CITY GUIDE · HONOLULU
13 hotels across Waikiki and Ala Moana, with reference rates and perks from the hotel.
Most first-time visitors are happiest on Kalakaua Avenue in central Waikiki, where Alohilani, Hyatt Regency, Moana Surfrider, The Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton and Waikiki Beach Marriott put you close to the beach, shops and restaurants. The west end around Fort DeRussy Park (Halekulani, Halepuna, Ka Laʻi, The Ritz-Carlton Residences) is quieter and suits couples and longer stays. Kuhio Avenue, where The Laylow sits, is a few blocks inland and a good fit for travellers who value design over beachfront. Ala Moana, home to the two Renaissance listings, puts you across from Ala Moana Center and suits shopping and business trips, with Waikiki a short ride away.
Reference rates: nightly, 2 adults in one room, before tax, across four dates a year; from about US$200 a night. Compare all Honolulu hotels with perks in one table: Honolulu reference rates.
Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue · near Waikiki Beach, Morimoto Asia
Alohilani is on Kalakaua Avenue (2490 Kalakaua) in the middle of Waikiki, across the street from the beach. The fifth-floor pool deck has a saltwater infinity pool with a pool bar, and Morimoto Asia is among the restaurants. A good fit for first-time visitors and families who want an oceanfront-side location with the beach across the road.
Reference rate: US$200–236 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Ala Moana, Kapiolani Boulevard · near Ala Moana Center · opened 2024 · 187 rooms
Renaissance Honolulu opened in February 2024 at 1390 Kapiolani Boulevard, across from Ala Moana Center, in a 39-story tower with 187 hotel rooms and suites and 112 owner residences. The eighth-floor Sky Deck has a 25-meter lap pool and a saltwater pool with cabanas, and dining includes MARA (Mediterranean) and Sway Bar and Grill. Uhiwai Spa has Himalayan salt saunas and soaking tubs. A good fit for shoppers and business trips, with Waikiki a short ride away.
Reference rate: US$238–282 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue · near Waikiki Beach
Hyatt Regency is at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, in two tall towers a few steps from Waikiki Beach. Japengo serves Asian-fusion dishes and sushi, and the Regency Club levels are in the Diamond Head Tower. A solid base for families and groups who want a central Waikiki address.
Reference rate: US$245–290 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hyatt Privé
Waikiki, Kuhio Avenue · near Kuhio Avenue · opened 2018
The Laylow opened in March 2018 as Oahu's first Autograph Collection hotel, after a conversion of the former Aqua Wave Waikiki. It is on Kuhio Avenue, a few blocks inland from the beach, and its restaurant is Hideout. A sensible pick for couples and travellers who value design and a quieter street over beachfront.
Reference rate: US$246–303 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Waikiki, Helumoa Road · near Halekulani (across the street) · opened 2019 · 288 rooms
Halepuna opened in October 2019 in the former Waikiki Parc Hotel, directly across from Halekulani. It has 284 guest rooms plus four suites, an infinity pool with a bar on the eighth-floor deck, and Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant for all-day dining. A good pick for travellers who want Halekulani's neighbourhood and service in a more casual setting.
Reference rate: US$274–338 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue · near Royal Hawaiian Center, The Royal Hawaiian
Sheraton Waikiki sits next door to The Royal Hawaiian and a short walk from Royal Hawaiian Center. Its adults-only infinity pool, the Edge, is a feature of the resort. A large resort that suits groups and Marriott Bonvoy members who want a central Waikiki location.
Reference rate: US$300–409 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue · near Waikiki Beach · opened 1901
The Moana opened in 1901 as Waikiki's first hotel and became Oahu's first Westin in 2007. The historic building wraps around a courtyard banyan tree planted in 1904, and the Veranda serves breakfast and afternoon tea beside it. A natural choice for history lovers and couples who want old Waikiki in the middle of the beach strip.
Reference rate: US$306–430 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue · near Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach Marriott is at 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, close to the beach. It has two outdoor pools, a spa and several restaurants. A comfortable choice for families and groups, and for Marriott Bonvoy members.
Reference rate: US$313–357 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue · near Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki Beach · opened 1927
The Royal Hawaiian opened in 1927 and is known as the Pink Palace for its pink stucco facade. It sits on Waikiki Beach beside the Royal Hawaiian Center, and Azure is the seafood restaurant. A strong fit for couples and for travellers who want Waikiki's history.
Reference rate: US$427–429 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Marriott STARS
Waikiki, Fort DeRussy side · near Fort DeRussy Park
Ka Laʻi is at 223 Saratoga Road, above Fort DeRussy Park, with views toward the Pacific and Diamond Head. It debuted in February 2024 as the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Hawaii, after a major renovation of an existing tower. Suits couples and travellers who prefer the quieter west end of Waikiki.
Reference rate: US$495–734 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Hilton for Luxury
Waikiki, west end · near Fort DeRussy Park
The Ritz-Carlton Residences offer residential-style rooms and suites with kitchenettes, and some have washers and dryers. The eighth-floor infinity pool overlooks the treetops of Fort DeRussy and the ocean, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa is on site. A good choice for families and longer stays.
Reference rate: US$515–680 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso, Marriott STARS
Waikiki, west end · near Waikiki Beach · opened 1984 · 453 rooms
Halekulani's present hotel dates from 1984 and spreads 453 rooms across five buildings on about five acres right on Waikiki Beach. It has three restaurants: House Without a Key (with live Hawaiian music and hula), Orchids and La Mer. A quiet, low-rise choice for couples and for guests who care about service and dining.
Reference rate: US$549–654 / night (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Virtuoso
Ala Moana, Kapiolani Boulevard · near Ala Moana Center · opened 2024 · 187 rooms
Renaissance Residences is the residences side of the same 39-story tower as Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, at 1390 Kapiolani Boulevard across from Ala Moana Center, and Star-Advertiser calls it the first Renaissance Residences property in the world. The tower has 187 hotel rooms and suites and 112 owner residences, with the eighth-floor Sky Deck pools and Uhiwai Spa. A fit for guests who want Ala Moana and shopping rather than the Waikiki strip.
Reference rate: Rate on request (2 adults, before tax) · Perk program: Marriott Select Partner Hotels
Central Waikiki along Kalakaua Avenue is the easiest base: the beach, shops and restaurants are within a short walk. On our list, Moana Surfrider, The Royal Hawaiian, Hyatt Regency and Alohilani are all on or close to the avenue.
Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani on the west end of Waikiki, Ka Laʻi near Fort DeRussy Park, and The Laylow on Kuhio Avenue are away from the busiest stretch of the avenue.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach lists residential-style rooms and suites with kitchenettes, and Renaissance Residences Oahu Honolulu shares a tower with 112 owner residences.
Each rate is the nightly pre-tax price for 2 adults in one room on 2-night stays, checked on four dates across the year (February, May, August and November). We drop the most expensive date and show the lowest to the second-highest, in US dollars. Peak dates can cost more; we re-check live rates for your dates before booking.
Typically daily breakfast for two, a hotel credit (often US$100), and a room upgrade and early check-in / late check-out when available, at rates in line with booking direct. Perks vary slightly by hotel and we confirm them before you book.
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