Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Honolulu, Oahu

Virgin rating

Standard Room
City View Room
Ocean View Room
Lobby
Ocean View Double
Premier Ocean View
Deck Bar
Lobby
Standard Room
City View Room
Ocean View Room
Lobby
Ocean View Double
Premier Ocean View
Deck Bar
Lobby

The hotel

Named after the beloved wife of Hawaii’s last king, Queen Kapiolani is something of a Waikiki landmark, paying homage to Hawaii’s majestic heritage and unique culture with a modern twist. Overlooking the sandiest stretch of Waikiki Beach, guests can enjoy stunning views of Diamond Head from the balconies of their newly renovated rooms, each and every one of them furnished in breezy Island style. As a change from the beach, laze beside the pool instead, dipping in every now and again to cool off. Although there are restaurants all around you, the hotel’s own Kulana is highly recommended, not just for buffet favourites but for its sweeping panoramic views! Pre-dinner, chill awhile at the Deck Pool, sipping on your favourite cocktail – a Mai Tai perhaps?

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to Beach
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Located within minutes to Waikiki Beach with direct views of Diamond Head. Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park nearby.

Hotel information

315 renovated rooms. All with air-conditioning, cable TV with premium channels, telephone, WiFi*, fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Double City View Room with 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Diamond Head View Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Oceanview Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Deck Bar and Grill, Knots Coffee Roasters. Swimming pool. WiFi*. 24-hour fitness centre. Yoga classes*. 24-hour front desk. Laundry/dry cleaning self service*. Shops. Valet parking $30 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Room categories excluding a resort fee will pay a resort fee of $45 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: Welcome Hawaiian juice upon arrival, 2 QK bottled waters (souvenir gifts), highspeed wireless internet access (guestrooms and public areas), 24 hour fitness center, in room digital safe, in room refrigerator, QK Hawaii postcards, sunscreen, ice/water stations, use of business center, unlimited local and toll-free telephone calls, daily surf demonstrations at Hans Hedemann Surf School. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1398)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay!

Dec 17, 2024 Mittenz4blood Washington DC, District of Columbia

Excellent room service and overall environment! Edmund was an excellent and attentive room service member!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The stay at the Queen Kapiolani was Royal

Dec 14, 2024 Paul K

Rooms turned over in a timely fashion,Clean comfortable and our view was perfect, Hotel staff were constantly meeting each need that was presented. Hotel lobby has plenty of options to start your holiday off right.Bring sunscreen! Our Dec temps were 26/30 Celsius all week. Mata blessing to you, you work hard. Definately coming back.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful view, good location

Dec 13, 2024 Anna Y

Wonderful experience! Stayed for a week. Great room with a beautiful view, good location. We especially appreciated the assistance of Theresa- thank you, Theresa! The hotel has a nice Hawaiian character, very clean and recently renovated rooms
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Basic accommodations

Dec 11, 2024 LoveTravel605122 Leland, North Carolina

Good location to beach and zoo. Rooms are older and have an odor. Bathroom needs updating and exhaust vent is needed. Had to request extra towels. Supposed to have coffee/tea set up none were available. Breakfast is good but dinner options are limited. Waited 20 minutes for cocktails.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointed with Hotel not telling us the pool was closed when we booked it and the construction noise was unbearable

Dec 10, 2024 Brendajack

We arrived about 10:00 pm and checked in. After taking my credit card, the clerk gave us a paper saying the pool was closed because of an emergency. We were disappointed but were so tired we went to our room. We had booked a room with an ocean view and Diamond Head. The next morning at 8:00 am, we heard loud grinding and pounding noises. We looked… Read more
We arrived about 10:00 pm and checked in. After taking my credit card, the clerk gave us a paper saying the pool was closed because of an emergency. We were disappointed but were so tired we went to our room. We had booked a room with an ocean view and Diamond Head. The next morning at 8:00 am, we heard loud grinding and pounding noises. We looked down to the pool below our Lanai. The pool had been completed excavated and was being rebuilt. This was not an emergency. The noise was so loud and severe we moved later that afternoon to the city side of the hotel. Less construction noise but lots of city noise. They gave us a credit for one night but did not discount our non-view room for the rest of the week we stayed. We were sorely disappointed in the room and no pool. The Hyatt pool down the road was an option they gave us but it was old, and in the shade with no amenities. I was told that they were going to get their pool renovated after the Queen's renovation and their customers were going to use the Queen's pool. Clearly the pool renovation was planned. We should have been told it was closed when I booked it. Very disappointing!!! Read less