Waikiki Oahu, Hawaii
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottBreezy Kalakaua haven
The open-air lobby centers on a massive hand-carved wood artwork before leading to a lively third-floor pool deck.
What it’s good at
Notable
A five-acre campus featuring a one-acre pool deck with family splash zones, an adults-only pool, and luau shows.
Listed
A buzzing third-floor deck with twice-daily happy hours, lawn games, cabana service, and an open-air bar scene.
Listed
An open-air lobby centered on a sixty-foot native wood carving, hosting cultural dinner shows and Lomilomi spa rituals.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Afterward, sooth sore legs with a deep-tissue massage at the Royal Kaila Spa, then unwind in your room in one of the resort’s two towers overlooking the ocean.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Kalakaua Avenue hums right outside, with Kuhio Beach across the street and the trail up Diamond Head nearby.
The rooms
Coastal palettes and shiplap paneling fill the twin towers, where private lanais look toward Diamond Head and the Pacific.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Private slatted cabanas line the third-floor deck, where swimmers look straight out over the Queens surf break.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness room has cardio and strength equipment, and the resort runs morning outdoor yoga classes.
Queensbreak Restaurant & Bar
Rooftop tables serve Pacific Rim dishes and tropical cocktails against a backdrop of nightly live Hawaiian music.
At the table
Arancino di Mare serves classic Italian pastas on an open-air terrace, and Kuhio Beach Grill serves daily oceanfront breakfasts.
How it began
The twin towers stand on historic royal grounds, named after Queen Liliʻuokalani's former summer residences, Kealohilani and Paoakalani.
Good to know
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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
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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.