This is an Admirals club, but there is significant Japan Airlines influence which means a generally better experience than a typical Admirals Club. It is hard to find; look for the tiny sign pointing you to the third floor right next to the local place eatery. The inside is fairly large but someone plain. There are self service soft drinks and a small complimentary liquor selection as well including sparkling wine. Around the corner is the food area which features several hot options including JAL's signature beef curry. This is served to you by an attendant (who was not particularly friendly), but of course you can have as many servings as you wish. Overall this is a rather nice Admirals Club thanks to the JAL influence. read more

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AA partners w/ JAL to offer a lounge at HNL. I'm glad they do. I was able to enter as a guest, but the daily fee is $79.95. Alternatively, you need to have the right AA credit card or use points to enter. Positives: Nice staff; Good hot food selection; Spacious area w/ relaxing environment. Negatives: The cost. I don't know that any lounge is worth $79.95. United charges $59 and I would not pay that amount directly; The temp in the lounge was warm; There are no seats at the bar; I would return to this lounge if I had a credit card that provides me access. However, I would not spend my own money to gain access here. read more

Admirals Club - Curry, tofu & fruit (curry was very tasty) - Airport Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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High price membership but 9:30 am foods not ready but junk snack foods should have ready for someone like to use club for earlier. Disappointed money back please what ? $700 year for this ? read more

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Located right after TSA and shared with Japan Airlines. Hot Food is not self service but it is available to order at the counter with some good choices. Staff is very friendly. Restrooms located outside the lounge but not too far. Lots of seating. They close at 11pm read more

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This is a decent lounge. Not bad, but not great either. They have a very limited number of food options and drinks, but luckily, at least two of the food options they have are actually good! There's an area where you can order heartier meals, which is where I got the chicken curry and the noodles. They don't look like much but they're actually really good. The staff were nice, friendly, and very attentive. The space itself is not impressive, but it's clean and neat enough. read more

Admirals Club - Airport Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It is very small. AA shares it with JAL. Mutsumi is a sweetheart. We had asked if they had any candy. At the time she didn't, but right after we left she found some. She came chasing us down to give us some. The food at the club was basically asian. It was delicious. Everyone was kind. read more

Admirals Club - Small snacks with beer - Airport Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

On way home and saw this American Airlines lounge . Comfortable seating areas and a full bar and food area. Good service and nice music for ambiance . read more

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Very clean and modern lounge. Staff was friendly and lounge was pretty spacious with room for everyone to spread out. Not a full bar but enough to make key cocktails. read more

The lounge was the most disgusting airport lounge I've ever been to. Time to kill before a night flight. Walked in, was there for less than five minutes and walked out. Someone laying out with their bare feet up in the air, filth everywhere, hair on the tables, no real food, no one cleaning anything. It felt like a Petri dish. I've been in a lot of lounges around the world and this one had the biggest ick factor I've ever felt. Do yourself a favor and go downstairs to the restaurant on the second floor immediately below. Clean, friendly, much better place to kill time. read more

Worst lounge I've ever been in! What a disappointment! One would think high end since it's an admirals club-no- think again!! I got low end beer, wine and alcohol. And I'm reduced to eating popcorn, Ramon and chips!! This blows!! Whoever gives this a 5, is lying!! There's not even a microwave to warm up the crappy cinnamon roll!! Plus it didn't open until 1030am. What was the wait for? Nothing!! I feel like I'm being punked! This is an American Airlines club with no American food!! read more

Eh. Not really impressed honestly. We had a 3 hour standby between Oahu and Kauai. The employees were super eager to see us which was very welcoming HOWEVER...June 25 2022 and they're still requiring masks and have the plastic dividers and social distancing?...ummm. We've seen studies by the CDC that this stuff is stupid and it's still going on? We bent over long enough to make it to a table and INSTANLY take off our masks...doesn't that make sense? We ordered coffee, a beer, green tea, oj and noodles. Let me just tell you....the Coffee!! WOW! As my husband says..."worth the 12 seconds of having to wear a mask?" Left after the coffee and snacks to eat downstairs. Eh...for an admirals club...NOT impressed. We won't be back. read more

Admirals Club - Amazing coffee with a side of mask. - Airport Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Place a sign at the entrance so customers don't walk 10 minutes towards the gate only to find out that you have to walk 10 minutes back the other way in order to find it. Absolutely ridiculous. read more

By far, this is the worst airport lounge I've ever laid my eyes upon. As soon as we walked in, there was a lady in bare feet, stretched out on the chairs. There were limited food options. I think there was a croissant, a cinnamon roll, and some dried Asian noodles. I found some hairs on the counter where I sat. If this is what admirals clubs are like, I do not want to go to any others. We left after 5 minutes and went to the restaurant downstairs. read more

In my 25 years of professional traveling, this is the worst airline lounge I've ever been in. The food is extremely limited. Unlike most lounges, you must be served from behind a cafeteria style counter and there are only a few selections with extremely small portions. This seems to be mostly catered towards Japanese tourist for Japan Airlines, as it is a dual lounge. I chose to go here because I have an Alaska Airlines plus lounge membership and it was very close to my Alaska gate. I stayed for about a minute and a half before I realized it was better to try my luck at the Hawaiian lounge. It was worth walking 10 minutes to the Hawaiian Airlines plumeria club... Which is slightly better. read more

Worst Admirals Club I have ever been to. It is down a dark dingy hallway that is hot with either unused or broken air conditioning. The bathrooms are located outside the club and they were locked! I showed up at 9:20 am. The staff was lounging around. They opened the door a few minutes after 9:30. I checked in. I walked to get a bite to eat before my flight. Nothing was out. There wasn't even a single magazine or newspaper. Don't bother taking the long walk to this club. Frankly, they should just close it. It is an embarrassment. read more

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We used this lounge while waiting for a 7pm flight from Honolulu to Dallas. Check in was really quick and easy. The lounge was fairly empty upon arrival around 5pm which was great. Ample seating and very clean. The beverage area has tea, juices, sodas and water. You can choose wine or beer in the food area. I chose the chicken curry and added stir fried veggies to it. The curry was flavorful and the veggies were a nice addition. I sipped my kung Fu girl reisling, charged my devices and relaxed before my 7hr flight. read more

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We have airport lounge membership for when we travel. I like to be able to rest before flights and not wait at the gates in big crowds. The bonus is that you have refreshments that are included and the staff at the front desk know when you should walk to your gate. If you want to enjoy your time in an airport before flights you definitely need to try this. read more

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Overall, it's probably one of the best AA lounges in the network, as it's a joint lounge with Japan Airlines. I went there just as it had reopened in Aug2021 after being closed for more than a year. The decor is bright, modern, and calming, although it's clear that this lounge is meant more for leisure tourists than business. The seats are arranged in long bench tables and densely packed, ideal for large groups. The food scene was just getting started up again, so they didn't have curry and most of the japanese treats that they used to have, but I had a iced green tea and a chicken karaage that was served on a nice little tray. Overall, the lounge wasn't very packed as I think people didn't know it had re-opened. It's a good lounge, but in Honolulu airport, who needs a lounge when you can relax in the lush gardens in the courtyard? read more

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First I would like to start off that the renovations are 10X nicer! I love the pillow that have been added and allowing Customers to lay down makes the experience super enjoyable. They have an assortment of hot foods, veggies, and fruits to choose them. The workers do a great job refilling the food when needed. I've been going to this club for about two years now and nice to finally see it getting nicer. They have lots of beverages to choose from including your own bar to make your own drinks. This is one of my favorite admiral clubs and I will continue to enjoy the services they offer. read more

Admirals Club - Karage Chicken - Airport Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hard to find and Hawaiian employees seemed not understand we as visitors did not understand the difference between terminal 1 and 2. All tried but better than guess better to say I don't know. Once there everything was fine. People there were very welcoming read more

I give it 5 stars cause its the best of the big 3. United is beautiful and Delta is delicious but American is an A. An open bar saves you endless tipping. Foods ok the Japanese beef curry was tasty on white rice but I would trade for Deltas Mac and Cheese Bar that probably costs a 10% the cost. Really these airlines should hire Foodservice people to people to do thhe food! read more

Always nice to enjoy the Admirals Club. One of the most consistent lounge experiences regardless of location. I have access by paying for the Aviator credit card. Worth its weight in gold it is. read more

I believe this is also JAL's lounge. It's very good. A tad tight but the service and food offerings are quite good. Plenty to eat and drink. Seating is decent but lacking comfortable seats for those long wait. read more

The Admirals Club at Honolulu International Airport is shared with Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge and is located in central lobby of the overseas terminal, across from central security checkpoint and Ralph Lauren retail store, on 3rd floor above Kona Brewing restaurant. There is good selection of complementary self-serve soft drinks, beer, wine & spirits. Snacks include soup, cookies, pretzel mix, and pastries. There is also a children's play area. There is a nice garden view and lots of English and Japanese newspapers & magazines. What sets this lounge far ahead of the pack is the outstanding customer service from the front desk staff. Without asking, they check your ticket and see if they can improve your seat selection. Fantastic! See my pictures! read more

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This is definitely a nicer Admirals Club. They have hot soup and some other real snacks and nice soft drinks selections. No open bar but its good enough for early flights to have some food prior to departure. Free wifi here too. The only problem is there is no shower at this club which I wish they can install one or two in the near future. read more

The food is good...but the place is so sterile and extremely bright. It seems like you are in a hospital room. Even the employees were complaining about the awful brightness...if you want a place to relax and chill, this is not the place. Apparently, this club is owned by Japan Airlines. Wear sun glasses! read more

Supposedly the only American Airlines lounge that does not honor US Military Personnel with boarding passes! I was told that it was because they shared it with JAL airline.... Pretty sad stuff. read more

This club has the advantage (and similarly the disadvantage) of being two clubs in one. Like many club hubs in the Pacific, American and Japan Airways have combined lounges to feature some sprinklings of both. The saving grace is the Sakura Lounge amenities because there is no way this Admirals Club would be more than mediocre. For being a combo lounge, the space could certainly be bigger. With a small'ish dining area, a main room full of lounge chairs, the layout is pretty standard. Service is pretty non-existent as well; once one is cleared from the front, it's pretty much self serve from then on. Regardless, I'd certainly rather spend my time here than in the rest of the HNL airport. The outdoor humidity and lack of WiFi is immediately alleviated with a speedy connection and some chilly ventilation. Given how few people are at the airport in general, it's also going to mean this lounge doesn't usually boast much of a crowd if at all. The food offerings are limited, but really solid since HNL really doesn't have much to offer dining wise. JAL is out in full form with their spread of alcohol (decent semi-top shelf liquor) and they even feature local foods like musubi, local fruit, and malasadas. There is even ramen during lunch and Japanese beer. Let us not forget about the lackluster "soup of the day" courtesy of AA. Lastly, what is a Sakura Lounge without a proper Japanese toilet? I'm pleased to report these toilets are available and certainly all the rage. It may sound ridiculous to spend one's entire time here, but given all that this lounge offers, it's really not a terrible idea. read more

Pay 450.00 a year for membership and was just refused entry due to our first class ticket is not a partner airlines we are done with this membership. read more

My first time in an Admiral's Club but we had a long wait to depart in Honolulu and rather than fight traffic we opted to chill at the airport . Honolulu Airport is generally old- the shops are newer but the airport is just old and this club was no exception. Very nice staff and reasonably comfy seats. They offered food but nothing I wanted. It served the purpose and was worth the 5000 miles I spent for the pass just to have some place out of the public eye to wait for 5 hours. Bottom line, the paying public deserves better and American Airlines needs to bring that club into the 21st century- they should be embarrassed. read more

This Club at HNL may be my favorite of all the Admiral's Clubs in the US. While the food offerings are not 5-star, what is offered is pretty satisfying. Did I say...IT'S FREE!!! I actually look forward to the Pork Miso soup, Beef Cury, vegie Ratatouille and some chicken nuggets. They also have some of the "standard" snacks as well (cheese squares, instant Raman, some sweets. In addition, there are a variety of spirits and wine which are free as well. The staff had always been friendly every time I have visited over the last 10+ years. Wish some of the other Clubs in the network were at this level. Good job AA and Admirals Club! read more

Admirals Club - Airport Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's a shared lounge serving Japan Airlines primarily so don't be surprised by the Asian food and drinks. I paid $59 for a day pass which included a pass for my connection in DFW which was nice. The view out of the window looking into the HNL garden is beautiful! They have self serve liquor which I swear was watered down, so maybe stick to wine or beer. The lounge is air-conditioned as well and has plenty of seating. I'm a flight attendant, not a gold, diamond, platinum traveler with unlimited club access, so for me this was a treat. read more

One of the better Admiral's Club in the U.S. It is co-located with Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge and can be found above the Kona Brewing Company on the third floor. Pros: - Medium sized lounge area with varied seating. Tables in the dining area. Comfy lounge chairs in the common area, plus desks with plugs along the outside wall overlooking the gardens. - Complimentary small bites: instant noodles, soup, pastries, cookies and other dry snacks. More than the average Admiral's Club. - Complimentary beer, wine, shochu, hard liquor, coffee, tea and soda. - Children's play area. - Massage chairs! - A/C (parts of the airport terminal are outdoors so this is a welcomed relief.) - Free Wi-Fi Cons: - No shower facilities. - No bathrooms located inside the lounge (head outside to the public bathrooms.) - No outside food allowed. There is no menu to order more food. Why limit a hungry traveler if the lounge doesn't even sell food? The instant noodles really appealed to me. I wasn't hungry upon entering the lounge, but was very tempted to eat the noodles just because it was provided. I also liked the shochu offering. It seemed to be a special, highlighted item, given that it had its own display area. Both instant noodles and shochu seem to come from being co-located with JAL. Also, I noticed how quiet it was in the lounge. There were people in the lounge near me, but they all spoke in hushed, low voices, even when on the phone. I thought this was courteous towards other travelers. 4 stars. read more

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With my husband traveling so much for work, he has access to several airport lounges. We enjoy going to this lounge because of the free snacks and drinks especially the instant ramen noodles. The workers here are so nice and accommodating. read more

Admirals Club - My kids love this instant noodle. - Airport Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Stopped by this Admirals Club on the way back to the mainland. It is spacious, clean and has nice decor. The hot food is a nice touch. All in a nice lounge to visit before leaving paradise. read more

Klinkerbrick wine is served here. Excellent choice. After the remodeling the club has Double AC and USB outlets for 90% the seats. Since thr club is shared by JAL a portion of the snacks are of an oriental flavor. Staff here is always friendly and helpful. There is a nice view of the garden area. Thr lounge has a very relaxed corporate feeling. read more

A large quiet place to chill. Food was ok but at least there was something. Overall my chief complaint was that it was a bit chilly.

So they've since upgraded their food selection here. Before my flight I was able to choose from Japanese beef curry and rice, pork miso soup, chicken karaage, vegetable ratatouille, and their normal offerings of ramen, pastries, fruit, and self serve beer, wine, and alcohol. The food was pretty good and being able to serve yourself is awesome, however they don't have the selection of some of the other lounges. The lounge still has lots of seats, outlets, wifi, and a great view. I always make sure to stop in before any of my flights as it's a great place to relax before flying. Its shared with JAL and located above the food court at the center of the airport. read more

Admirals Club - Airport Lounges Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First off i would have given this one a 5 star but the lack of a shower is why it is a 4. I do like the self serve for the drinks. I found the staff to be far and above the average that one would usually find in the AC. Diane was great, and i never had to go to the desk she came to the members in the club to make sure that everything was good. I changed flights a few times and it was great service with a big smile. read more

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I'm so disappointed with this Admirals Club! Our flight back to the continental US (through LAX) was in the evening around 9:30pm, so we wanted to shower before boarding our long flights back to Dallas. Since we stayed at an Airbnb, we were out of luck in terms of hospitality suites (some hotels allow you to have a quick shower in an unused room even after you check out). This location does NOT NOT NOT have a shower. It was also a pain to even try and get a hold of them to ask. I called the Platinum AA desk a few times, Admirals Club help (they're closed on the weekends), and the airport itself. It took us a few hours to even get a straight answer. It didn't help that the Yelp reviews and frequent flyer forums contradicted themselves. Yes, this is combined with the JAL lounge, and it was just a complete let down. We arrived around 8:30pm, and there was barely any food. Yes, there was about one serving left of the DIY ramen, but no other snacks (REALLY??). There is a self serve bar that will partially tie you over, but the decor and bland seating of the place is so drab that you'd rather wait outside in a restaurant than in here. Being in Hawaii is supposed to cheer you up and rejuvenate you, but this unfortunate lounge sucked the life out of us. read more