The Pacific is a constant presence at 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, a contemporary hi-rise oasis in the heart of Waikiki. Public areas and ocean-facing rooms overlook it, menus showcase its bounty, and — most dramatic of all — a two-story Oceanarium brings its marine life right into the lobby. Located in the prime Diamond Head district of Honolulu’s vibrant Waikiki neighborhood, this relaxed, stylish hideaway is moments from the beach, offering Rockwell Group-designed guestrooms, two destination restaurants by acclaimed chef Masaharu Morimoto, and an endless choice of adventures both in and out of the water.
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach sets new standards on a paradise island famed for its beaches, natural beauty, and warm welcome. Surf or sunbathe, explore Honolulu, then sip a cocktail while the sun sets over Waikiki Bay. This Hawaiian island escape puts one of Waikiki’s most popular surf spots at your doorstep with shopping, dining, and adventure just around the corner. Feel a spiritual connection to this beautiful island long after you've left, thanks to the resort's dedication to plant 100,000 native trees with the help of each guest.
Soak up views from the lanais (verandas) of the Rockwell Group-designed guestrooms and suites — city vistas, ocean panoramas, or lush mountain views spread out before you. Elegant, airy guestrooms cultivate calm and relaxation with a neutral palette, warm wood, and cool marble; coffee makers come with custom-blended coffee and tea. Suites add expansive living rooms and lanais, cozy dining nooks, deep soaking tubs, and Harman Kardon sound systems.
The magnificent lobby, with its coral wall sculpture and oceanarium, is the base for knowledgeable concierge staff who can help arrange golf, watersports, and excursions. Browse the in-house boutiques for authentic Hawaiian souvenirs. Little touches — complimentary water bottles to refill at stations around the resort, live entertainment, and even surfboard storage — make a big impact.
The exclusive Longboard Club provides access to even more experiences and amenities, such as a daily breakfast with design-your-own acai bowls, exclusive lounge areas with fire pits and private cabanas offering views of Diamond Head, a selection of evening hors d'oeuvres, a 16-bottle wine Cruvinet, and homemade desserts.
With diverse dining options, including two signature restaurants headed by internationally renowned Chef Masaharu Morimoto, you have the best of Honolulu’s culinary scene on your doorstep.
Head to the rooftop tennis courts or batting cages, or take a Fit Waikiki exercise class outdoors or in the yoga studio. Indulge in a spa treatment or relax on the pool deck to soak up the sun.
Waikiki is right outside your door, so explore its many attractions. It is home to upscale restaurants and luxury boutiques such as Chanel, Coach, and Gucci at Ala Moana Shopping Center. Shop, dine, take a surf lesson at Waikiki Beach, hike to the top of Diamond Head, or dive beneath the Pacific with the Atlantis Submarine company. The International Market Place, a longtime favorite among visitors, is just minutes away and the you can take in all the wonders of the ocean at the Waikiki Aquarium, which is also nearby. Travel 25 mi / 40 km to visit the North Shore’s 4,000-acre Kualoa Ranch nature reserve, where films such as Jurassic Park and Godzilla were filmed, or practice your swing at one of 40 golf courses on Oahu.
This idyllic location on the south shore of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, was once a favorite hideaway for Hawaiian royalty — the resort sits on land once home to Queen Lili'uoklani's beachside cottage. Waikiki’s famous surfing beach is yards away and Kalakaua Avenue, with its luxury boutique shopping and highly acclaimed dining, is right outside.
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Tue Aug 19 2025 01:53:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by JP S
I just arrived at this hotel for a 6-night stay. I booked an 'ocean view' room. Here's what I see from my room. The front desk person, rather than being honest, insisted that the ocean view refers to what you see from the balcony... You can imagine the disappointment, especially since, in that case, the ocean view from the balcony would be the same from all rooms, given that the hotel is perpendicular to the ocean...
Sat Aug 16 2025 13:56:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Richard L
Carpet old needs replacing. Balcony door would not lock. Can’t deny location is great. Main strip and beach right outside the entrance.
Fri Aug 15 2025 20:00:39 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Dami F
We had initially booked through our travel rewards credit card, but we cancelled and booked direct through the hotel to take advantage of the “Elevate your stay package” with an ocean view room, which actually cost us quite a bit more. Turns out this package is a total sham. They put us in their smaller, shabbier tower on a pretty low floor. Our room was not even in the same tower where all of the “elevate your stay” amenities that we paid extra for were. The room needed updating and smelled musty. The sofa in our room was also very dirty. What they sold us as an ocean view room was actually a partial ocean view, cause the room actually faced a side street. Additionally, the longboard club was a joke. It was buffet style food that was extremely average and the outdoor area of the lounge just had cabanas that you couldn’t access and no pool, despite them making strategic efforts to obsfucate this fact in their advertising . In order to get seating and loungers at the beach, you had to walk several blocks to go rent them, then schlep them everywhere, which got very heavy and uncomfortable in the heat. There is absolutely no service on the beach. The hotel is barely even on the beach. My husband and I made several attempts to reach the staff at the spa to schedule a birthday spa day to no avail. They eventually called our room two days later in response to our voicemails after we had booked at a different hotel. Finally, I would say the staff were moderately polite, but not helpful. I have concerns about whether they wash the reusable water bottles. On our first night, we accidentally returned our empty bottles, because we expected the cleaning staff would put fresh bottles in our room. When they didn’t, we requested fresh bottles of water from the front desk and the staff told us to grab some bottles off of the return shelves and refill them. I was in complete shock, because these were used bottles returned by other guests and they had not been removed for cleaning. In summary, worst birthday trip and not worth the money we spent there.
Fri Aug 15 2025 13:39:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Josh S
My wife and I visited Alohilani for six nights on our honeymoon. The hotel was very nice - you're greeted inside by a large aquarium, and the staff at reception, parking/valet are very friendly. We enjoyed our room on the seventh floor with an east-facing patio. The pool was small and very crowded in the afternoon, and the chair availability runs out quickly, but we still enjoyed looking out of the infinity pool towards the ocean and good angle towards the sunset. We had lots of tasty frozen cocktails by the pool, and the food is decent. Expect high prices, but not outside the norm of other hotels and restaurants in Wakiki and Oahu overall. The TV options are limited compared with our other hotel stays. You can Google-cast Netflix, Hulu, and some other non-mainstream services, but Max, Prime, and other streaming sites are not supported. On Demand is about $22 per movie. Our note for would-be travelers enjoying a special occasion is that my wife and I did not receive any acknowledgement of our honeymoon from the hotel or staff after we got to the hotel. When asked if we were traveling on for a special occasion when I booked the hotel four months prior, I exchanged emails confirming our honeymoon, and received responses congratulating us. We arrived at the hotel and did not receive any acknowledgement of our special visit from the reception staff. On our fifth day, I asked the reception staff if they had a note that we were on our honeymoon in our reservation, which they confirmed, yet they still made no effort to make this a special visit or get to know us. As my wife who worked in hotel guest experience for 10 years said, they did not do anything to "surprise and delight." We were surprised, coming to a five-star hotel, that there were no personal touches to our trip after several confirmations of our honeymoon. I wondered why we were asked ahead of time and why the note was made to our reservation. If you are going to travel on a special occasion of your own, consider other options if you want a more personalized and unique experience.
Thu Aug 14 2025 07:35:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Navigate37951703612
I recently celebrated my 60th birthday party at the Alohilani Resort Hotel in Honolulu, HI, and it was wonderful and unforgettable! My guests and I had an absolute blast. Thank you, Alohilani Resort, for making my 60th birthday celebration so special. I’ll cherish the memories forever!