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Paradise Bay Resort

3.7 (276 reviews)
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Paradise Bay Resort Oahu
Mitch G.

Excellent setting on the river overlooking a beautiful bay. Ukalele and singing 5 days a week, lovely breakfast with coffee, tea, fruit and homemade banana bread, clean, views, hot tub, and lovely people who work there.

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Travis F.

Odd experience here. Was INCREDIBLY excited to stay here, and in a few ways this is a great spot. Wonderful location, and great access to watersports like SUP and kayaking. That's where the good ends. The bathroom isn't great, there isn't a light over the shower so it's quite dark in there, plus it wasn't draining well so our showers were turning into baths. Room was pretty nice overall. We signed up for SUP, and it was my girlfriend's first time ever doing it. We expected someone from the resort to be there to show us the ropes and give us some information...there was absolutely nobody. We went searching for people, and the maintenance people didn't really say much of anything. We went into the Kahaluu bay area and I fell off my SUP once and ended up scratching up my leg and foot pretty bad...would have been nice to know the bay was only a few feet deep in some parts, with rocks on the seafloor to avoid. We also signed up for their big Saturday "Paradise Bay Experience Package" out to the reef to snorkel and to the sandbar to walk around. We signed up for a 10 am departure time. They called at 9:50 am to double check we were still going on the experience and I confirmed yes to checking out and yes to the experience. We went upstairs to checkout a few minutes later, and it took us a few minutes to do so because they said they wouldn't trust us to not return our towels and car parking pass after the experience, so we had to grab them RIGHT THEN. Okay fine, we bring those to them and notice from the front desk the boat for the experience literally leaving the dock at 9:58 am...WHY?!? I ask them and they say it was our fault, and we were supposed to be there at the boat 5 minutes early...NOBODY TOLD US THAT! Not when we signed up for the experience, and not in the follow-up email we received about it, which I'll attach below. So then they rush to call the boat captain to say to come back to the dock. You JUST called me 10 minutes prior and I said we were going on the experience, did you not communicate that with the boat staff? Clearly not. We end up jumping on the boat at 9:59 am after it had returned, so after all that hassle we were a minute early. No sorry from anyone, not even any acknowledgement from the boat staff. Long story short, this could easily be a 5-star hotel and experience if the hotel had a completely different staff, filled with people with more compassion, customers service skills, and a greater care for hospitality.

View from the dock.
Carolina B.

Beautiful little resort located on Kaneohe Bay. Each room and cottage at the resort has a kitchen with most everything you need to cook meals during your vacation rather than go out to eat. The resort has a pool, access to kayaks, a snorkel tour (costs extra and is worth it), paddle boards, yoga, and a laundry facility. The employees here are welcoming, hard-working, and respectful. We really appreciated the help we got from Pua during our stay. We were disappointed that management left Pua alone to handle several guests on a night when housekeeping did not do their jobs. You guys need to get on top of housekeeping so guests can have clean towels and sheets, and not rely on your front desk staff to handle everything. Pua is a champ and washed everything for us herself meanwhile still dealing with other guests throughout the night. This is the second time my family and I have stayed here at the resort. The first time we stayed in one of the larger cottages on the bay in 2022, which was spectacular. The second time we stayed here, we were in one of the bottom floor rooms facing the street, which was less spectacular due to the lack of views and fans in the rooms but was still a great deal for the price and we enjoyed the resort amenities. I recommend you guys put fans in these rooms so that it isn't so stuffy, the a/c in the living was great and cooled the place down but it is not ideal to leave your bedroom door open all night due to wanting privacy from other family members. Other than that, the rooms were clean and the spaces much larger and cheaper than any of the resorts you'll find in Waikiki. We will definitely be back as we enjoy the slower pace and more isolated location of this resort on the bay. Plus we had kids with us and they loved their stay too!

Sallie R.

This resort is actually hidden in a neighborhood. Kind of interesting to see where it was located. Got lost and confused while searching for the property. Finally figured it out and checked in immediately. Our room was ready at 3pm, which was across the street in a separate building. It didn't feel like part of the resort, but we had a view of the ocean. We were greeted by Pua in front desk. So friendly with aloha vibes! She assisted us with all of our needs, which made our stay more enjoyable. We had the two bedrooms suite. Full kitchen to cook your meals saving money from eating out. Our unit didn't feel as cleaned and was outdated. We encountered a few issues, but it was taken care of. Lesley also helped us the next day with the situation we had. So warming without any hesitation to accommodate us. Awesome staff made up for the negatives. The resort property itself was amazing. Floating docks where you can relax overlooking the ocean and mountains. First time experiencing this kind of scenery at a resort. Very unique and different. Kids loved the pool, but could use a little more lighting at night as it was a bit dark. Nice to see the stars while swimming made it so magical. Live music was performed nightly by Danny who was a very talented nice musician. Banana bread, fruits, and coffee were served daily for breakfast. Light but refreshing easily enjoying it in the lobby while you embrace the beauty of scenery. So relaxing best way to start your day. I'm glad I had booked this resort as my stay to get away from busy Waikiki. So peaceful felt like a real vacation in Hawaii.

First resort we stayed at on our trip and it was a nice introduction to the Hawaiian culture before we could check into our resort on Waikiki. The resort is very secluded, and is quiet and tranquil. It's nestled within an authentic "lived in" residential neighborhood street so follow your GPS closely. Parking at the resort is tight so have your parking skills at the ready! There's no restaurant on property but you can order DoorDash from local businesses or if you have a car, drive over to the nearby towns for food. They offer yoga, kayaking, and paddle boarding activities as part of the resort fee but make sure you reserve what you want to do as soon as possible. We waited too late to decide what we wanted to do and was not able to take advantage of the resort activities. The room we had was a decent sized 2 king bed suite but was starting to show its age. I personally wasn't a fan of the dark slate tile in the bathroom as it would be hard to clean or know if it actually was. The AC worked wonderfully as did the TV. Our room had a kitchenette in it but other than the coffee maker, we didn't use anything else. The balcony was nice and faced the mountain/tropical landscape. The local birds in the trees in the early morning hours were noisy as well as the wild chickens and roosters but a wonderful way to wake up in Hawaii. I love all animals so they didn't bother me one bit. I enjoyed drinking my morning coffee on the balcony listening to them. Overall, this is a vintage resort that still has charm. The resort staff are very friendly and helpful. They offer complimentary banana bread, fresh whole fruits, coffees and tea in the mornings. If you're looking to stay away from the tourist areas on Oahu then this is the place for you. Mahalo!

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Angie M.

We added one night at Paradise Bay Resort somewhat last minute to decrease driving but I really wished we stayed here longer to enjoy the bay and activities. The views were amazing. My teens loved the pool. Only downside is the walls are fairly thin and it's easy to hear noisy people.

The sandbar in the middle of the ocean -- where Paradise Bay's Saturday excursion takes its boat out to!
Joel S.

Paradise Bay!!!! Where do I start... HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT! 1) This resort is beautifully rooted within the local communities on the East shore of Kaneohe. It feels like you're staying inside of a tropical Hawaiian jungle, because you pretty much are. The drive into the resort is so special because you really are driving into the local community. Be respectful! 2) FEEL ALIVE AGAIN! This resort is fuss and frills free in the best way possible. It's designed for humans, created by real humans. It never feels soulless, corporate, or cold. Stay here to unplug from the noise of corporate tourism. 3) Adventure, adventure, ADVENTURE!! This resort is for those seeking a tropical stay with the adventurer's heart! The Saturday excursion out to the snorkeling reef + sandbar is a MUST. Rent out those kayaks! Visit the local beaches or use this resort as a launchpad to places nearby (we went to Toa Luau)! Utilize the accommodations and activities! Eat up the freshly baked banana bread and enjoy that free tropical iced tea! 4) Paradise Bay is family. The staff is incredibly welcoming and warm and authentic. I CANNOT stress this enough. During our weeklong stay on Oahu, this is the only resort where I feel like the staff actually connects with you -- shockingly contrasted by the cold, fake smiles from the front desks at large hotels in Waikiki, where everything feels like a massive tourist machine. If you have the pleasure of meeting Pua like we did, you can count on her for an incredible stay. She checked us into the resort with contagious warmth and friendliness. Every interaction with her had us smiling from one ear to the other. PUA -- YOU ARE THE BEST and anyone is so lucky to meet you! We will be back again one day, friend! 5) Just do it. Just book it. You won't regret it, but know what to expect and do your research ahead of time ;) - much love, S + C

The lobby is absolutely gorgeous with a breathtaking view but the room was lackluster. Quite old & dated, ceiling and floors were really dusty and gross. When it rained, worms came out of the shower. We saw a cockroach skitter across the living room one night. 3/4 barstools at the table were so wobbly they felt like they were going to break under you. The light in the bathroom mirror didn't work. Overall, the room also felt incredibly musty & smelled. The AC swamp cooler honestly made it worse. They also didn't have real windows -- just glass slats that you could open & close which was nice to let the breeze in but not so nice in terms of noise because you could hear everything right outside. We stayed here during the tropic storm last week and the power was out at the resort from 1pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday. Resort had no generators or anything so we had to just be in the dark & have no way to charge or phones or anything. They also were not helpful at all with information about the storm. They just forwarded us warnings from the gov and didn't check on us AT ALL. We had to knock on the lobby door which was all closed up to even get a few flash lights. The storm was LOUD & scary, and it truly felt like we were in a shack in the jungle. The area was nice and less touristy which was a plus. Also the banana bread was really good.

One of the most uncomfortable and unsafe experiences I've ever had while traveling. I stayed at this property briefly during a trip from California for a family funeral. I arrived with my young daughter and within hours encountered multiple unacceptable issues that forced us to leave the same night: * At the pool, two unsupervised boys were aggressively jumping on my 6-year-old daughter. Despite asking them to stop, they continued. When I reported it to the front desk, their guardian shouted vulgar language about me and my child directly outside our room. * Our room (#64) smelled strongly of fish and mold. Upon inspecting the bed, I found insects in the sheets--absolutely unacceptable. Regardless of pest control's later claim that they weren't bed bugs, the presence of bugs and dirty linens is reason enough to leave. * I did not stay the night. I returned the keys and left the property that same evening with my daughter to find other accommodations--at a higher cost and last minute--because we felt unsafe and uncomfortable. I requested a full refund for all four nights, since we did not stay even one. The hotel only offered a refund for three, dismissing the severity of our experience. Their response lacked empathy and failed to take full accountability. Travelers, especially families with children, should be aware of what could happen here. I strongly urge management to prioritize guest safety, cleanliness, and basic respect going forward.

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Jayne O.

Highly recommend Paradise Bay Resort, rooms are very nice, beds very comfortable and the views!!! Breathtaking! Very close to a lot of places. Don't have to drive far to many touristy spots. So relaxing! Great service and friendly people! Felt so welcoming entering our room with everything clean and plumeria setting on table and in bathroom, loved putting them in my hair daily! You won't be disappointed if you stay here, that's for sure! They offer Yoga, boat tour to sand bar to snorkel and kayaks 1 and 2 seaters. Beautiful pool and spa area, nice bbq area and patio seating to relax. Loved seeing the tiki lights lit at night. Really impressed with Paradise Bay Resort! A+++ or 5 + stars! What a great place! Mahalo

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Jeny J.

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at Paradise Bay! We loved the quiet location and feeling of the resort. The grounds were beautiful and the view of the mountains across the bay were stunning! Our room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The drive was indeed very steep, but it's not Colorado! Just take it slow, and you'll be fine. And, yes there are roosters and chickens! One hen was aggressively protecting her babies and scared my daughter, but otherwise they were charming. We couldn't hear the roosters from inside our room in the morning. We enjoyed borrowing the kayaks, and the very relaxing yoga class. We rented paddle boards, but a squall blew in as soon as we got out, so we paddled for our lives back to the resort! We had scheduled the boat excursion, but sadly it was cancelled. Based on the other reviews, we weren't sure what we were going to get, but we were pleasantly surprised and would absolutely come back!

View from the lobby/check in area
Naomi R.

Beautiful hidden gem. All the staff are super friendly. Very relaxing environment. Definitely recommend!

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Anne H.

Stayed for 5 nights for two reasons: wanted to patronized a locally-owned business, and wanted nothing to do with the city/freeway/craziness of Waikiki. Paradise Bay checked those boxes for us. It is on the east side of the island (windward) about 30-40 minutes from either the North Shore or Honolulu. There is in a residential neighborhood with nothing much in walking distance. You will need a car. We were offered yoga but no other excursions/activities as another reviewer mentioned (would have loved to go to the Sandbar!), but kayaks were available. They gave us a list of local resources. My advice: match your expectations. I can't give this a 5 star because it just isn't a 5 star hotel. The good: --the vibe was very chill, very Hawaiian, very aloha. Legit. Not touristy. --the staff were absolutely lovely and accommodating in every way! --It was a true rainforest Hawaiian vibe right down to the rooster waking you up in the morning. --coffee and local banana bread in the lobby in the AM, paradise ice tea in the PM. Much appreciated! --ukulele/singer each evening was lovely --spotless housekeeping and when we arrived there were orchids all over the room and Hawaiian music playing on the TV, adding a little magic. --kayaks were free -- fun to paddle out in the bay! They have SUPs as well. --the pool was lovely. We saw well-maintained barbeques and laundry facilities. --the floating docs were a serene joy -- bring a book and chill. --we had a 1 bed suite and the room was large, with a patio as big as the room. We could have had a party out there! --bed was comfy, shower was great, shampoo/conditioner/coffee was great. --it is well air-conditioned. In Hawaii that is not something you should assume! Things to know going in: --there is no restaurant, and there isn't one anywhere near here. IMO, it is not really a resort for that reason. I expect a resort to be a place where you could never leave if you wanted to, especially for a $38 resort fee. This isn't that place. --the neighborhood is a little shocking. You drive through a residential street where people have multiple cars left all over their yards. It does not have curb appeal and it feels like you are lost, until you arrive. --parking is $15 a night, but because of the way it is built, you are unlikely to get a spot anywhere near your room. --not wheelchair accessible. Tons of stairs and steep inclines. It is built on a hill. We didn't ask for accommodations, so perhaps there are disability units -- we didn't see them. --the furniture in the room was dated -- and was actually outdoor furniture, brought inside. If we had brought one of our kids, they could not have used the couch as a bed, and even sitting on it was uncomfortable for any length of time. --the walls were thin. Our last night we were treated to a raging fight from a couple that checked in next door. Thought we might have to call the police. We could hear every word. Not the resort's fault, but it made us aware of the lack of sound proofing. All in all, I think travelers would be wise to weigh what is important to you. The price isn't cheap. We paid $370.80 a night, plus $38 "resort fee", plus parking and taxes = $408/night. and we could have stayed for much less at a name brand hotel in Honolulu. For reference, Outrigger was $278 and Hilton was $269 for the same time period. We chose not to do that and we don't regret it. Mahalo!

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11:00am check out.

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Not right at the resort itself. There is water access but for boating and paddle boarding. There are many nice secluded beaches within a short drive.

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The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

(1.4k reviews)

If you're a regular Ritz-type customer, then the prices shouldn't bother you. If you're not, be…read moreprepared - restaurants, hotel, resort fee, valet - $$$$. The hotel is beautiful - I think all rooms get some kind of amazing view; not sure if some rooms are updated and others aren't, but ours was pretty dated. The decor was nice but bathrooms were definitely "older". Housekeeping comes daily, which is nice. The gym has one of the best views of all! Hotel lobby bar is a great place to enjoy the open air views. The resort fee does include an umbrella and two chairs on the beach - first come, first serve. Pool gets crowded, so we spent time on the beach. You are isolated, so unless you want to drive, you are stuck with the property restaurants. We tried Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi - casual, food was okay - sauce heavy food; Alaia - beautiful setting, food & service good; Ho'olana - grabbed a sandwich here (enough for 2 ppl) & took it to the beach for lunch - probably the best meal we had - was delish; Room Service - pizza & 1 glass of wine - $65.13 before additional gratuity. We much preferred the dining in Haleiwa, but it is about 25 minutes. Kahuku is only 5 minutes away - lots of food trucks, but not open for dinner. Great location if you're looking to get away but the hotel itself can get crowded (pool, beach & restaurants/bars) and we were off season. But hard to go wrong while in Hawaii.

The moment we arrived we were treated like family. We were waiting our turn and a couple came from…read morethe right side and rudely cut in front of us. When we were checked in, I think she could tell we were annoyed, and she greeted and checked us in with the best customer care. Originally I booked here because we were attending a wedding that was 7 minutes away. The rooms were beautiful, clean, and had all the amenities we needed during our stay, except a microwave, which I believe we could have requested, but it truly wasn't necessary. Our housekeeper was truly the best. We never needed anything because the room was always kept in order. The morning after we checked in, I took a walk around the property. And like the other Ritz properties there were a lot of activities if you wanted to stay on resort. We were able to use the fitness area (It could use some attention. I don't fault them, because a couple of the machines weren't working or were worn down. You could tell hotel guests clearly didn't respect the equipment) We were able to dine at 3 of the locations. Our first night and last morning we went Alaia. Fine dining with a variety of options, and an awesome breakfast buffet. We were able to enjoy coffee and breakfast at Ho'olana. We went here every day of our stay. A lot of options if you want casual grab n go. And the Beach House was a fun, island casual bar and grill atmosphere with amazing food options. We loved everything about our stay. We would not hesitate on staying again. Mahalo!

Paradise Bay Resort - hotels - Updated October 2026

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