Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

We really enjoyed our stay. This is the nicest room we’ve experienced in Hawaii, including the Four Seasons properties at Hualalai, Lanai and Maui. We were upgraded from a 1-bedroom suite to a 2-bedroom plus den, located in the southwest corner of the 17th floor with a beautiful view out over the beach and ocean. Breakfast in the restaurant was great - a combination of buffet and made to order items that are all included in the breakfast price. Service was very pleasant and warm. There was some delay with elevator work currently underway, but once the renovation is fully complete, this property will be hard to beat in Waikiki. We thought the location a block off the beach was totally fine - the quality of the room more than made up for not being directly on the sand. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back!

I last stayed at the Ka L’ai over Thanksgiving 2024 and was sure that my experience could not have been improved. I was wrong. The recent, and ongoing, renovations have taken what was a very fine hotel to another level. The rooms & completed public areas have been very stylishly refreshed. As before, the beds and linens were very comfortable and the standard of cleanliness was exceptional. My room was silent and restful. The ventilation system worked perfectly. What remained the same was the very professional and courteous staff. Each interaction I had with them was exemplary. This is how 5 Star properties should be run. My Diamond status was recognized before I arrived when I was given an upgrade from a partial ocean view deluxe king to an ocean view deluxe king. The other Diamond perks were extended to me as well without the need to ask. Highly recommended!

This hotel stay exceeded my expectations. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Attentive to my requests. The location was perfect for me because it was a prime spot to the beach, shops and restaurants but not in the center of the crowds. My room blew my mind. I was upgraded to one of their 1120 sq ft suites with two ocean view lanais. The full kitchen and laundry room were a plus. The breakfast variety was great and the mochi pancakes hit. The hotel was in the last stages of renovations, but it didn’t have an impact on my stay. I didn’t hear noise. This experience set the bar high. I’m looking forward to returning.

Ka La’i Hotel is worth every penny! Our family stayed in one of their newly renovated suites and had an incredible experience. The rooms are well appointed and quiet, the service is excellent, and it’s in a prime location if you’re staying in bustling Waikiki but still want to be able to relax. Compared to other hotels nearby, Ka La’i is much more serene and feels less crowded or chaotic. All of the staff from valet to check-in to maintenance and housekeeping crew were all incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Doug at check-in gave us a very warm welcome and Lily made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Keanu and the whole valet team were so attentive and always had our car pulled up for us right away. We never felt rushed getting in and out. We traveled with a toddler and small dog, and the hotel was so accommodating! They provided baby toiletries, diaper genie trash can, bed rails, high chair, and even a stroller! For the dog, they provided a plush dog bed and ceramic food and water bowls. Having a full kitchen and in room laundry was so nice. I visited the hotel bar about a decade ago prior to the change in ownership and rebranding, and can confidently say they’ve really outdone themselves. We can’t wait to visit again once all of the renovations are finished. Highly recommend!!

We stayed for 3 nights at the beginning of August and had a great experience. The staff here is the star of the show. The location and proximity to the beach, yet slightly removed from the chaotic part of Waikiki make it even better. Valet knew us by name, knew we had a habit of being picked up by our local friend, and were just generally warm and helpful. Ms. Saori at the front desk is a sweetheart who genuinely wants to make sure you have a smooth stay. Yes, they're currently undergoing a renovation but we felt our stay was not very impacted. The hotel contacted us months in advance to reassure us they would make our upcoming stay as comfortable as possible, took down our requests, and everything was prepped and ready when we arrived nearly nearly 2 hours before check in time. They had even upgraded us unprompted. We couldn't hear any hammering, drilling, etc. during our stay. There are renderings around the property that show what it will look like once renovations are complete and it looks amazing! Our toddler's crib and a diaper genie were set up when we arrived at the room and there was even a stuffed sting ray for her. Having a washer/dryer and a fridge in the unit was a huge plus with a toddler. We are already looking forward to another stay next summer when we return to Honolulu.