Experience world-class service at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is located in the heart of Waikiki, in Honolulu, and offers a fitness centre, full-service spa, an on-property bakery, exclusive area on the beach, beach activities, two outdoor pool options, and cultural activities. Offering basic high-speed WiFi, each room is equipped with an iPod docking station and a refrigerator with 2 bottles of water. Decorated in tropical colors and themes with airy windows the rooms also feature views of the garden or ocean. Guests at The Royal can swim in one of two outdoor pools, the Malulani Pool and the Helumoa Playground, or relax on the beach. The resort also features a hot tub and water sports rentals. Daily cultural activities are also available to guests. The Mai Tai Bar serves tropical cocktails and nightly entertainment with views of Diamond Head. Surf Lanai is open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in mainland classic dishes with tropical accents presented in a refreshing manner. Azure Restaurant serves the freshest local seafood caught daily. Kids under 5 years of age can eat for free off the kids menu with one paying adult. The Royal Hawaiian is one mile from the Honolulu Zoo, and 5 minutes' walk to the International Market Place.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Luxury Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Luxury Collection

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Honolulu, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fitness centre

Spa and wellness centre

Hot tub/Jacuzzi


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.7
High score for Honolulu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wieslaw
    Australia Australia
    Great location, real character about the place and lovely staff
  • Rob
    Australia Australia
    Location, location, location The building itself is lovely the staff really nice and friendly BUT it is no longer a 5 star hotel nor is it what I class a Luxury, which is how Marriott class it.
  • Janice
    Australia Australia
    The Royal Hawaiian is a beautiful, well maintained and charming hotel with the best location on Waikiki Beach. The gardens are a peaceful, tropical paradise. We loved our five nights in an Ocean Front King in the Mailani Tower.
  • Sharn
    Australia Australia
    Love everything about the RHW. Such a beautiful hotel, with rich history. The location is superb and our stay was most enjoyable!
  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lived the hotel so gorgeous Views amazing Staff lovely
  • Kumiko
    Japan Japan
    Amazing view, amazing historical room and building.
  • Alberto
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Stunning location, comfortable beds, excellent service and delicious food
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    I stayed in an ocean front room for the first five days of my stay which was spectacular. I then returned for two nights and had booked a tower room for the architecture and views. I was extremely disappointed for a range of reasons. The room had...
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    Best location on Waikiki Beach. Beautiful well maintained heritage building. Large size rooms with spectacular views. The lush tropical garden and grounds are a knock out and a welcome respite to the retail madness of the high street. The location...
  • Rachel
    Australia Australia
    Excellent beachside location, central to everything. The most beautiful building, room and view. Had everything we needed. Mai tai bar was great very friendly staff and housekeeping very good.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello! Are non guests able to rent cabanas pool side/beach chairs for the day?

    Aloha, No our pool facilities, including our poolside cabana rentals and beach chaise lounge/umbrella rentals are exclusively for registered guests on..
    Answered on 10 August 2022
  • I will have a rental car, do you have parking for us?

    Aloha, We share the self-parking garage structure with our sister resort next door, the Sheraton Waikiki. Self parking for registered guests is $45 ..
    Answered on 10 August 2022
  • Do all rooms have a balcony?

    No. Rooms in our Historic Wing do not offer balconies/lanais but our guestrooms in our Mailani Tower have full and furnished lanais.
    Answered on 10 August 2022
  • What activities do you have on the hotel premises, for example a luau or spa?

    We have Yoga class, cultural activities such as hula lessons and lei making, ukulee lessons
    Answered on 1 November 2022
  • Hello. How many beds are in the garden suite?

    Our beautiful Historic Garden Suites with have either 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds. Bedding requests are based on availability on the day of arrival.
    Answered on 11 May 2021
  • Does the hotel have a designated smoking area

    yes, we do have designated smoking area
    Answered on 1 November 2022
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Mai Tai Bar
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs US$55 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note: Rooms booked with breakfast included apply for 2 guests per room.

The Daily Resort Fee will include the following benefits:

-Welcome bag of Royal Hawaiian Signature Banana Bread muffins

-One Go Pro Hero 5 Rental per room per stay available at our Front Desk

-Enhanced High Speed Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

-MiFi rental with unlimited high-speed internet access available at our Front Desk

-Morning yoga

-Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding - land demonstration

-Daily cultural activities including Ukulele Lessons, Beginners Hula, Ribbon Lei Making, Shell/Kukui Nut Lei Bracelet Making, Lauhala Weaving, Haku Bracelet Making, Flower Lei Making, Royal Hawaiian Historical Tour, Moana Surfrider Historical Tour.

Inclusions subject to change based on availability.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

License number: W58245760-01

FAQs about The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki on this page.

  • Check-in at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki has 1 restaurant:

    • Mai Tai Bar

  • The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki is 2.7 miles from the centre of Honolulu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Beauty Services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Private beach area
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness

  • Guests staying at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Asian
    • American
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki include:

    • Double