Need to know
Area
Waikiki
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Description
After a $125 million renovation, every square inch of the ‘Alohilani has been updated with a clean, minimalist aesthetic and laid back atmosphere. Guests are awed by the 200,000 gallon Oceanarium filled with colorful fish that greets them when they walk into the lobby.
The 5th floor is where it’s at with 2 Morimoto restaurants, an infinity pool (which was named one of America’s most Instagram-worthy pools by In Style Magazine) with cabanas and water loungers, fire pits, and cocktails. There’s also a Keiki Pool for families.
‘Alohilani sits on the east end of the Waikiki strip, right across from Kuhio Beach Park. You can walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops, but it’s a little quieter than the busiest parts of Waikiki.
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Covid Specific
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They used to have a kids club called Monkeypod. It could come back after Covid. We’ll see.
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Infinity pool max capacity is 30 people due to government mandates.
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Swell Restaurant offers knock-and-drop room delivery and carryout services.
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Take a look at their Health and Safety Protocols.
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Booking
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Address
2490 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
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Contact Info
1-800-367-6060
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Price
$$$ - $$$$
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Rooms: ~200 - $400
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Suites: ~500 - $800
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Resort Fee: $45 / room / night
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Self Parking: $40 / day
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Valet: $45 / day
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Full Day Cabana Rentals start at $300 (+ min food and drink purchase)
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Nearby
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Musubi Cafe IYASUME — 4 min walk
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Maui Brewing Co. — 7 min walk
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Marukame Udon Waikiki — 8 min walk
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Honolulu Zoo — 8 min walk
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Tim Ho Wan — 11 min walk
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Waikiki Aquarium — 14 min walk (or 4 min drive)
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Roy’s Waikiki — 16 min walk (or 7 min drive)
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Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art - 8 min drive
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Diamond Head — 11 min drive
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Honolulu Museum of Art — 11 min drive
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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) — 16 min drive
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Pearl Harbor — 22 min drive
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Hanauma Bay — 23 min drive
Newly renovated in 2018. Two Morimoto restaurants on site make it a dining destination. Their pool was voted one of the 10 most Instagram-worthy in America.
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
RESORT
Good to know
PHOTOS
ROOMS
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Spacious Rooms and One-Bedroom Suites available. They’re all styled in calming sandy and neutral tones and minimalist design with nice touches like reclaimed wood headboards.
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Suites have spa-like bathrooms, bigger lanais, wet bars, and soaking tubs.
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All come with either ocean (full or partial) or Diamond Head views.
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You can upgrade to the Longboard Club, an exclusive indoor and outdoor space with panoramic views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head and VIP treatment. Includes daily breakfast and acai bar, custom craft beers on tap, evening hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, and homemade chocolates, cookies, and desserts. And bonus, private cabanas for Longboard guests (subject to availability).
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Every room has its own lanai (balcony).
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Bedside USB ports are handy.
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Free WiFi.
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Mini fridges, microwaves (for a fee), and coffee makers in every room.
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Malie Organics Koke’e scented bath products.
FOOD + DRINK
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Morimoto Asia Waikiki is one of the best restaurants in Hawaii. Iron Chef Morimoto’s creativity is showcased in his Pan-Asian menu that highlights flavors from across the Asian continent. With an open-air terrace and ocean views, make a reservation around sunset and you won’t be disappointed. [FYI: You can also have it delivered to your room.]
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Momosan is another destination restaurant by Morimoto. Here his focus is ramen and sake. There’s also a tropically landscaped beer garden. [FYI: They’ll also do knock-and-drop room delivery or carryout]
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Swell Restaurant and Pool Bar is right next to the infinity pool. Lunch, dinner, and snacks. Order up poolside cocktails or grab a nightcap by the fire pit. It turns into an evening nightspot with local musicians and DJs. A great spot to watch the sunset.
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They also have a lobby bar, and ice cream parlor, coffee shop, and a casual Italian spot.
AMENITIES + PERKS
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2 Story Oceanarium filled with colorful sea life. 200,000 gallons filled with over 1000 colorful, native Hawaiian reef fish. Twice a day, a scuba diver drops into the tank to feed the fish.
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A fresh flower lei upon arrival.
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$20 Spa Credit per room for Island Club and Spa
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Go X Electric Scooters $10 Credit on first ride for first time users (at ‘Alohilani Resort location)
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1st night of Self-Parking will be upgraded to valet. (FYI: You’ll still have to pay for self-parking.)
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Surfboard Storage (subject to availability).
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Portable Phone Chargers for guest use, based on availability.
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Refillable Water Containers for every guest that can be filled for free purified water at the filling stations.
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Dry Cleaning and Self-Service Laundry facilities for a fee.
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Concierge.
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Onsite Parking
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You’re helping plant 100,000 Indigenous Trees. The resort adds a $5 “tree fee” that goes towards restoring hardwood forests that were decimated. You can have your own tree-planting ceremony within the ‘Alohilani Forest on Oahu. Each tree is tagged with a radiofrequency ID chip that you can continue to track long after your trip.
ACTIVITIES
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Check the Event Calendar to see what’s coming up — from sunset yoga to dive in movies by the pool.
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Saltwater Infinity Pool, Keiki Pool, and Hot Tub on the 5th floor deck. Swell Restaurant and Pool Bar is right there for cocktails and food. In Style named it one of the 10 Most Instagram-Worthy Pools in America in 2018. [FYI: It can get crowded.]
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Reserve a private cabana or water loungers. The Instagrammable cabana package comes with a TV, cooler, and a water lounger. [FYI: Prices start at $300 / day, plus a minimum food and drink purchase]
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Island Club and Spa has 3 treatment rooms for massages, body treatments, and facials. You can also book an in-room massage or a treatment in on of theri cabanas. [FYI: You resort fee gets you a $20 spa credit per room.]
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The 24-Hour, Rooftop Fitness Center at Island Club and Spa has state-of-the-art cardio and strength-training machines. Enjoy eucalyptus-infused chilled towels. For a fee, you can sign up for yoga and fitness classes too.
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9th floor Batting Cages and Rooftop Tennis Courts. Tennis equipment is included.
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Hawaiian Cultural Classes like Queen’s legacy tour, lei making, hula lessons, and Hawaiian lessons.
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Take a picture with their Greetings From Hawaii Mural. Instead of being painted on a wall, it was painted on hte ground and can be seen from Swell Restaurant and Bar and from guest rooms above. It took 35 gallons of paint to complete.
TIPS + TRICKS
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Check out their Packages and Specials for discounts. They also offer Discounts for Government and Military.
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Booking a cabana? Ask for one closest to the ocean side for the best view or furthest from the ocean if you plan to stay late and want to be the last one to lose the sun.
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If you're thinking about reserving a cabana or aren't into the huge weekend and evening crowd by the pool deck, consider upgrading to the Longboard Club.You'll have access to a more private area on the pool level, which also has some cabanas (subject to availability), plus complimentary breakfast, happy hour, and snacks.
KID STUFF
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They used to have a kids club called Monkeypod. It could come back after Covid. We’ll see.
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There's a keiki pool for kids.
DID YOU KNOW?
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‘Alohilani underwent a $125 million restoration and reopened in May 2018. It was formerly called the Pacific Beach Hotel.
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It was voted one of the top 20 resorts in Hawaii by Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2020.
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Grabbed the #3 spot on Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2020.
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The resort was named in honor of Queen Lili’uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This location used to be the spot of one of her beachside homes, Ke’alohilani, which means “the royal brightness.”
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In Style Magazine named Alohilani as having one of the 10 Most Instagram-Worthy Pools in America in 2018.
Last Updated 5 / 18 / 21​
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