2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
#22 of 330 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: 22 September 2024
Zuzanna
RomaniaWe stayed on Oahu, Kauai and Maui and this was our favourite hotel we stayed in Hawaii. The location is iconic, the fact we had sunbeds right on Waikiki beach was a dream. We absolutely loved the look and feel of hotel, respectful of the Hawaiian roots and distinctive versus all the generic luxury hotels you can find in Hawaii that lack any personality. The atmosphere was amazing, the facilities and the restaurants on site were very good. I personally also liked that it was central also to the main bulevard, it was useful for our stay to be walking distance but at the same time easy to get out by car for our trips. We enjoyed the breakfast provided by the hotel. Exceptional services. We will definitely recommend this location!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Cindy
United StatesNA
room was beautiful
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Janice
AustraliaI liked everything about the property and would stay there again.
The Royal Hawaiian is a beautiful, well maintained and charming hotel with the best location on Waikiki Beach. The gardens are a peaceful, tropical paradise. We loved our five nights in an Ocean Front King in the Mailani Tower.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Carlos
United StatesRoom to dark
Ambience
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Saad
Saudi Arabiahousekeeping at room some days was not good, breakfast is limited to one order per day.
ok
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Sharn
AustraliaNothing
Love everything about the RHW. Such a beautiful hotel, with rich history. The location is superb and our stay was most enjoyable!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Karine
United StatesI liked every place that I utilized, visited and attended.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Ot
United StatesThe staff was wonderful, always cheerful, always greeted us, always doing their job with care. The room was always clean and inviting. The food was great as well.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Lisa
New ZealandLived the hotel so gorgeous Views amazing Staff lovely
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Kumiko
JapanAir Conditionar is bit noisy.
Amazing view, amazing historical room and building.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Belinda
United StatesThere was not one thing we didn't like!
Staff was so friendly - every single person we encountered. The breakfast was out of this world delicious - between my whole family we tried them all at least once. The pool is a bit small and in the shade, but we all loved the fact that the Mai Tai Bar was separated from the pool area. The views from the porches were amazing and we all thought the more private location of this resort was exceptional. I will highly recommend the Royal Hawaiian to anyone I know who is planning a visit. Located in the heart of the social scene, convenient to all the shopping you could dream of, and the parking was convenient and easily accessible for self-parking. We didn't feel a need to valet at all. We loved the coffee shop. We loved the gardens. We loved the decor. We loved our accessible shower in one of our rooms since we had a need for a roll-in shower. We loved the decor throughout the property. And the interior garden was beautiful. Royal Hawaiian beats any of the other hotels available hands down. And we stopped in quite a few for cocktails. We chose this over another nearby "related" property and we are so glad we did. I couldn't love this place more!!!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Sierra
United StatesLoved everything
Beautiful groups, first class staff and amenities
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Imogen
AustraliaBit tired, small pool
Location, atmosphere, presence
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaNothing
Great location and facilities
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Heath
United StatesNothing
Location and Luau.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Alberto
United Arab EmiratesNothin
Stunning location, comfortable beds, excellent service and delicious food
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Linda
AustraliaCleanliness and maintenance of the room. See above.
I stayed in an ocean front room for the first five days of my stay which was spectacular. I then returned for two nights and had booked a tower room for the architecture and views. I was extremely disappointed for a range of reasons. The room had a great view however it had not been cleaned properly, the interior was old, tired and substandard. The entire tower needs renovating. The first morning I woke to the nauseating smell of fried breakfasts and ketchup as the tower building is close to the hotel kitchen. I would urge travellers not to stay in this part of the hotel until the entire building is renovated. Steven, the Head of House Keeping was excellent. He moved me to an ocean from suite which was stunning and more to my taste.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Linda
AustraliaThe bakery at the morning coffee station is cute and well serviced but the goods on sale are substandard pastries. Could definitely do better in this area. All the retail in the foyer areas should all open at 9 am. Guests are up early and there is a lost opportunity with erratic retail times.
Best location on Waikiki Beach. Beautiful well maintained heritage building. Large size rooms with spectacular views. The lush tropical garden and grounds are a knock out and a welcome respite to the retail madness of the high street. The location is walkable and accessible to everything one needs; whether it shops, restaurants or recreational activities. Wouldn't stay anywhere else! The Royal Hawaiian is the epitome of old world Oahu.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Elodie
United StatesSmall pool and/or overcrowded
Great location. Great room service done daily.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Gary
United StatesWe really can't think of anything that was not to our liking or to our preconceived idea of this resort during our stay. One thing the resort could add to this type of room is some of lighting on the veranda. It's an ideal sitting area.
We stayed in the newer annex portion of the Royal Hawaiian and our room had a beautiful view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. The hotel location is very convenient to shopping and other restaurants. The pool associated with the Royal Hawaiin is also shared with The Sheraton Waikiki Resort next door but with no disadvantage. The Royal Hawaiin has a beach area with amenities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Rachel
AustraliaSecurity could have been better anyone could go up the lift to your floor and there was a lot of tourists wandering around the Royal Hawaiian precinct and no safe in room. Gym was quite small.
Excellent beachside location, central to everything. The most beautiful building, room and view. Had everything we needed. Mai tai bar was great very friendly staff and housekeeping very good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Perri
AustraliaThe pools were super crowded and everything is expensive - but that’s Hawaii
Great location close to shops and restaurants. Beautiful beach views and easy access to the beach.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Sarah
AustraliaThe pool closes at 6pm which seemed REALLY early for this time of year (May) when the sun is up til late! Would be better if it was open til 8pm! Sound proofing between rooms in the Tower is not great - we were woken at 5:30am each morning by young children in the room next door.
Fantastic experience - beautiful hotel, great location, can't wait to go back!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Laura
United StatesNot a lot to criticize here, but we found the luau held at the property to be a bit "meh" for the price, albeit in a gorgeous setting. I also wish Waikiki beach was a little more "walkable" but there are sea walls and other obstacles that require you to leave the beach to go around them. Not the hotel's fault, just pointing out in case long beach walks are important to future guests.
This is the loveliest property. We splurged and got a room with a view and didn't regret it. The restaurant Azure is fabulous, and the hotel has great proximity to shopping from low end to upscale. The staff are lovely.
Stayed in May 2024
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