Waikiki marina hangout
The hotel swaps traditional resort style for a sleek marina scene, built around harbor-facing teak decks and evening drinks.
“The look is warmly modern, all whites and creams and luxurious wood, and some striking art pieces, including a large surfboard installation in the lobby.”
What it’s good at
Notable
White-on-white minimalist rooms with teak accents and a broken-surfboard collage in the lobby.
Notable
A hidden speakeasy behind lobby bookshelves and cocktail service across dual pool decks.
Listed
Dual harbor-facing swimming pools with daybeds, poolside drinks, and nearby beach lagoon access.
What they say
Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2018
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
For those who like their hotels on the modern, sleek side, this is your best bet in Honolulu.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Ala Wai Boat Harbor sits directly outside, with Ala Moana Center and the beach lagoon a short walk away.
The rooms
All-white interiors are accented with light wood and custom teak shutters that open toward the harbor.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The main pool plays music underwater, and an upper shallow basin sits bordered by white sand.
The Grove Restaurant
Tables sit alfresco beneath trees beside the pool, serving regional Hawaiian dishes with views across the marina.
Bar
The Study
Hidden behind a rotating lobby bookshelf, this evening lounge serves craft cocktails beneath an illuminated ceiling.
How it began
Behind reception, surf artist Herbie Fletcher assembled a signature collage of real surfboards broken in heavy North Shore swells.
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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.