Waikiki Oahu, Hawaii
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
HalekulaniArt-filled boutique haven
Commissioned works by local artists fill the light-drenched lobby, establishing an intimate, culture-led alternative to Waikiki's high-rise resorts.
What it’s good at
Notable
Champalimaud interiors pairing warm teak finishes, vaulted ceilings, and calm neutral palettes.
Notable
Weekly wine receptions, custom Halekulani bath products, and attentive sister-property hospitality.
What they say
One Key
Michelin
2024
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The hotel does a good job of creating an oasis in the heart of busy Waikiki.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Helumoa Road sits two minutes from the sands of Waikiki Beach and the storefronts along Kalakaua Avenue.
The rooms
Neutral tones and teak finishes frame views of the ocean or Koʻolau Mountains from private lanais.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An eighth-floor infinity lap pool and hot tub look straight out toward the Pacific horizon.
The spa & gym
At the table
Halekulani Bakery serves morning pastries and sourdough, and tropical cocktails are poured at the eighth-floor pool bar.
Interiors from NYC-based Champlimaud take inspiration from the surroundings, with teak finishes, natural color palettes, floor-to-ceiling windows, and artwork chosen in partnership with the Honolulu Museum of Art.
How it began
The name translates to "House of Welcoming Waters", nodding to the historic warm springs where Hawaiian royalty once gathered.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.