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Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel

Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel

Honolulu

Opened 1969   Renovated 2018   $$

“Retro Diamond Head lounge”

Design Local Social
Lively
Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel — vibe

Vibe

A retro 1960s spirit fills the lobby, while locals gather on the third-floor deck for sunset music.

“Retro Diamond Head lounge”

Design

Mid-century retro aesthetic featuring curated vintage Hawaiian surf art and open-air spaces.

Local

Local art curated with the Bishop Museum celebrates Hawaiian royalty and Waikiki surf heritage.

Social

Buzzy rooftop pool deck and restaurant hosting live music with direct Diamond Head views.

Lively

Located on the vibrant eastern edge of Waikiki near the Honolulu Zoo.

Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Bright, mid-century inspired spaces display curated vintage Hawaiian art alongside simple modern furnishings.

Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Opened in 1969, a major 2018 renovation restored the property's golden-era charm and royal Hawaiian art collection.

The neighborhood

Set on the quieter eastern edge of Waikiki, the Honolulu Zoo and oceanfront paths sit right across the street.

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