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Honolulu · Hawaii

The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxury and Convenience

    The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort in Waikiki, Honolulu, offers a fitness centre, full-service spa, on-property bakery, exclusive beach area, and cultural activities. Each room features tropical decor, garden or ocean views, and amenities like an iPod docking station and complimentary water.

  • Leisure and Entertainment

    Guests can enjoy two outdoor pools, beach activities, a hot tub, and water sports rentals. The resort also provides daily cultural activities. The Mai Tai Bar offers tropical cocktails with Diamond Head views, while Surf Lanai and Azure Restaurant serve delicious meals with a tropical twist. Children under 5 eat free from the kids menu.

  • Prime Location

    Located near Honolulu Zoo and the International Market Place, The Royal Hawaiian offers a perfect blend of luxury and convenience for a memorable stay.

Book now for an unforgettable experience!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Location

  • Beautiful building

  • Great staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

76 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
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Pools & wellness

  • Beauty Services
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Kids' pool
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Restaurant

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Higher level toilet
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Shallow end
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Water slide
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

815 reviews
7/ 10
ジュニアスィーツだったので コーナーの部屋で 景観素晴らしかった
IZUMI · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

The guest experience

8.9out of 10
815 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Location
  • Beautiful building
  • Great staff

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Outdated rooms · High prices

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Consistently highlighted as convenient and on the beach.

  • Service9.7

    Mixed sentiments about staff; some were helpful while others were perceived as snarky.

  • Overall Experience9.3

    General dissatisfaction with “Royal” treatment lacking, balanced by positives in location.

  • Food and Beverage9.2

    No specific positive mentions or criticisms in the reviews.

  • Amenities8.7

    Pool area and amenities described as cramped and badly managed.

  • Room Quality8.3

    Rooms are described as old, small, with maintenance issues.

  • Value for Money8.3

    High prices mentioned with lack of corresponding quality of service.

  • Cleanliness7.8

    Guest mentioned poor maintenance with unsealed and half-drunk water bottles, and an unclean lift entry.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

40% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

8.9815 reviews
  • 快適

    7/10

    IZUMI · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “ジュニアスィーツだったので コーナーの部屋で 景観素晴らしかった”

  • Horrible Bottom Budget Hotel not Luxury

    2/10

    FrazierFarm · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Breakfast food was about the only highlight”

  • Excellent

    10/10

    Moises · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Excellent”

  • A truly grand hotel.

    10/10

    Kyle · couple · 2026-10-09

    “We had a beautiful room on the sixth floor looking out at the ocean. We can hardly wait to go back!”

  • ちょっと残念

    6/10

    RYOKO · couple · 2026-09-14

    “台風の時だったので仕方がないのですが隙間風のピューピューの音とかたんかたんとドアの音で あまり良く眠れなかった  プールが汚いと思った”

  • The history and location of the hotel doesn't make up for the price and the tired features.

    6/10

    Paul · couple · 2026-09-09

    “Location is great, the building is historic. Beach is the real selling point to the property. The stores in the hotel are all of one kind (tacky boutiques) and the in hotel food options are expensive and pretty limited.”

  • Guest review

    1/10

    Gary · solo traveller · 2026-09-03

    “The location is amazing. You are on the beach, have a pool and right on the main road where all the action is. The rooms were big.”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Dom.Ba. · family with children · 2026-09-02

    “La struttura storica è molto bella ed ha un giardino storico stupendo. La posizione è eccezionale, in pochi minuti si può raggiungere qualsiasi attrazione e/o luogo. La spiaggia è molto bella con un mare stupendo.”

  • Terrible staff training, perfect location - old school Hawaiian hotel needs a serious update

    6/10

    Tareq · family with children · 2026-08-31

    “Hotel looks fabulous and has history. The location in Waikiki is superb for shopping, dining and beach. The cocktail bar Mai Tai has live music and a great view and drinks. The bed was very comfortable and the whole hotel has a classic Hawaiian feel.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Sihem · couple · 2026-08-25

    “Tout magnifique le jardin autour”

  • Localização fantástica!!! Conforto, equipe atenciosa!

    10/10

    Adeiano · couple · 2026-08-21

    “Camas maravilhosas!”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Matthew · couple · 2026-08-17

    “The pink colour is beautiful and the location is amazing. Lots of big Banyan Trees”

  • Excellent shopping dans les environs et à la galerie commerçante Moana.

    8/10

    FRANCOIS · couple · 2026-08-09

    “Le cadre historique, l’emplacement”

  • love the location and have stayed before approx 8 years ago. was alot more attentive cleanliness .

    7/10

    Michele · couple · 2026-08-06

    “location.”

  • Guest review

    4/10

    Kako · family with children · 2026-08-05

    “Overall, we had a wonderful stay at The Royal Hawaiian. The location is unbeatable, with easy access to Waikiki Beach, great shopping, and plenty of restaurants. The food was delicious, the hotel itself is beautiful, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.”

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