Ko'Olina Beach Club at The Marriott

About Ko'Olina Beach Club at The Marriott

Kapolei sits on the leeward side of O'ahu, about as far from Waikiki's crowds as a day trip reasonably goes, and the Ko Olina lagoons are the reason people make the drive — sheltered water, no surf to speak of, and a stretch of sand that stays swimmable all year. Daybeds come with table service, so the day runs on a tab rather than a queue at a bar, and the kitchen works across a broad menu rather than committing to one cuisine. Deep house and chill-house sets keep the volume conversational through the afternoon and lift a little as the light goes. Friday through Sunday are the busiest stretches, drawing tourists and couples in roughly equal measure; beach chic covers it, though the $$$$ band and the 30-plus door policy set expectations. Valet parking on arrival. A 4.6 rating across more than 5,800 reviews suggests it delivers what it promises.