This hotel, opened in 1901, was the first on Waikiki beach. Although it eventually merged with the neighboring Surfrider, guests checking in still access the lobby via the original colonial porte cochere. The hotel was renovated and rebranded in 2007 from Sheraton to Westin, and rooms got upgraded with Heavenly beds and flat-screen TVs. The hotel fronts the beach and there’s also a pool for those who prefer freshwater swimming. Enjoy meals at the Beachside Café, or have afternoon tea and listen to Hawaiian music on the Banyan Veranda (named for the massive 100-year-old banyan tree it overlooks). The hotel also boasts Waikiki’s first and only beachfront spa.

Sheraton Moana Surfrider Amenities:

• 795 rooms. Wireless Internet access. Three restaurants, bar. Airport transportation available. Outdoor pool. Spa.