Halekulani
Honolulu, United States
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Is Halekulani good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.4/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: exceptional, thoughtful service; great pool area; diamond Head views. Main complaint: rooms are not large.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Quiet Waikiki oasis, Diamond views”
Halekulani is praised as a quiet retreat in the middle of bustling Waikiki, with a standout pool area that still offers space to unwind, twice-daily housekeeping and service several guests call exceptional — one arriving during a marathon road closure had two bellhops shuttle them past the blocked streets. Repeat guests report upgrades to partial ocean-view rooms with oversized balconies, and first-timers are escorted to their room. Rooms are described as not large but with first-class Diamond Head views, and one guest advises booking the breakfast buffet in advance to avoid sitting outside on the lawn.
- Service
- Exceptional service that includes twice-daily housekeeping visits.
- Rooms
- Compact rooms; first-class Diamond Head views.
- Facilities
- A standout pool area with breathing space.
- Location
- A quiet retreat amid bustling Waikiki.
- Food
- The breakfast buffet needs advance booking.
- Exceptional, thoughtful service
- Great pool area
- Diamond Head views
- Twice-daily housekeeping
- Quiet spot in busy Waikiki
- Spa
- Gym
- Rooms are not large
- Breakfast buffet needs advance booking
- Older building (opened 1983)
Best forCouplesRelaxing getawaysBeach holidays
How it compares
Halekulani ranks #2 of 86 hotels Staylist lists in Honolulu and #1 of 9 5-star hotels there. At about $1,063 a night it is 78% above the median for 5-star hotels in Honolulu ($599). The closest listed alternative is Imperial Hawaii Resort, under 50 m away (score 7.8).
About the hotel
- Address
- 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815, United States
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 1983
- Renovated
- 2003
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.4 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Daniel K Inouye Intl. Airport (26.47 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Imperial Hawaii Resortunder 50 m · 7.8 · $292
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk100 m · 8.2 · $481
- Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani100 m · 8.9 · $385
- Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort100 m · 8.3 · $282
- Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts100 m · 8.9 · $683
Amenities
- Pool
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- EV charging station
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- 5 Restaurants
- Airport drop-off
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Childcare service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Heated pool
- Car charging facilities
- Valet parking
- La Mer
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Halekulani?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does Halekulani have a pool?
- Yes: pool, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Halekulani?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- Does Halekulani offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Halekulani have?
- Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Halekulani from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye Intl. Airport, about 26.47 km away.
- How far is Halekulani from the centre of Honolulu?
- About 0.4 km.
- Is Halekulani suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.