The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Hotel · Waikiki
2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Highlights
Iconic pink beachfront resort with Spanish-Moorish architecture
Iconic pink beachfront resort with Spanish-Moorish architecture
"An iconic pink Art Deco hotel on Waikiki Beach that epitomizes old-school Hawaiian glamour—historic celebrity guests, lush gardens, and a postcard-perfect beachfront setting—where guests can relax poolside with mai tais and enjoy immediate access to the famous shore and Diamond Head views. Its storied exterior and classic resort trappings make it a natural stop for visitors spending a night or two in Honolulu." - Flora Stubbs Flora Stubbs Flora Stubbs is the executive editor of Travel + Leisure. She has been a journalist for over 20 years, and a travel editor for over a decade. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This iconic, pink-walled beachfront resort in Honolulu is a landmark property within the Luxury Collection, instantly recognizable for its distinctive exterior and storied presence in Hawaii's hotel scene." - Jennifer Flowers
"The oceanfront hotel offers direct Waikiki Beach access with views of Diamond Head and stunning sunsets. The hotel, nicknamed 'Pink Palace', is one of the oldest hotels on Oʻahu, dating back to 1927. It features 528 rooms, a pool, a fitness center, and the Abhasa Spa. Dining options include the beachfront Mai Tai Bar, Azure, and Surf Lanaʻi. The $42 resort fee includes amenities like WiFi, morning yoga, and cultural activities." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A historic oceanfront grande dame built in 1927 and nicknamed the “Pink Palace,” this resort evokes the glamour of old Waikīkī with a pink Spanish-Moorish exterior, a breezy portico with rocking chairs, torch-lit garden pathways, and vintage koa furnishings and historic Waikīkī photographs in its 528 rooms (including 33 suites). Culinary highlights include the famous Pink Palace Pancakes at Surf Lanai, cocktails at the buzzy Mai Tai Bar, and an evening seafood-forward tasting menu at azure beachfront dining; guests can relax by the pools or reserve private chaise lounges and umbrellas on Waikīkī Beach." - Jill K. Robinson
"Each week on Waikīkī Beach a cultural guide leads a Hi‘uwai, a traditional sunrise cleansing ritual in which participants step into the ocean, return to shore, face east toward Diamond Head, and chant “E ala e” as a blessing and call for the new day, offering a communal, restorative cultural experience at dawn." - Jennifer Flowers
