Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Honolulu, Honolulu

Star rating

City View
Partial Ocean View
Partial Ocean View
Lychee Breakfast Buffet
Premier Ocean View
Premier Ocean View King
Premier Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View
Diamond Head Ocean View
Standard Bathroom
Oceanarium
Beachside Suite
1-Bedroom Suite
Beachside Suite
Seascape Suite
Suite Bathroom
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City View
Partial Ocean View
Partial Ocean View
Lychee Breakfast Buffet
Premier Ocean View
Premier Ocean View King
Premier Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View
Diamond Head Ocean View
Standard Bathroom
Oceanarium
Beachside Suite
1-Bedroom Suite
Beachside Suite
Seascape Suite
Suite Bathroom

The hotel

Pure paradise if you’re heading to Hawaii for its beaches, Alohilani boasts contemporary design and is steps from Waikiki Beach’s exclusive ‘Kuhio’ stretch. You can be snorkelling, surfing or swimming just moments after you arrive. If that’s not enough water, Alohilani Resort’s 280,000 gallon Oceanarium is filled with Hawaiian reef fishes, creating a soothing setting for drinks at O Bar and island breakfasts at Lychee. And, if your aquatic thirst still isn’t quenched, the fifth floor pool deck’s an impeccably chic setting, with its infinity pool, paddling pool, bar, overstuffed teak loungers, driftwood sculptures, and ocean views. You could even splash out on a cabana or water lounger. By night, it’s a magical space with lanterns, fire pits, and live music, ideal after dining in one of its two restaurants led by world-famous ‘Iron Chef’ Masaharu Morimoto.

Amenities

  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Across the street from Waikiki Beach. 4 miles from downtown Honolulu.

Hotel information

839 guest rooms on 38 floors. All with 50" flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, microwave*, hairdryer, safe and WiFi*. Standard Rooms are located on the lower floors and with city views, most have a balcony and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Partial Ocean View Rooms offer partial views of the Pacific Ocean, mountains and Waikiki from a sitting balcony and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ocean View Rooms offer side views of the Pacific Ocean, mountains and Waikiki from a sitting balcony and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Diamond Head Ocean View Rooms are located on the upper floors with spectacular views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Premier Ocean Front Rooms offer views of the Pacific Ocean and Waikiki Beach from a sitting balcony and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Morimoto Asia (Asian-influenced cuisine), Momosan by Morimoto (casual ramen restaurant, coming soon), Lychee (breakfast buffet), O Bar and Lounge overlooking the Oceanarium and Swell Bar. Outdoor pool and tennis courts, fitness centre and spa*. 28,000 gallon two-storey lobby Oceanarium. Shopping arcade with 25 boutiques. Kids' club* (ages 5–12). Self parking $40 per day, Valet parking $45 per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee $48 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Beach rental credits to be applied towards a range of options - Two complimentary bottles of water per room, per stay - Daily access to the 'Island Club and Spa' fitness facilities - $10 credit on Go X Electric Scooters - Hawaiian cultural classes - Complimentary entry for two guests to the Honolulu Museum of Art - Selection of signature tea and coffee in-room - Wireless high-speed internet access - Local newspapers available daily - Oceanarium Educational Programme - Complimentary upgrade to valet parking for the first night of your stay when you pay for self-parking - Access to portable phone chargers - $20 credit per room per stay at Island Club and Spa - Surfboard self-storage - Access to 9th floor rooftop tennis courts - Unlimited local phone calls and up to 60 minutes long-distance/international telephone calls per day. Resort fee inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

*Denotes local charge. 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Alohilani HOTEL Waikiki - not a resort

Sep 4, 2025 Toni D Concord, Canada

Hotel entrance is empressive, however do not stay here if you are looking for a resort feel. Rooms are spacious. We had a 2 bed on 30th floor, however the rooms were full of mold. Very difficult to breath . You could not get away from the smell. Too much carpet everywhere. Not on the beach , but close enough. The pool deck looks nice, however its… Read more
Hotel entrance is empressive, however do not stay here if you are looking for a resort feel. Rooms are spacious. We had a 2 bed on 30th floor, however the rooms were full of mold. Very difficult to breath . You could not get away from the smell. Too much carpet everywhere. Not on the beach , but close enough. The pool deck looks nice, however its crowded, not enough loungers and no air movement. They do not have fans. Air movement is blocked by surrounding buildings. You are mostly looking at buildings all around you. Not what we envisioned for our first time in Waikiki. Had I research it more, I would not have booked my stay here . I recommend booking something with beach front, this way when you lounge or use the patio for lunch or dinner , you get ocean view. Also, make sure you pay for higher up rooms. I paid extra 50 per night to move from 6th floor to 30th. If i didnt, I would have had to put up with the racket on the 5th floor pool deck until close every day. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Just OK: an honest review

Sep 3, 2025 Global50718687029 San Diego, California

Overall our stay was ok and acceptable. We love to stay at new hotels on Oahu, and thought this would be a splurge since on most sites it’s listed as 5 stars. As many have said, this is not a 5 star and closer to 4. If you have that expectation coming in you will be much less disappointed than we were. The good: I traveled as a couple for 5… Read more
Overall our stay was ok and acceptable. We love to stay at new hotels on Oahu, and thought this would be a splurge since on most sites it’s listed as 5 stars. As many have said, this is not a 5 star and closer to 4. If you have that expectation coming in you will be much less disappointed than we were. The good: I traveled as a couple for 5 nights and found the lobby to be beautiful! Housekeeping was incredible! They kept our room spotless and gave minimum 4 towels which we loved (even if they were a tad small and toiletries just ok compared to other 5 star hotels with name brand products) The location! Perfectly central to Waikiki beach. 5 min walk to the beach and all restaurants. Free chair and umbrella rentals! The gym was well equipped but quite packed. The pool and swell bar were very nice! We had poke nachos, club Sando, and smash burger. All were very good! Aquarium was pretty. Variety of daily activities including large recreation deck. The bad: Valet was not the most friendly which is the first impression of a hotel. Throughout our stay they didn’t open the door, hung up on me on the phone and it was like they didn’t acknowledge us. Odd! Parking spots are very narrow! The ugly: My biggest issue was with the room. We booked an oceanfront room and the bathroom was the size of an airplane bathroom. I’m not kidding. You couldn’t open the door and be in the bathroom at the same time. All king oceanfront rooms have the TINIEST bathrooms. I call guest services 4X to get moved to a higher floor since I wanted to shoot travel content for the hotel but ultimately I couldn’t because the room was so mid. It had chipped mirror and furniture and was overall dated with the full length mirror on the floor and stained carpet. I’m very grateful management moved us on holiday weekend and really appreciate the switch! Hope this helps ground expectations and that you will have more enjoyable stay knowing these things beforehand! Read less
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Sep 2, 2025 ianarac2023

Overall, my experience was average, especially considering it was meant to be a very special occasion—my honeymoon. I found the resort quite expensive for what it actually offers. Upon arrival, after a 12-hour flight, our room was not ready and we had to wait an additional 40 minutes. There was also a communication issue with one of the staff… Read more
Overall, my experience was average, especially considering it was meant to be a very special occasion—my honeymoon. I found the resort quite expensive for what it actually offers. Upon arrival, after a 12-hour flight, our room was not ready and we had to wait an additional 40 minutes. There was also a communication issue with one of the staff members. I called to ask about the hotel activities such as lei making, hula dance, and the ocean purification ritual, and was told they were no longer available, even though they are still advertised on the website. Additionally, breakfast is not included and comes at a very high price, and even parking fees are extremely expensive. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stay away from this location

Sep 1, 2025 EJTravellers Toronto, Canada

Avoid this hotel. We have travelled many places globally. The photos look lovely and the lobby is nice, but that is all the positive aspects I can mention. The homeless problem in the immediate area around the hotel is problematic and not a good place for children. The McDonalds across the street is struggling with the unhoused population. … Read more
Avoid this hotel. We have travelled many places globally. The photos look lovely and the lobby is nice, but that is all the positive aspects I can mention. The homeless problem in the immediate area around the hotel is problematic and not a good place for children. The McDonalds across the street is struggling with the unhoused population. We witnessed a very unhealthy situation while at the McDonalds. The room footprints are tiny. The smell and the dampness of the rooms is problematic. The pool and lounge area are unusable as they are completely overcrowded. The pictures look nice, but if you are traveling with children stay away from this hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unprofessional Service and Disappointing Experience

Aug 30, 2025 tamraj2021

I was looking forward to this stay after seeing the photos and reading positive reviews, but my experience was very disappointing. Check-in was slow, staff were unfriendly, and my first room overlooked noisy air conditioning units. No one answered the room phone, so I had to carry my luggage back to the front desk, only to be given another room… Read more
I was looking forward to this stay after seeing the photos and reading positive reviews, but my experience was very disappointing. Check-in was slow, staff were unfriendly, and my first room overlooked noisy air conditioning units. No one answered the room phone, so I had to carry my luggage back to the front desk, only to be given another room with no directions. Staff misdirected me multiple times, and I even witnessed two employees arguing in front of me while one laughed and mocked the situation. The room I was moved to was not ocean view, and after several calls and offering to pay more, I was finally upgraded—for an additional fee. This felt more like a budget motel than a five-star resort. Between the lack of professionalism, poor communication, and overall treatment, I left very disappointed. I will not return and cannot recommend this property. Read less