Midcentury surf clubhouse
Courtyard life revolves around the pool, where guests gather for live DJ sets, outdoor film screenings, and evening cocktails under palm trees.
“The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club provides space for underrepresented groups at no cost.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Midcentury beach-bungalow design shaping an open courtyard anchored by Matthew Tapia's hand-lettered pool mosaic.
Notable
Courtyard pool deck hosting regular film screenings, local DJ sets, and poolside cocktails under the stars.
Notable
Collaboration with Honolulu creatives, showcasing custom wallpaper prints, local craft pop-ups, and sustainable island dining.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Readers Choice Awards 2024
Condé Nast Traveler
2024
Also in AFAR.
Surfjack is authentically stylish, and every detail, from the décor to the staff uniforms, feels perfectly measured.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Lewers Street in central Waikiki, the hotel sits four blocks from the beach, tucked just off bustling Kalakaua Avenue.
The rooms
Rooms recall vintage North Shore surf bungalows with reed ceilings, midcentury wood inlays, and upholstery patterned in archival island prints.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Lettering artist Matthew Tapia hand-tiled 'Wish You Were Here!' across the floor of the central courtyard swimming pool.
Rooftop classes and bikes
Rooftop Pilates and yoga sessions take place under open skies, and loaner cruiser bikes wait for exploring Waikiki.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Mahina & Sun's serves sustainably caught local seafood. Across the courtyard, an open-air bar pours craft cocktails beside the coffee counter.
The 112-room Surfjack Hotel channels 1960’s Hawaii, with vintage upholstery on the headboards, reed ceilings, and midcentury modern furnishings.
How it began
A repurposed 1960s apartment complex found new life as a retro surf club, shaped by collaborations with Honolulu artists and printmakers.
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The medals
Gold
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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.