Honolulu's beachfront hotels line the shores of Waikiki and Kahala, offering direct access to the Pacific. Properties range from the 22-acre Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort with five pools and water slides, to the luxury Halekulani with no resort fee and an acclaimed oceanfront spa. Expect rates from around $200 per night for mid-range options like The Twin Fin Hotel, to over $600 for premier suites at The Kahala Hotel And Resort. Most hotels sit along Waikiki Beach, within walking distance of Diamond Head, the Honolulu Zoo, and the International Market Place.
Top-rated hotels include Halekulani (Superb 93) featuring fine dining at La Mer and a heated pool with mosaic tiles, and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, known for its historic pink architecture and Mai Tai Bar. Families favor Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort for its two oceanfront pools and a 70-foot water slide, while couples choose Moana Surfrider, the first hotel on Waikiki Beach, offering Victorian charm and the only oceanfront spa in Waikiki. For those seeking seclusion, The Kahala Hotel And Resort provides a dolphin lagoon and free shuttle to Ala Moana Shopping Center.