A honeymoon in Hawaii is a great way to celebrate the start of your married life. One of the most romantic places on earth, Hawaii is a picturesque archipelago with golden beaches, high mountains, mysterious forests, and live volcanoes.
Hawaii is a tropical paradise, where you can feel sun-kissed sand, enjoy cocktails, experience ancient cultures, explore quaint towns, and participate in water sports. Choose from five major islands and pick your honeymoon resort. Here is a list to help you.
Oahu – Big Cities and Great Culture
Head over to Oahu for an unparalleled blend of ancient culture and modern living. The biggest city in Hawaii is Honolulu, home to numerous cultural activities, restaurants, museums, theatres, and shopping malls.
Also, there is Waikiki with a crescent-shaped beach set against the backdrop of the Diamond Head Crater. This picturesque place attracts not only honeymooners and adventurers but also local people. It is home to amazing sights such as a couple of majestic mountain ranges, the USS Arizona, botanical gardens, and the historic Pearl Harbour.
Stay at the Alohilani Resort if you want to be in the heart of Waikiki. If you are looking for a quieter place, however, we suggest the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club, the Four Seasons Resort, or the Turtle Bay Resort.
Maui – Quiet Beaches and Spectacular Sunsets
Are you looking for serene romantic beaches? If so, take your beloved to Maui, a quiet island caused by the activities of two volcanoes. And when you are there, don’t forget to marvel at Mount Haleakala, which rises to a height of 10,000 feet.
Maui offers honeymooners plenty of options—Wailea Beach, Kapalua Bay, and the inland town of Paia. Taking the Road to Hana, a 64.4-mile drive along the Hana Highway is something else you cannot miss in Maui.
Maui offers plenty of resorts, including the Four Seasons Resort at Wailea, Montage Kapalua Bay, and Travaasa Hana.
Kauai – The Garden Isle
If your beloved loves plants and flowers, you must take him/her to Kauai, widely acclaimed as the Garden Isle because of its lush forests and beautiful gardens.
There are several luxury resorts on the island and amazing places to see such as the Waimea Canyon, which stretches along 10 miles. Despite the number of tourists it attracts, Kauai has a quiet, remote feel.
If you have an adventurous streak, you can go kayaking along the Na Pai Coast or hike along the Kalalu Train or have a romantic stroll along Hanalei Bay, a breathtakingly beautiful golden beach in Kauai.
The most romantic places to stay at Kauai are the Princeville Resort and the Kauai Beach Resort. You can also choose to rent one of the bungalows at Waimea Plantation Cottages, facing the rare black-sand beach along the western shore of Kauai.
Hawaii – The Big Island
Are you an adventurous newlywed couple hungry for a close-up view of an active volcano? In that case, you have to visit the big island.
The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii hasn’t stopped erupting ever since it started in 1983. And if that is not enough, you can climb the Mauna Kea, a mountain caused by volcanic eruptions. If you measure its height from the bottom of the sea, you will find that Mauna Kea is the world’s tallest mountain.
You will find several luxury resorts along the island’s western coast, but you have to move eastward to enjoy the island’s waterfalls and botanical gardens. Hilo, a picturesque little town by the sea, is also a place you must visit.
We recommend staying at the Fairmont Orchid. They have recently renovated this place, which pampers newlyweds with world-class restaurants, water sports, and a championship golf course with 36 holes.
Lanai – Quiet and Romantic
Lanai is the Hawaiian island you have to visit if you just want to spend some alone-time with your life partner. This tropical paradise was once a large pineapple plantation. Today, it is a thinly populated island with only one luxury resort—Four Seasons.
The two of you can relax by the swimming pool, ride your horses through romantic forest rails, and play golf for as long as you choose to stay.
Waikiki Beach – Plenty to See and Do
We already mentioned Waikiki Beach and Alohilani Resort when we were talking about Oahu, but now it is time for the details. As a newlywed couple, you may feel that it is too crowded, but tourists love Waikiki Beach for its beauty, cleanliness, and safety.
Honeymooners love staying at Alohilani Resort because of all the modern amenities it offers, the spectacular views of the ocean, direct access to the beach, and a heated swimming pool that overlooks the bay. Moreover, the hotel’s lobby has a two-storied saltwater aquarium populated with beautiful reef fish.
Waikiki may be crowded, but there are plenty of opportunities for couples to get some privacy. For example, the hotel offers a sunset yoga experience that is great for newlywed couples, and if you wake up early, you can claim a poolside cabana, where you can enjoy several undisturbed moments together.
The Lodge at Kukui’ula – Rent a Bungalow
Your Kauai honeymoon will be incomplete if you fail to rent a bungalow at The Lodge of Kukui’ula. This place makes you feel on top of the world. There is no end to the way a newlywed couple can have fun at the lodge, and here is a list:
- Enjoy a quiet cocktail at sunset.
- Visit a fine dining facility
- Take spa treatments.
- Visit the lake for some bass fishing.
- Have a private picnic at the nearby farm.
- Play golf on the award-winning Tom Weiskopf Golf Course.
- Go on a kayak ride.
- Take a short drive for shopping, fine dining, visiting galleries, and so on.
St. Regis Princeville
One of the most luxurious resorts on Kauai, St. Regis Princeville offers a spectacular view of the Makana and the Hanalei Bay. The rooms are large and spacious and there are plenty of amenities to enjoy. If you like playing golf, you can choose from two golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones.
Adventurous honeymooners can plunge into activities such as horse riding and ziplining. Or you can just go swimming or take a stroll along the beach.
Ko’a Kea
Here is a great place for romantic newlyweds who want to honeymoon on the lap of nature. Stay at the Ko’a Kea, which is located on Poipu Beach. Here, the emphasis is on the beauty of the surroundings, not on modern amenities.
As the hotel wants its guests to enjoy the beauties of nature, each room has a veranda overlooking the loveliest mountains and beaches. And get a luxury spa treatment when you are there.