The 20 Best Hotels in Waikiki

There are a lot of great places to stay in Waikiki, but there are also some hotels that guests warn you should stay away from. It’s hard to tell from the online advertisements which ones come with the best service and amenities. We’ve created a listing of the 20 best hotels in Waikiki based on former guest feedback and ratings for cleanliness, amenities, location, and the service provided by staff. We’ve included a variety of different hotels but each offers some of the most highly-rated services and comfort for their guests.

20. Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $219 per night

The Aston Waikiki Beach is a four-star hotel that is known for the bright and cheerful rooms. Some of the rooms have spectacular views of the ocean. This is a high-rise structure so you’ll have your choice of floors. Guests enjoy private bathrooms with toiletries and fresh linens daily. There is a fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, flat-screen television with movie channels and more. There is an on-site restaurant for open-air dining or if you prefer, room service is available, and live entertainment is provided too.

19. Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

2169 Kalia Rd, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $405 per night

The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is a four-star hotel and resort that offers its guests beachfront lodging. The hotel offers Hawaiian music for entertainment on a nightly basis. The rooms are clean and comfortable and stocked with luxury amenities including a private bath, free toiletries restocked daily and luxury linens and bedding. There is also free wifi, a spa, two on-site restaurants, and the staff provides excellent service.

18. ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

2490 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $297 per night

The ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is a 4-star hotel and resort that is an upmarket class. It offers guests comfortable luxury rooms and suites with a full array of luxury amenities. There are restaurants and bars on the site as well as an outdoor pool, an aquarium, and tennis courts. The service is rated as excellent by former guests.

17. Halekulani Hotel

2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $760 per night

The Halekulani Hotel is a 5-star establishment that offers the extreme when it comes to luxury accommodations for guests. The hotel is refined with airy quarters with spectacular ocean views from the rooms. Guests are pampered when staying here with friendly and helpful staff and concierge. The hotel has three on-site restaurants to choose from, in addition to an outdoor swimming pool and a luxury spa.

16. Hotel Renew

129 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu

Starting room rates: 179 per night

Hotel Renew is one of the more affordable options in Waikiki. This is a four-star hotel that has a chic environment with polished rooms. Guests may enjoy free parking and wifi. There is a lounge to unwind and the hotel serves breakfast as well as providing beach gear for a day of fun in the sun. Free cleaning services, fresh linens, and restocked toiletries are provided daily.

15. Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

2233 Helumoa Rd, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $309 per night

This is a four-star hotel that offers its guests sleek quarters with lovely bay views. The rooms come with balconies for enjoying the tropical sights and sounds in this upmarket class hotel. There is also a restaurant on-site for dining out, but room service is also available if you prefer to eat in the room. There is also a rooftop swimming pool. Guests enjoy free parking and wifi.

14. Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort

2335 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu

Starting rates: $352 per night

The Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort features a four-star hotel in the upscale class that offers guests direct beach access. The rooms are comfortable and clean and equipped with modern luxury amenities including a private bath, free toiletries, and much more. There are three on-site restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a gym that is open 24/7 and live jazz music is performed nightly for your entertainment.

13. Espacio The Jewel of Waikiki

2452 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu

Starting rates: $4,000

Espacio The Jewel of Waikiki is a very special and unique five-star hotel that features grand suites that include hot tubs and magnificent views of the beach. This is an ultra-chic luxury hotel and the accommodations are unmatched. There is an on-site restaurant with a rooftop swimming pool. Guests are pampered at Espacio. While it is the most expensive hotel in the Islands, this is a stay that will build memories that will last a lifetime.

12. Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $273 per night

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a four-star hotel that offers the most luxurious suite and room accommodations for guests. Guests enjoy free parking and wifi with private bathrooms, free toiletries, and fresh towels every day. This is a breezy resort that is set in two high-rise towers. There are a total of five restaurants with two outdoor swimming pools and a spa to unwind and relax.

11. The Modern Honolulu

1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $178 per night

The Modern Honolulu is a 5-star luxury hotel that is situated at the harborfront and offers all of the amenities of a resort. The rooms are sleek and contemporary and loaded with standard amenities including a private bath with free toiletries and fresh towels every day, a coffeemaker, microwave, fridge, and flat-screen television with movie channels. There are multiple restaurants on the site and two swimming pools. Guests also enjoy free parking and wifi.

10. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $189 per night

The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort features a four-star luxury hotel on sprawling beachfront property. There is plenty to do at the resort with a variety of fun outdoor activities. The hotel also offers guests a variety of restaurants and a spa for unwinding after a day on the beach. This is a high-rise hotel that offers some amazing views of the beachfront and the Pacific Ocean

9. The Imperial Hawaii Resort

205 Lewers St, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $195 per night

The Imperial Hawaii Resort features a 3-star hotel with suites and studios available. The environment is laid back and relaxing. Guests enjoy free parking and complimentary wifi. Each room has its own private bathroom with free toiletries and clean towels supplied daily. There is an on-site diner that is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, a gym, and a rooftop swimming pool.

8. Sheraton Waikiki

2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu

Starting room rates: Call in advance

The Sheraton Waikiki is a four-star luxury hotel. It’s known and appreciated for the colorful rooms and it’s very popular with couples who are celebrating being together. The rooms are posh with luxury linens and a host of standard amenities including private bathrooms with toiletries and clean towels delivered daily, coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator and a flat-screen television with movie channels. This is a polished beach property with a spa, four on-site restaurants, and an infinity pool

7. Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club

412 Lewers St, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $247 per night

The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club is a 4-star rated establishment featuring chic Island themed quarters. This is a posh hotel with a designer boutique and an upscale restaurant on-site. There is also a poolside bar with entertainment provided in the evenings. If you’re traveling with pets, this establishment is pet-friendly.

6. Trump International Hotel Waikiki

223 Saratoga Road, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $1,210 per night

The Trump International Hotel Waikiki is a four-star hotel that is set in a tower for some magnificent views of the ocean and the surrounding city. This is a pet-friendly establishment so you are welcome to bring your canines along. The hotel provides your choice of suites or studios with luxury amenities as standard room provisions. There are restaurants on-site and there is a spa for relaxing and rejuvenation. The rooms come with private baths, free toiletries and fresh towels daily.

5. The Laylow Autograph Collection

2299 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu

Starting room rates: $297 per night

The Laylow Autograph Collection is a three-star hotel that offers a chic mid-century Hawaiian vibe. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed with bright rooms for guests. This is a pet-friendly hotel. There is a casual restaurant on the premises so you can enjoy eating out without the need to travel, or you can even order in and enjoy room service. Guests also enjoy free parking, wifi and the use of a tropical pool.

4. Prince Waikiki Honolulu Luxury Hotel

100 Holomoana St, Honolulu

Starting room rates: $329 per night

The Prince Waikiki Honolulu is a four-star luxury hotel that features a swanky ambiance within a high-rise setting. There are a lot of things to do at this high-end resort with multiple dining options, a golf club, a spa, and a swimming pool. The service from staff and the concierge are rated as being excellent and the rooms are posh and comfortable with private bathrooms, free toiletries, luxury linens on the beds, free wifi and parking and more.

3. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

2058 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu

Starting room rates: $187 per night

The Holiday Inn Express Waikiki is a two-star hotel that offers some of the amenities of some of the better hotels in the area. This is an affordable establishment that is located in a high-rise building in a modern theme. The rooms are bright and some of them feature spectacular views of the ocean. All guests enjoy free wifi and parking, as well as access to the swimming pool and a hot tub. The service from the staff is rated as excellent at the Holiday Inn Express Waikiki.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

2330 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu

Starting room rates: $236 per night

The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is a three-star hotel that sits on a polished property with amazing views of the ocean. This hotel provides guests with comfortable accommodations and comfortable beds in the rooms plus free parking and wife, a rill and a cafe, a gym that is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and a heated rooftop swimming pool.

1. The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach

383 Kalaimoku St, Waikiki

Starting rates: $573 per night

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach features a five-star luxury hotel with chic quarters that come with amazing ocean views and private balconies. Guests also enjoy free parking and wifi, flat-screen television with movie channels, a private bathroom with free toiletries and fresh towels delivered daily, and more. There is also a sushi restaurant located on-site for dining out without the need to leave the resort. There is also a spa available for relaxation and rejuvenation. The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach pampers guests with excellent services and a host of amenities including the front desk and concierge services. The staff gets high marks for being very friendly and helpful. This is a posh hotel that treats guests as though they are royalty and it is one of the most highly recommended hotels by former guests.

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