Top 20 Beachfront Hotels in Honolulu

Close to beach front. Lively. Located along the shores of Sans Souci Beach, Kaimana Beach Hotel is 3.2 km from downtown Waikiki. Guest rooms offers Diamond Head views or views of the ocean. The staff at the Kaimana Beach Hotel can help plan area tours and excursions. The Waikiki Aquarium is adjacent to Kaimana Beach Hotel. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned and come with WiFi, a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, private lanai (balcony), and complimentary Lather bath amenities. Diamond Head Crater Park is 4.3 km away while the famed Waikiki Beach is within 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.  Show full description

Resort. Beach front location. Historic. Just steps from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach boasts a freshwater pool, a private beach area and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Guests have a variety of on-site dining options. On-site restaurants at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach serve everything from traditional Hawaiian cuisine to classic American dishes. Guests can start with a breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at Veranda At The Beachhouse. Rooms provide free gourmet tea and coffee. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away. Guest rooms at this resort offer tranquil island tones and include a flat-screen LCD TV and a mini-refrigerator. Rooms and suites offer balconies with ocean or city views. If they prefer, guests can dine in-room and order a meal from the hotel’s 24-hour room service. Serving dinner daily, Beachhouse At The Moana offers Victorian architecture and ocean views. The restaurant features streaks, seafood and island-inspired cuisine. For wine lovers, Vintage 1901 offers a stellar wine collection and savory bites. Moana Lani Spa, a Heavenly Spa by Westin is located at the property. The spa features 9 custom massage therapy rooms, 1 Vichy shower room, 3 custom facial rooms, 2 couples treatment suites and a nail salon. Guests can also experience the best of Honolulu with help from the hotel’s concierge desk or browse the international shops in the lobby. The resort offers snorkeling, scuba diving, and parasailing. Catamaran sails, canoe rides, surfing lessons, and various other beach activities are only steps away. Within the hotel, available activities include sun bathing, swimming, Historic Hotel Tours, and much more. Honolulu City Hall is 15 minutes’ drive away from this resort. University of Hawai’i at Manoa is 3 km away from Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach. 

Resort. Beach front location. Charming. Situated on beach in Honolulu, this luxury resort boasts 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. A free shuttle to Ala Moana Shopping Centre is provided. Free access to the outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and saunas is provided to all guests. Dining options include Plumeria Beach House, an all day open air restaurant, the award-winning Hoku’s fine dining restaurant, and the Seaside Grill for causal fair by the pool and beach, The Veranda for afternoon tea, cocktails and Arancino for Italian. A 40-inch flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are featured in each Hotel Kahala room. Most boast a large bathroom with robes, a deep-soaking tub and separate shower. Every elegant room is decorated in warm colors. On-site activities include culture and wellness classes. Kahala Spa features 10 private treatment rooms, massages and beauty services, and an open-air relaxation space. The Veranda features live music. The Honolulu Zoo is 6 km from this oceanfront resort and Honolulu International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.  

Resort. Delightful property. Great bar. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is located in the heart of Waikiki, in Honolulu, and offers a fitness centre, full-service spa, an on-property bakery, exclusive area on the beach, beach activities, two outdoor pool options, and cultural activities. Offering basic high-speed WiFi, each room is equipped with an iPod docking station and a refrigerator with 2 bottles of water. Guests at The Royal can swim in one of two outdoor pools, the Malulani Pool and the Helumoa Playground, or relax on the beach. Decorated in tropical colors and themes with airy windows the rooms also feature views of the garden or ocean. The resort also features a hot tub and water sports rentals. Daily cultural activities are also available to guests. The Mai Tai Bar serves tropical cocktails and nightly entertainment with views of Diamond Head. Surf Lanai is open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in mainland classic dishes with tropical accents presented in a refreshing manner. Azure Restaurant serves the freshest local seafood caught daily. Kids under 5 years of age can eat for free off the kids menu with one paying adult. The Royal Hawaiian is one mile from the Honolulu Zoo, and 5 minutes’ walk to the International Market Place. 

Resort. Elegant. Great breakfast. Located on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head, the Halekulani hotel boasts 3 restaurants, a live jazz lounge, and a day spa. A spacious lanai is provided in each guest room. A heated swimming pool with glass tile mosaic and views of Waikiki Beach is offered, and pool attendants are available to fulfill guest requests. Free WiFI is available throughout the property. A fresh fruit bowl and signature chocolates welcome guests in each room at Halekulani. All guest rooms include a luxurious en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries, marble vanities, deep soaking tub and a separate glassed-in shower. A flat-screen TV is also provided. The oceanfront, internationally-awarded La Mer restaurant, open daily for dinner, features fine French cuisine utilizing fresh, local Hawaiian ingredients. Orchids restaurant offers seafood specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a sumptuous Sunday brunch. Oceanfront casual terrace dining and nightly entertainment is available at the landmark A House Without a Key restaurant. The Spa Halekulani offers a complete menu of treatments incorporating traditional Polynesian rituals. Massages, facials, body therapies and beauty services are offered. A full-service business centre is located on site. Upscale shopping and dining at Ala Moana Shopping Center is 10 minutes’ drive away. The Halekulani is 35 minutes’ drive from Honolulu International Airport. 

Resort. Beach front location. Cool. Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is a beachfront property located in Honolulu. It offers an on-site restaurant and bar, a lounge with a wading pool, and outdoor fire pits. Waikiki Beach is 400 metres from Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, while Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Ceremony is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Honolulu Airport, 11 km from Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach. Each room at the property is equipped with a 55″ flat-screen TV, an in-room coffee maker, a mini refrigerator, and a clock. Rooms also include floor-to-ceiling windows with various views. The property offers a fitness centre, a business centre, and a cafe. The Lanai Restaurant offers local cuisine available for dinner. The resort also offers bike hire.

Great location. Popular among women. Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, a uniquely-shaped hotel and a landmark along Waikiki’s Kalakaua Avenue, is across from Waikiki Beach. It features rooms with a balcony and a view of the ocean or the city. Children can also receive a free beach pail, shovel, and mini goldfish toy per room. WiFi is available throughout the property. All of the guest rooms are decorated in relaxing shades of green and aqua blue. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a balcony, a mini-refrigerator, a keurig coffee maker, 40-inch LCD TV with CastNow streaming service, and a safety deposit box. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. The unique open air lobby is decorated with murals of the sea and has a tour desk. Free newspapers are available every morning and the entire hotel is non-smoking. There is a special locker on-site for surfers to store their boards. The hotel is home to “Eggs ‘n Things” restaurant, one of the most popular breakfast eateries in Waikiki. Guests can also enjoy a free hula show on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays. The Honolulu Zoo is less than 0.8 km from the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel. Honolulu International Airport is 17 km away. 

Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Experience a different side of Waikiki, tucked away under Diamond Head. The luxurious Lotus Honolulu offers walking paths to two nearby beaches and amazing views of Diamond Head. All guestrooms come with 42-inch LCD TV with cable and an iPod dock. Every room also includes either a balcony or a patio. A refrigerator and premium illy Espresso machine are available in each room as well. Lotus Honolulu is located directly across from Queen Kapiolani Park. The Honolulu Zoo along with the Waikiki Aquarium is only steps away. Popular golf courses, unique shops and water activities are also easily accessible. 

Resort. Located adjacent to the famous Waikiki Beach, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, shops and restaurants. All rooms provide a balcony and free WiFi. Each room also includes a satellite TV, a desk, an iPod docking station and Na Ho’ola Spa toiletries in the bathroom at this Honolulu resort. Styled in dark wood furnishings, white coloured linens are offered. Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Shor Restaurant which later provides Waikiki’s newest and largest dinner buffets, “The Buffet at Hyatt” with fresh seafood, made to order poke, steamed crab, sushi, prime rib along with local favorites like Kalua Pork and Short Ribs. Guests can enjoy indoor or outdoor seating. Guests may also visit SWIM to enjoy creative cocktails and a menu featuring island pupus, grass fed burgers, fun family fare and “Aloha Waikiki” hula show on Wednesday nights. The resort’s new cultural center, Ho’okela, will provide guests with the unique experience of Hawaii in learning to dance the hula, play the ukulele, make a lei and other arts & crafts. Over 60 unique shops and boutiques are featured at Hyatt Regency Waikiki. Concierge services are offered. A 24-hour fitness centre is onsite. The award winning, Na Ho’ola Spa is onsite offering rejuvenating treatments reflecting the Hawaiian cultural art of healing. 

Resort. Romantic. Great views. Surrounded by shopping, dining and entertainment at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu is an all-suite hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii and provides guests with access to a full-service spa and 3 on-site restaurants. The suites offer fully-equipped kitchens and spacious living and dining areas. Guests of the Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu have access to 4 outdoor pools, including a saltwater lagoon. Guests can relax in the soaking tub or watch one of the 2 flat-screen TVs. A washer, dryer and balcony are also included in each suite. Guests can also take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness centre and the supervised children’s programs. Guests at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu can enjoy a fresh breakfast at the Rainbow Lanai or a romantic dinner at the Bali by the Sea restaurant. 

Resort. Great restaurant. Popular among women. Located across the street from Waikiki beach, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa boasts 5 restaurants and the Royal Kaila Spa on site. This resort is 100% smoke-free. The Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa offers guests a gym and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Guests can enjoy poolside cocktails with live nightly entertainment. A flat-screen TV is featured in each spacious guest room. A coffee machine and a refrigerator are provided for convenience. On-site laundry is also provided. Property staff can recommend babysitting services if needed. The Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa is 8 minutes’ walk from the Honolulu Zoo and 10 minutes’ walk from the Waikiki Aquarium. The Diamond Head Crater Park is 4 km away from the resort. 

Hip. Great restaurant. Located 1 block from Waikiki Beach, Queen Kapiolani Hotel features panoramic views of Diamond Head from the outdoor pool and sun terrace. Spacious rooms include a 49-inch flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Guests have access to beach towels, beach chairs (based upon availability), WiFi, access to business center, local and toll free calls, and an in-room security deposit box. The bright rooms feature traditional décor. Many rooms include a private balcony with ocean or city views. The completely non-smoking hotel features lobby shops. Guests who wish to sight see can visit the tour desk to help schedule a variety of Honolulu activities. Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park are across the street from this hotel. Ala Wai Golf Course is just 0.8 km away. 

Popular among women. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Waikiki Beach, Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located adjacent to shopping and dining areas. An outdoor swimming pool is featured onsite. Free WiFi and a 48-inch cable TV are featured in each air-conditioned room at Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. Diamond Head State Monument, Waikiki Aquarium and Honolulu Zoo are all within 9 minutes’ drive of Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. Select rooms offer a furnished balcony. Amenities like a Keurig coffee machine, a microwave and a petite refrigerator are offered. Full-service bar and restaurant,TR Fire Grill, offers American cuisine. The Holoholo Cafe and Market offers grab and go options. A 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff is available to guests, as well as a concierge/tour desk. The lobby is inspired by a two-story cathedral.A fitness center is offered onsite. 

Elegant. Great views. Minutes from beautiful Ala Moana Beach and the world-famous Waikiki Beach, the Prince Waikiki offers delicious on-site dining options along with modern amenities and facilities, including a full-service spa. Nearby attractions within walking distance, The Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Beach Park and other endless recreational activities are also only moments away. Guests staying at the Prince Waikiki Hotel can enjoy a variety of on-site dining options, including traditional Hawaiian food as well as authentic Japanese and international favourites. The hotel also features an on-site activity desk as well as a fitness centre and The Library or a quiet corner to relax or get a bit of work done. MAC/HP computers available for guest use. Printer available for printing airline boarding passes.  

Resort. Beautiful. Interior design. Located within the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort and offers guests access to all of the resort’s amenities, the Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu is situated on 22 acres of beach front of Waikiki Beach. Six pools and Waikiki’s longest water slide are featured. Guests also have access to the Waikiki Starlight Luau and Friday night fireworks show, Camp Penguin Kids Club, multiple water sports and recreation, Mandara Spa, outdoor mini pool, sundeck, hot tub, and the fitness centre. Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu is just a short drive to Ala Moana Beach park and shopping centre. All suites are located in the 37-story tower. Each suite features a balcony, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a seating area, a washing machine and tumble dryer, a TV with cable channels, and a DVD player. The bathroom includes a bidet. 90 shops are available for guests, as well as over 20 restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine offered. The full service concierge is provided. Diamond Head Crater is 6.4 km away. Fort DeRussy Park is 700 metres from The Grand Islander, while Pearl Harbor is 42.6 km away. The Waikiki Aquarium is 3.4 km away, and the Honolulu Zoo is 3 km away. Honolulu Airport is 13 km from the property. 

Comfortable beds. Located in the heart of Waikiki, 2 minutes’ walk to Waikiki Beach, Halepuna Waikiki is a luxury boutique hotel surrounded by shopping and dining. The property was designed by internationally acclaimed interior design firm, Champalimaud and features works of several Hawaiian artists in partnership with The Honolulu Museum of Art public art program. The Urban Oasis is located on the 8th floor and offers a panoramic view of Waikiki Beach, an infinity lap pool, a hot tub, a pool bar serving specialty cocktails and a private garden with reflexology path. Guest rooms feature complimentary WiFi, 50-inch flat screen TVs, TOTO washlets (electronic bidet), specialty bath amenities, deep-soaking tub, shade and lighting controls, and USB and Bluetooth connectivity conveniences. Guests can enjoy the on-site fitness studio, a couple of weekly classes. Guests also have access to SpaHalekulani and charging privileges spa at the property’s sister hotel located across the street. Halekulani Bakery & Restaurant features a bakery with a chocolate-viewing kitchen and an all-day dining restaurant focusing on local ingredients and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Guests can enjoy free access to the Bishop Museum and the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 5 minutes’ walk and International Marketplace is 643 metres away. Ala Moana Shopping Center is 2.4 km away and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 13.2 km from the property. 

Trendy. Rooftop bar. Just 1 block from Waikiki Beach, Renew offers a 32-inch flat-screen TV in every modern room. Featuring a view from rooms with a private balcony, these rooms include air conditioning, an iron board, a seating area and an en suite bathroom with a bathrobe, a hairdryer, and a shower/tub combination. Beach towels and beach gear is available for guests. Free newspapers are available. Honolulu Zoo and Ala Wai Golf Course are within 5 minutes’ drive from this hotel. The scenic Diamond Head Crater Park is 4.3 km away.  

Comfortable beds. Just 1 block from Waikiki Beach, the Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach is 20 minutes’ walk from the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium. It offers studios with a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax at the swimming pool with cabanas available, or take advantage of the yoga and hula classes. The US Army Museum of Hawaii is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach. Each room features a balcony with patio furniture. Select rooms include a kitchenette which includes a coffee machine, a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster, utensils, cookware, and dishware. Air-conditioning and a TV with cable channels are also provided. Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on site. Honolulu International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive from the property. 

Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. VIVE Hotel Waikiki is a 100% non-smoking boutique hotel, just 7 minutes’ walk from Waikiki Beach, offers free WiFi and modern guest rooms with mountain, city or ocean views. Diamond Head is 3.2 km away. Beach gear is available for guests. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and a refrigerator are featured in each room. The en suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower, plush bathrobes and a hairdryer. An enhanced continental breakfast is provided daily for all guests. A 24-hour reception with all day coffee and tea service welcomes guests to the VIVE Hotel Waikiki. Guests are greeted with a chilled and scented towel at check-in. A concierge desk is located on site. The International Market Place is 5 minutes’ walk away. Honolulu International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.  

Resort. Great restaurant. Popular among families. Nestled among 22 acres of lush tropical plants and flowers, only steps from the famous Waikiki Beach, this hotel offers a variety of recreational activities, exceptional amenities and personalized services. The Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village is surrounded by an endless variety of activities and attractions. With a knowledgeable concierge staff to help arrange tours and excursions as well as spacious swimming pools, every stay at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hilton Hawaiian Village is sure to be memorable. Guests can easily discover scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and top-rated golf courses. The heart of the downtown area is also located within walking distance. Guests can also enjoy the on-site gift shop and wireless internet access.