Retro-chic hotel with poolside movies, cocktails & boutique




























"Praised as one of Honolulu’s Readers’ Choice hotels, the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club offers a nostalgic 1960s surf vibe that appeals to visitors seeking retro-chic style in Waikiki." - Rachel Cheng
"A design-forward, midcentury-modern hotel offering two- and three-bedroom suites that appeal to families seeking a boutique alternative to larger beachfront resorts; the property sits about half a mile from Waikiki Beach and emphasizes local design and communal poolside social spaces." - Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske is an associate editor at TripSavvy and a former associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure. She writes and edits content about destinations around the world, covering everything from travel-related news and tips to stories about quirky destinations. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This hotel in Waikiki charges a small $25 resort fee, which includes amenities like movie nights, meet-and-greets with the hotel dog, and Aqua Zumba classes." - Taryn White

"Most of the hotels in Waikiki read a bit touristy and over-the-top for our tastes, so the understated Surfjack, with its laid-back, hipster vibe is a more than welcome addition. Expect to see bamboo, bright colors, and staff decked out in Hawaiian-print shirts, though all those classic décor motifs are cooly balanced by mid-century furniture and modern pieces of art. The hotel is also home to an excellent restaurant (helmed by local chef hero Ed Kenney) and Olive & Oliver, a smaller outpost of the Oliver boutique that’s outfitted with a sweet little coffee bar serving Café Vita espresso and cold brew."


"A cool boutique hotel that now mingles with the area’s mega-resorts." - Elise Taylor