The Modern Honolulu
Waikiki, Honolulu
“Waikiki marina pool scene”
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Vibe
A hidden library bookshelf rotates to reveal a buzzing cocktail lounge beside custom surfboard art installations.
“Waikiki marina pool scene”
Sleek Yabu Pushelberg interiors with custom surfboard installations and teak accents.
Buzzy pool deck scene and hidden lobby bar concealed behind a library bookshelf.
Dual outdoor pools, marina views, and sun decks near Waikiki's western shoreline.
At Waikiki's western edge near the marina and Ala Moana center.
Rooms
Yabu Pushelberg designed crisp white spaces warmed by teak wood and glass doors opening to marina views.
Backstory
Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the property brought a minimalist aesthetic to Waikiki's western shoreline in 2010.
Wellness
Dual outdoor pools sit framed by teak sun beds, looking directly across the boat marina.
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...”
“The Modern Honolulu is a sleek, white-on-white boutique that feels more like a South Beach hotel than a typical Waikiki resort.”
The app
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