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    Halekulani Afternoon Tea

    4.3 (127 reviews)
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    Closed 2:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Sara B.

    The Veranda Tea room opens to a secluded garden which makes the Halekulani Afternoon Tea experience a relaxing and intimate atmosphere. The service is 5 Star from beginning to end. We felt like we were the only ones in the room even tho we were not. We had the classic tea which comes with an assortment of pastries, sandwiches and desserts plus your choice of loose teas that was hard to choose from since they all smelled amazing!

    Imee C.

    The atmosphere was nice but unfortunately, it was too hot drinking tea in that room they put us in. They should have had a fan on or A/C at least so we can enjoy our celebration. We had the celebration tea which came with champagne and strawberries. They were good. But the sandwiches were pretty disappointing. The scones were great. Especially, with the sauces they provided. For the price I paid, this was pretty disappointing. I've had afternoon tea sandwiches in the San Diego that were so much better than this.

    Afternoon tea
    Sarah K.

    I booked the afternoon tea to celebrate with my friends and it is one of my favorite experiences on the island. There is validated valet parking which makes parking in Waikiki a breeze. The interior opens up to the outdoor area, so there is a nice breeze and view. Our waiter was outstanding and so knowledgeable about the tea selection. The food came out on time and we were able to enjoy everything with the freshly made tea. The food was amazing. The scones were buttery and paired nicely with the clotted cream. I would definitely recommend the halekulani tea over some of the other options in the area!

    rachelle t.

    Great valet Ohana and customer service. We went for afternoon tea and Ricky took care of us. Had the champagne with jasmine tea ono. Seasonal desserts superb and beautiful. Atmosphere perfect for a cold rainy day and sipping tea like we are high class when we are not lol. Supa awesome for any occasion and we just went for a date and it was perfect. Everyday is a celebration!

    Pastries
    Alyson C.

    Delicious food and tea! I don't normally eat all the food or drink all the tea at afternoon tea but I enjoyed everything I tried and finished 3 cups of tea here. The pastries were delicious and not too out of the ordinary. I loved the orchid vanilla tea and didn't even need to add anything to it. The hotel is very peaceful and quiet with only about 6 tables in the afternoon tea seating area. Our waiter was attentive and well informed -- highly recommend making a reservation here!

    The service and location was great food was sub par,for our pallet it was just sweet on sweet without enough savory and what was savory was not great, we expected great. It was 2/3's sweet and 1/3 savory and all the sweets were just overly sweet for us. My wife is Japanese and the best praise for a sweet in Japan is "good, not too sweet" wish the sugar content was balanced better as we left jittery. Overall very nice but we won't be back unless menu is balanced a little more. Maybe a classic cucumber sandwich and lower sugar content in sweets and all three sauces were sweet on sweet. All bread tasted dry and stale as well. Really not on par for such an esteemed hotel. We have been to the hotel in Okinawa and it seemed much classier.

    Lisa P.

    Everything about the Halekulani Tea service was perfect. We were given teas to decide on based on scent. The room was roomy enough for privacy. I ordered the classic set since I don't drink alcohol. The other sets include champagne. Good service of waiter. He told is about the sandwich and dessert selections. Loved Everything about the Halekulani afternoon tea service. Don't forget to walk around the pretty grounds of the hotel

    Smoked salmon, pastrami, curry chicken salad, and strawberry Brie sandwiches
    Mia M.

    Beautiful seating area with a nice tea service. They serve 4 sandwiches, 3 desserts, and two scones per person. Their teas were all delicious and tasted very high quality - we got the sencha, jasmine, oolong, and earl grey and all tried each one. Our overall favorite was the earl grey, which tasted like a kumquat black tea more than an earl grey. The only thing that stopped this from being 5 stars was that our server seemed extremely caught off guard by every request (more cream, containers for jam, etc) which made it slightly awkward. Anywhere else I wouldn't take off points for this, but at such a high price I expect perfect service.

    Loved this much needed day of relaxation and high tea. The atmosphere is simply beautiful, quiet, and serene. I appreciate that my friend and I were able to chat for quite a long time, I think we were there for over 3 hours and we didn't feel rushed (there were empty tables so it may not have been a problem that particular day) I did enjoy the selection of both the teas and food offerings, but I did notice that the server who refilled our tea or water did so in sort of a hurried manner, and there were a couple times that we actually wanted to ask him something but he ran off so quickly we had to try to get his attention another time. The utensils also look like they should be replaced soon. Tip: We initially tried to book it online, but it said "sold out". However when I called, I was able to get a table. So that may be something for you to consider if you are thinking about getting reservations.

    Aren't these too pretty to eat?

    Dec 2024 This is becoming our holiday tradition. While many tea services in Hawaii are great, this is most relaxing tea service of all. I like that they use a quiet location in the hotel. You can Relax, take the time to truly enjoy all the lovely flavors, with the beautiful ambiance. Life has been stressful for some of us so for a few hours...just pamper yourself! IMO, we don't need alot of "stuff" in life to be happy. Treat yourself to a lovely meal at Orchids, a relaxing Tea, then stroll this beautiful hotel and find the next restaurant to try! See you again soon! MAHALO!

    Such a lovely relaxing area!
    Jerrica C.

    The last time I went to Halekulani's afternoon tea at Orchids was in 2017! Glad to see that is back post-Covid. I think the tea menu is significantly better now! They don't serve the poppy seed muffins, but instead there are four savories, larger scones, and the most delicious desserts! At $58 per person for the classic tea I'd say it's the best deal on island (as of right now) for the amount of food and for the quality of the food as well. One thing to note is that afternoon tea is now served at the veranda (which we learned was the original tea room!) rather than the Orchids restaurant itself. Reservations are available on Open Table and begin at 2 PM, Thursday through Friday.

    Smoked salmon with cream cheese on rye, pastrami with watercress (my favorite), strawberry with cheese, and can't remember the last one.
    Al C.

    4.8 rating Quite hard to get a reservation since the room they use seats about 20 people. I had to change our reservation for 5 people, and the next availability was a month away. However, it's well worth the wait. Service is top notch, even as we stayed past the end of tea service by almost an hour. We never felt pushed to go. Valet parking is free with validation. It's an elegant open air space, quiet, and relaxing. Because it's open air, there is the issue of birds. On this last visit, there was only one sparrow flying around, but it did remind us our last visit long ago when several friends got bug bites from the armrests of the chairs. No issue with this visit. Choice from 12 different teas that you get to sniff to help with your selection. I was hoping for a fruity tea with hints of passion fruit, but it's probably not the season for it. 2 scones, 4 mini sandwiches, and 3 sweets each were presented beautifully and all were at the standard expected of the Halekulani. Although it may not look like much, we left happy and satisfied.

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    Ask the Community - Halekulani Afternoon Tea

    Have any vegetarians tried the afternoon tea at Halekulani and if so, how were the offerings? Were they able to provide vegetarian sandwich options?

    Thank you very much for your inquiry. We are able to accommodate dietary restrictions so please let your server at Afternoon Tea know and we will be sure to provide you with Vegetarian options.

    Is there a time frame when afternoon tea will open again? I was thinking about booking during the first month of January?

    Afternoon Tea availability is yet to be determined. We hope to announce a date soon.

    Is the afternoon tea on now? I know the hotel has reopened on October 1

    Thank you for your inquiry about our Afternoon Tea service. At this time we are unable to provide… 

    How many cups of tea would each person get for the Classic Afternoon tea option?

    As many as you'd like! You get your own tea pot filled with your choice of tea.

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