Experience elegance and comfort in our bright rooms with a 55-inch flat-screen TV, Italian marble bath, and kitchenette. Suites go above and beyond with additional amenities like a washing machine and a second TV in the bedroom.
Relaxing Spa and Fitness Facilities
Indulge in traditional Hawaiian treatments at the Spa at Trump Waikiki or unwind at the 24-hour fitness center. For a more laid-back experience, enjoy the variety of special drinks at the Wai’olu lounge throughout the day.
Convenient Location
Located just a short walk from the beach, Trump International Hotel Waikiki offers easy access to nearby attractions like the Waikiki Aquarium and Ala Wai Golf Course.
Book now to experience luxury and relaxation in the heart of Waikiki.
Worth knowing — Construction noise and ongoing remodeling · Pool and main restaurant temporarily closed · Ice maker noise in one room · Breakfast price/value concerns ($50+ with service charge/taxes) · Initial limited upgrade for loyalty member in one stay
How guests scored the stay
Service10.0
Exceptional service repeatedly highlighted — Director Hiroshi, Cathy, Doug, Nick and JJ named for going above and beyond with upgrades, problem resolution, and thoughtful gestures like late checkout.
Overall Experience10.0
Overall stays were described as exceptional and memorable with standout hospitality resolving issues; a minority experienced disruptions from construction but staff efforts turned stays positive.
Cleanliness9.8
Guests described the hotel as 'nice and clean' and housekeeping was specifically praised, indicating above-standard cleanliness.
Location9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality9.5
Room upgrades (Two-Bedroom Ocean View Suite) were spectacular and comfortable, though one guest reported ice maker noise and another noted construction noise affecting the room.
Food and Beverage9.5
Breakfast buffet and menu items were described as good with quality offerings, though the main restaurant was closed for remodeling during some stays.
Amenities9.1
Resort amenities are high quality when available and staff provided extra amenities for celebrations; however, some amenities (pool, main restaurant) were temporarily closed for storm damage/remodeling.
Value for Money8.6
Value was questioned by guests due to high breakfast pricing ($50+ plus mandatory service charge/taxes) and disruptions from construction that reduced perceived value.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
86% of 14 recent stays rated 8+
9.5464 reviews
最高のステイでした。
10/10
SUZUKI · extended group · 2026-10-11
“景色と設備が最高でした。ホテルのスタッフの方々が優しく明るかったです。”
Guest review
10/10
KOJI · solo traveller · 2026-08-15
“サービス、従業員の質が高い。”
Great stay.
10/10
C8460HCricardos · Family · 2026-07-30
“Excellent hotel accommodations, and the staff was amazing! Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. The location is perfect, close to everything while still feeling peaceful. I can’t wait to stay here again!”
Nice hotel but need a refresh of restaurant menu.
6/10
507ngah · Family · 2026-07-14
“currently staying at the hotel at time of writing this review.
the hotel has finished the renovation.
operation seem to be smooth.
bell desk, front desk and housekeeping staff are excellent as expected.
some minor work on elevator.
lobby is now on 5th floor.
the only should have changed is the food menu.
there are two restaurants compare to only one in March 2026.
both have similar menu.
highly suggest to refresh these menu as lack of innovation and creative.
there are a significant asian based clients, but there are lack of food items.
there used to be lobster ramen, sadly no longer on the menu.
the menu currently lacking soup based item such as Pho, ramen, noodles, soondobu.
hotel manager should consider adding these items to the menu.
everything else seem to be great and in order.”
Disappointing Experience — Check Your Benefits Carefully
2/10
saranN939DE · Couples · 2026-07-12
“Disappointing due to unclear communication. We booked back-to-back nights through two separate Amex Platinum FHR accounts, one mine, one my husband’s. At check-in, we were told the second night wouldn’t receive the $100 FHR credit because we were the same family. This wasn’t clear ahead of time, and having already traveled, we couldn’t adjust plans. The lack of clarity was frustrating. I’d simply encourage future guests to confirm all FHR and loyalty benefits directly with the hotel in advance.”
Excellent Service (Again)
10/10
texlaker · Couples · 2026-07-09
“This is our second stay at Ka La’i LXR Waikiki Beach Hotel. On both stays, we used the hotel as a stopover after spending time at a resort on one of the other islands (this time Maui). On this particular trip, we had a lot of laundry we needed to clean coming off our stay in Maui. My wife booked the Ka La’i room with a Hilton free night certificates, which is limited to standard rooms. Prior to our arrival she communicated with a wonderful front desk representative named Alex and she explained our situation and asked for consideration for a complimentary room upgrade to a suite that includes a washer. Alex graciously agreed to our request and the room was amazing; blessed with amazing views of Waikiki Beach. We are seasoned travelers and we knew that our chances of an upgrade were more likely because it was during a weekday not a weekend; for a short amount of time (just 2 nights) and following a holiday rush (shortly after the 4th of July). Nevertheless, Alex could have simply given us an upgrade room with a view and kept it moving. But instead he saw that the room we requested was available and would not disadvantage the hotel, which understandably must prioritize cash bookings over reward redemptions. Alex’s generosity was reflected in everyone we encountered at the hotel, from the wait staff in the newly opened fine dining restaurant; the staff at downtown concierge desk; the porters and even the cleaning staff which ensured we were fully restocked of all items such detergents and teas/coffees for each day of our stay. We will make this hotel part of our regular planning on any future trips to Hawaii. We know that an upgrade like the one we recently received is never promised nor expected, but the courtesy to even consider it goes a long way in establishing loyalty in customers like my wife and I. We strongly recommend this property on your next stay in Waikiki Beach.”
Great resort! Would stay here again!!
10/10
IslandLover06 · Solo travel · 2026-06-22
“I booked this hotel for a birthday trip and I’m glad I did! The hotel is clean, the staff is very friendly and responsive. And my view was AMAZING! And for those of you who need a fitness center when traveling, the one here definitely served its purpose! There are treadmills, 2 ellipticals, a Peleton bike, dumbbells, and other machines that help you get a full workout (it did for me, at least). They even provide fruit for a post workout snack.
The bed and pillows were super comfortable. My room had a kitchenette. There wasn’t an iron, BUT, there was a steamer and it got the job done.
I didn’t eat at the restaurant, so I can’t give an opinion on it.
They surprised me with a birthday treat! It was such a detailed gesture!
The beach is just across the street; shopping and dining are all close by. I have nothing bad to say about this hotel. I had a very pleasant experience! I recommend it and I would stay here again!”
Guest review
10/10
Larry · solo traveller · 2026-06-16
“The Upgrade”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Exceptional 25th Anniversary Stay at Ka La‘i Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts
10/10
fdrone · Family · 2026-06-11
“My wife and I recently stayed at Ka La‘i Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts while celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary, and our son joined us as we celebrated his 21st birthday. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth, hospitality, and aloha spirit.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Director Hiroshi, Supervisor Cathy, Front Desk Representative Doug, and the entire Ka La‘i team for making our stay so memorable. Upon arrival, we were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary room upgrade and thoughtful amenities from the resort to help celebrate our special occasions.
After our first night, we experienced an unfortunate issue that temporarily affected our stay. However, Director Hiroshi personally stepped in and went above and beyond to make things right. His professionalism, compassion, and commitment to guest satisfaction were truly remarkable. He graciously upgraded us to a stunning Two-Bedroom Ocean View Suite, which was absolutely spectacular. The suite offered every comfort and luxury imaginable, with breathtaking views and more amenities than we could have hoped for.
To make our departure day even more enjoyable, Hiroshi also arranged a 6:00 PM late checkout, allowing us to spend the morning at the beach and return to our suite afterward to relax, shower, pack, and prepare comfortably for our flight home. This thoughtful gesture made a tremendous difference and perfectly capped off our stay.
The level of care, attention, and hospitality demonstrated by Hiroshi, Cathy, Doug, and the entire staff exemplifies what true luxury hospitality should be. They transformed what could have been a disappointing experience into one of the most memorable hotel stays our family has ever enjoyed.
We highly recommend Ka La‘i Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts to anyone visiting Oahu. Thank you again to everyone who made our anniversary and our son’s birthday so special. We look forward to returning on our next trip to Waikīkī.
Mahalo, Ka La‘i team—we’ll definitely be back! 🌺🌴🏖️”
Hospitality at its finest
10/10
rayeR5943DU · Couples · 2026-05-08
“My experience has been exceptional from start to finish. The front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, valet, concierge, and food & beverage teams have all been incredibly guest-service oriented, professional, and attentive. Everyone consistently created a welcoming atmosphere, making my stay feel peaceful, relaxed, and completely stress-free. Shout out to Nick and JJ for an amazing stay.”
Would definitely stay again.
10/10
Megan · family with children · 2026-04-17
“Hotel was nice and clean. We were very impressed with how friendly and accommodating the staff was.”
Wait until construction has finished.
8/10
travelmypassion · Couples · 2026-04-16
“I was really looking forward to staying at the Ka La'i Waikiki Beach because of the great reviews.
The check- in was smooth but as a Hilton Diamond member I was only offered a minimal upgrade. The hotel was not very full and the manager finally agreed to an upgrade to a partial ocean view room which was a building view with a side ocean view which was fine. The room was comfortable but the ice maker kept making ice all night and woke us up.
The breakfast buffet was good which included ordering menu items such as a choice of eggs, avocado toast, etc. I thought the food quality was good but not sure it was worth the $50 plus mandatory service charge and taxes.
I was really looking forward to using the pool but it was closed due to a recent storm.
The main restaurant was also closed due to remodeling and we could also hear construction noises from our room throughout the day.
I would not return to the hotel during construction and probably won’t return again because my stay did not match my expectations.”
Wonderful Stay!
10/10
JJC823 · Family · 2026-04-13
“We loved our stay here. We booked with Amex FHR program. Check in was easy, we were offered a corner 2 bedroom unit for a small up charge and decided to take it since we had our teenager with us. Best decision ever. We were very comfortable. Great location, wonderful staff all around. We were offered a 6pm check out since our flight was at 9. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend this hotel. Would definitely stay here again.”
Top tier experience!
10/10
billnkathya · Couples · 2026-04-07
“Where do I even begin? A perfect stay from check in to departure. Saori Suzuki warmly welcomed us at check in and informed us that as AMEX FHR members, we were being upgraded! Our room was not ready (we were early) and she said she would call me in one hour. She gave us some places to walk to for lunch and one hour later, we got the call to return to our room...or should I say palace? The most stunning room with a view of Honolulu Harbor and the beach. Two bathrooms both appointed with a gorgeous walk in shower and plenty of fluffy, white towels and handtowels, an office area with sleeper couch and desk, a full kitchen stocked with water, a welcome fruit plate and a bottle of champagne, a gorgeous dining table for 6, a living room with 70 (ish) inch TV, sleeper couch and two chairs, two lanais - one in the living room and one in the bedroom, table for four in one and chaise and chair in the other, full closet area with shelves, hangers, in-room safe and a stacked washer and dryer with soap and dryer sheets. We asked only for a tea kettle and one was sent immediately and it was incredible (we want to buy one now)! The king sized bed was so comfortable and made with crisp white sheets. There is a Toto toilet in the bedroom bathroom and a large soaking tub. Honestly, a stunning room that was cleaned daily - please leave a tip for these amazing people! Speaking of people, Michael and Tiari at the concierge were so kind and helpful. They arranged for some fun activities for us and were just generally lovely every single day. The hotel is finalizing the last of their renovations and truly, there was literally only one minor inconvenience for us (which was absolutely not a big deal) - we had to take the elevator to floor 8 and walk down to 6 for the breakfast which was included in our stay. Another small issue was food temperature at the breakfast buffet. They are serving it in a lovely location that is open air adjacent to the pool. After our second breakfast, I received a text from the hotel asking if there was anything they could do to improve and I noted that the hot items on the buffet were not at a food safe temp. This was rectified the next day. We thoroughly enjoyed the several afternoons we spent at the pool. There were always places for us to find two chaise lounges together and the staff was so attentive. They are so nice to circulate around often with small smoothies and ice cream cups! Yes, there are kids in the pool, yes kids splash. That's what pools are for! We enjoyed our time there - especially the view! Overall, every single person were had contact with at this hotel was professional, friendly and eager to help. The proof is that I can't WAIT to book Ka Lai again!”
