Boho beachfront oasis
A mid-century beach hotel sits right on the sand, trading Waikiki's high-rise bustle for pastel surf style.
“Located on Waikiki Beach at the end closest to Diamond Head State Monument, this recently updated hotel provides easy access to hot spots…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Lantern-lit tables beneath historic trees where Sunday beach sessions draw local crowds.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The bright, sunny lobby is, in a word, joyful. Pastel pinks, canary yellows, soft oranges, and warm turquoises pop throughout the space.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The sand of Sans Souci Beach sits just outside, with the banyans of Kapiolani Park directly behind.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass opens onto private lanais, looking straight out over Diamond Head or the Pacific.
Yoga and surf
Mornings start with sunrise beachfront yoga, and an on-site surf school run by Kai Sallas provides board rentals and lessons.
Restaurant
Hau Tree
Tables sit right beside the sand beneath historic hau trees for Mediterranean-inflected coastal dishes and botanical cocktails.
How it began
Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote beneath the beachfront hau trees long before the original hotel opened in 1963.
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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.