Hawaii Resorts

As anyone who's seen Lilo and Stich knows, "Ohana" in Hawaiian means "family", and has central importance in Hawaiian life. For visitors, this translates as "families welcome" -- even at the high-end luxury brand resorts.

Click below to find many family-friendly Hawaii Resorts, grouped by island. Many Hawaii resorts have kids' clubs, and lavish pools with slides, waterfalls, and other features; not all-inclusive pricing, though!

1. Hawaii Resorts - Oahu

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Oahu is the most-visited Hawaiian island, and most of its resorts are concentrated on that most famous of beaches, Waikiki. Only a few resorts or hotels are on the beach itself; others are just across the road; others still are just a short walk away. Click to explore Hilton Hawaiian Village, Moana Surfrider, and more Waikiki Beach properties, plus some resorts in quieter spots.

^{Photo © Teresa Plowright}

2. Hawaii Resorts - Maui

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photo courtesy of Kaanapali Beach Hotel.

Many families love to stay in condos in Maui, but the island's also big with resort-goers. One resort in particular prides itself on value and on its kids programs. Maui's got the high-end too: for example, Maui's been voted "Best Island in the World" by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

3. Hawaii Resorts - The Big Island

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Hawaii's largest island has some top places for resorts: such as the Kohala Coast, on the west of the island, where eight properties welcome families.

4. Kauai Resorts

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Kauai is the "Garden Isle": expect verdant natural beauty, and slower pace. Note, however, that many of Kauai's beaches have surf that's too rough for swimming; some resorts compensate with lavish pools.