Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Honolulu, Honolulu

Star rating

Standard Room
City View Room
Ocean View Room
Lobby
Ocean View Double
Premier Ocean View
Deck Bar
Lobby
Standard Room
City View Room
Ocean View Room
Lobby
Ocean View Double
Premier Ocean View
Deck Bar
Lobby

The hotel

Named after the beloved wife of Hawaii’s last king, Queen Kapiolani is something of a Waikiki landmark, paying homage to Hawaii’s majestic heritage and unique culture with a modern twist. Overlooking the sandiest stretch of Waikiki Beach, guests can enjoy stunning views of Diamond Head from the balconies of their newly renovated rooms, each and every one of them furnished in breezy Island style. As a change from the beach, laze beside the pool instead, dipping in every now and again to cool off. Although there are restaurants all around you, the hotel’s own Kulana is highly recommended, not just for buffet favourites but for its sweeping panoramic views! Pre-dinner, chill awhile at the Deck Pool, sipping on your favourite cocktail – a Mai Tai perhaps?

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to Beach
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Located within minutes to Waikiki Beach with direct views of Diamond Head. Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park nearby.

Hotel information

315 renovated rooms. All with air-conditioning, cable TV with premium channels, telephone, WiFi*, fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Double City View Room with 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Diamond Head View Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Oceanview Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Deck Bar and Grill, Knots Coffee Roasters. Swimming pool. WiFi*. 24-hour fitness centre. Yoga classes*. 24-hour front desk. Laundry/dry cleaning self service*. Shops. Valet parking $60 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Room categories excluding a resort fee will pay a resort fee of $45 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: Welcome Hawaiian juice upon arrival, 2 QK bottled waters (souvenir gifts), highspeed wireless internet access (guestrooms and public areas), 24 hour fitness center, in room digital safe, in room refrigerator, QK Hawaii postcards, sunscreen, ice/water stations, use of business center, unlimited local and toll-free telephone calls, daily surf demonstrations at Hans Hedemann Surf School. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great time at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Oct 17, 2025 Stay723846

Loved the location across the street from the Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani ParK! Also the view of Diamond Head was amazing!! Great location at the end of Waikiki Beach! The staff was very friending, accommodating and responsive.
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Oct 17, 2025 Jellybean96795 Waimanalo, Hawaii

Best Hotel ever! Stacy at front desk checked us in. Shout out to her and Athena for their awesome, friendly customer service! We loved our room. Views were amazing. Got to celebrate a special birthday for the wife with the lovely room that we got! Myrna from housekeeping was so amazing during our stay making sure we were well stocked with the… Read more
Best Hotel ever! Stacy at front desk checked us in. Shout out to her and Athena for their awesome, friendly customer service! We loved our room. Views were amazing. Got to celebrate a special birthday for the wife with the lovely room that we got! Myrna from housekeeping was so amazing during our stay making sure we were well stocked with the essentials! Thank you Queen Kapiolani Hotel for making this stay smooth and special for us! Definitely will be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My favorite hotel in Honolulu

Oct 17, 2025 Jesusa D Mountlake Terrace, Washington

I like staying at Queen Kapiolani. I’m a repeat guest. Everybody is pleasant. The front desk staff and Bell hop attendants very nice and helpful. The lobby is clean and comfortable, so is our room. They have a restaurant with a view of Diamond Head and the ocean. QK is walking distance to Waikiki beach, Honolulu Zoo and Diamond Head, to… Read more
I like staying at Queen Kapiolani. I’m a repeat guest. Everybody is pleasant. The front desk staff and Bell hop attendants very nice and helpful. The lobby is clean and comfortable, so is our room. They have a restaurant with a view of Diamond Head and the ocean. QK is walking distance to Waikiki beach, Honolulu Zoo and Diamond Head, to restaurants, shops and stores. I’ll definitely stay here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The stay was just okay — the hospitality and customer service didn’t meet expectations

Oct 17, 2025 Nargis B

Our stay was okay overall, but I expected better hospitality and customer service for the price and reputation. The staff were not very friendly, and we constantly had to ask for basic items like towels — they only provide two, even though most guests go to the beach and may shower more than once a day. The body wash was never refilled, and the… Read more
Our stay was okay overall, but I expected better hospitality and customer service for the price and reputation. The staff were not very friendly, and we constantly had to ask for basic items like towels — they only provide two, even though most guests go to the beach and may shower more than once a day. The body wash was never refilled, and the conditioner dispenser wasn’t functional. There was no coffee or tea provided in the room, and even after asking, it was never offered. Another downside is that they don’t provide a complimentary shower room for guests who have a later flight after checking out, which many other hotels (like Hyatt) do. Check-out was at 11 a.m., which is earlier than most comparable hotels. Overall, the stay was fine but lacked warmth and attention to detail. A bit more friendliness and consideration for guests’ comfort would make a big difference. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Horrible - worst stay on Oahu

Oct 16, 2025 Sheen J

At first we got in for my sister‘s birthday. The lockbox wasn’t working so we called them. They never came up. We called them two days in a row and asked five times to come and fix the lock box. The windows were also very very dirty. they told us that they would come clean it two days later they told us That it’s exterior windows and they could do… Read more
At first we got in for my sister‘s birthday. The lockbox wasn’t working so we called them. They never came up. We called them two days in a row and asked five times to come and fix the lock box. The windows were also very very dirty. they told us that they would come clean it two days later they told us That it’s exterior windows and they could do nothing about it downstairs in the lobby one of the guys try to entice a fight with us we ask for the manager and the manager was even worse. We have been asking them now for three days for any general manager’s phone number or guest relations, phone number and they refuse to give it to us Read less