Waikiki Oahu, Hawaii
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottVictorian oceanfront beacon
Rocking chairs line the shaded Victorian veranda, where ocean breezes drift through to the central banyan courtyard.
“Built in 1901, the legendary ‘First Lady of Waikiki’ blends Victorian architecture with a golden beach and turquoise seas.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Waikiki's 1901 Beaux-Arts First Lady retains its wooden verandas on the National Register.
Remarkable
Oceanfront rocking chairs and evening Hawaiian music beneath the historic 1904 courtyard banyan.
Notable
Direct Waikiki Beach frontage with an oceanfront pool deck and multiple open-air venues.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The look, throughout, is dignified and somewhat conservative, avoiding excesses in both directions — it’s too elegant to lapse into island kitsch.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly along Kalakaua Avenue, the hotel opens onto Waikiki Beach with local surf breaks just beyond the sand.
The rooms
Tower Wing rooms open onto private lanais framing Diamond Head, while the historic Banyan Wing preserves compact original proportions.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A freshwater swimming pool sits right along the oceanfront sun deck, steps from the sands of Waikiki Beach.
The spa
Oceanfront treatment rooms at Moana Lani Spa catch the sea breeze, with relaxation loungers set beside open French doors.
The hydrotherapy baths
Elevated hydrotherapy whirlpool tubs look out across palm trees to Diamond Head through open plantation shutters.
Restaurant
Beachhouse at The Moana
Tables on the covered oceanfront terrace serve fresh island seafood and prime steaks under glowing evening lanterns.
Those in the historic wing tend to be small and full of character, and those in the modern tower have the best views of Diamond Head.
At the table
The Beach Bar pours drinks right beside the sand, and the oceanfront Veranda serves traditional afternoon tea.
How it began
Debuting in 1901 as Waikiki's first resort, the Beaux-Arts property later hosted the global Hawaii Calls radio broadcasts beneath its banyan.
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.