World’s best hotels & resorts; How many are in Hawaii?

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new list ranking the best hotels in the world came out and Hawaii had more than a dozen on the list. 

Travel + Leisure ranked the top 500 hotels in the world ranked by eight geographic regions: Africa and the Middle East; Asia; Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific; Canada; the Caribbean; Europe; Mexico, Central America, and South America; and the United States.

Hotels that made the list located on the Big Island are:

• Fairmont Orchid – Island of Hawaii
• Four Season Resort Hualalai – Island of Hawaii
• Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection – Island of Hawaii
• Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection – Island of Hawaii
• Westin Hapuna Beach Resort – Island of Hawaii

Hawaii is home to many luxury hotels and resorts with travelers coming in by the thousands to enjoy their Hawaiian vacations. Four Seasons Resort Lanai was also on the list and Timbers Kauai. 

With COVID restrictions easing up more people are booking their flights and hotels to enjoy all that Hawaii offers. 

Hotels that made the list located on Oahu are:

• Halekulani – Oahu
• The Laylow, Autograph Collection – Oahu
• Prince Waikiki – Oahu

Hotels that made the list located on Maui are:

• Hotel Wailea – Maui
• Montage Kapalua Bay – Maui
• Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

To see the rest of the hotels listed head to Travel + Leisure’s website.