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Three Properties Named ‘Best of the Best’ including OUTRIGGER Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort
HONOLULU – OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is pleased to report that three of its properties earned prestigious Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best accolades from Tripadvisor, a distinction reserved for fewer than 1% of their eight million listings around the world.
Standing out as the only resort in Hawai‘i to be named among the Top 25 Hotels in the United States, the newly reimagined OUTRIGGER Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort earned top honors for delivering an unmatched blend of barefoot luxury, local culture and heartfelt hospitality. This singular achievement reinforces the property’s status as a cultural gem on Waikīkī Beach and a cornerstone of OUTRIGGER’s global portfolio.
Also recognized for achieving the highest level of excellence in travel was the OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort as a Best of the Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Maldives and OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort as a Best of the Best Luxury Resort in the South Pacific – reaffirming OUTRIGGER’s global reputation for elevated guest experiences.
The awards are presented to properties that receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from travelers who visited the properties and left authentic, first-hand reviews on Tripadvisor from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, making them a valuable and trustworthy designation of travelers’ favorites.
“We are proud to be recognized by our guests from around the world,” said Sean Dee, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group. “This recognition reflects the heartfelt hospitality and commitment of our hosts to providing unforgettable experiences to our visitors.”
In addition to the elite honors, numerous OUTRIGGER properties also received Travelers’ Choice Awards, placing them among the top 10% of listings worldwide. Recognized properties include:
Castaway Island, Fiji (Fiji)
OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa (Hawai‘i)
OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort (Hawai‘i)
OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort & Spa (Hawai‘i)
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort (Thailand)
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa (Hawai‘i)
OUTRIGGER Mauritius Beach Resort (Mauritius)
OUTRIGGER Surin Beach Resort (Thailand)
OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beach Resort (Hawai‘i)
OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel (Hawai‘i)
OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel (Hawai‘i)
To further elevate the OUTRIGGER guest experience, the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program provides members with exclusive perks – including preferred rates, complimentary room upgrades and DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) redeemable at OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels and across the GHA DISCOVERY global portfolio. From unwinding on Hawai‘i’s sun-kissed shores to exploring the turquoise waters of the Maldives or Fiji, members enjoy truly memorable stays at iconic OUTRIGGER destinations. By partnering with the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), OUTRIGGER has extended its worldwide reach while maintaining the distinctive character and hospitality its guests know and love.
“Congratulations to OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025,” said Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond.”
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