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Sheraton Waikiki is a luxurious beachfront hotel perfect for wealthy travellers visiting Hawaii. There’s a great pool, and a seperate adults only infinity pool with sea views that couples will love. It’s a great place to take in a Hawaiian sunset. Sheraton Waikiki has 4 restaurants to choose from and ia popular choice for a Hawaii honeymoon.

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach was reborn after a $115 million redesign that transformed the former Pacific Beach Hotel into a contemporary luxury property. The signature Oceanarium — a 280,000-gallon aquarium in the lobby — makes a dramatic first impression, and Morimoto Asia Waikiki (from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto) anchors the dining. The rooftop infinity pool with Diamond Head views is one of Waikiki’s most Instagram-worthy spots. The modern design aesthetic appeals to a younger luxury traveller who finds traditional Waikiki hotels too staid.

Aston Waikiki Beach Tower offers Waikiki’s most spacious standard accommodation — all-suite, condo-style units with full kitchens, separate living and dining areas, washer-dryers, and private lanais overlooking Kuhio Beach and Diamond Head. At 1,100-1,400 square feet per suite, you get more living space than any traditional hotel room in Waikiki. The building’s intimate scale (40 floors, few units per floor) creates a residential atmosphere with front-desk service and daily housekeeping.

ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki is Waikiki’s most exclusive hotel — nine suites, each occupying an entire floor, with butler service, private jacuzzis on every balcony, and rates starting around $3,000/night. The AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star property delivers a level of personalised luxury that Waikiki’s larger hotels cannot approach. Complimentary daily breakfast, a $300 Mugen restaurant credit, luxury airport transfers, and a private car service are included. The rooftop infinity pool overlooking Diamond Head can be reserved for private 90-minute sessions. This is ultra-luxury in the heart of Waikiki — the city’s energy at your doorstep with a private sanctuary above it.

Four Seasons Ko Olina is Oahu’s most refined luxury resort — the Four Seasons service standard applied to a west-coast setting 30 minutes from Waikiki’s crowds. The 371-room property features an adults-only infinity pool, three restaurants including Noe (Italian fine dining), and a spa with ocean-view treatment rooms. The Ko Olina lagoons provide calm, protected swimming, and the resort’s grounds are immaculately maintained. No resort fee, as is Four Seasons’ global policy. For travellers who want Oahu accessibility with a genuine resort escape, Ko Olina delivers what Waikiki cannot.

Halekulani — ‘House Befitting Heaven’ — is widely considered Hawaii’s finest luxury hotel and has held that reputation for over a century. The 453-room property on Waikiki Beach delivers the most refined service on Oahu, with La Mer (Hawaii’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant), the iconic orchid-motif pool, and rooms designed with understated, Japanese-influenced elegance. The Halekulani doesn’t compete on amenity count — it wins on execution, consistency, and a reverence for hospitality as an art form. Guests who’ve stayed at every major Hawaiian resort consistently name Halekulani as the best.

Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani is the sister property of Hawaii’s most revered luxury hotel — offering the Halekulani service DNA at a more accessible price point. The 284-room boutique hotel features the 8th-floor infinity pool, Halekulani Bakery (one of Honolulu’s best cafes), and a refined, adult-oriented atmosphere. Guests receive reciprocal charging privileges at Halekulani’s restaurants and spa. For travellers who want the Halekulani experience without the Halekulani price tag, Halepuna delivers exceptional value in the Waikiki luxury tier.

Hilton Hawaiian Village is Waikiki’s largest resort — 22 oceanfront acres with five towers, 20+ restaurants, a lagoon, six pools, and the Friday night fireworks show that illuminates the Waikiki skyline. The Rainbow Tower’s oceanfront mural is a Waikiki landmark. While the sheer scale means service can feel less personal than boutique properties, the breadth of amenities is unmatched. The Ali’i Tower offers a hotel-within-a-hotel luxury experience with exclusive pool, lounge, and check-in. For travellers who want everything in one place, the Hilton Hawaiian Village is a self-contained resort city on Waikiki Beach.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki occupies a commanding twin-tower position across from Kuhio Beach, with 1,230 rooms, a full-floor spa, and direct beach access through a landscaped walkway. The recent renovation introduced contemporary Hawaiian design, and the rooftop pool deck offers panoramic Diamond Head and ocean views. The Hyatt brand’s World of Hyatt programme provides strong loyalty benefits, and the resort’s shopping arcade includes luxury retailers. Central Waikiki location puts you within walking distance of everything.

Ka La’i Waikiki Beach is Hilton’s LXR Collection property on Waikiki — a luxury positioning between the mass-market Hilton Hawaiian Village and the ultra-exclusive ESPACIO. The oceanfront tower offers contemporary Hawaiian design, a signature restaurant, and Hilton Honors elite recognition. The LXR branding signals Hilton’s intent to compete in the genuine luxury tier on Waikiki Beach, and the intimate scale compared to the 3,000-room Hawaiian Village provides a more refined, personal experience.

Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club provides luxury villa-style accommodation in the Ko Olina resort community — spacious multi-bedroom suites with full kitchens and separate living areas, offering more space and self-sufficiency than traditional hotel rooms. The Ko Olina lagoons deliver calm, protected swimming, and the resort community’s restaurants, golf course, and waterfront pathway create a complete resort experience. Marriott Vacation Club membership and Bonvoy points provide flexible access options.

The Moana Surfrider — Waikiki’s ‘First Lady’ — opened in 1901 as Hawaii’s first hotel and remains one of its most elegant. The colonial-architecture Historic Wing, with its grand banyan tree courtyard and columned verandas, transports you to a more gracious era. The Diamond Wing and Tower Wing add contemporary luxury options, and the Moana Lani Spa occupies the oceanfront second floor. As a Westin property, it combines historic character with modern comfort. The beachfront position on one of Waikiki’s widest stretches, directly facing Diamond Head, is among the most coveted in Honolulu.

Prince Waikiki occupies a unique position at the harbour end of Waikiki — overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbour rather than the beach, with marina views, sunset panoramas, and a more contemporary, urban-resort atmosphere than beachfront properties. The 563-room hotel features 100 Sails restaurant, a full-floor infinity pool, and proximity to the Ala Moana Center. The harbour setting and modern design attract a different luxury traveller — one who values the energy of a working waterfront over the traditional beach resort formula.

The Kahala Hotel and Resort has been Oahu’s most distinguished luxury address since 1964 — every sitting US president since Lyndon Johnson has stayed here, along with a roster of royalty, celebrities, and heads of state. The resort’s position in the exclusive Kahala neighbourhood, 10 minutes from Waikiki but a world away in atmosphere, provides privacy that Waikiki properties cannot. The 338-room property features a private lagoon with resident dolphins, five restaurants including Hoku’s (consistently ranked among Honolulu’s best), and a refined, understated elegance. This is old-guard Hawaiian luxury with genuine pedigree.

Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach is Waikiki’s premier luxury high-rise — 307 residences with full kitchens, washer-dryers, and the Ritz-Carlton service standard, including the 8th-floor infinity pool with panoramic Diamond Head and ocean views. Sushi Sho, the Michelin-starred omakase restaurant, is one of Honolulu’s most sought-after dining experiences. The Dean & DeLuca outpost and BLT Market add culinary depth. The residential format — full kitchens, living rooms, separate bedrooms — provides a luxury-apartment lifestyle with hotel services, positioning it as Waikiki’s most sophisticated extended-stay option.

The Royal Hawaiian — the ‘Pink Palace of the Pacific’ — is Waikiki’s most iconic luxury hotel, opened in 1927 and still commanding the most coveted beachfront position on Oahu. The Moorish-pink architecture, coconut palm gardens, and beachfront Mai Tai Bar create an atmosphere that chain hotels cannot replicate. The Historic Wing preserves the original glamour, while the Mailani Tower adds contemporary luxury suites. As a Marriott Luxury Collection property, it delivers genuine five-star service with a century of Hawaiian hospitality heritage.

Turtle Bay Resort is Oahu’s only major luxury resort outside of Waikiki and Ko Olina — 840 acres on the North Shore’s dramatic Kawela Point, where surf, sea turtles, and open ranch land create an atmosphere nothing in Honolulu can match. The $150 million renovation refreshed all 410 rooms, introduced new dining concepts, and upgraded the pool and beach areas. The North Shore setting — 45 minutes from Waikiki — delivers an authenticity and sense of escape that urban Oahu properties can’t replicate. Five miles of coastline, two golf courses, horseback riding, and a genuine surf culture set this apart from every other luxury hotel on the island.

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort occupies a twin-tower position at Waikiki’s quieter eastern end, directly across from Kuhio Beach with Diamond Head as a dramatic backdrop. The 1,310-room property features Arancino di Mare (one of Waikiki’s best Italian restaurants), a full-service spa, and a rooftop pool with ocean views. The eastern Waikiki location provides a slightly calmer atmosphere than the central strip while keeping everything within walking distance. Marriott Bonvoy members benefit from competitive points redemptions at one of Waikiki’s largest properties.