Best of Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i 2022

Lanai Hawaii Four Seasons Resort Lani
Photo: Adobestock

While Lānaʻi is the smallest inhabited Hawaiian Island and home to small a population of about 3,100 residents, the island is full of personality and charm. Here’s where our readers love to stay, eat and explore on the island.  

Best of Lānaʻi

Best Beach

  1. Polihua Beach
  2. Hulopo‘e Beach

Best Place to Stay

  1. Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i
  2. Hotel Lāna‘i
  3. Hulopo‘e Beach Park Camping

Best Land Activity or Adventure Tour Co.

  1. Lāna‘i Jeep Rental
  2. Trilogy Excursions
  3. Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary

Best Hiking Trail

  1. Koloiki Ridge Trail
  2. Pu‘u Pehe (aka Sweetheart Rock)
  3. Kapiha‘a Trail
  4. Fisherman’s Trail
  5. Munro Trail

Best Restaurant

  1. Nobu Lāna‘i
  2. Nō Ka ‘Oi Grindz Lāna‘i
  3. Blue Ginger Café

Best Cheap Eats

  1. Blue Ginger Café
  2. Nō Ka ‘Oi Grindz Lāna‘i
  3. Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar

Best Plate Lunch

  1. Blue Ginger Café
  2. Café 565
  3. Pele’s Other Garden Deli

 

Molokaʻi is unlike any other island, with a fascinating history and a close-knit community. Here, life slows down. You won’t find stoplights or many chain stores. Instead, you’ll discover Pāpōhaku Beach, one of the largest white-sand beaches in the state, and you’re bound to visit Kanemitsu’s Bakery & Coffee Shop. These are the spots our readers voted as their favorite on the Friendly Isle.  

Best of Moloka‘i

Best Beach

  1. Hālawa Beach
  2. Kapukahehu Beach (aka Dixie Maru Cove)
  3. Pāpōhaku Beach
  4. Murphy’s Beach
  5. Kepuhi Beach

Best Place to Stay

  1. Hotel Moloka‘i
  2. Dunbar Beachfront Cottages
  3. Moloka‘i Shores
  4. Pu‘u O Hōkū Ranch
  5. Ke Nani Kai

Best Land Activity or Adventure Tour Co.

  1. Kalaupapa Mule Tour
  2. Hālawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike
  3. Purdy’s Natural Macadamia Nut Farm

Best Restaurant

  1. Hiro’s ‘Ohana Grill
  2. Kualapu‘u Cookhouse
  3. Kanemitsu Bakery & Coffee Shop
  4. Paddlers Restaurant and Bar

Best Cheap Eats

  1. Moloka‘i Burger
  2. Kanemitsu Bakery & Coffee Shop
  3. Mana‘e Goods & Grindz
  4. ‘Ono Fish & Shrimp Truck
  5. Moloka‘i Pizza Café

 

Go back to the main Readers’ Choice menu or visit:

Categories: Best of 2022