The 5 Best Resorts for Families on Oʻahu in 2024

From a beachfront Disney-themed property to uber-luxe resorts, there are so many places to choose to stay on Oʻahu. But if you’re traveling with kids, a comfortable and family-friendly hotel with spacious rooms, keiki activities and fun pools are a must. Read on to see which resorts placed in the Top 5 in this year’s Reader’s Choice Awards.

1. The Imperial Hawai‘i Resort, Waikīkī

Outside the Imperial Hawaiʻi Resort.
Photo: Courtesy of the Imperial Hawaiʻi Resort

The Imperial Hawai‘i Resort takes first place this year as the best family-friendly resort on O‘ahu. Visitors of all ages can enjoy rooms with gorgeous views, live music, hula classes, a rooftop pool deck and much more. There’s also a fitness room and a salon on the second floor called Aloha Therapy where parents can get pampered. Cribs, a full refrigerator and rollaway bed rentals are available at the front desk, and if you join their Imperial Hawai‘i Vacation Club, there are special discounts on island-wide activities—chat with the concierge in the lobby for details.

205 Lewers St., (808) 926-0555, imperialofwaikiki.com, @ImperialWaikiki

2. Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Ko ʻOlina

The Waikolohe Stream at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.
Photo: Courtesy of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa

For kids, a visit to Hawai‘i becomes truly magical at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa. Families can start their day with character breakfasts and meet beloved Disney characters. There are five pool areas, including themed pools, exhilarating waterslides and a lazy river for endless family fun. Parents can drop off kids ages four through 12 at Aunty’s Beach House where they can watch Disney movies, listen to storytelling and do arts and crafts. There’s even a studio where little ones can get a princess makeover with a new hairstyle, outfit, makeup and accessories.

92-1185 Ali‘inui Dr., (808) 674-6200, disneyaulani.com, @DisneyAulani

3. Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikīkī

The Paradise Pool located at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort.
Photo: Courtesy of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort

If your kids are all about swimming at the hotel pool, the Hilton Hawaiian Village offers a total of six pools, including the Paradise Pool, Super Pool and the Keiki Pool, along with waterslides and even a mini waterfall. Little ones can enjoy supervised activities at the hotel’s Camp Penguin kids club, ranging from half- to full-day themed activities. They can go on a scavenger hunt through the resort gardens, build a volcano and embark on fun field trips to nearby Honolulu Zoo and the Waikīkī Aquarium.

2005 Kālia Road, (808) 949-4321, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com, @HiltonHawaiianVillage

4. Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort, Waikīkī

The beach fronting the Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort.
Photo: Courtesy of the Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort

The Outrigger is both keiki and pet-friendly, making it welcoming for the entire ‘ohana. Join the hotel’s Coral Kids Club to learn about ocean conservation and play fun games—services are available in both English and Japanese. Activities include Hawaiian lei making, keychain making, sand art and more. Rooms and suites are spacious and there are kid-friendly menus at the restaurant’s dining facilities. The location also makes it easy for families to hop out of the resort and enjoy Waikīkī’s calm beaches.

2169 Kalia Road, (808) 923-3111, outriggerreef.com, @OutriggerReef

5. Turtle Bay Resort, Kahuku

The pool at Turtle Bay Resort.
Photo: Courtesy of the Turtle Bay Resort

Located on O‘ahu’s North Shore, this resort is a welcome retreat from the bustle of Waikīkī. Learn how to play the ‘ukulele, take a family bike ride through beachside trails or go horseback riding and snorkeling. The resort has a keiki pool with water slides, and rooms are large and spacious with ocean views where families can relax after a full day of adventure. Other perks for families include lawn games like corn hole, giant Jenga and bocce ball, poolside dinners and family cabanas.

57-091 Kamehameha Highway, (808) 293-6000, turtlebayresort.com, @TurtleBayResort

See all of the winners of our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards in our latest issue, which you can buy here. Better yet, subscribe and get HAWAIʻI Magazine delivered to right to your mailbox.