About Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is Waikiki's destination resort, offering an exceptional blend of premium accommodations and classic island hospitality along Waikiki's widest stretch of beach. Spanning 22 oceanfront acres in the heart of Honolulu, the resort features 2,886 guest rooms and suites across five distinctive towers. Rainbow Tower, a beloved Waikiki icon, showcases its vibrant mural and sweeping views of Diamond Head Crater.
Guests seeking exclusivity can choose The Alii, a curated, elevated stay experience offering dedicated check-in, concierge access, and exclusive amenities including a private pool terrace, bar, and fitness center.
The resort features five swimming pools, including Waikiki's largest pool and its longest waterslide. More than 80 shops and services, from boutiques to a post office and business center, create a self-contained village experience. With 18 restaurants and bars, guests can explore global flavors without ever leaving the property. Bali Oceanfront offers award-winning cuisine and impeccable service, earning top ratings, all paired with front-row sunrise and sunset views over Waikiki Beach. Nearby, Tropics Bar & Grill remains a favorite for its relaxed, beachfront setting and casual island-style fare. The Waikiki Starlight Luau invites guests on a journey across the Pacific through music, dance, and a vibrant outdoor dinner show. At Mandara Spa, Hawaiian healing traditions blend with Asian, European, and Polynesian wellness practices for a deeply restorative experience.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of cultural activities, from hula lessons to lei making, or head to Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon and Beach for standup paddling, kayaking, surfing, and other ocean adventures. Every Friday evening, the resorts beachfront becomes the stage for one of Waikikis most iconic traditions, its spectacular fireworks show.
"The Rainbow Tower is quite new and the rooms are decent, but the elevators are incredibly slow. With over 1000 rooms sharing just 5 elevators, you're looking at nearly a ten-minute wait every time. I'd advise against booking an ocean view room because you won't really see much ocean; it's mostly lagoon. For a true ocean view, you'd need to book an 'oceanfront view,' and even then, it depends on the front desk's mood – they might give you a low floor where you still can't see anything. My room was on a very low floor with virtually no view, plus there was construction going on downstairs, which was very noisy. The hotel's location is a bit out of the way for Waikiki; it's over a 15-minute walk to the main area. However, it's only a 15-minute walk to Ala Moana Shopping Center. Also, if beach quality is important to you, don't stay here. The beach is full of coral fragments, which hurt your feet, and the water is murky. The towel counter closes at 6 PM, so there's nowhere to return towels after that. Additionally, they don't offer complimentary beach chairs or bodyboards, unlike Marriott where they're free. Overall, it's not really worth the price."