The Ritz Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay, HonoluluThe Ritz Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay in Honolulu, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 94 hotels we score in Honolulu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Google 3.8. Rooms from about $1,247 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay is a large luxury resort on Oahu's North Shore, spread across 808 tropical acres close to Turtle Bay Beach, Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline. It sits roughly 45 to 60 minutes' drive from Honolulu and Waikiki, so it suits travellers who want a quiet coastal base rather than city nightlife. Accommodation ranges from guest rooms and suites to villas, bungalows and cottages, all with ocean views. Facilities include a private beach, four swimming pools, a spa, restaurants, a gym, room service and WiFi. Some guests find the room decor uninspired, though the grounds, pools and ocean setting draw consistently strong feedback.What stands out

Attentive, welcoming staff

Clean, well-kept swimming pools

Private beach and ocean views

On-site trails and walking tracks

Watch out for

Room decor feels underwhelming

Long drive to Honolulu and Waikiki

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