Originally Posted by FlyinHawaiian

For Hyatt, I would recommend either the Andaz on Maui or the Grand Hyatt Kauai. As a Diamond member, you can use one of your Tier Suite Upgrades to get a confirmed suite, and the resort fee is waived along with other Diamond benefits. I was at the Grand Hyatt two weeks ago and think it might be what you are looking for.

Here are the existing threads in the Hyatt Forum on these properties that you can use for more questions/information:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...er-thread.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...1-forward.html

I am excluding the Hyatt Regencys in Waikiki and Kaanapali as they are in busier, touristy areas but they also have rooms with great ocean views.

For Hilton, I suggest you look at the Grand Wailea or Hilton Waikoloa Village for the Diamond benefits there:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...ort-us-hi.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...age-us-hi.html

I am excluding the Honolulu Hilton properties for the same reason above. I drove by the Hilton Garden Inn on Kauai and noted it's location and decided it wasn't that appealing to me.

Originally Posted by 747FC

Welcome to Flyertalk!

You can get some amazing ocean-front views (if you pay for them) on many islands. Make sure you book ocean-front, and not ocean-view rooms. I'd recommend that you speak to front-desk personnel who are familiar with the properties to maximize you chances of picking an appropriate room category.

Some favorites:

Oahu-
Four Seasons Ko'olina
The Kahala Hotel
Nothing in Waikiki except ultra-expensive rooms at the Halekulani.

Big Island-
Hapuna
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Lanai-
Manele Bay

Maui-
Even though the Grand Wailea is on the beach it is a very large property...
Haven't stayed there, but people like the Four Seasons Wailea and Anduz...

Good luck!