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The Modern Honolulu

The Modern Honolulu

Waikiki, Honolulu

Opened 2010   $$

“Waikiki marina pool scene”

Design Social
Central

Forbes Travel Guide · Condé Nast Traveler

The Modern Honolulu — vibe

Vibe

A hidden library bookshelf rotates to reveal a buzzing cocktail lounge beside custom surfboard art installations.

“Waikiki marina pool scene”

Design

Sleek Yabu Pushelberg interiors with custom surfboard installations and teak accents.

Social

Buzzy pool deck scene and hidden lobby bar concealed behind a library bookshelf.

Resort

Dual outdoor pools, marina views, and sun decks near Waikiki's western shoreline.

Central

At Waikiki's western edge near the marina and Ala Moana center.

The Modern Honolulu — rooms

Rooms

Yabu Pushelberg designed crisp white spaces warmed by teak wood and glass doors opening to marina views.

The Modern Honolulu — backstory

Backstory

Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the property brought a minimalist aesthetic to Waikiki's western shoreline in 2010.

The Modern Honolulu — wellness

Wellness

Dual outdoor pools sit framed by teak sun beds, looking directly across the boat marina.

The Modern Honolulu — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Cocktail service shifts from sun loungers on the pool deck to a secret bar hidden behind lobby bookshelves.

The neighborhood

Set on Waikiki's quiet western edge, the marina docks sit directly outside and Ala Moana Center is minutes away.

“A chic urban alternative to the sprawling mega-resorts, this property offers a sophisticated, minimalist aesthetic...” 
Forbes Travel Guide · Four-Star · 2018
“The Modern Honolulu is a sleek, white-on-white boutique that feels more like a South Beach hotel than a typical Waikiki resort.” 
Condé Nast Traveler · Hot List · 2011

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