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 landscape views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

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 which includes a 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 Beach and Poipu Shopping Village, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Koloa.

Poipu
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Downtown Honolulu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Honolulu
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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
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is AU$854 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$854
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,373 reviews)
"The profit was great. The pools are amazing. The staff is definitely on point. The food options are not that worthy and definitely pricey. Much better. Options are available outside the hotel"

Reviewed on 27 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
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 AU$494 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$494
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
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 AU$517 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$517
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (4,425 reviews)
"Loved the property got married here and it was amazing staff was super helpful and welcoming"

Reviewed on 26 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
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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! (3,677 reviews)
"Very nice property, enjoyed the atmosphere"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Aston Kaanapali Shores
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 ...
Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas
Mahana at Kaanapali, Spectacular Oceanfront, Amazing Sunsets & Sea Life Unit1014

Mahana at Kaanapali, Spectacular Oceanfront, Amazing Sunsets & Sea Life Unit1014

Lahaina
Book a stay at this beach condo in Kaanapali. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Kaanapali Beach and Whalers Village are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
"Check-in was easy. Kitchen was well-stocked"

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Mahana at Kaanapali, Spectacular Oceanfront, Amazing Sunsets & Sea Life Unit1014
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Popular places to visit

Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

4.5/5(551 reviews)

Come sample the waves and catch some rays on the white sands of the beach most synonymous with surfing and the Aloha spirit.

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)

Once named America’s Best Beach, West Maui’s signature resort is a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat.

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

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

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

AU$54
per traveller
Amazing Oahu Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Self-Guided Audio Tours
Polynesian Cultural Center 1-Day Tour

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

AU$328
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to the Polynesian Cultural Center with Buffet Dinner in Hawaii
Waimea Bay, O'ahu, Hawai'i

North Shore Adventure Shuttle

AU$156
per adult
North Shore Adventure Shuttle
Scenic view of Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Turtle Bay

Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Turtle Bay

AU$313
per traveller
Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Turtle Bay
Immersive Luau Experience

Immersive Luau Experience

AU$268
per adult
Immersive Luau Experience
Oahu Air Adventure Helicopter Tour

Oahu Air Adventure Helicopter Tour

AU$703
per traveller
Oahu Air Adventure Helicopter Tour
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