2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
#21 of 329 hotels in Honolulu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 357 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
2.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 July 2023
Joanne
United StatesI enjoyed its resort feel and being off the busy Waikiki street. I heard the birds, was able to walk the grounds, and enjoyed the smell of the hotel. It was relaxing but I could get to the shopping easily.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Nicholas
United StatesLocation, friendly staff. No room service, I believe it’s the same across all hotels.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Yu
Canadaprice
service and location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Nader
AustraliaThe pool is very tiny and the value for money I don't know. I didn't feel that it deserved what we paid. Saying that, we did book late and Waikiki is expensive in general. Plus having a direct access to the beach makes it more valuable I guess. Just beware that chairs and umbrellas on the beach are not complimentary and you have to hire through a third party for 100 USD a day for 2 chairs and 1 umbrella or per hour. There's a shop few steps away, next to Denny's cafe, you can hire them for a whole week per 100 USD. Also hire other beach equipment.
The royal Hawaiian is beautiful. It's the 2nd oldest hotel and have a luxurious and classy feel, but when we visited the Moana Surfrider I liked it more. It has a lively vibe and facilities seem better. The pool is bigger than the Royal which has a very tiny pool. But the advantage is that you can use the Sheraton's 2 big pools instead. Big shout out for the staff though. They are very courteous and friendly and accommodated our request for early check out without a fee.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Sheryl
United StatesIt was centrally located and close to everything. Staff were extremely helpful and kind.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Robyn
New ZealandAll was good
Loved the amazing historic architecture
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Juan
United Stateseverything was great thank you.
the service it is Great and the people that work there is very friendly and accommodating to your needs,I will for sure will recommend to my friends to stay at this place...
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Kristian
United States$20 per drink at the bar, and +$70 a day to use the beach chairs for a beach that’s not even private—if anything it’s overcrowded. but it’s to be expected in the most touristy area of Hawaii.
right in the heart of Waikiki! super central location, short walk to everything nearby! gorgeous hotel and amenities! super friendly and accommodating staff!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Kevin
United Statesno room service. I am a client that recently had an illness ( stroke) and walking was a mild problem
luxury accommodations
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Shamila
Saudi Arabiaexpensive
ambiance and location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Esther
United StatesThe rooms were fantastic and so was the hotel. Such a beautiful hotel, and close to everything including it's very own shopping mall with food court. The pool is small but that was okay since we had the beautiful beach just steps away from the hotel. This was such a memorable experience for my family, no regrets!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Charles
United StatesGreat
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Nancy
United Stateslanai dividers in the tower rooms.
Location and views were spectacular. staff couldn’t have been lovelier and always wanted to make our visit extraordinary
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 May 2023
George
Australiatowels on sun beds very early and therefore unable to use the pool most days. many occupiers were casual visitors.
location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Stephanie
United StatesThere was nothing that dissatisfied me. This place is wonderful!
I consider myself a well traveled person. I've been all over the world, and stayed at many different hotels and resorts. Nothing compares to the Royal Hawaiian Resort. It is above and beyond any luxury hotel that I've stayed in. The history, location, accommodations and amenities are worth every penny. The service is so warm and personalized, that I wouldn't even call the people that work there staff members. They are family. This is our second year in a row staying at the Royal Hawaiian Resort, and we fully intend on keeping it as an annual tradition. My husband and I truly love this resort, and so do our four year old daughters. I'm excited to watch them enjoy our vacations here for many years to come. A big thank you to everyone who made our vacation amazing!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 May 2023
אופיר
Israelupon extension of stay from one week to 17 nights on $700/night, manager refused to include breakfast, which in my opinion was a disgrace hotel could also emphasize on extension that the rate doesn’t include taxes in advance and not only upon check out
hotel full of history and character perfect location service is normally exceptional and with smile
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Kim
United StatesBeautiful hotel, stunning tropical garden and access to the beach. Love the old school decor, especially the wooden doors and paintings. Room was comfortable.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Joan
United StatesFood was excellent. Including the Bakery.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Wendy
United Statesaccess to the beach is not private
luxury
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 February 2023
Yuen
United Statesnone
colorful and pretty
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Patrick
United Stateslocation, staff, upkeep of property and history
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2023
Jared
United StatesRooms were more dated than they appeared online. our ocean view room in the Tower had an immaculate view but the room itself wasn’t very new and up to date.
The location can’t be beat. Direct access to Waikiki Beach. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Nice pool/beachside bar and restaurant. The hotel grounds were very beautiful.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Debra
United StatesNothing
Great location. Loved the beach access and fantastic views.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Caron
United StatesView from window was barely ocean view
Clean hotel and great peopke
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 November 2022
Alejandra
United StatesThere wasn’t anything I didn’t like.
The overall location was beautiful and the history behind the hotel was exceptionally amazing.
Stayed in November 2022
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