Hilton Grand Vacations Islander, HonoluluHilton Grand Vacations Islander in Honolulu, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 34 of 94 hotels we score in Honolulu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $651 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations is a 38-storey timeshare-style hotel within the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu. It overlooks Kahanamoku Beach and the Pacific Ocean, and Honolulu International Airport is roughly a 20-minute drive away. Guests get access to six outdoor pools, a full-service spa, several restaurants, water sports, WiFi, and on-site parking. Rooms are spacious and modern, with fully equipped kitchens and family rooms available, making it a good fit for families and longer stays. It sits at the expensive end of the market, with nightly rates from about $651, so it suits travellers with a larger budget rather than those seeking a cheap Waikiki base.What stands out

Six outdoor pools plus a spa

Fully equipped kitchens in rooms

On-site shopping and dining

Helpful, courteous staff

Watch out for

Nightly rates start around $651

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