Hawaii hotels are unveiling spectacular transformations, leaving us longing for a tropical vacation.

Kaimana Beach Hotel

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KAIMANA BEACH HOTEL

Expect colorful touches at this Waikiki hotel, which now boasts a contemporary-meets-vintage vibe. Its newly updated Hau Tree restaurant offers a weekend rosé brunch, or shared plates for dinner beneath golden lanterns. KAIMANA.COM

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai poolside view

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FOUR SEASONS RESORT HUALĀLAI

All 249 guest rooms at this picturesque resort on the Big Island have been updated amid a $100 million renovation, not to mention the addition of a marine center at its swimmable aquarium. FOURSEASONS.COM/HUALALAI

Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel Hawaii view

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KĀ‘ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL

This Maui hotel’s $75 million renovation sees guest rooms updated with employee-made shadow boxes and the debut of waterfront restaurant Huihui, which celebrates Hawaiian sailing. KBHMAUI.COM

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