Top Romantic Hotels

No one knows romance like the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. Aside from being in one of the most picturesque places in the world, this five-star hotel gives you plenty of options for celebrating that special romantic occasion. Romantic amenities include their "Romantic Ambience" package which includes floral arrangement, rose petal turndown service, scented votive candles, tuxedo strawberries, champagne and a butler drawn bath. You can also experience "An Evening with Rose Petals" which includes a romantic rose petal bath by candlelight with milk whey powder and lavender bath oil presented with a split of champagne, music, towel warmer and rose petals strewn across the bed. Or, embark on the ultimate storybook experience with a sunset horse-drawn carriage ride around beautiful Kapalua.

No where else can you gaze at waterfall-laced mountains as you sip your coffee over breakfast. The Princeville Resort is located on 23 lush acres nestled into a little cove on Hanalei Bay. Their "Experience of Love" package really helps set the mood with a tropical floral arrangement and fresh flower lei upon arrival, Princeville memories Hawaiian music CD, breakfast buffet for two daily at Café Hanalei, one couples in-room massage, his & her Princeville bathrobes, high tea for two in The Living Room and a three-course romantic dinner for two in La Cascata.

The Fairmont Orchid is a great choice for romance on The Big Island. This resort sits on 32 acres of tropical paradise. There's a 10,000 square foot oceanfront swimming pool, whirlpools situated in lava rock and awesome snorkeling at Pauoa Bay. There are four critically-acclaimed restaurants on site, including a new deli and a new Japanese restaurant. The guest rooms are luxuriously appointed and over 500 square feet. There's also a "Make Room for Romance" amenity that can be added to your package. This special turn-down service includes a trail of orchid petals from the guest room door to your pillow, floating candles in the bathroom, CD player with romantic music, bottle of tropical massage lotion on the nightstand, bottle of champagne on ice and more.

The Kahala Mandarin Oriental is the best of both worlds: quiet seclusion on one of Oahu’s best beaches yet only ten minutes from Waikiki. Dine at one of the six restaurants (including the option to have your dinner served in your own private oceanfront cabana), relax at their world-class spa, take a stroll through the lush tropical gardens or be entertained by the resident dolphins in the private lagoon.

The Fairmont Kea Lani is an excellent choice for any romantic occasion. Situated on pristine Polo Beach, every room at the Kea Lani is a lavishly appointed suite. Each one of these suites offer a minimum of 840 square feet of luxurious living space including one bedroom, extra large Italian marble bathroom with deep soaking tub, separate living room with full entertainment system, and a large furnished lanai. Little extras, such as a Romantic Twilight Dinner served in your own private cabana at sunset, make this resort a special place to celebrate that special date.