Rate: $135 | Website | Honolulu Airport

135 | Outdoor swimming pool, Spa, Balcony/terrace | 2

Waikiki Beach, Hale Koa Luau, Royal Hawaiian Center

Designed for the “millennial-minded traveler,” the 135-room Shoreline Hotel in Waikīkī is an Instagram fever dream filled with splashy color-clashing furniture, ombre murals, bold botanical prints, & an abundance of neon lights.


The Laylow Waikiki

The Laylow Waikiki

4 Stars | Starting Nightly Rate: $229 | Website | Honolulu Airport

247 | Outdoor swimming pool, Fitness center, Outdoor fireplacein all rooms | 🍸🍴 2

Kaimana Beach, Waikiki Beach, Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Ceremony

Midcentury modern design meets Waikīkī charm at this 251-key oasis, situated in the buzzing heart of Honolulu. Its popular signature restaurant, Hideout, serves Modern Hapa Hawaiian cuisine & tropical cocktails from a photogenic rooftop perch.


SCP Hilo Hotel

SCP Hilo Hotel

3 Stars | Starting Nightly Rate: $219 | Website | Hilo International Airport

135 | Outdoor swimming pool, Beachfront, Spa | 2

Liliuokalani Gardens, Banyan Golf Course, Coconut Island Parkino, Musée de La Poste

There’s a generous supply of aloha spirit at this Big Island hotel, which boasts serene koi ponds, gardenia lei wall murals, outdoor hammocks, & wood furnishings crafted by local makers. To truly unplug, book one of the electronics-free Peaceful Rooms.


Queen Kapi'olani Hotel

Queen Kapi’olani Hotel

4 Stars | Starting Nightly Rate: $194 | Website | Honolulu Airport

315 | Outdoor swimming pool, Fitness center, Pets allowed | 1

Royal Hawaiian Theater Legends in Concert Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Hale Koa Luau

The Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel first opened its doors in 1967. After a retro-chic redesign, the property has been revived with works local artist Nick Kuchar in the sleek lobby, pastel hues in the guestrooms, & an expansive pool deck that faces Diamond Head.


Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel

Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel

3 Stars | Starting Nightly Rate: $246 | Website | Kahului Airport

432 | Outdoor swimming pool, Beachfront, Spa | 2

Royal Kaanapali Golf Course, Drums of the Pacific Lu au, Hanakaoo Beach Park

Sited on 11 oceanfront acres, this family-friendly Maui resort offers a wealth of watersports, from surf lessons to snorkeling, as well as daily cultural classes like ‘ukulele lessons. Live Hawaiian entertainment is also offered each evening at the Huihui Restaurant.

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