Polynesia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Polynesia
Maui Island which includes landscape views
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Polynesia
Photo provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
Photo provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)

Where to stay in Polynesia

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Waikiki

4.5/5(1,448 area reviews)

Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.

Waikiki
Maluaka Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Wailea

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Wailea is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Wailea Beach and Shops at Wailea.

Wailea
Poipu featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Poipu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Poipu is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Poipu Shopping Village and Kiahuna Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Koloa.

Poipu
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Ala Moana

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

Ala Moana
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Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden featuring tropical scenes and a park

Holualoa Village

While visiting Holualoa Village, you might make a stop by sights like Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach.

Holualoa Village
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$691 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$691
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,031 reviews)
"It is a bea"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is NZ$912 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$912
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (8,240 reviews)
"Beautiful, so well maintain."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is NZ$534 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$534
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,260 reviews)
"Location is awesome!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
3 out of 5
45 Kai Ala Dr, Lahaina, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,423 reviews)
"Loved the place!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
Aston Kaanapali Shores
Aston Kaanapali Shores
3.5 out of 5
3445 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaanapali. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,620 reviews)
"The resort was wonderful. Great ocean view condo. The couch bed was horrible, but the other bed were nice. The amenities were great. The beach was rocky, but tons of fish when snorkeling. Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Aston Kaanapali Shores
Skyline Island Colony Hotel
Skyline Island Colony Hotel
3 out of 5
445 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Honolulu. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,016 reviews)
"It was great but there was no faucet in the kitchen."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Skyline Island Colony Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

4.5/5(551 reviews)

Nowhere sums up the spirit of Hawaii more powerfully than its world-famous beach – so grab your swimming gear and prepare to be wowed by Waikiki!

Waikiki Beach
Ala Moana Center

Ala Moana Center

4.5/5(503 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Ala Moana Center
Kaanapali Beach featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and a beach

Kaanapali Beach

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Kaanapali beach was a favourite holiday destination for Hawaiian Royalty in ancient times and continues to attract people looking for a break from the daily grind.

Kaanapali Beach
Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.

Pearl Harbor
Aloha Tower showing a city and skyline

Honolulu Harbor

4/5(131 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Honolulu Harbor
Muri Beach featuring tropical scenes

Muri Beach

4.5/5(329 reviews)

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach

Activities

Keana Farms North Shore Zipline Tour

Keana Farms North Shore Zipline Tour

NZ$347
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Keana Farms North Shore Zipline Tour
HA Breath of Life Package

Polynesian Cultural Center, HA - Breath of Life Show

NZ$163
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Polynesian Cultural Center, HA - Breath of Life Show
Islands & HA Show

Polynesian Cultural Center Islands Admission & HA: Breath of Life Show

NZ$218
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Polynesian Cultural Center Islands Admission & HA: Breath of Life Show
Polynesian Cultural Center 1-Day Tour

Day Trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center with Buffet Dinner in Hawaii

NZ$356
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center with Buffet Dinner in Hawaii
Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours

Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours

NZ$58
per traveller
Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours
Islands of Polynesia

Islands of Polynesia at Polynesian Cultural Center

NZ$163
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Islands of Polynesia at Polynesian Cultural Center
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