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Honolulu County Luxury Hotels

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3 luxury hotels in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States have passed the Luxury Hotels Journal editorial board's checks: each is matched to its official website or its page on the brand's own website, and its luxury brand or alliance affiliation is confirmed by the brand's own website or hotel list (for alliances, by the hotel's official website). Street addresses are shown only when they match the official website or Wikidata; areas follow official administrative divisions.

Official name: Honolulu County · Level: OSM admin_level 6 · Codes: Wikidata Q487704 · OSM r3861844

Honolulu County is a consolidated city-county encompassing the island of Oʻahu and offshore islands in Hawaii, with a population of 1,016,508 representing 70 percent of the state. The county includes the state capital, Honolulu, and nine administrative districts across 601 square miles of land. Three verified luxury hotels operate in the county—Kahala Hotel & Resort and Halekulani in Honolulu, and Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina in Kapolei—representing The Leading Hotels of the World and Four Seasons brands.

Honolulu County at a glance

Honolulu County, officially known as the City and County of Honolulu, is home to 1,016,508 residents as of the 2020 census—approximately 70 percent of Hawaii's state population. The consolidated city-county was established in 1907 through the city charter. The county includes Urban Honolulu, the state's capital and largest community, plus the remaining neighborhoods and districts of the island of Oʻahu and several minor outlying islands.

Geography and administrative divisions

Honolulu County spans 2,128 square miles, of which 601 square miles is land and 1,527 square miles is water. The county is organized into nine administrative districts, each represented on the Honolulu City Council. Urban neighborhoods and beach areas include downtown Honolulu and Waikīkī, plus residential and resort communities such as Kāhala, Kailua, Kapolei, and Kaneohe.

Luxury hotel brands in Honolulu County

Two international luxury brands operate verified hotels in Honolulu County. The Leading Hotels of the World operates Kahala Hotel & Resort and Halekulani, both located in Honolulu. Four Seasons operates Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina in Kapolei.

Transportation and access

Honolulu County is served by TheBus, the county's municipal public transit system. Honolulu International Airport provides air access to the islands and connecting destinations.

Questions about staying here

Where is Honolulu County located?

Honolulu County is a consolidated city-county on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. It is the most populous county in Hawaii and includes the state capital, Honolulu, organized into nine administrative districts.

How many verified luxury hotels are in Honolulu County?

Three verified luxury hotels operate in Honolulu County: Kahala Hotel & Resort and Halekulani in Honolulu, and Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina in Kapolei.

What is the population of Honolulu County?

Honolulu County had a population of 1,016,508 as of the 2020 census, representing approximately 70 percent of Hawaii's state population.

What neighborhoods and areas are in Honolulu County?

Honolulu County includes Honolulu (the state capital), Waikīkī, Kāhala, Kailua, Kapolei, Kaneohe, and other neighborhoods across the island of Oʻahu.

What public transportation is available?

Honolulu County is served by TheBus, the municipal public transit system. Honolulu International Airport provides air transportation access.

Destination facts: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); hotel facts: our editorial board.

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    All verified luxury hotels in Honolulu County

    Honolulu County luxury hotels at a glance

    HotelLocationBrand / certificateOfficial website
    Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko OlinaKapolei, United StatesFour Seasonsfourseasons.com
    HalekulaniHonolulu, United StatesThe Leading Hotels of the Worldhalekulani.com
    Kahala Hotel & ResortHonolulu, United StatesThe Leading Hotels of the Worldkahalaresort.com

    Quick answers

    How many verified luxury hotels are there in Honolulu County?

    The Luxury Hotels Journal editorial board has verified 3 luxury hotels in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States as of November 10, 2026. Each is matched to its official website and its luxury brand, alliance or (in Türkiye) Ministry 5-star certificate is confirmed from official sources.

    Which luxury hotel brands and alliances are in Honolulu County?

    Verified brands and alliances with hotels here: The Leading Hotels of the World (2), Four Seasons (1).

    Which areas of Honolulu County have luxury hotels?

    Areas with verified luxury hotels: Waialae-Kahala (1), Waikīkī (1).

    How does Luxury Hotels Journal choose these hotels?

    We do not rank hotels or publish prices or ratings. A hotel is listed only after our editorial board confirms its official website, its luxury brand or alliance (or Ministry certificate) from official sources, and its location from official administrative boundaries.

    See the full luxury hotels directory and our luxury hotels hub. Address data: Wikidata (CC0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).