Halekulani

Rooms and suites

There are 453 rooms and suites, most with private lanais. Many rooms face the ocean or Diamond Head, while garden courtyard rooms look over the grounds.

Suites range from junior suites to one-bedroom ocean suites, with signature options such as the Orchid Suite, the Halekulani Suite and the Royal Suite.

• Garden Courtyard rooms
• Partial ocean view and ocean view rooms
• Oceanfront rooms, including Diamond Head oceanfront
• Junior suites with garden, ocean or Diamond Head views
• One-bedroom ocean and Diamond Head suites
• Orchid Suite, Halekulani Suite, Royal Suite and Penthouse

Restaurants and bars

Halekulani has three restaurants and two bars, plus a poolside bar. Dining ranges from an elegant French dinner to a casual oceanfront lunch.

House Without A Key is a favorite at sunset, with ocean views and Hawaiian music. Lewers Lounge is known for its cocktails in the evening, and L’Aperitif offers pre-dinner drinks next to La Mer.

• La Mer: neoclassic French
• Orchids: oceanfront dining
• House Without A Key: open-air oceanfront restaurant
• Lewers Lounge: cocktail lounge
• L’Aperitif: cocktail bar
• Poolside bar

Beach, pools and spa

The hotel has a small beachfront, and the wider stretch of Waikiki Beach is a few minutes’ walk away. Fort DeRussy Beach Park is next door and is often less crowded than central Waikiki.

The heated oval pool is decorated with a large orchid mosaic and looks out over the ocean. The full-service spa has seven treatment rooms.

Activities and entertainment

Halekulani is more about relaxing than organized activities. Guests can join fitness and yoga classes, use the gym and spend time by the pool. A children’s club with supervised activities is available for a surcharge.

Waikiki’s shopping, restaurants and beach activities such as surfing lessons and outrigger canoe rides are all within walking distance. Diamond Head State Monument is a short drive away for a morning hike.

• Orchid mosaic pool
• Fitness and yoga classes
• Children’s club (surcharge)
• Walking distance to Waikiki shops
• Surf lessons and canoe rides nearby

Who it’s best for

• Best for: couples and travelers who want a quiet luxury hotel with excellent dining in the heart of Waikiki.
• Consider another resort if: you want water slides and large pools, a resort-style kids program, or a secluded beach away from the city.

Getting there from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Halekulani is about a 30-minute drive from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), depending on traffic through Honolulu.

Traffic on the H-1 freeway can slow down at rush hour, so leave extra time on departure day. The hotel offers an airport shuttle for a fee, and parking in Waikiki is costly, so many guests skip a rental car for the first few days.

Good to know

• Check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out by 11:00 AM
• Free Wi-Fi in rooms and some public areas
• Parking has a daily fee
• Children’s club and kids activities carry a surcharge
• Breakfast is not included in standard rates
• Not all-inclusive