Will be in Oahu for 5 nights in September and was wondering what people's personal recommendations are for hotels on Oahu. Ideally want a resort style place but still with top amenities - prefereably not too concrete / high-rise, and near to beaches. Nice rooms also key.
Think our leading choice so far is Ihilani Resort & Spa... expecting to pay a bit but that's ok if the place is nice enough. Have done a fair bit of research on Tripadvisor but opinions seem to vary massively so I'd like to hear some first person perspective
Ihilani is my favorite hotel in Hawaii - beautiful grounds, serene setting and classy hotel. Huge lanai, large room and bathroom. Love the breakfast buffet - much better than the Royal Hawaiian. Some people however like a lot of night life here it is many a singer and band at the beach restaurant. Friday night usually a very nice hula show - good band and kids from 5 to teenagers, Paradise cove luau is closeby, shuttle takes you.