The Best U.S. Honeymoon Destination: Hawaii

Hawaii is a top honeymoon destination for couples across the globe. With beautiful waters and epic mountains, this luscious island escape is a perfect choice. Spend quality time in jaw-dropping rooms and pools with picture-perfect views.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure throughout the island by ziplining, waterfall hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more. 

Make sure to book a luau as well! These are perfect times to meet other couples, be immersed in Hawaiian culture, and enjoy some of the best food the islands have to offer.

Whether it is a personalized experience or one for socializing with others, it will make a wonderful evening and a forever memorable moment.

Best Boutique Hotels in Hawaii for a Honeymoon

1. Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux – Hawaii’s Exclusive Getaway

The beautiful luxury Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux brings an exclusive and intimate experience, perfect for a honeymoon. Award winners of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure for World’s Best Hotels and Readers’ Choice Awards, you can simply not go wrong with the Hotel Wailea.

At the Hotel Wailea, you have views of three beautiful Hawaiian Islands and get to enjoy the tropical gardens, wonderful waterfalls, and more. An adults-only resort and the perfect place to relax and enjoy the company of the one you love.

Here you have access to a top-notch cocktail lounge with modern and open panoramic views of the turquoise waters, top-tier cuisine at The Restaurant, and exclusive vehicle service throughout Wailea.

Relax at the world-class Wailea Beach, where the beach valet service has it all under control, just for you and yours. From fresh towels to chairs and umbrellas, they are sure to take great care of you.

It’s no wonder the Hotel Wailea was chosen as one of our top honeymoon hotels!

2. Montage Kapalua Bay – Hawaii’s Authentic Luxury Stay

The boutique hotel Montage Kapalua Bay is the perfect stay to embrace the iconic lifestyle of Hawaii’s island Maui. Here you are greeted with the culture of Maui, the authentic warmth of Aloha, and the beauty of one of the most beautiful islands in the world.

Experience fine dining where the food is not only presented in a spectacular fashion but is also created using ingredients special to the area. Allowing the food not only to fill you with the love of Hawaii but to celebrate the love you’ve come here with. Hawaii is known for its love of family, so every little detail is created to celebrate and embrace your love and beautiful new family.

Check out Cane & Canoe, The Hideaway, and Hana Hou Bar. You can even reserve your own private chef or create a personalized luau.

Experience authentic Hawaiian beauty by going on tropical hikes, relaxing in the Sunset Pool, golfing on the Plantation Course, oceanfront shopping, and Hawaiian traditions such as lei making.

Here at the Montage, your experience becomes one with Hawaii and the one you love. Enjoy your honeymoon stay here at the Montage Kapalua Bay. 

3. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort – Maui’s High-Class Concept Hotel

Welcome to Andaz Maui, a luxurious design hotel where you are welcomed by the kind spirit of Hawaii. Here at the Andaz, you can enjoy fresh cuisine, farm-to-table style meals, personalized access to the beautiful Mokapu Beach, and enjoy excellent rooms that show off the true beauty of Maui. 

Take part in a bucket list activity by attending a grand luau. Here you and your spouse can spend quality time together while exploring the Polynesian culture. From exotic cocktails and food to unforgettable experiences, this is the place for you.

Here the concierge can help you book anything you need. From private tours and helicopter experiences to scuba diving and sunset sailing, the water sports and activities never have to end! This honeymoon experience will leave you with the most beautiful of memories.

4. Lumeria Maui an Education Experience – Authentic Maui, Hawaii’s True Spirit

The Lumeria Maui is a different experience than any mentioned above. This hotel embraces the true spirit of Maui and grants you the warmth of O’hana every day.

In this space, you can immerse yourself in a peaceful setting where you can relax and take in the beauty of the world around you. 

You and your loved one can become one with each other and the land by taking part in yoga classes, meditation, dance, movement therapies, and healing arts and metaphysical studies.

Different than the rest, every honeymoon is different, and so are the needs of the couple. Here you can find time to relax, be in the moment, and fall in love with the world around you and the new life you have created.

5. Four Seasons Resort Lana’i – The Private Experience of Hawaii

Placed on Hawaii’s most intimate island, Lana'i, you are set in an exclusive area where the experience is just for you. Just a short flight from Honolulu or Oahu, you can experience so much of Hawaii from this cozy destination.

The beautiful coastline is filled with white sand beaches, epic waters filled with shades of charming turquoise waters, red lava cliffs, and more. Just minutes away from the city, you can enjoy a peaceful drive where the love of Lana'i comes to life.

This luxury 5-star hotel brings you a private experience where all the spent is spent on you and the one you love. Enjoy the wonderful spa treatments and Hawaiian relaxation rituals such as tea leaf relief wraps, massages, and facials.

Immerse yourself in the exquisite couples suites, where you are given a private experience with rain showers, massages, and cozy dining.

This island is filled with relaxing vibes and happiness, the perfect place to celebrate your honeymoon.

Sloan Koester

By Sloan Koester