THE BEST HOTELS IN WAIKIKI

The Best Hotels in Waikiki

Azure blue water, golden sand and a bustling tourist strip – Waikiki is a dream destination for many. If a Hawaii vacation is on your bucket list, allow us to take the hard part out of planning with our curated guide to the best hotels in Waikiki, all offering the finest facilities and stunning ocean vistas.

HALEKULANI

Address: 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu (Location Map)
Instagram: @halekulanihotel

One of the first and finest hotels in Hawaii, Halekulani has welcomed guests to its tranquil beachfront grounds for more than a century. Top-tier service, award-winning cuisine and unique amenities await you, and spacious rooms and suites evoke a sense of relaxation amidst understated elegance. Halekulani’s “seven shades of white,” complement the natural state of Hawaii and its vibrant tropical views.

Inspired by the bounty of land and sea, the hotel’s award-winning chefs create distinctive menus for each restaurant, offering an array of dining options, from breakfast to dessert. Set the mood for your evening with nightly musical entertainment and graceful hula performances.

Prices for Halekulani, one of the best hotels in Waikiki, start at US$705 per night. Click for best available prices.

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THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT

Address: 2259 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu (Location Map)
Instagram: @royal_hawaiian

Built in 1927, the iconic Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, ushered in a new era of luxurious resort travel to Hawaii. Enjoy the most coveted spot on Waikiki Beach from the billowing sanctuary of your private beachfront cabana or from luxurious guest rooms showcasing unrivalled panoramic views of Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.

This beachfront luxury Hawaii hotel encapsulates extraordinary experiences, effortlessly weaving modern comfort, indigenous accents and refined luxury. Satiate your appetite with continental classics & contemporary Hawaiian cuisines that draw inspiration from the ocean’s daily catch and locally grown ingredients.

Prices for The Royal Hawaiian, one of the best hotels in Waikiki, start at US$459 per night. Click for best available prices.

OUTRIGGER REEF WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT

Address: 2169 Kalia Rd, Honolulu (Location Map)
Instagram: @outriggerreef

Edging the sands of Waikiki Beach, the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is an iconic place of healing and renewal. Newly renovated and beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites evoke a modern Hawaii residential feel with idyllic ocean views. Enjoy luxury amenities that focus on wellness and unrivalled Hawaiian hospitality as you embrace the culture, from curated artwork to live Hawaiian music and island cuisine, boasting fresh menus and signature cocktails with locally sourced spirits at the renowned Kani Ka Pila Grille.

Wake up to views of Waikiki Beach from your luxurious oceanfront room or suite as you look out to the Pacific Ocean, city scenes of Waikiki, and majestic views of Diamond Head.

Prices for Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, one of the best hotels in Waikiki, start at US$349 per night. Click for best available prices.

THE LAYLOW, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

Address: 2299 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu (Location Map)
Instagram: @LaylowWaikiki

The Laylow, Autograph Collection, invites you to hang at its award-winning oasis, where mid century modern style meets present-day Hawaiian charm and laying low is raised to an art form. Open to the breeze, with lush flora, a secluded saltwater pool and stylish details around every corner, your urban oasis with a modern twist is hidden above the buzz of Waikiki.

Lay low and soak up the sun or kick back among the lush tropical foliage that surrounds the pool oasis, designed for both relaxation and photographic appeal. Indulge your senses at Hideout for Modern Hapa Hawaiian cuisine for breakfast and dinner, swing by the bar for a caffeine fix by Big Island Coffee Roasters or some refreshing beverages in a pool-side setting.

Prices for The Laylow, one of the best hotels in Waikiki, start at US$299 per night. Click for best available prices.

HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT & SPA

Address: 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI (Location Map)
Instagram: @hyattregencywaikiki

Just steps from the sparkling blue waters and soft sands and overlooking the famous statue, heralding the “Father of surfing” – Duke Kahanamoku, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa boasts some of the best views of Waikiki Beach. Offering magnificent personalised services and luxurious amenities, the resort is positioned above the Pualeilani Atrium Shops with an array of dining options, including the popular Kai Coffee.

Relax in its award-winning Na Ho’ola Spa and experience one of the resort’s 1,230 modern guest rooms with private lanais and soaring views of the surfing action. The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is the perfect location to experience the vibrant heart of Waikiki.

Prices for Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, one of the best hotels in Waikiki, start at US$314 per night. Click for best available prices.

THE MODERN HONOLULU

Address: 1775 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii (Location Map)
Instagram: @themodhonolulu

The Modern Honolulu is a design hotel in Waikiki with an aim to reinvent luxury hospitality. You’ll be conveniently located near the Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Aloha Tower and Diamond Head. The property features multiple food and beverage offerings, as well as endless opportunities for relaxation with two sprawling swimming pools and a full-service spa.

Sophisticated rooms and suites feature ocean, partial ocean or city views, custom furniture, teak window screens, oversized showers and terrazzo countertops. Celebrated executive chefs focus on local, house-made ingredients at each dining venue, guaranteeing a most sumptuous gastronomic journey.

Prices for The Modern Honolulu, one of the best hotels in Waikiki, start at US$235 per night. Click for best available prices.

ALOHILANI RESORT

Address: 2490 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu (Location Map)
Instagram: @alohilaniresort

Alohilani Resort is a modern oasis offering a refreshing balance of energy and relaxation in a lively, urban location in Honolulu. Experience an open-air lobby and captivating Oceanarium, or explore the destination pool deck with private cabanas, saltwater infinity pool and a pool bar that seamlessly transitions from day to night, all within steps from Waikiki Beach.

Contemporary, luxurious accommodations blend modern design with locally inspired elements, for spaces that reflect the beauty of Hawaii. Alohilani Resort welcomes you to indulge in two restaurants conceived by internationally acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

Prices for Alohilani Resort, one of the best hotels in Waikiki, start at US$315 per night. Click for best available prices.

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THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT

Address: 5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu (Location Map)
Instagram: @kahala_resort

The Kahala has everything you could possibly wish for in a tropical beach resort, with something to suit everyone, whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, relaxation or stimulation. The Kahala’s rooms offer cosseting comfort, fine finishes, luxurious bathrooms and a choice of scenic, dolphin lagoon and full ocean views.

At The Kahala Hotel & Resort, relish the best of island life by lounging at the pristine white sandy beach, take a dip in the resort’s stunning ocean-front swimming pool. Explore your surroundings and take in the seaside views with a bike ride or hike, snorkel with local wildlife in beautiful blue waters, or cruise The Ka Iwi Coastline.