Luxury hotels in Honolulu

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Honolulu. I hope you will like it!

• 1 PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry Honolulu, United States

  

  Hotel. Situated in Honolulu, PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry features 5-star accommodation with private balconies. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Each room is fitted with a patio with views of the city. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kitchen. At PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Waikiki Beach, Kuhio Beach and Fort DeRussy Beach. The nearest airport is Honolulu International Airport, 15 km from PRIME Location - Waikiki Full Kitchen& Laundry. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $287.

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• 2 ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI Honolulu, United States

  

  Hotel. Located in Honolulu, directly in-front of Waikiki Beach, ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI offers a rooftop infinity pool, a full-service spa, and an exclusive fine dining experience at Mugen restaurant. Each elegant suite has Italian marble details and accents from Morocco. Each unit has a private entrance on its own floor, a modern kitchen with Thermador and Miele appliances and a hot tub on a private balcony. There is also a Smart TV and each suite is fully controllable, including the ability to change room temperatures and lighting and order room service, from an iPad. There is a Sauna in each suite (except Accessible suite). The property offers a daily continental breakfast, round-trip airport transportation -One round-trip luxury airport transportation per reservation and complimentary car services. A Gourmet rooftop barbecue station Additionally, round-trip airport transportation -One round-trip luxury airport transportation per reservation. A wine card and two bottles of wine are provided, as are complimentary admission to the Bishop Museum and Honolulu Museum of Art(one adult and children under 17), and the Honolulu Museum of Art (one adult and children under 18) - Complimentary in-suite shopping by Neiman Marcus. Rooftop infinity swimming pool, whirlpool and sundeck. Popular points of interest near ESPACIO THE JEWEL OF WAIKIKI include the Honolulu Zoo. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $3150.

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• 3 Halekulani Honolulu, United States

  

  Resort. 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. 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. A heated swimming pool with glass tile mosaic and views of Waikiki Beach is offered, and pool attendants are available to fulfill guest requests. Upscale shopping and dining at Ala Moana Shopping Center is 10 minutes’ drive away. The Halekulani is 35 minutes’ drive from Honolulu International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $780.

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• 4 Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts Honolulu, United States

  

  Hotel. Featuring a full-service spa and an outdoor pool facility with dining service, Trump International Hotel Waikiki is less than 5 minutes' walk from the beach. Free WiFi is available. The bright, elegant rooms offer a 55-inch flat-screen TV and a kitchen or kitchenette. An Italian marble bath with bathrobe and slippers is included. A washing machine tumble dryer are included in all suites. Suites offer an additional 43-inch flat-screen TV in the bedrooms. BLT Steak serves gourmet American cuisine in a steakhouse setting. The Wai’olu lounge offers a variety of special drinks throughout the day, including a liquid breakfast. The Spa at Trump Waikiki features a selection of treatments using traditional Hawaiian plants and techniques. Guests can also enjoy the 24-hour fitness centre and the library. The Trump Waikiki Beach Walk is 3 minutes from the Waikiki Aquarium and 3.2 km from Ala Wai Golf Course. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $410.

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• 5 The Kahala Hotel and Resort Honolulu, United States

  

  Resort. 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. 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. Free access to the outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and saunas is provided to all guests. Kahala Spa features 10 private treatment rooms, massages and beauty services, and an open-air relaxation space. 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. The Veranda features live music. The Honolulu Zoo is 6 km from this oceanfront resort and Honolulu International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $595.

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• 6 The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki Honolulu, United States

  

  Resort. 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. Decorated in tropical colors and themes with airy windows the rooms also feature views of the garden or ocean. Guests at The Royal can swim in one of two outdoor pools, the Malulani Pool and the Helumoa Playground, or relax on the beach. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $440.

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• 7 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Honolulu, United States

  

  Hotel. Featuring a 280,000 gallon, two-story saltwater Oceanarium in the middle of the lobby filled with a large variety of colorful native Hawaiian reef fishes, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers beach side accommodation in Honolulu and boasts several on-site restaurants and a bar. Many rooms & suites provide unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head. All rooms are fitted with an HD flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Swell Pool & Bar offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a saltwater heated infinity pool, hot tub, a family-friendly kids pool, private cabanas and nightly live music overlooking the fabled Waikiki Beach. Guests can dine at several restaurants available. Morimoto Asia serves an Asian cuisine and Momosan features ramen dishes in a more casual setting. Saint Augustine by-the-Sea is 100 metres from ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, while Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Ceremony is 300 metres from the property. Honolulu Airport is 12 km away. Lodging is subject to state general excise and transient accommodation taxes and may be subject to change at any time without notice, as determined by hotel management in order to remain compliant with Hawai'i County Council. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $324.

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• 8 Aston Waikiki Beach Tower Honolulu, United States

  

  Aparthotel. Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is an all-suite property located across the street from Waikiki Beach. Each suite offers fully equipped accommodation with kitchens. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool and a modern recreation deck. Daily maid service is available. All suites feature views of the Pacific Ocean. Each includes a fully-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a toaster, and a dishwasher, as well as a washing machine and a tumble dryer, a balcony/lanai, a TV with cable channels, a DVD player, ironing facilities, a safety deposit box, and air-conditioning. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Daily housekeeping and nightly turndown service is available. Guests can relax in the hot tub at the aparthotel. The recreation desk includes access to the barbecue grills, an open-air dining area, billiards, jet spa, Yoga class on site and a fitness centre. Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is 1.6 km from the Hawaii Convention Center. Honolulu International Airport is 16 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $868.

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• 9 The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel Honolulu, United States

  

  Aparthotel. Discover Waikiki’s most distinctive luxury resort experience that combines home conveniences with resort amenities. Oahu’s first Ritz-Carlton property features 552 ocean-view rooms and suites with residential amenities that include gourmet kitchens and kitchenettes and premium brand washers and dryers. With 246 suites, the resort boasts the largest number of hotel luxury suites on the island. Guests can discover a vast array of distinctive experiences along with legendary Ritz-Carlton service. Amenities include two of the highest infinity pools in Waikiki with private cabanas, a premier fitness center, yoga room and movie theatre. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers customized treatments that highlights the balancing elements and traditional healing methods of the islands. Adding to the enjoyment is a fine selection of dining experiences that are both creative in taste and presentation, ensuring an adventure for the senses, including a sushi legend from Japan, modern French cuisine, outdoor Italian concept and a global high-end gourmet market. With more than 6,000 square feet of indoor function space, meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach ensure attendees go home feeling productive, inspired and better yet, with a story to tell. Waikiki International Marketplace Shopping Center is 200 metres from The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki, while Waikiki Beach Area is 300 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Honolulu Airport, 11 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $635.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in May 2024. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!