Resort Details
- Azure RestaurantEnjoy fresh seafood at the jewel-toned Azure Restaurant, perched along the Waikiki beachfront under the canopy of resort’s dramatic Spanish-Moorish architecture.
- Mai Tai Bar
Dine under the stars in a private beachfront cabana or at the bar, watching the sunset while sipping an organic cocktail at the Mai Tai Bar.
- Surf Lanai RestaurantIndulge in a casual dining experience in the breezy Surf Lanai Restaurant features light breakfast and lunch menus of American fare and island cuisine.
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible facilities
- Airport shuttle service†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs†
- Children welcome
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Airport shuttle service†
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs†
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Parking†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna†
- Shopping mall†
- Spa†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking†
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- Say 'The Royal Hawaiian' and the name evokes the world’s greatest romantic wedding venue. Its soaring pink turrets have lured couples from around the globes…who come to wander the expansive beach at sunset, to share intimate moments in lush and legendary
gardens, and to immerse in the timeless beauty that abounds at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort.
Whether a fairytale Waikiki wedding celebration, dreamy destination wedding or cherished Hawaiian wedding vows renewal is what you dream of, our wedding specialist is prepared to plan your perfect event. The Royal Hawaiian is a member of Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ elite coterie of Luxury Collection properties, internationally recognized as among the world’s finest destinations, with its magnificent Moorish architecture, spectacular setting and celebrated history. The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort is synonymous with romance.
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on site.
- Children's program, onsite †Year Round Children's Program available. Facility located at Sheraton Waikiki, 4th floor.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- Hot tub3 Outdoor Hot Tubs
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †snorkeling, diving, surfboards, boogie boards, outrigger sailboats and canoes rental available
- PoolThere are 2 pools on site. Royal Beach Tower Pool
Infinitely appealing to those guests seeking relaxation and revitalization, The Royal Beach Tower Pool is the perfect antidote. Offering a quiet oasis fronting world-famous Waikiki Beach and the sparkling Pacific Ocean, this exclusive poolside enclave is lined by luxurious lounge chairs with plush cushions under the shade of over-sized, deck umbrellas. Private poolside cabanas are available for hire atop a stunning stone pool deck. Bask in the sun as beach and pool attendants attend to your every wish, and as the sun sets over the ocean, enjoy a relaxing soak in our tropical Jacuzzi.
The pool at The Royal Hawaiian (Royal Beach Tower Pool) is exclusive to Royal Hawaiian guests only.
Details:
-Minimum depth 4' 6" feet
-Pool is NOT saltwater chlorinated...just chlorine
-Heated
Helumoa Playground and Keiki Pool
A Waikiki beachfront extravaganza beckons both the young and the young at heart. The Helumoa Playground features two fresh water swimming pools, a 15-foot high by 70-foot long water slide, two large whirlpool spas with sweeping views of Waikiki Beach, an interactive fountain area for kids, fun and creative food and beverage, water chaise lounges, and a pool hut where guests may borrow towels and purchase pool goods including sun products, inflatable floatation devices and toys. Lei making, water slide races, hula lessons, storytelling and stargazing are just some of the activities guests can enjoy at the Helumoa Playground.
The Helumoa Playground is a shared pool area for guests of The Royal Hawaiian and the Sheraton Waikiki - Sauna †
- Spa †
- Steam bath †
- Golf †Golf Course located within 5 Miles of Property.
- On-site EntertainmentRoyal Luau weekly overlooking Diamond Head on Waikiki Beach.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
5315 reviews
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Jan 20, 2026Not a royal experience
The Royal Hawaiian has a stunning outdoor setting and an unbeatable Waikiki location—steps from restaurants, shops, and the beach. Pros • Location: Excellent—close to dining, shopping, and direct beach access. • Atmosphere and history: Beautiful historic details and artifacts that give the hotel real character. • Dining: The Mai Tai restaurant was enjoyable. Cons • Room assignment: We requested a king bed for our 30th anniversary but were given a room with two doubles; a small plate of chocolate-covered strawberries and cookies was a nice gesture but didn’t replace the bed we asked for. • Room size and condition: Rooms are very small and feel dated. The bathroom was the smallest I’ve seen in a hotel. Bed was uncomfortable and drapes were torn. • Outlets and convenience: There are too few electrical outlets and no USB ports; we had to use the bathroom outlet to plug in a kettle because the cord was too short. • Pool and beach setup: The pool is small with limited seating. Beach chairs and umbrellas are expensive and often unavailable without advance booking. • Service: Staff seemed tired and not especially helpful. • Bakery: The on-site bakery was disappointing with nearby coffee shops. We recently stayed at the Miami National Hotel, another historic property, and it highlighted what the Royal Hawaiian is missing. The Miami National successfully blends historic charm with modern conveniences—larger, more comfortable rooms, updated bathrooms, and thoughtful preservation that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. By comparison, the Royal Hawaiian feels more like a preserved museum piece: beautiful to look at but lacking the practical updates that make a stay comfortable for modern travelers. Overall: The Royal Hawaiian offers a gorgeous location and memorable historic charm, but the rooms and some services need significant updating while preserving the hotel’s history.
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Jan 17, 2026Still elegant after all these years
We have stayed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel many times in the past and this is one of the great "Big Three" at Waikiki Beach. While we did not stay in the room on this visit, we attended a large gala dinner which included the banquet room and overflowed into the garden area overlooking the beach. The Royal Hawaiian has not changed at all with all the stately elegance, first rate service, impressive public areas and a prime spot on the beach. While banquet food is always suspect, the Royal Hawaiian catering was exceptional with well prepared and presented food, excellent food servers and great audio-visual facilities. The event was enjoyed by all. It is a wonderful place to have dinner and if you can enjoy one of the rooms that face the ocean, it is a treat.
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Jan 11, 2026
10/10 stay, loved this resort
I just loved this hotel, loved the atmosphere, people so friendly, great service and I loved the gardens and the shops were right on my door step
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Jan 05, 2026
Laid back luxury, distinctive design, Hawaiian history and hospitality
Going in order, let's start with the perfect location. Beachfront on Kalakaua Ave, the RH is within easy walking distance to all the best dining, shopping and entertainment. The property is simply stunning, situated on the best swimming beach (Royal Hawaiian Beach) on the larger Waikiki Beach. In between the beach and Kalakaua are the lush gardens - a truly peaceful place to breath in the warm, tropical air. If you crave a great location but are averse to large crowds, both the gardens and the various lobby areas provide tranquility in abundance. Now for the rooms - this is an historic property, opened 99 years ago. If you're expecting modern luxury you'll need to select a different property that, by the way, won't have direct beach access. If, however, you relish stays at historic properties and are delighted by distinctively detailed architecture and design, the RH is for you. I strongly recommend any room in the Historic Wing as the Mailani Tower definitely presents as less unique and occasionally has a musty smell, despite the gorgeous views. The furnishings are stunning, incorporating bold tropical patterns in signature pink with green and darker accent colors. The chairs are all extremely comfortable and the bed is the best hotel bed we've ever slept in - lots of support but pillowy soft. Bathrooms are tight, but Malie toiletries and great water pressure and towels make using the bathroom a delight. The signature fragrance of the hotel, made by Aromas With Aloha, is a gorgeous tropical floral focused on tiare flower and you'll want to smell it long after you leave. This is the best hotel fragrance ever and imo will never be topped. As for noise, in the rooms of the Historic Wing there is none. The doors, hand carved and original to the hotel, are solid wood and incredibly heavy. Walls are thick and in the many times we've stayed we've never, ever heard our neighbors. The lobby areas (there are 3-4 distinct indoor but open air lobbies across the property) are relatively quiet outside of check-in time and the beach facing lobby is often empty. The architecture in this particular lobby is a favorite of mine, and the walls are loaded with art, Hawaiian history, artifacts on loan from the Bishop Museum and memoribilia from 99 years of RH history. The Mai Tai Bar can get very noisy, but it's convivial and never raucous. The beach, of course, is quite noisy during peak swimming/sunning hours; however, early morning it is blissfully still and deserted, allowing for solitary views of the sunrise over Le'ahi. This is a daily must-do on all our visits and may be the only time we have the beach to ourselves. Let's talk service next! The front desk and concierge staff here are best-in-class, warm, welcoming and return kindness tenfold - if you remember that you get back what you give they will shower you with aloha and go out of their way to make your stay one you'll never forget. If you're rude, that's on you. The valet staff are also incredible. The port a cochere is gorgeous, with a garden of its own including several ancient and huge banyans which are lit, in pink of course, at night. Arriving feels like an event. On this visit we rented a car for a few days and drop-off and delivery of our car was always incredibly quick and accompanied by several bottles of water. The valets asked where we were headed each time we went out and suggested locally owned restaurants, shops, beaches and parks for us to check out while we were out and about. Amenities differ depending on your Bonvoy status, so I can only speak to the ones we receive. Complimentary breakfast (the Pink Pancakes are just iconic!), treats from the Bakery (the snowball and guava croissant are my faves, my husband loves the banana muffins and chocolate croissant), champagne toast at the Mai Tai Bar and other perks which change often but have included free use of a GoPro for a day are all things we've been gifted by the hotel as part of the amenities package. And the Malie bath products? Utterly luxurious. Let's wrap up with value. For us, because this property fits our preferences perfectly, the value is excellent. The location is unbeatable, the design is iconic, the service is unsurpassed. Yes, the Pink Palace is pricey, but ultimately you get back more than what you pay. We will never stay anywhere else in the city.
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Dec 24, 2025
Heaven
Myself and two teen daughters loved this property. The location, cleanliness and daily activities were wonderful. Highly recommend.
- AdvisoryCharges for in-room phone calls are based on usage and will be collected by the hotel at check-out. This policy is subject to change without prior notice.
- AdvisoryA minimum Self Parking fee of $55 per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- AdvisoryA minimum Valet Parking fee of $65 per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- AdvisoryA minimum mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee of $52 (plus tax) per room, per night, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. This fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees that they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.Resort Fee - A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
Mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee inclusions:
Hotel Mandatory hotel imposed resort fee inclusions:
- Welcome bag of Royal Hawaiian Signature Banana Bread muffins
- One Go Pro Hero 5 Rental per room per stay available at our Front Desk
- Enhanced High Speed Internet Access (Wi-Fi)
- MiFi rental with unlimited high-speed internet access available at our Front Desk
- Morning yoga
- Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding - land demonstration
- Daily cultural activities including Ukulele Lessons, Beginners Hula, Ribbon Lei Making, Shell/Kukui Nut Lei Bracelet Making, Lauhala Weaving, Haku Bracelet Making, Flower Lei Making, Royal Hawaiian Historical Tour, Moana Surfrider Historical Tour.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
Effective 04/01/2026 Onwards
Welcome bag of Royal Hawaiian Signature Banana Bread muffins
· Enhanced High Speed Internet Access (Wi-Fi)
· Daily Morning Yoga – 1 hour class for 2 people
· Daily Meditation Class – 45-minute class for 2 people
· Fresh flower or kukui nut lei greeting upon arrival
· Two refillable logo double wall stainless steel water bottles per stay
· Daily intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding – 15-minute land demonstration for 2 people
· Daily Cultural Activities such as ukulele lessons, beginner’s hula, ribbon lei making, shell and kukui nut let bracelet making, lauhala weaving, flower lei making, Royal Hawaiian Historical Tour, Talk Story with Tutu, Morning Hi’uwai. These activities are approximately 1 hour and for 2 people.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed