We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels near Honolulu, USA. Hotels with wonderful ocean views, sea views and private beach. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated January 2024.
Resort.Beach front location. Charming. Just steps from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach boasts a freshwater pool, a private beach area and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Guests have a variety of on-site dining options. On-site restaurants at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach serve everything from traditional Hawaiian cuisine to classic American dishes. Guests can start with a breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at Veranda At The Beachhouse. Rooms provide free gourmet tea and coffee. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away. Guest rooms at this resort offer tranquil island tones and include a flat-screen LCD TV and a mini-refrigerator. Rooms and suites offer balconies with ocean or city views. Serving dinner daily, Beachhouse At The Moana offers Victorian architecture and ocean views. The restaurant features steaks, seafood and island-inspired cuisine. For wine lovers, Vintage 1901 offers a stellar wine collection and savory bites. Moana Lani Spa, a Heavenly Spa by Westin is located at the property and is the only oceanfront spa in Waikiki. The spa features 9 custom massage therapy rooms, 1 Vichy shower room, 3 custom facial rooms, 2 couples treatment suites and a nail salon. Guests can also experience the best of Honolulu with help from the hotel's concierge desk or browse the international shops in the lobby. The resort offers snorkeling, scuba diving, and parasailing. Catamaran sails, canoe rides, surfing lessons, and various other beach activities are only steps away. Within the hotel, available activities include sun bathing, swimming, Historic Hotel Tours, and much more. Honolulu City Hall is 15 minutes’ drive away from this resort. University of Hawai’i at Manoa is 3 km away from Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach.Show full description
Beach front location. Lively. Located along the shores of Sans Souci Beach, Kaimana Beach Hotel is 3.2 km from downtown Waikiki. Guest rooms offers Diamond Head views or views of the ocean. The staff at the Kaimana Beach Hotel can help plan area tours and excursions. The Waikiki Aquarium is adjacent to Kaimana Beach Hotel. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned and come with WiFi, a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, private lanai (balcony), and complimentary Lather bath amenities. Diamond Head Crater Park is 4.3 km away while the famed Waikiki Beach is within 15 minutes' walk from the hotel.Show full description
Kaimana Beach Hotel is a paradise on the fully-equipped Peligo beach with comfy chairs, towels, umbrellas, and even a Pro Surf School. This is a great place to try a barefoot beach lifestyle.
Apartment hotel.Close to beach front. Great views. Directly on beautiful Waikiki Beach and 20 minutes’ drive from the Honolulu International Airport, these apartments offer a TV and A DVD player. Tennis courts are onsite. A private terrace is included in each apartment at the Waikiki Shore Beachfront Condominiums. Guests can take advantage of snorkeling, steps from this beach front aparthotel. Laundry facilities are available in each apartment for guest convenience. Wired internet is available, and each unit has a kitchenette. Some boast a fully equipped kitchen. A snack bar and gift shop is onsite at Beachfront Condominiums Castle Waikiki Shore and a tour desk is available to assist with area attractions. Diamond Head Crater Hiking Trail is less than 4 miles from the property. The Waikiki Beach Walk Shops and Restaurants are 5 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great beach front location.
Resort.Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Situated on beach in Honolulu, this luxury resort boasts 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. A free shuttle to Ala Moana Shopping Centre is provided. Free access to the outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and saunas is provided to all guests. Dining options include Plumeria Beach House, an all day open air restaurant, the award-winning Hoku's fine dining restaurant, and the Seaside Grill for causal fair by the pool and beach, The Veranda for afternoon tea, cocktails and Arancino for Italian. A 40-inch flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are featured in each Hotel Kahala room. Most boast a large bathroom with robes, a deep-soaking tub and separate shower. Every elegant room is decorated in warm colors. On-site activities include culture and wellness classes. Kahala Spa features 10 private treatment rooms, massages and beauty services, and an open-air relaxation space. The Veranda features live music. The Honolulu Zoo is 6 km from this oceanfront resort and Honolulu International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most STYLISH resorts in Honolulu.
Resort.Delightful property. Great bar. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is located in the heart of Waikiki, in Honolulu, and offers a fitness centre, full-service spa, an on-property bakery, exclusive area on the beach, beach activities, two outdoor pool options, and cultural activities. Offering basic high-speed WiFi, each room is equipped with an iPod docking station and a refrigerator with 2 bottles of water. Guests at The Royal can swim in one of two outdoor pools, the Malulani Pool and the Helumoa Playground, or relax on the beach. Decorated in tropical colors and themes with airy windows the rooms also feature views of the garden or ocean. The resort also features a hot tub and water sports rentals. Daily cultural activities are also available to guests. The Mai Tai Bar serves tropical cocktails and nightly entertainment with views of Diamond Head. Surf Lanai is open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in mainland classic dishes with tropical accents presented in a refreshing manner. Azure Restaurant serves the freshest local seafood caught daily. Kids under 5 years of age can eat for free off the kids menu with one paying adult. The Royal Hawaiian is one mile from the Honolulu Zoo, and 5 minutes' walk to the International Market Place.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful, charming and historic beachfront hotel in Honolulu. WOW!
Resort. Just 6.4 km from the Diamond Head Crater Park, the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort features two oceanfront pools, an adult-only infinity pool and Helumoa Playground featuring two fresh water swimming pools, and a 70 foot long water slide Modern rooms feature a flat-screen TV and video games at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort. Rooms are simply styled and offer a private balcony, some with mountain or ocean views. In-room coffee and a work desk are also provided. The Sheraton offers 4 on-site dining options, including Pacific Rim inspired RumFire, the Edge of Waikiki bar situated just above the ocean, a breakfast featuring Hawaii's locally grown products at Kai Market. A tour desk and child care services are offered at this resort. Fitness and business facilities are also located on-site for guest convenience. Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park are 3.2 km from the resort. Waikiki Shopping Centre is just 2 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Resort.Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Located on Waikiki Beach overlooking Diamond Head, the Halekulani hotel boasts 3 restaurants, a live jazz lounge, and a day spa. A spacious lanai is provided in each guest room. A heated swimming pool with glass tile mosaic and views of Waikiki Beach is offered, and pool attendants are available to fulfill guest requests. Free WiFI is available throughout the property. A fresh fruit bowl and signature chocolates welcome guests in each room at Halekulani. All guest rooms include a luxurious en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries, marble vanities, deep soaking tub and a separate glassed-in shower. A flat-screen TV is also provided. The oceanfront, internationally-awarded La Mer restaurant, open daily for dinner, features fine French cuisine utilizing fresh, local Hawaiian ingredients. Orchids restaurant offers seafood specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a sumptuous Sunday brunch. Oceanfront casual terrace dining and nightly entertainment is available at the landmark A House Without a Key restaurant. The Spa Halekulani offers a complete menu of treatments incorporating traditional Polynesian rituals. Massages, facials, body therapies and beauty services are offered. A full-service business centre is located on site. Upscale shopping and dining at Ala Moana Shopping Center is 10 minutes’ drive away. The Halekulani is 35 minutes’ drive from Honolulu International Airport.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most elegant beachfront hotels in Honolulu. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Rooftop restaurant. Across from Waikiki Beach and offering stunning views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean, this 100% non-smoking hotel offers a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with ocean views. A 42-inch flat-screen TV is offered in each air-conditioned room at the Park Shore Waikiki. The beachfront LuLu's Waikiki serves Island and Asian-American dishes all day and offers late-night entertainment and dancing. A compact refrigerator and coffee machine are provided for convenience. Yoshitsune offers authentic Japanese breakfasts and fresh Japanese cuisine, sake and cocktails for lunch and dinner. A quick-service restaurant offers casual fare and organic, gourmet picnic fixings. An activities desk is available to plan excursions. Fitness and yoga classes and massage services can be arranged for an additional fee. Kapiolani Park is located adjacent to the hotel and offers jogging paths and tennis courts. The Honolulu Zoo is located across from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Great value. Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, a uniquely-shaped hotel and a landmark along Waikiki’s Kalakaua Avenue, is across from Waikiki Beach. It features rooms with a balcony and a view of the ocean or the city. Children can also receive a free beach pail, shovel, and mini goldfish toy per room. WiFi is available throughout the property. All of the guest rooms are decorated in relaxing shades of green and aqua blue. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a balcony, a mini-refrigerator, a keurig coffee maker, 40-inch LCD TV with CastNow streaming service, DVD movie rentals, Lending Library and a safety deposit box. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. The unique open air lobby is decorated with murals of the sea and has a tour desk. Free newspapers are available every morning and the entire hotel is non-smoking. There is a special locker on-site for surfers to store their boards. The hotel is home to “Eggs 'n Things” restaurant, one of the most popular breakfast eateries in Waikiki. Guests can also enjoy a free hula show on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays. The Honolulu Zoo is less than 0.8 km from the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel. Honolulu International Airport is 17 km away.Show full description
Resort.Cool. Lovely interior design. Located within the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort and offers guests access to all of the resort's amenities, the Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu is situated on 22 acres of beach front of Waikiki Beach. Six pools and Waikiki's longest water slide are featured. Guests also have access to the Waikiki Starlight Luau and Friday night fireworks show, Camp Penguin Kids Club, multiple water sports and recreation, Mandara Spa, outdoor mini pool, sundeck, hot tub, and the fitness centre. Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu is just a short drive to Ala Moana Beach park and shopping centre. All suites are located in the 37-story tower. Each suite features a balcony, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a seating area, a washing machine and tumble dryer, a TV with cable channels, and a DVD player. The bathroom includes a bidet. 90 shops are available for guests, as well as over 20 restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine offered. The full service concierge is provided. Diamond Head Crater is 6.4 km away. Fort DeRussy Park is 700 metres from The Grand Islander, while Pearl Harbor is 42.6 km away. The Waikiki Aquarium is 3.4 km away, and the Honolulu Zoo is 3 km away. Honolulu Airport is 13 km from the property.Show full description
Resort. Located across the street from Waikiki beach, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa boasts 5 restaurants and the Royal Kaila Spa on site. This resort is 100% smoke-free. The Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa offers guests a gym and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Guests can enjoy poolside cocktails with live nightly entertainment. A flat-screen TV is featured in each spacious guest room. A coffee machine and a refrigerator are provided for convenience. On-site laundry is also provided. Property staff can recommend babysitting services if needed. The Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa is 8 minutes' walk from the Honolulu Zoo and 10 minutes' walk from the Waikiki Aquarium. The Diamond Head Crater Park is 4 km away from the resort.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Experience a different side of Waikiki, tucked away under Diamond Head. The luxurious Lotus Honolulu offers walking paths to two nearby beaches and amazing views of Diamond Head. All guestrooms come with 42-inch LCD TV with cable and an iPod dock. Every room also includes either a balcony or a patio. A refrigerator and premium illy Espresso machine are available in each room as well. Lotus Honolulu is located directly across from Queen Kapiolani Park. The Honolulu Zoo along with the Waikiki Aquarium is only steps away. Popular golf courses, unique shops and water activities are also easily accessible.Show full description
Hip. Great location. Just 1 block from Waikiki Beach, Renew offers a 50-inch flat-screen TV in every modern room. Featuring a view from rooms with a private balcony (in selected rooms), these rooms include air conditioning, an iron board, a seating area and an en suite bathroom with a bathrobe, a hairdryer, and a shower/tub combination. Beach towels and beach gear is available for guests. Free newspapers are available. Honolulu Zoo and Ala Wai Golf Course are within 5 minutes' drive from this hotel. The scenic Diamond Head Crater Park is 4.3 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the coolest hotels in Honolulu. It also has A GREAT LOCATION.
Resort.Great breakfast. Located adjacent to the famous Waikiki Beach, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, shops and restaurants. All rooms provide a balcony and free WiFi. Each room also includes a satellite TV, a desk, an iPod docking station and Na Ho'ola Spa toiletries in the bathroom at this Honolulu resort. Styled in dark wood furnishings, white coloured linens are offered. Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Shor Restaurant which later provides Waikiki's newest and largest dinner buffets, "The Buffet at Hyatt" with fresh seafood, made to order poke, steamed crab, sushi, prime rib along with local favorites like Kalua Pork and Short Ribs. Guests can enjoy indoor or outdoor seating. Guests may also visit SWIM to enjoy creative cocktails and a menu featuring island pupus, grass fed burgers, fun family fare and "Aloha Waikiki" hula show on Wednesday nights. The resort's new cultural center, Ho'okela, will provide guests with the unique experience of Hawaii in learning to dance the hula, play the ukulele, make a lei and other arts & crafts. Over 60 unique shops and boutiques are featured at Hyatt Regency Waikiki. Concierge services are offered. A 24-hour fitness centre is onsite. The award winning, Na Ho'ola Spa is onsite offering rejuvenating treatments reflecting the Hawaiian cultural art of healing.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Elegant. Superb interior design. Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is an all-suite property located across the street from Waikiki Beach. Each suite offers fully equipped accommodation with kitchens. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool and a modern recreation deck. Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is 1.6 km from the Hawaii Convention Center. Daily maid service is available. All suites feature views of the Pacific Ocean. Each includes a fully-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a toaster, and a dishwasher, as well as a washing machine and a tumble dryer, a balcony/lanai, a TV with cable channels, a DVD player, ironing facilities, a safety deposit box, and air-conditioning. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Daily housekeeping and nightly turndown service is available. Guests can relax in the hot tub at the aparthotel. The recreation desk includes access to the barbecue grills, an open-air dining area, billiards, jet spa, Yoga class on site and a fitness centre. Honolulu International Airport is 16 km away.Show full description
Resort.Trendy. Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is ideally located in central Waikiki. It offers a lounge with a wading pool, large jacuzzi, and outdoor fire pits. Waikiki Beach is 400 metres from Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, while Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Ceremony is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Honolulu Airport, 11 km from Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach. Each room at the property is equipped with a 55" flat-screen TV, an in-room coffee maker, a mini refrigerator, and a clock. Rooms also include floor-to-ceiling windows with various views. The property offers a fitness centre, a business centre, and a cafe. The Lanai Restaurant is temporarily closed. The resort also offers bike hire.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Cool. Great bar. Featuring a 280,000 gallon, two-story saltwater Oceanarium in the middle of the lobby filled with a large variety of colorful native Hawaiian reef fishes, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers beach side accommodation in Honolulu and boasts several on-site restaurants and a bar. Many rooms & suites provide unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head. Swell Pool & Bar offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a saltwater infinity pool, hot tub, a private cabanas and nightly live music overlooking the fabled Waikiki Beach. Saint Augustine by-the-Sea is 100 metres from ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, while Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Ceremony is 300 metres from the property. All rooms are fitted with an HD flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can dine at several restaurants available. Morimoto Asia serves an Asian cuisine and Momosan features ramen dishes in a more casual setting. Honolulu Airport is 12 km away. Lodging is subject to state general excise and transient accommodation taxes and may be subject to change at any time without notice, as determined by hotel management in order to remain compliant with Hawai'i County Council.Show full description
This luxury hotel has an amazing hotel bar, a popular rooftop bar and a unique rooftop pool.
Apartment hotel.Cosy. Great value. Situated at the west-end of Waikiki at the edge of Ala Wai Harbor, Ilikai Lite offers a year-round outdoor pool and sundeck, a fitness facility, and 2 on-site restaurants popular for dining with a view and crafted cocktails. All rooms feature a full kitchen and a private balcony. Each guest room has a flat-screen TV, DVD player, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Mountain and city views or ocean views of the Pacific are available. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, bell service (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.), and valet parking is available for a fee. Ilikai Lite is just 2 blocks to Ala Moana Center, and 3 blocks to the Hawaii Convention Center. Fort DeRussy is 500 metres from Ilikai Lite, while Hale Koa Luau is 500 metres away. Honolulu Airport is 10 km from the property. Fitness centre (open 24hrs). Activities Desk (7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily).Show full description
Resort.Very cosy. Comfortable beds. Surrounded by shopping, dining and entertainment at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu is an all-suite hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii and provides guests with access to a full-service spa and 3 on-site restaurants. The suites offer fully-equipped kitchens and spacious living and dining areas. Guests of the Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu have access to 4 outdoor pools, including a saltwater lagoon. Guests can relax in the soaking tub or watch one of the 2 flat-screen TVs. A washer, dryer and balcony are also included in each suite. Guests can also take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness centre and the supervised children's programs. Guests at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club Grand Waikikian Honolulu can enjoy a fresh breakfast at the Rainbow Lanai or a romantic dinner at the Bali by the Sea restaurant.Show full description
Cosy. Cosy rooms. Situated in Honolulu, 300 metres from Waikiki Beach, OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel offers some units with sea views, and the rooms have a coffee machine. OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel offers a sun terrace. The hotel provides a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, rooms come with a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation offers an à la carte or American breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kuhio Beach, Fort DeRussy Beach and Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The nearest airport is Honolulu International Airport, 15 km from OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.Show full description
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