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The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay (North Shore)

Where to stay (hotels)OʻahuChecked Oct. 29, 2026

The North Shore's only big resort, on 850 acres at Kahuku, rebranded as a Ritz-Carlton and ranked No. 2 Best Hotel in Hawaiʻi Magazine's 2026 readers' poll. Beaches, golf, horseback riding and big-wave season close by. Starting rates around $815.

Area: Kahuku, North Shore; about 15 minutes from Haleʻiwa and 10 minutes from the Polynesian Cultural Center.
From the airport: about 1 hour by car.
Price: luxury; starting rates around $815 a night.
Ratings: No. 2 Best Hotel, Hawaiʻi Magazine Readers' Choice 2026.
Highlights: two golf courses, pools with waterslides, horseback rides, surf lessons, seven restaurants and bars.
Website: turtlebayresort.com
Rates change by season and demand; check the hotel's own site for current prices and any resort fee.

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Sources: Hawaiʻi Magazine: 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, all islands · The Points Guy: best Oʻahu hotels (updated Jan. 15, 2026)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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