This hotel is as gorgeous as it is expensive; for a high end resort hotel, you probably already know that. The hotel was kinda recently refreshed so the rooms are all super nice and clean. The rooms with better views or higher floors (of course) come at add on cost. When checking in, we asked for a higher floor and the lady at the desk said we had already received a complementary double upgrade to the room we were handed. I pointed out I was handed the room I booked...she still insisted we'd have to pay more to get a higher floor. I get it...but she was kinda rude and dismissive to us through the whole checkin process. Everyone else on staff was lovely. Now, there's also no real spa here (they kinda set up camp in some standard rooms), looking back through the reviews, the spa here seems to be always in flux. But for some good news, as a guest it's easy to get a table at House Without A Key (their Hawaiian music venue) and there's Jazz in the lounge at night. I'd avoid the dinner at La Mar, it was fine but not worth the cost. Also, while not really having any beach access, the pool and pool services are really great. So if you got the dime and the time, this can be a pretty nice spot and it's not really kid friendly so take that as a plus or minus...for a quiet getaway, I'd give it a plus. Kinda still, I feel there's some kinks to be worked out. read more

This hotel ia super popular!!!!!!!!!!!!Everyone know about this hotel. l was very happy to stayed here!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for great services!!!!! read more

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I attended a wedding on the terrace of this hotel and my oh my it was breathtaking! The view was amazing and we were lucky enough to catch the sunset! We definitely got some gorgeous pictures with gorgeous views in the back! This wedding was beautiful and intimate. The workers were so nice and went out of their way to make everyone comfortable and happy. I definitely would recommend this beautiful hotel for any event. The bathroom was extremely clean and had heated toilet seats and bidet options! There's a beautiful full length mirror in the bathroom and with the lighting, you can take some super cute pictures as well. Overall the hotel was amazing and the wedding was extremely well done! read more

When you think of Oahu's top hotels, Halekulani is on the list. As I worked part-time for a major Japanese tour company in Waikiki during college, I had my first experience of dealing with Halekulani. I remember my first time taking a guest here to check-in. You are greeted by the door person and to the immediate right you have the Bell Desk staff and when you walk up the stairs you are greeted by the Front Desk staff, who are dressed up in light blue blazers. Very professional. However, they seem to lack personality and too robot-like in my opinion. Is it an image they're trying to brand? Need to loosen up a bit, show some Aloha and smile. The front desk staff will escort the guests to their rooms immediately after checking them in at the Front Desk. I was able to get a glimpse of the room. For the OV (ocean view) category it was nice but the ocean scenery was "partial", compared to OF (ocean front) with a full frontal ocean scenery. To my disappointment, the rooms here are small, hence the beds are more like twin-size. I have dined here a handful of times where the memorable ones were the Sunday brunch at Orchid's and just recently, a wedding dinner buffet just after watching my cousin get married here at The Hau Terrace. Service here definitely is topnotch and it matches the quality of the food here. You get to have a memorable dining experience but at pretty pennies. When I dined here for the Sunday Brunch, it was $50+ per person and the food selections were mind boggling. So much food of different ethnic backgrounds and so delicious. However, perhaps it's the Chinese in me, I asked myself "Can one eat $50 worth of food in one sitting?" :P The wedding dinner buffet was incredible. I really enjoyed the carving station as I had my prime rib sliced THICK served with creamy horseradish. My cousin had arranged for an open bar so people were having drinks after drinks. I had a gin and tonic and was amazed how generous the bartender was with the gin. When I have a cocktail many times they are watered down but not here. I also took a sip of my cousin's Mai Tai and you could taste the rum! Overall, this is a great hotel but I am docking 1-star as the staff here needs to loosen up a bit. Too stuffy and therefore, it makes me feel like I'm communicating with more of a robot than a human-being. And the rooms are too small as well as the twin-size beds don't go well with me. NOTE: Parking can be either valet service in front OR you can self park at Waikiki Parc Hotel, which is Halekulani's sister hotel. read more

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*** Arguably the finest hotel on these islands ... so book 'em. *** I happened upon Halekulani years ago while I was visiting Waikiki. I was originally struck by its contemporary architecture, sculptures, artwork and landscaping so I stopped to enjoy their breakfast buffet. Buffet is served in House Without a Key restaurant located poolside. I was hooked. So I made it point to book a reservation next time that I ret'n to Oahu. I checked in last week for a 4-day wknd. Halekulani didn't disappoint. It's located right on the beach so we could walk everywhere in Waikiki. What I like most about this hotel is their attention to the details like ... fresh fruit and chocolates in room upon check-in, orchids everywhere, bidets in the common washrooms, courteous/polite personnel always. The only knock that I could find is that the pillows are overly large and coffee here is weak. Actually I found coffee to be weak everywhere in Oahu, so perhaps that is just a local preference? Anyhow all of that is relatively insignificant. Halekulani sets a standard for hotel excellence. *** It's all good from room, dining, lounging, poolside to beachside. *** read more

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This is the best hotel on the island, hands down. Here's why I say so: 1) the service from the moment you drive up to the valet to the moment you drive away is 5 star. The staff is always courteous to you, whether you are a guest at the hotel, a guest of a guest, or here for dining or a special event. And the customer is always right here at the Halekulani. 2) The pool is located right next to the beach, so after taking a dip in Hawaii's beautiful ocean, you can cleanse your body in their salt water pool (after rinsing off in the shower first!). They provide big blue towels for hotel guests, and you can get as many as you want. 3) Their restaurants have the best food. Orchids is #1 for Sunday brunch. You need not worry about where to go for dinner because you'll be too full from brunch. The House without a Key is an excellent option for casual dining. For evening drinks, dessert, etc. you can go to Lewers Lounge and enjoy live music while sipping martinis and feasting on their signature coconut cake. La Mer is an award winning restaurant, although I have never had the pleasure of dining there yet. 4) If you are looking for a venue to hold a special event, whether it be a birthday party, wedding, anniversary, etc., their catering department delivers. I had my wedding here, and I have been to weddings here, and other special events in both the ballroom and the Hau Terrace, and the food is spectacular. They really go beyond the call to make sure your event is special and flawless. 5) The hotel rooms are always super clean and tastefully decorated. If anyone asks me where to stay on Oahu, Halekulani always comes to my mind first. read more

For the record, I was supposed to have stayed here, but because I'm unfamiliar with Hawaii and just went by where the family booked, I just tagged along. I therefore can't comment about the hotel rooms specifically, but it seemed my father has been a regular at the outdoor beachfront patio for "happy hour" drinks, snacks, and live entertainment for some years now, so he was familiar with this place. As we entered the hotel restaurant which was open to the rather spacious outdoor garden patio area.....I was absolutely wow'd by the awesome views of the ocean....and right near sunset too! We were greeted at the entrance by a very warm and friendly hostess who asked for our names and wanted to lead us to a table, but my father, wanting to show me that he was a true regular here, simply walked through and told the hostess thank you, but he knew his way....how embarrassing :S The place was already very busy with a very international crowd.....all, I would suspect, waiting for the sunset over the ocean with a trio of Hawaiian musicians crooning amazing Hawaiian songs.....and just after 6pm Former Miss Hawaii came out and performed some Hawaiian dance. Oh my....what a good life this was.....so relaxing, so different from the same ole same ole in OC.......an amazing experience.....so perfect. The server was also very friendly when she came and took our order......we ordered some wine, a cocktail, and the coconut shrimp....we were also given a bowl of potato chips to snack on. Loved the setting, loved the hotel, loved the drinks, loved the live music and dance, .......what's not to like?! I am so coming to stay at this hotel the next time I visit! 5 star all the way! read more

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What a beyond lovely hotel. The grounds are clean and kept up. The hotel is clean and has a very "private" feel to it. Despite accommodating a lot of people it didn't feel like a circus and was very peaceful and relaxing like you would expect a Hawaiian hotel of this quality to be. Hotel: 5 stars. As I mentioned above it was clean and not busy. The rooms are great. We had a beautiful view of the ocean & the place met all our needs. Bathroom was lovely as well, could have had a bigger shower but all in all it was great. Our beds were turned down for us every night and the service was fantastic, very polite and professional. Shops: 5 stars. The shops located inside the hotel were amazing, something that's really lacked at other hotels I've stayed in. Their basic brand store was my favorite, everything was reasonably priced and their logo OMG I can not get enough of their beautiful Orchid logo. I wanted to buy everything in there! Also the jewelry shops next door were fantastic. Food: dining 5 stars all the way! Every meal and restaurant on the premises had a view of the ocean, fantastic service, and delicious food. You get a very nice meal with the most incredible view. This hotel is how Hawaii should be done. You feel like a celebrity throughout your whole stay. Relaxing and beautiful just what you need while on Vacation. read more

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Halekulani is the epitome of Waikiki Hotels. First Class Service along with High end Dining. read more

Aloha! On the recommendation of my Aunt Pauline, we went to the live music in the evening at the House without a Key, which overlooks Waikiki beach and the beautiful ocean. We arrived around 5:45pm and got a seat near the century-old Kiawe tree. The Hawaiian music was already playing and we got a mai tai and planters punch to drink (both drinks were very strong and about $10 each). It is an excellent outdoor spot to watch the sun set across the glorious ocean. Service is top notch! We were given a small bowl of Hawaiian potato chips to snack on while we had our drinks. There were lots of people starting to eat dinner all around us and the food looked wonderful, so we decided to eat there as well. The day (10/1/2010) we went, it started to rain around 7:30pm, so we went inside to the dining room. Luckily for us, the band moved from under the Kiawe tree to right in front of our dining table. We shared both the Nalo Greens ($10) - local greens, Hau'ula tomatoes, Big Island goat cheese crostini with balsamic vinaigrette (dressing was very light and tasty) and organic spaghetti with hearty meat sauce ($17). I enjoyed both very much and also liked the cornbread that came in the bread basket. If you valet, you can get a 4-hour validation with either your drink purchase or dinner purchase. Overall, a wonderful experience and I recommend to anyone visiting Oahu! Mahalo! ______________________________________ FROM THE HOTEL WEBSITE: Sunset cocktails & Hawaiian music - the essence of Oahu Immortalized in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel, House Without A Key is Halekulani's popular indoor/outdoor gathering spot for informal breakfast, lunch, cocktails, appetizers and entertainment. One of the favored traditions of the original Halekulani - cocktails and Hawaiian music under the century-old Kiawe tree - has been faithfully preserved here. Halekulani's signature mai tai is a classic to be enjoyed any time of the day. "Maita'i" means good in Tahitian, but one sip of our Mai Tai at Halekulani, and you'll know it means "great"! Learn how to make it yourself and download the recipe here. Memorable sunsets with distinctive Hawaiian music nightly: Two former Miss Hawaii's, Kanoe Miller and Debbie Nakanelua, complement the music with their graceful and traditional hula. Open 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Casual resort attire. Monday PA'AHANA 5:30-8:30PM Pakala Fernandes, Kaipo Kukahiko, Doug Tolentino Tuesday SUNSET SERENADERS 5:30-8:30PM Wayne Shishido, Jeff Au Hoy, Eric Shimamoto Wednesday SUNSET SERENADERS 5:30-8:30 PM Wayne Shishido, Jeff Au Hoy, Eric Shimamoto Thursday PO'OKELA 5:30-8:30PM Greg Sardinha, Rick Rickard, Clyde Kaimana Friday PA'AHANA 5:30-8:30PM Pakala Fernandes, Kaipo Kukahiko, Doug Tolentino Saturday SUNSET SERENADERS 5:30-8:30 PM Wayne Shishido, Jeff Au Hoy, Eric Shimamoto Sunday PA'AHANA 5:30-8:30PM Pakala Fernandes, Kaipo Kukahiko, Doug Tolentino read more

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I've attended a wedding at this gorgeous venue. It deserves it's stars for amazing service, great view and location, and delicious food. The bride hardly had to worry for this destination wedding. The hotel took care of most of the details without a hitch. The hotel brought up complimentary fruit baskets, and set up the bed with heart shaped rose petals on the wedding night. There were plenty of places for hotel guests to hang out, such as by the pool, where the hotel is sure to cover your lounge chairs and bring you your towels. There is plenty of seating. It is a short walk away from their private beach, as well. The view was gorgeous for photos. The bride and groom got married on Hau Terrace, which overlooks the ocean. The food was divine. The wedding cake was among the best I've tasted. It was a Coconut Cake, but it was so light, and delicately sweet. read more

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I got married on the Hau Terrace on Sunday. Everyone couldn't believe how beautiful that place was. Thankfully, it was a sunny day. I had my ceremony there at 5pm, 5:30-6:30 cocktail hour and at 6:30 a dinner buffet reception. I have to say the food and service there was exceptional. They even packed two plates from the buffet for my husband and I to take up to the room after the reception. They understand that the bride and groom don't really have much time to eat. My favorite dishes of the night were the suckling pig from the carving table and the cold ginger onion chicken. The white cake was awesome too. They gave me a complimentary parking pass for my car. All my guests got free parking for the wedding and they threw in the free wedding cake. The view from our hotel room was spectacular. It was the jr. oceanview suite, I believe. It was a one bedroom with a his and her bathroom. There was a separate toilet in the living room that can actually wash you when you press the different buttons. This room 0415 had two balconies instead of just one. We had the room for two nights. The night before the wedding, we got the room at a discounted rate with the wedding package. The second night on the wedding day was complimentary. When my husband and I got back to the hotel, we found a bottle of bubbly and chocolate covered strawberries, which was a nice touch. As a wedding present, they gave a set of glass flutes. I did not want to check out lol. I told my husband that they were going to have to call the cops to escort me out haha. Loren was really nice to work with. She was the catering manager. She answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. Steven was the head wait manager during the reception. He was so pleasant. He hooked up and took down my projector for the slideshow. He offered my husband and I things to drink. He even brought me the terry Halekulani house slippers at the end of the night because he must have known that my feet was hurting from the heels. read more

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The Halekulani translates to "House Befitting Heaven" and not to hit the hammer on the head but if you could imagine paradise as Hawaii then the Halekulani is the perfect embodiment of an otherworldly tranquility. Paying homage to old Hawaii in both style and preservation of culture, the Halekulani helps share the Hawaiian culture in their ambrosial meals at 5-star restaurants such as House Without a Key and others, spa treatments, and various amenities found throughout. The Aloha spirit lives on in their staff and facility! THE KEY CARD Not only does this (almost) magical key card grant access to your room, pool, to and from the beach, it also grants access to many other things outside of the hotel. Halekulani has created a "For You, Everything" program for guests which essentially means complimentary admission to other attractions such as the historical Iolani Palace and Bishop Museum to name a couple. FOOD For lunch, we visited House Without a Key and tasted their glorious Key Lime Pie. **Try their secret, Calabash Curry dish!! It's a great twist to spam and curry! Yes, you heard that right, spam. We love that the chefs at Halekulani create signature dishes! It sounds odd, but it all mixed well together. Their Calabash Curry is a limited item on the menu at House Without a Key. Once it's off the regular menu, it'll be put on the secret menu. It can still be ordered once, just for those who know about the dish! read more

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Everything was top notch. We Absolutely loved it but it might not be a spot with the kids. And there is not much of a beach. But if u want quiet place to stay. This is it read more

Hotel stay started out rocky but then ended up being an amazing time. Spent over a week and special thanks to Orlando for managing the issues well and ensuring our stay was positive! read more

In. Memory. Donnie. I can't think of any other place to reunite and honor a friend, family, and brother to take in a gathering of love and remembrance. Backdrop of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. The service is spot on and drinks and setting exceptional. Live music adds to the occasion. I'm. Coming. Back. read more

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Excellent ambiance on the out courtyard, with local music n dance, water front views and of Diamond Head. Excellent Mai Tai coupled with appetizers read more

I write this savoring each moment of my time at the Halekulani. After a long flight, it was such a delight to arrive and be greeted so enthusiastically and treated so graciously. The grounds were so breathtaking, and the staff so genuinely kind. Michael King and Patricia Tam had upgraded me to a sweeping Diamond head view, and Ms. Tam had personalized a lovely note with a delicious bottle of wine. My room was appointed so beautifully, and the amazing view was captivating. This is a very special property, a true oasis, yet with a location that is so easy to navigate. I highly recommend the Halekulani without hesitation. read more

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Classic charm and elegance continues to radiate at this 5star gem in Waikiki. The accommodations, amenities and hospitality was top notch and very enjoyable. Loved the local trio and scenic views. Will continue to be a returning Patron. read more

I stayed at Halekulani and four other hotels during my trip to Hawaii. The other four were: Luana, Outrigger Reef, Ritz-Carlton, and Aston Waikiki Beach Tower. Halekulani ranks near the top, and it's a very nice hotel, but it's just not the right one for me. Halekulani is a 5-star hotel, and by reputation one of the best in Honolulu. It's a great resort and a premier event space, but I found the rooms to be underwhelming. I spent most of my time exploring Honolulu, and was too busy to partake in hotel amenities and activities; therefore, my review is focuses mainly on the room. Those who make Halekulani a destination in and of itself will likely have a better experience. The check-in process was the best among the five hotels I visited. I booked on Hotels.com, and everything went smoothly. Photos were accurate, room details were complete. I reserved an oceanfront room, and was upgraded to an oceanfront room with a Diamond Head view. They also had early check-in available around noon, and they gave me a brief but useful tour of the resort and room. The decor in Halekulani is charming: simple, classical, elegant, breezy. The staff put great effort into maintaining their "ambiance," but this can also be a hindrance. There are signs everywhere reminding guests of the dress code, or urging them to avoid placing visible items on the balconies. I don't dress like a bum, and I don't leave trash lying around, so this is mainly about the feel of the place: when I'm vacation, I'd like to escape formalities, not have more of them. The view from the balcony was wonderful, though also maybe typical for an ocean-front room in a beach-front hotel. About a 90 degree view of Diamond Head and the ocean from the 7th floor. Aston and Outrigger had different but generally better views. The walk-through closet lets you stare at the ocean while lying in the bath tub, though from a distance. I have mixed feelings about the room. There were a few features not found anywhere else, though it was lacking in several small ways. There was a panel on the night stand for controlling most room lights. It also lets you toggle privacy, housekeeping, and tray removal. The glass balcony doors are tinted. Instead of blackout curtains, there are faux slatted sliding doors. There was no coffee maker in the room. Their listing did not promise one, but it's still surprising that a 5-star hotel lacks something that typical 3-star hotels have. The toilet was just a regular toilet. 3 out of the 4 other hotels I visited had better toilets, with features such as bidets, heated seats, and pneumatic lids. The in-room safe was not laptop-compatible. There were a few minor issues with the room. The desk drawer kept sliding open by itself. The desk lamp has an incandescent light bulb. I don't go around inspecting hotels' light bulbs; I noticed because the lamp was very warm, and that's uncomfortable in a climate like Hawaii's. Service at Halekulani was excellent and on par with The Ritz. Halekulani might have a slight edge because they do a lot more without you asking, although they might be in danger of doing too much. The staff do a great job, including at maintaining Halekulani's atmosphere and character, but it's obvious that they do not share the same lifestyle. I didn't see much of the resort, but I did notice that they had the best ATM across the five hotels I visited. $500 limit per withdrawal and no fees for me. Overall, Halekulani is a marvelous choice for those who wish to spend time at a resort and who are a stylistically compatible, but it may not be for everyone. read more

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This hotel is in a class of its own. Understated elegance, Incredible service, beautiful pool, ocean front rooms and suites. The staff is top notch, welcoming and gracious. I feel at home every visit! read more

We went to this establishment and loved the House w/o a key. Came back tonight and due to rain it was cxd. My husband and I tried to go to thei restaurant. They were serving food as we can see. This heavy set Hawaiian lady in lobby came up to us and asked if we were staying at hotel . We said no. She said oh house w/o a key is closed. I said yes I see that. She tried to get us to not go to their hotel restaurant. We looked at menu n left. She continued to stare at us. I have never felt so berated.. I will never got to this establishment again. Why we spend 2k a night at royal Hawaiian! read more

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Beautiful property and views. Conveniently located and very welcoming staff. It is a Japanese owned hotel so the service is top notch Japanese style. Cleaner staff have great energy and do a fantastic job cleaning the rooms. Restaurants are decent enough. I enjoyed everything except one thing: A five star hotel should have five star amenities. I would recommend future guests to take their own bath supplies because the ones there are horrible. I've seen cheaper hotels with Kiehl's products so there is no excuse "Five Star"!! read more

We just returned from a four-night stay at the Halekulani and it was the most blissful, wonderful experience we could have imagined. The hotel is beautiful and feels quite secluded even though it's in the middle of Waikiki. The service was impeccable. We were able to upgrade to an ocean-view room with a beautiful view of Diamond Head. All of the staff we encountered, from the concierge to the valet, were all extremely professional and kind. There is such an air of graciousness at this hotel and every detail of the room was delightful. We cannot wait to return and celebrate more special occasions here. read more

We love staying here when we can. ATMOSPHERE: The hotel isn't big or grand but just feels fresh, relaxing, and exclusive. The foliage isn't overdone, just simple and well-manicured. CHECK IN: You're always greeted in the most professional way. You confirm your stay at the front desk, then the receptionist immediately walks you to your room and finishes up the check in there (payment & paper signing.) There's usually no line when we check in, which is a nice thing to see when you just want to get to your room and relax; a very nice touch. ROOM: Clean & crisp. Decor is very simple - most everything a light color or shade of white. We're normally presented with a fruit & cheese platter on our first night. A box of chocolates is complimentary. We've had great views of the pool, Pacific & Diamond Head. BATHROOM: Big & spacious but there's only one sink. Separate tub and glass shower. All the amenities you can think of, and then some, are there for you. OVERALL: The only gripe about the room is how the closet acts as a divider between the bedroom & bathroom and is accessible by non-locking sliding doors on either side. Okay if you're a couple but uncomfortable if you're with friends or business partners. read more

Would never stay anywhere else when work hails me to Honolulu. I love the North Shore and of course I wish Halekulani was located there...but aside from that.... it's pure Heaven. You will float to cloud nine upon arriving and you will not want to leave. You feel so good here too...something magical in the air. LOVE. It's also very convenient if you are on business on Oahu, as driving over from the North Shore takes an hour at least. So for convenience and pure bliss, this is the best place on Oahu to call your home away from home. read more

Without question, the Halekulani is one of the most beautiful hotels anywhere. The hotel is architecturally a masterpiece. It is classic and understated. The staff approached service as if they own the hotel. Expensive but worth it if you can spare the funds. read more

So spoiled. Feeling absolutely and ridiculously pampered after a magnificent evening and last event of the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival 2018. Ballrooms 1 & 2 were opened so we had one big room for dinner. Cocktails on the lawn downstairs before dinner--loved the truffle infused cognac with champagne. 2018 was a salute to one of France's premier and noteworthy Chefs Paul Bocusse who died earlier this year at the age of 91. Known for his use of fresh ingredients of the highest quality, nouvelle cuisine. Less fancy and calorie filled then classic French. Halekulani always does such a wonderful job turning out high end events-the combination of attentive individual service coupled with fabulous decor. Our menu consisted of the following: -Black boba ( yes boba!) with coconut dashi, macadamia nut Creme, brown butter and caviar (who doesn't LOVE caviar?!) Chef Mike Bagale of Superfood Concepts out of LA -Next came Australia's Tetsuya Wakuda's creation of Kona lobster and vanilla with Kona coffee vinaigrette -Providence restaurant of Los Angeles Chef Michael Cimarusti's moi with crunchy skin and nuts -Halekulani's own Chef Trancher and Satos ballotine with foie gras (food of the Gods!) -Last was the 2017 Bocuse winners entree Matthew Peters of Texas filet of beef Rossellini. SO tender. Dessert was a sweet pineapple served lemon thyme tapioca and Marscapone creme. Every entrée was paired with wine....white....red.....dessert. My favorite of the evening being the Bond Vecina 2012. Such a treat to have so many well known chefs from around the world all working together to create a masterful evening to remember. Proceeds benefit culinary and agricultural efforts in Hawaii. read more

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Being a wedding guest in the span of 1-1/2 weeks for 2 separate weddings, you notice things! The Halekulani atmosphere and decor are understated and elegant. Having the wedding ceremony at the Hau Terrace, with stunning views of Diamond Head, the ocean, and the Waikiki coastline, is beautiful. Hot and cold hor d'oeuvres were laid out on buffet-style tables, and one wedding had a french fry bar, which was unique. The various fries were piping hot and crispy, regular, waffle cut, and zucchini, with different dipping sauces. Yum! One wedding was buffet-style, select your choice of entrees, accompaniments, and desserts, while the other wedding was plated (sit-down service). Good food. What was unusual was that to go from the Hau Terrace to the ballroom for one reception, you had to walk across the hotel, up and down stairs and elevators, no walkway to get you from one place to the other. My only complaint was that there was only one women's bathroom with ONE stall by the ballroom. Really?!!! Otherwise you had to go downstairs by a restaurant to use the bathroom. How impractical is that? Needless to say, there was always a line for the bathroom with 200+ guests, including elderly and handicapped. Must have been an unmarried man that made that really bad, impractical decision - the idiot! read more

The halekulani sets the standard for hotels all over the world! Having lived in five-seven star hotels all over the world , I am utterly impressed by the service here at the Halekulani! My rimowa suitcase broke and they fixed it within 3 hours! They also got me a box of chocolate complements of management! Additionally their housekeeping staff was very attentive! They brought me fresh flowers , chocolates, little souvenirs and fruits everyday!! I stayed at the junior suite and falling asleep to the sounds of waves crashing against the shore is an exceptional experience. I was blown away and I would recommend this hotel to EVERYONE. read more

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Oasis in Honolulu! Remodeled and as beautiful and tranquil as ever. Orchid dining at sunset is excellent.

The workers are AMAZING! The bar closes so early that it's ridiculous! I mean like 8 or 9 PM. NOT OKAY! I want drinks / away from the city . The pool has zero music ... the restaurants are ok at best ! It's pretty but it's a NO ! No beach , no chairs .. it's a NO! read more

( T ) he service here is top notch ( H ) eaven on earth is how i describe this hotel ( E ) xceeds anyone's expectations when it comes to service ( B ) reakfast buffet at House Without a Key is worth every penny ( E ) njoy perhaps the best Mai Tai's ever at this hotel ( S ) unset view from this hotel is phenomenal ( T) hey have the best of everything here...I really mean it ( H ) alekulani is my place to go if i wanna impress someone ( O ) ur guests from Japan stay here time and time again ( T ) he valet staff here remember me everytime i visit ( E ) ach and every one of these guys are remarkable ( L ) a Mer is the place to dine for out of this world French Cuisine ( O ) rchids has an amazing Sunday Brunch ( N ) o other hotel comes close to Halekulani ( O ) ver at the front desk, Aulani is a gem ( A ) multi million makeover makes Halekulani even more impeccable ( H ) alekulani make you feel like you are on a neighbor island ( U ) ltimate pampering is what you get at the SpaHalekulani ( W ) ith all these security guys in suits, you feel like a VIP here ( I ) love how the valet guys offer you bottled water everytime i come here ( T ) hey even give you umbrellas to use when it rains ( H ) ella expensive here but worth each and every penny if you ask me ( O ) rdering a Mai Tai here is a must even if it costs you a car payment ( U ) npretentious and impeccible service everywhere you go ( T ) he hotel rooms are a sight to see ( A ) drink at Lewers Lounge is the perfect place to go after dinner ( D ) id i tell you the afternoon tea here is another reason to come here ( O ) nly place i know that uses sugarcane sticks in their Mai Tai's..cool ( U ) nbelievable amenities here from the fruits and chocolates in the room ( B ) elieve me when i say this ( T ) he Halekulani is the BEST when it comes to SERVICE and EXCELLENCE read more

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Ugh, this review is LONG LONG LONG overdue. It's sad because Halekulani used to be my family's choice for the best brunch buffet on the island. We would even go there for Christmas on an annual basis! HOWEVER, we vowed never to patronize this hotel again after our most recent incident. What was so horrible that could have caused us to abandon a place we held in such high regard? Let me tell you a story... It was Christmas time, and our extended family met yet again for what we anticipated to be another splendid brunch buffet on the beach at Orchids. And it was... until my parents had to leave a little earlier than the rest of our party because they had to take my sister to her dance performance all the way out at Leeward Community College. She had a fairly major role, so it was even more important that she had to be there on time. They gave their validated ticket/number to the valet. ONE HOUR later, the valet STILL had not returned with their car. Of course my parents were distraught about making my sister late, and of course my sister was pissed that she was going to be late for HER performance. All the incompetent valet could offer was "sorry, please wait a little longer." A little longer? You don't say a little longer when you've already made your customer wait A FCKING HOUR FOR THEIR CAR. I'm pretty sure we could've found the car faster than them. Do they have THAT many cars that they couldn't find ours?!?! What's the point of having a ticket/numbering system if you don't keep the cars organized. To make matters worse, when my parents tried to explain the situation to the personnel, they seemed to have no clue about what to do. They just kept telling us to wait because they were having trouble finding the car. WTF. My dad was fuming, and then my mom started crying because she felt super bad for my sister. She wasn't even that mad she just felt so frustrated. Then my dad got even angrier and still yet all the management could offer was "sorry, we're working on finding your car." WTF. SERIOUSLY. Do you have to pull the car out of your butt or something?!?! Ugh. When they finally brought our car around, all my parents wanted to do was get the hell out of there and head out to Leeward. It was just really shocking that the management didn't offer any kind of consolation for providing such an INCONVENIENCE. I've received compensation for far less, even from establishments of lower quality. Shame on you, Halekulani. You don't call yourself a 5-star establishment and treat your patrons like crap without any apologies for something YOU messed up on. What kind of "5-star establishment" pulls those kinds of stunts!?!?! It's a shame because the hotel itself is quite nice and luxurious. But, I'd rather go to Hoku's for brunch and the Kahala for better service. Peace out ! read more

What a relaxing few days it was at the Halekulani! The staff were great, always very friendly and helpful. I wish everything were open again but even with the limited availability I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Right now is actually really nice since there aren't too many other guests. Food was always quick and the pool had a lot of availability read more

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How can it be that I'm giving this hotel five stars? The rooms are really not much better than what you'd find at a clean Motel 6 or Econolodge... old carpeting, a tiny bathroom with a faint and probably unavoidable smell of decades of use, a decent (but only decent) bed that just sags a little, and though they say 415sq ft, that must include the deck, the front door, and maybe a welcome mat outside of the room... All for $600 a night! Basically you are paying for the best staff hands down of any hotel anywhere. I've stayed at some very high price/fancy places in cities across the world, and no one can touch the attentiveness, warmth, and no-fuss service of the crew here. It's a testament to excellent management and training. These folks are just plain nice, and very good at what they do. While the rooms are in *desperate* need of renovation, the grounds of the hotel is very well kept, especially the famous and magnificent Halekulani pool. Ask them to set you up with a chair towel and big umbrella and order yourself a Mai Tai (careful, they make 'em strong!) and enjoy Hawaii of the 1960s replete with singers and dancers in the background at sunset. As I mentioned it's $$$, so be prepared. Breakfast is a regular and undistinguished buffet (but with some of the best papaya and pineapple you've ever had), but you can run across the street to the new bakery/cafe in the new sister hotel and get a nice coffee and beautiful pastry if you don't want to commit to plates of bacon in a tub and scrambled eggs. And so, if you have the money and want to experience a great view, wonderful poolside, and 100% incredible service and attention, this is the place for you. If you need a big room with a million outlets and a Sleep-number bed, well... try the Hilton or something... read more

The girlfriend and I had one night to spend in Hawaii before 7 kids under the age of 10 and 6 additional adults descended upon the island to meet up with us. We chose the Halekulani for this night. This is a really nice resort with a great location in Waikiki. The grounds are meticulously maintained, there is lovely art on display throughout, the staff is friendly, and the food is fantastic. It has the potential to be a 5-star hotel, in my personal rating system, but just a few things fell short during our short 2-day visit this month. Since I made my reservations through a dedicated concierge, I was sure to let the hotel know my flight schedule and that I would be arriving early and departing late. They confirmed and it wasn't to be a problem. Please note that the hotel was not even close to capacity during my visit. Upon arrival, I was disappointed to learn that our room was not ready and wouldn't be ready for several more hours. How could this be? The hotel is not busy, there are plenty of room types in our category, AND we made special arrangements in advance. Rather than argue, we allowed them to check all of our bags (fingers crossed), went shopping and had a mediocre sushi lunch at nearby Doraku. They said they would call when the room was ready, and promised it to be ready no later than 3pm. They said they would hurry and would try to call sooner. It was noon. Nobody ever called. Not the best way to start a vacation. When we came back at 3:15pm, we had to ask for our room again and were told to wait in the lobby. We waited. Finally, a woman came to us and said she would escort us to our room. What is the point of that? Just give us the damn keys! If you wanted to impress us by escorting us to the room, you should have done it the minute we got out of the limousine that brought us to your property. That is what most 5-star resorts do. Regardless, we allowed her to show us the way and collect a tip. Once in the room, I can tell you that the rooms are not as new and as fresh as you might expect from a property of this caliber. They are cleaned and maintained to perfection, but it is apparent that the last remodel was quite a while back, with the exception of the bed and television. The space was also quite small compared to what we are accustomed to at this price point. Our room had a nice lanai with a partial ocean view. That was by far the best part (see photo). The bathrooms were fully amenitized, but the showers were clearly designed for Japanese people. The shower head topped out around my chest, so ducking was necessary to wash my hair and face. Not a big deal, but it certainly showed the age of this hotel. It was built at the height of Japanese tourism, and over the course of our stay we realized that most of the other guests in the hotel were Japanese. I guess they still like the miniature showers. Stay here and then go to the Four Seasons in Maui and you will see the stark contrast between Americans and Japanese on vacation. Since we were not able to enjoy our first meal on-property, and we ate dinner out with friends the first night, we only had a chance to eat one meal at the hotel. We chose Orchids, and it was delicious. That was one of the highlights of our brief stay. If our first day had worked out as planned, we would have also tried the House Without a Key and possibly La Mer for dinner. I heard they were both great. The pool is nice and centrally located in the hotel, but it doesnt have any bells and whistles. It is a nice big pool to lounge around and soak up the sun in. No fountains, no landscaping, no slides, no negative edge. Just a pool. I didn't see many kids running around, which was nice, and I think that one of the neighboring resorts with a more elaborate pool setup would be better for families. The private beach is the size of a postage stamp. Literally. Supposedly, the water is sacred or something, but that might just be a story to make up for the fact that it's the worst 'private beach' I have ever seen. I think it's private because nobody else wanted it bad enough to fight for it. We walked down to the Hilton Rainbow beach and lagoon area for sun and surf. It was much less crowded and much nicer down there. At the end of the day, I see the appeal of the Halekulani. It HAS been the most exclusive resort in Waikiki to date. Trump opened across the street during our visit, and I would try Trump before I would come back here if I was shopping for another 5-star experience. If you don't care about being in town, I feel the Kahala is a better 5-star option, hands down. For me, the Royal Hawaiian, which is 4-stars, provided a lot more bang for the buck. The service was almost equal, the room was much larger, and the amenities were better. The food at Royal Hawaiian wasn't quite as good, but they are practically next door so you can walk to Halekulani and eat without staying there. Just my $0.02. read more

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This review is on the daily tea service on the Veranda form 3-5:30..... it is a great place to grab your girlfriends and go relax !!! they have a wide selection of teas which the tea hostess walks you through & then you select what tea sandwiches you would like .. we had a selection of 4 like gravalax with dill on pumpernickel, chicken salad on raisin bread, etc. then the scones with devonshire "yummy" cream and last a assortment of desserts, tarts, & cakes. It is nice and breezy in that area and the sofa and chairs all all really comfy !!! we have also thrown a small bridal shower here that was nice and intimate - you can do champagne and cocktails here as well. read more

The past three years we have been staying at the Halekulani Hotel for a Waikiki Staycation to celebrate the 4th of July weekend. Their exceptional service from check in to check out has made our stays remarkable and memorable. Guest rooms at the Halekulani range from more than 500 to 720 square feet and are categorized by view. They are equipped with a separate glassed-in shower, spacious deep soak tub bath, a sitting area, and a full lanai to offer separate areas to relax during the day. One of the things we loved the most about our room was the automatic light in the closet where we stored our luggage. It's such a simple thing, but these thoughtful amenities really set this hotel apart from the rest. Previously, we had stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but it was just too crowded around the holiday and when it came to pool time, we couldn't even find a pool chair. Of course the Halekulani is a whole class level above and I do feel sometimes it is not as kid-friendly as other hotels. While they do have plenty of amenities for the kids like kid-sized bathrobes and toys to keep them busy at the restaurants, as a parent I worried that the older vacationing couple would complain to the staff that my child was a little too noisy at the pool as I had witnessed happening to another family. Or one of the pool staff will try to politely tell you to supervise your child because he doesn't seem like a good swimmer to him. I admit I wasn't watching my kids at that moment and I shouldn't rely on my older child just because they are playing together, but I did not like that he made that assumption just because my kid likes to cruise by the stairs. But aside from that, I like that the pool is heated and there is convenient access to the beach. During our stay, we also took advantage of the fitness room and hospitality room which offers its guests a place to shower and change. The hotel is conveniently located near Beachwalk which puts you within walking distance to some of Honolulu's best restaurants. Of course, our stay would not be complete without Sunday brunch at our all time favorite, Orchids or afternoon tea on the Veranda. read more

Spectacular hotel with breathtaking views. It's off the busy street and overlook the beach, perfect spot for a luxurious romantic getaway. The staff were super friendly. My only qualms about it is that you can't really parade around the lobby in your bikini. Much too conservative so you have to cover up to get back to your suite. It's not a bad thing, makes the place a tad classier but was just a lil hassle for me. Oh well, would be my only spot to stay if I were to ever visit again. read more

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