Halekulani Hotel

The rooms, the views, the private pools, the proximity to the sea, the dining, the staff's hospitality—in every respect, this is a top-tier hotel.

Halekulani is the best option in Waikiki. I love the vibe of this hotel and the decor. The staff could not have been any nicer or caring. And the food and beverage were outstanding.

The Halekulani Hotel is a fantastic hotel with luxurious amenities and very friendly and helpful staff. It's in a great location along Waikiki Beach and near plenty of shopping and dining locations. My wife and I enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay there again.

We just returned from a 3 day stay at the Halekulani. The hotel is a gem, nestled in the center of all the bustle and crowds of Waikiki. You feel as if you are in a bubble while on the property. Everything is thoughtfully done - decor, food and beverage, etc and the hotel staff are charming and so helpful. Guest rooms appear to have been recently remodeled- light and bright with new technology and stylish decor. The only thing the hotel lacks is access to a decent sizes stretch of beach. Erosion has washed away much of the beach in front of the hotel. So, if you are looking for a hotel that affords long walks along the beachfront, this wouldn’t be the best choice.

At the beginning of our trip, we stayed in a standard room, which was excellent and well appointed and it has a partial ocean view framed by the surrounding buildings. We appreciate how the staff at the reception desk walked us to our room. On our second leg of the trip, we checked into Diamond Head oceanfront room and fell into a completely different existence. It made us feel as if we shouldn't stay anywhere that didn't have an ocean view! We're morning folks so we start our day early and that also means we are exhausted by the afternoon. But here, we get to return to a room with such a gorgeous view of the ocean, like straight out of a postcard. Sitting out on the balcony, looking out into the vast ocean framed by Diamond Head on one side, watching tiny surfers and crashing waves in the distance; it will all lull you to sleep in a truly wonderful way. In the evenings, the sound of soothing Hawaiian music from the live band at one of the restaurants at the hotel adds a relaxing touch. The hotel offers a small private beach that guests can enjoy, as well as fully staffed, never crowded pool lounge area. I also tried the room service, which was amazing. On our first try, we ordered out of convenience more than anything else but we were pleasantly surprised by the high quality, fine dining experience we received from the food that was served. Then we tried it for dinner on our balcony with the ocean view and it was one of the most wonderful dinners we ever had. The staff all around, from the valet to the reception, room service, the pool staff, cleaning staff, you name it; they were all friendly, smiling folks ready to assist in anyway they could. Thanks for being part of a marvelous vacation! You'll find that Oahu is beautiful everywhere; make sure to drive around the island. Take advantage of the jet leg and visit the popular places and the hidden gems in the morning, then come back to this hotel to rest and recuparate at your balcony with the ocean view or at the pool/private beach and you will experience the meaning of a truly luxurious vacation.