Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Original Property Opened in 1957
Historic Hotels of America member since 2015
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort was developed by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser in 1955 as the Kaiser Hawaiian Village Hotel. Today, Hilton Hawaiian Village offers the perfect mix of resort accommodations and classic Hawaiian hospitality. It boasts Waikiki’s widest stretch of white sand, a beachfront lagoon, lush tropical gardens and waterfalls, views of Diamond Head, and romantic seaside sunsets. The resort’s five pools and waterslides are the best in Waikiki. The beachfront Super Pool is Waikiki’s largest and hosts a celebration of Hawaiian culture and a fireworks show every Friday night. Hilton Hawaiian Village stands as the premier meeting center of the Pacific with more than 150,000 square feet of function space.
Discover
- Discover the colorful façade of the Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort, the largest hotel in the United States outside of Las Vegas. The famed Rainbow Tower opened with the world’s largest ceramic tile mosaic. Spanning 286 feet high by 26 feet wide on each end of the tower, more than 16,000 colorful tiles were used to complete the mosaic. This historic resort was the setting of the famous Elvis Presley movie Blue Hawaii, and was also Elvis’s favorite hotel in Waikiki.
- Discover the natural grandeur of Waikiki’s only true destination resort. Featuring the widest stretch of white sand on Waikiki Beach, discover a serene beachfront lagoon, lush tropical gardens, and cascading waterfalls, as well as majestic views of Diamond Head and romantic seaside sunsets.
- Discover the elegant accommodations of the Hawaiian Village, which are spread across the towers of this beach resort. Stay in the exclusive Ali‘i Tower, which features a private pool and exclusive lobby, making it a favorite of presidents, heads of state, movie stars, and entertainers. Or, stay in the iconic Rainbow Tower, which features breathtaking views of Waikiki Beach and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. Alternatively, stay in one of the three Village Towers—Kaila, Tapa, or Diamond Head Tower—and enjoy stunning ocean, resort, or city views.
Explore
- Explore Diamond Head, a U.S. National Natural Landmark that was given its name in English by19th century British sailors who mistook calcite crystals on the adjacent beach for diamonds. Known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi from the words lae, meaning browridge or promontory, and ahi tuna, because the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tuna’s dorsal fin. Hike the trail to the top of the crater and enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Honolulu.
- Explore Iolani Palace, the former royal residence of the Kingdom of Hawaii that is now a U.S. National Historic Landmark listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Explore the only royal palace in the United States, and see the beautiful koa staircase, portraits of Hawaiian royalty, ornate furniture, and gifts from around the world.
- Explore the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, which marks the final resting place of the USS Arizona and the more than 1,000 sailors and Marines who were killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Designed by Honolulu architect Alfred Preis, the memorial consists of a curved bridge floating above the USS Arizona that represents the height of American pride before the war, the nation’s sudden depression after the attack, and the rise of American power to new heights after the war.
Experience
- Experience a dip in the beachfront Super Pool, the largest pool in Waikiki, and uncover the resort’s five exceptional pools and waterfalls. Race down the longest slide in Waikiki at the Paradise Pool, and take a dip in one of the three tower pools, including the exclusive Ali‘i Tower Pool. Experience the saltwater Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, which stretches over five acres, and its park-like setting.
- Experience a unique feast of music, color, food, and dance at the Waikiki Starlight Luau, Waikiki’s only outdoor Luau. Experience extravagant Lei greetings, Hula kahiko performers, acrobatic fire dancers, and authentic Hawaiian dining in a memorable setting beneath the starlit, mid-Pacific skies.
- Experience the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Wander through 42 acres of tropical splendor and enjoy traditional hands-on activities while touring the Polynesian Village, which represents six different island nations: Hawaii, Aotearoa, Fiji, Samoa, Tahiti, and Tonga.
Taste
- Enjoy the bountiful breakfast buffet out on the Rainbow Lanai of this historic resort. Enjoy spectacular ocean views while dining by the waterfall on the outdoor terrace.
- Take in the spectacular oceanfront view of Waikiki Beach featured at Bali Steak & Seafood, one of 18 dining options at the Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort. This open-air dining venue takes guests on a culinary excursion through the island flavors of Hawaii, Bali, and the Philippines.
- Taste the iconic Blue Hawaii Cocktail in the Tropics Bar & Grill of this historic resort. Legendary bartender Harry Yee created the cocktail at the Hawaiian Village in 1957 after a Bols Liqueur representative asked him to create a cocktail using its new blue Curaçao liqueur. The distinctive blue drink shares its name with the iconic Elvis Presley movie, which was filmed at the resort in 1961.
Featured Offers
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The next trip could be twice as rewarding with the 2X Points Package when you book your stay at select Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Book a week long vacation, escape for a weekend, or make the most of that next business trip.
From complimentary sparkling wine* or cider when you arrive, to breakfast for two served in your room, you may never actually leave. But then, you’d be missing out on full use of the health club, pool and whirlpool spa. Plus, you can arrange for early check-in or late checkout. Because, let’s be honest, who keeps track of time when you’re having so much fun together?
While this hotel typically offers the AAA Member Rate, availability is dependent on your exact dates of stay. Please also plan to present member ID at check-in to prove eligibility.
Wake up to breakfast for the family and internet access when you book the Family Fun Package at any participating hotel or resort. And now, you can also enjoy the Family Fun Package at many of our locations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa where you'll enjoy the same benefits.
